There is a fantastic opportunity for two Chartered members to become the next RTPI delegates for The European Council of Spatial Planners (ECTP-CEU), the umbrella organisation that represents planners across Europe.
The RTPI is seeking two volunteers to represent them and is accepting self-nominations from Chartered members. The two members selected are expected to attend at least two meetings per year in Europe. Both are expected to arrange their own travel and accommodation but will be reimbursed by the RTPI in accordance with the Members Expenses Policy.
Representatives will be appointed for an initial two year period (commencing when they take up the role in 2025 as below) which can be extended further for a term. One of the appointed candidate would shadow and substitute for the existing representative in 2025 until they take up their role.
|
Representative |
Availability |
Duration |
|
First Representative |
Beginning of 2025 |
2 years |
|
Second Representative |
Mid 2025 (substitute until November 2025) |
2 years |
The following are the essential criteria which both candidates should demonstrate. In addition to assist selection there are desirable criteria listed thereafter.
Essential requirements for both representatives:
- Chartered town planner of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
- Demonstrate experience in planning in the UK or the Republic of Ireland with an interest in European planning
- Understanding of the RTPI's membership requirements i.e. the process of becoming a chartered planner and an understanding of the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)
- Experience in the RTPI's governance arrangements for example membership of an RTPI committee, panel, partnership or advisory board
- For one of the representatives: have an understanding of planning issues and the systems used in the Republic of Ireland
- For one of the representatives: have an understanding of the fact there are different planning systems across the nations of the UK
Desirable (some of the following would be helpful):
- European experience such as European funding or research programmes, making representations to the European bodies, membership of European networks
- Experience of working collaboratively with planners in other jurisdictions
- An understanding of the implications of the European Union's (EU) policy on planning in the UK and Ireland (for example the EU Directives)
- Experience or demonstrate an understanding of planning education and the requirements for RTPI accreditation of planning schools
To apply please send a CV and a 500 word statement to [email protected] by 27 October 2024 clearly referencing your membership number. The RTPI Nominations Sub-Committee will select the representatives.
For enquiries on the application process write to [email protected]
For enquiries about the role write to [email protected]
