Current voluntary roles

The CGIUKI Board (Board) is seeking to appoint a new CGIUKI Representative to the Council (Council) of CGI Global. The goal of the Council is to have a diverse composition in gender, race, culture, and background, a wide range of skills and experience, and to act in a collegiate manner and with diverse thought.

The CGIUKI Representative will assist in the effective management and control of CGI Global by agreeing on the global strategy and monitoring its progress, ensuring that there is a balance between CGI Global's needs and those of its nine divisions', and actively contributing both from the CGIUKI's perspective but concurrently reflect on global impact.

There is one vacancy to be filled and we encourage CGIUKI members with the required experience to stand as we continue our efforts to drive the profession forward. This is not just a role, but an opportunity for personal growth and professional development. Elections of the Representative to Council will be made by the Board under the CGIUKI Regulations and the Nomination and Election Rules (found below). 

We are always on the lookout for fresh ideas, diverse experiences, and new viewpoints to safeguard the profession's future. We would especially welcome applications from candidates with media, technology, ambassadorial, and/or commercial expertise and experience. For further information on these requirements, please contact Cynthia Mora-Spencer at cmoraspencer@cgi.org.uk, Head of Secretariat.

Role of the CGI Global Council 

The Council is responsible for CGI Global's overall leadership and management and for ensuring its goals are met. It carries out this responsibility by reviewing and approving CGI Global's strategic aims, objectives, plans, and annual budgets.

Membership of the Council

The Council comprises members elected by CGI Global's members living in each of its nine divisions (or by their divisional committees) and the Professional Standards Committee Chair. Council membership is awarded on a proportionally representative basis, depending on the number of members in each division. The most recent past presidents of the Council also serve in an ex-officio capacity.

There are currently 15 Council members (one of them, from CGIUKI, seeking re-election). The Director General and the Institute Secretary attend all Council meetings.  For more information on the Council's membership, please click here.

Responsibilities of Council members 

Elected members of the Council have a role akin to that of a non-executive director. They are expected to:

• Have a genuine interest in, and a good understanding of, the work of the Institute and the profession it represents.
• Promote the success of the Institute and its members.
• Advocate for CGI Global and CGIUKI with members, students, and the wider governance community to enhance the Institute's reputation.
• Promote and demonstrate high standards of ethical behaviour and corporate governance.
• Bring an independence of mind and expression, is comfortable with inclusive decision-making and is willing to unreservedly share their thoughts and actively listen to the perspectives of others.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information and the Council's business. 
• Have the gravitas, capacity, and willingness to potentially progress to Vice-President and subsequently President.

On this occasion, we would especially welcome applications from CGIUKI Fellows who bring relevant media, technology, ambassadorial and/or commercial expertise and experience.

Time commitment

A minimum of two meetings are held each year. The meetings are typically held over two days around April/May at CGIUKI's offices in London and around September/October in one of the nine divisions' offices (Australia, Canada, Hong Kong/China, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Southern Africa and or Zimbabwe). The meeting that the successful candidate is expected to attend in 2025 is scheduled for 9-11 September in Sydney; the date for the meeting in Spring 2026 is yet to be agreed. 

The annual general meeting of the Global Institute is expected to be held around September/October each year, at the same time as a Council meeting. You might also be called upon to attend other Council meetings to deal with any urgent matters, although it is unlikely that this would occur often, and these meetings will be held virtually and last up to two hours.  In addition, you may be asked to serve on committees and/or working groups of the Council, which will require additional time commitments.

Period of Appointment 

The appointment will be made for an initial period of three years. Commencing on 1 July 2025, Council members can stand for re-election for a second three-year period. 

Remuneration

Members are not remunerated for their service but can claim reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out their duties/or roles according to CGIUKI's expenses policy.

Next steps

This is an exciting opportunity to support the work of CGI Global representing CGIUKI, so if you have the skills described above and are interested in joining the CGI Global Council as a member, please write a statement (500 words) detailing your experience and what you think you can bring to the role. Two CGIUKI members must nominate you, and they can do so by completing this form.

Please also attach your CV or your LinkedIn profile. Your expressions of interest and the form completed by your nominees should be emailed to Cynthia Mora Spencer, Institute Secretary, at cmoraspencer@cgi.org.uk by 18.00 hrs on Friday, 6 June 2025.  Under the CGIUKI's Nomination and Election Rules, the election of the Council Representative will take place at the next Board meeting on Thursday, 19 June 2025.

More information about CGI Global and its governance structure can be found on its website. If you would like to speak to Cynthia Mora Spencer, please contact her at the email address above. 

Introduction

This document contains the CGIUKI Nomination and Election Rules (the Rules) made and approved by the CGIUKI Board (the Board). The Board may review and amend these Rules from time to time.

These Rules must be read with the CGIUKI Regulations (the Regulations). If there is any inconsistency between these Rules and the Regulations, the Regulations apply.

