Membership of the following sectoral groups is offered to CIPR Fellows, Members, Associates and Affiliates*.The first group you choose is free as part of your CIPR membership. If you wish to join more than one group you can do so at the additional cost of £20 per group per year. Please note that extra choices are restricted to a maximum of three groups.Each group is supported by a committee of CIPR members who will organise meetings and events throughout the year. In addition, all sectoral groups are supported by their own section on the CIPR website and represented on the CIPR's Council. If you would like to play an active part it is important you let us know by completing the section at the end of this form.*Not available to retired members, student members or members based outside the UK.
Construction and Property GroupThis group provides a much-needed communication forum for professionals in what are two of the largest and fastest growing sectors in the economy. It also aims to raise the profile of the sector - tackling the image problem which is apparent in some sectors - and to promote best practice. A series of monthly industry-related educational and networking events are being planned and links are being established with a range of relevant trade and professional organisations.
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Corporate and Financial GroupCorporate and Financial group supports its members’ work in the City of London and throughout commerce and industry to improve the understanding of the role and value of corporate and financial public relations and to promote high standards of professional practice. The Group has regular speaker meetings and debates as well as a full social programme. It produces a free members’ handbook.
Education and Skills GroupFor members working in public relations in the education and training sector. Its aim is to emphasise the professional role and credibility of PR professionals in the education and skills sector by providing a forum for serious debate, and sharing of knowledge and experience. It is the only professional network to reflect the needs of the whole education sector – from school level to university and professional development needs.
Fifth Estate GroupThe Fifth Estate Group aims to support anyone in the not-for-profit sector who has ‘public relations’ within their remit. The Group holds regular meetings with top rank speakers from the media, not-for-profit organisations and other related sectors; holds workshops; publishes a newsletter; runs a mentoring scheme for the sector and provides a membership directory.
Government Affairs Group (GAG)GAG members are communication and public affairs professionals, in-house, consultancy or freelance who interact with Government, including central government, the European Union, the devolved Parliament and Assemblies etc. GAG members are not only ‘lobbyists’ but include people who work for government agencies, who write about government and who provide services to government. The Group’s programme includes regular speaker meetings and lunches and a free members’ handbook.
Health & Medical GroupThe CIPR Health and Medical Group aims to unite PR professionals from across the healthcare and medical sectors. PR in this sector is particularly wide ranging covering the NHS, private healthcare, health insurance and the pharmaceutical industry. Our meetings are designed to appeal to communications professionals from agency and in-house including those who specialise in general healthcare, patient groups, government, health charities and medical research.
Inside GroupCIPR Inside can help you develop as an internal communication practitioner. Whether internal communication is your current specialism or something you would like to do more of within your wider communications remit, CIPR Inside provides inspiration, advice and support. We organise events in London and the regions where peers can network and share good practice and we keep you updated with a regular e-newsletter.CIPR Inside is currently seeking to recruit new members to join the committee so there has never been a better time to get involved.
International GroupThe International Group is for members working in-house or in consultancy in an international context, or who wish to develop their careers in an international direction. It is an opportunity for both networking and training. Meetings deal with all PR disciplines and the committee draws on people active in media relations, government affairs, internal communications, as well as other PR functions.
Local Government GroupLocal Government Group members work in or with local authorities throughout the UK. The Group promotes professional development through a programme linked to the ‘Developing Excellence’ scheme; runs awards schemes; promotes best practice and benchmarking standards; runs workshops and a hugely successful national conference; publishes ‘PR News’; and champions the cause of good communication throughout local government.
Marketing Communications GroupThis Group is of particular interest to any PR professional planning or working on public relations programmes which support marketing objectives, and which integrate all available channels of communication to the target audience. This desirable state of affairs is achieved less often than it should be – even by some very major players. More than half of all expenditure on PR today is said to be on marketing communications programmes, so few CIPR members can afford to ignore the discipline. The Group arranges a number of events each year, normally case studies of best practice in marketing communications, or discussions of the latest techniques.
Science, Technology and Engineering GroupA group for Science, Technology and Engineering communicators to meet and exchange information and extend contacts. Members of this group come from a wide spectrum of industry.
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If you have any specific queries regarding the CIPR sectoral groups, please contact Tracey Williams, email TraceyW@cipr.co.uk.
