Your path to CIWM Presidency starts here

We’re seeking a visionary leader to join CIWM's highly respected presidential team as Junior Vice-President (JVP) for 2025/2026. This role offers you a platform to influence CIWM’s future, act as an ambassador for the entire waste and resource management sector, and help shape our journey beyond waste.

The successful candidate, elected by CIWM’s Members’ Council, will become Junior Vice-President in June 2025 and will join CIWM’s Presidential Team and Trustee Board for a four-year term. They will become Senior Vice-President in 2026 and then President for the 2027/28 term, representing CIWM's 8,000+ professional members throughout their tenure.

Candidates must:

• Be Fellows of CIWM
• Be nominated by either three Trustees (General Councillors) or their regional Centre Council
• Provide a personal statement (between 1,800-2,500 words) outlining their vision for their Presidency
• Provide a CV detailing their relevant experience

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — of any gender, age, ability, race, sexual orientation, religion, or belief system. Additionally, CIWM Trustees and contacts are available for informal discussions with anyone considering this esteemed role. To arrange a discussion, please email us at ceo@ciwm.co.uk.

Ask yourself:

• What can I contribute to CIWM?
• How can my skills and experience add value?
• Do I have the qualities of an inspiring leader?
• Why should members elect me?

Please address these questions when writing your personal statement, which will be shared with our Centre Council network for consideration when voting.