The period of office of Elected Members and CGIUKI Representatives to Council (Representatives) runs from 1 July to 30 June. The standard term of office of Elected Members and Council Representatives is for three years and, subject to re-election by either Eligible Members in the case of Elected Members and Members in the case of Representatives, they may serve for a second term of three years.

Definitions

The following table defines certain words which are used in the regulations with a particular meaning:

1. Elections to the CGIUKI Board

Elections will be held in the following circumstances: 

1. when numbers fall below the minimum number of Board members due to unforeseen circumstances
2. when a vacancy(s) arises due to natural progression, so the appointment is to re-elect or replace outgoing members
3. when a casual vacancy occurs, and the NRC determines that co-option is not appropriate

Process

The NRC will establish the optimal skills for the new Board member to complement those already present on the Board.

The NRC will draft a role description and oversee its advertisement. The NRC will also ensure that the role description is widely advertised to attract the appropriate candidates. Dissemination of the role description will be the responsibility of the Head of Secretariat.

Candidates will be required to provide a short biographical note of no more than 500 words to support their application identifying why their skills are appropriate to the role in line with the role description. Additionally, a CV and or LinkedIn profile must be provided.

Statements from candidates should be aligned with the role description and demonstrate that the individual candidate’s experience meets the CGIUKI's current needs. Statements from candidates should avoid speculation and should not include personal manifestos. 

Nomination

Each candidate must be nominated by two individuals, one of whom must be a member of a Chartered Body.

The NRC will determine the criteria for candidates in accordance with the CGIUKI Regulations as required.

Canvassing Rules 

Canvassing can be defined as the initiation of contact with a target individual or group of individuals, either personally or via electronic or social media platforms, with a view to gaining support or otherwise in regard to an election.

During the election process, candidates may share their applications with existing members. However, candidates are not allowed to promote their candidacy, nor are they allowed to take steps to influence the way in which any member votes. This includes:

• encouraging members to vote for, or not to vote for, any candidate; or

• making any reference to another candidate’s character or abilities which could adversely reflect on CGIUKI's professional status and reputation or threaten another candidate’s prospects in the election

Voting process

All candidates' applications will be submitted to all Eligible Members of CGIUKI, who will be given a period of no less than 21 days in which they may vote for their preferred candidate.

The election will be conducted through a ballot and, wherever possible, this will be undertaken by electronic means. However, Eligible Members for whom an electronic address is not held will be notified via post. In certain circumstances, subject to the approval of the NRC, ballots may be distributed via post.

The ballot will be conducted by means of a single transferable vote.

1. Elections of CGIUKI Representatives to the Council

Elections will be held in the following circumstances: 

1. when a vacancy(s) arises due to natural progression, so the appointment is to re-elect or replace outgoing members
2. when a casual vacancy occurs, and the NRC determines that co-option is inappropriate.

If a casual vacancy occurs, the NRC can decide whether to fill the vacancy with a co-opted member or to hold an election.

Process

The NRC will, in light of the Council's existing composition, establish the optimal skills for the new Representative to complement the skills already present on Council

The NRC will draft a role description and determine, subject to the composition of the Council and in accordance with the Institute's byelaws, whether Associates and/or Fellows might be invited to stand. The NRC will oversee all aspects of the advertisement of the role, ensuring that the role description is widely advertised to attract appropriate candidates. Dissemination of the role description will be the responsibility of the Head of Secretariat.

Candidates will be required to provide a short biographical note of no more than 500 words to support their application identifying why their skills are appropriate to the role in line with the description. Additionally, a CV and or LinkedIn profile must be provided.

Statements from candidates should be aligned with the role description and demonstrate that their experience meets Council’s current needs. Statements from candidates should avoid speculation and should not include personal manifestos. 

Nomination

Each candidate must be nominated by two members registered within the CGIUKI Division. 

The NRC will determine the criteria for candidates in accordance with the Regulations as required.

Nominations must be received at least two weeks before the Board meeting at which the election is to take place and include confirmation from the Eligible Member nominated that they are willing to stand for election.

Canvassing Rules 

Canvassing can be defined as the initiation of contact with an individual or target group of individuals, either personally or via electronic or social media platforms, with a view to gaining support or otherwise in regard to an election.

Candidates are not allowed to promote their candidacy, nor are they allowed to take steps to influence the way in which the Board votes. This includes:

• encouraging Board members to vote for, or not to vote for, any candidate; or

• making any reference to another candidate’s character or abilities which could adversely reflect on CGIUKI's professional status and reputation or threaten another candidate’s prospects in the election.

Voting process

Candidates' applications will be submitted to the Board at least ten days before the meeting at which the election is to take place. The Board must conduct a ballot to elect Representatives and, wherever possible, this will be undertaken by electronic means.