We are looking for ARMA members who may be interested in joining our new Qualifications Working Group. Do you have an interest in professional development, and would you like to help shape and develop ARMA’s Qualification Programme?
The closing date for expressions of interest is Wednesday 7th June
Qualifications Working Group
There are 12 posts available to members in this Working Group, which has been established by the Professional Development Committee to oversee and quality-assure ARMA’s Qualifications programme and make recommendations for its improvement and development.
The objective of this Working Group is to ensure that ARMA has a flourishing, innovative and relevant Qualifications programme that delivers to the standards set by ATHE as well as ensuring an outstanding student experience for our participating members.
We are looking for members with experience of and interest in formal learning, who understand the importance of quality and compliance with third-party standards and what is required to evidence this, who have reasonable knowledge of the many roles that comprise the RMA profession, and an appreciation of how these are evolving.
Further details of the scope of the Qualifications Working Group, time requirement etc, can be found here Draft Terms of Reference (NB – these are to be reviewed by members and updated at the first working group meeting).
Our Commitment to EDI
ARMA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. It is a strategic priority for us to improve representation within our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from groups who are underrepresented within our community. We are committed to taking active steps within our recruitment process to reduce bias and minimise barriers to application and participation. We are also committed to offering a flexible and inclusive working environment for our employees. We offer a range of adjustments throughout the process to enable full participation. If there is anything further we can do, we encourage you to get in touch.
We are keen to advertise this role as widely as possibly. If you know someone or are part of networks that may be interested in this role, we would love for you to share.
Why join an ARMA Working Group?
This is a fantastic development opportunity. Membership of a working group will allow you to:
- Contribute to the success of your Association.
- Apply your skills, experience and creativity to new challenges.
- Further develop your network.
- Increase your visibility and raise your personal and professional profile.
Further details
In addition to the above requirements, applicants should also have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a research administration/management role and a good awareness of ARMA.
Celebrating and promoting a culture of inclusivity, ARMA is committed to ensuring that its Board, Committees and Working Groups are fully representative of the equality and diversity of its membership.
These posts are unpaid, and all meetings are likely to be via Teams and we expect to meet four times a year, with each meeting running for approximately 60 – 90 minutes.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for one of these roles, please send a covering email and brief CV to The Qualifications Team at qualifications@arma.adwise-staging.com by 9am on Wednesday 7th June marking it clearly ‘Qualifications Working Group’ and summarising why you would like to join it. Please outline the ideas, skills and experience you believe you can bring to the role. We will then review the expressions of interest we have received before responding to candidates.
For further information, please contact qualifications@arma.adwise-staging.com
