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Are you interested in representing the HEAT Service and wider community? The Membership Application Panel are looking for new members – join now!
We are excited to announce an opportunity to join the Membership Application Panel has arisen and we are pleased to invite any interested Core members to find out more about this important working group.
The Membership Application Panel represents the collective membership in the decision-making process required for applications from prospective member organisations who wish to join the Service.
Why join the Membership Application Panel?
By joining the Panel as a member, you will:
- Make important decisions: Play a key role in determining outcomes for applications and help shape the direction of our Service
- Collaborate with fellow members: Work alongside other Panel members from a variety of organisations to ensure applications are considered from all perspectives
- Have your voice heard: Represent the needs of our membership, ensuring that every decision reflects a collaborative and inclusive ethos aligned with HEAT’s mission
Make an impact
As the Panel make decisions about who joins HEAT, we need more members to ensure our other working groups can be run effectively. Whether you’re a long-time member who has wanted to join a working group, or new to the HEAT Service, this is your chance to help make decisions that will impact our future.
We would be particularly interested to invite any third sector organisations to the Panel, who are currently under-represented in this working group.
How the Panel makes decisions
Once an application is received, the Panel is convened for an online meeting to discuss their thoughts and determine the appropriate member-type for the prospective organisation, if applicable. The Panel follows the general principles set out in the Member Eligibility flow chart. Depending on the number of applications received, the Panel either considers one application at a time or collates applications to minimise the number of meetings.
The Panel has been fundamental in supporting the launch of our two new types of HEAT membership, and have recently helped us welcome new members: the Medical Schools Council and the Dental Schools Council, Push, and The Institute for Research in Schools. Importantly, the Panel are instrumental in helping smaller organisations to join the Service.
If you would like to express interest or request an informal chat to learn more about this opportunity, please contact HEAT Support. We would be delighted to hear from you!
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