What roles can I apply for?
Appointed Positions
Ordinary Member roles are for a two-year term, with recruitment taking place every two years in September. For the 2026/27 term, we are recruiting for:
- Ordinary Members (6 positions)
A current IET Member and be able to bring the perspective of a region within the UK. - Ordinary Member (International) (2 positions)
A current IET Member and be able to bring an international perspective.
Representative Positions
We also have three audience-specific representative roles, each with a one-year term:
- Student Representative (UK)
A current IET Student Member, under 30 years old, and based in the UK. - Student Representative (International)
A current IET Student Member, under 30 years old, and based outside the UK. - Apprentice Representative
A current IET Member who is an apprentice and under 30 years old.
About the Role
What commitment would a YPC member need to make?
- The YPC attend one or more physical meetings each year, of which one will be in the UK or Internationally in a region represented by a YPC member.
- Attend four conference calls each year using Microsoft Teams (as part of the YPC you will be given a volunteer Office 365 account).
- Contribute to projects the committee are working on, this could involve additional conference calls, conducting research or writing proposals.
What kind of person are we looking for?
Some of the key traits we look for are:
- Passionate
- Team players
- Culturally sensitive
How to apply
To express your interest, please email a motivational statement (up to 250 words) and your CV to volunteer@theiet.org.
Your statement should outline:
- Why you would like to be considered for the position
- What you can bring to the Committee
- The role(s) you would like to be considered for
The application deadline is Friday, 28 August 2026.