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Nominations open for the next ICE Wales Cymru chair’s Future Leader

Date
30 July 2024

Emerging young leaders are invited to apply to this opportunity to further their professional development and connect with the industry.

Nominations open for the next ICE Wales Cymru chair’s Future Leader
Ellie Thomas, chair’s Future Leader 2023-2024. Image credit: Ellie Thomas

ICE Wales Cymru is seeking nominations from emerging young leaders within the civil engineering community in Wales to become the next chair’s Future Leader.

This is a unique and prestigious opportunity to further professional development and learn more about how the institution work regionally and nationally.

It offers experience on how to empower and connect with others across the industry, education and society to inspire the future generations of engineers in Wales.

About the role

The chair's Future Leader will be invited to participate in the following:

  • ICE Wales Cymru seminars and conferences
  • ICE Wales Cymru Fellowship meetings
  • ICE president's visit to Cardiff (including the awards dinner) on Friday 4 October 2024
  • ICE Wales Cymru Committee meetings for a close-up view of how the institution works
  • Opportunities to engage with senior professionals and politicians
  • ICE Wales Cymru lectures, with the opportunity to further engage with prestigious presenters from a wide range of sectors
  • Engagement with other ICE activities

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support the ICE Wales Cymru chair throughout the year.

The role will require a commitment to attend meetings and events, some of which are held during working hours. Applicants are encouraged to ensure they have their employer's support.

‘Opportunities to make a difference’

The current chair’s Future Leader, Ellie Thomas, has worked alongside Lilli Crämer, chair of the ICE Wales Cymru Committee and Executive Board, throughout her tenure.

Thomas, who was also ICE STEM Ambassador of the Year in 2023, said working with Crämer will benefit her career.

She said: “Being the chair’s Future Leader has been an invaluable experience that will benefit me in my future career, and I am grateful to Lilli Crämer, chair, for all support and advice throughout the year.

“It has helped me gain a deeper understanding of how ICE works, gain access to great mentors and it has allowed me to network with many people across the industry, including the former Secretary of State for Wales, Rt Hon David T C Davies!

“I would encourage anyone to apply who is hoping to enhance their future career pathway and have opportunities to make a difference!”

Ellie Thomas, front centre, with ICE staff and members, and pupils from Ysgol Bro Alun, Wrexham
Ellie Thomas, front centre, with ICE staff and members, and pupils from Ysgol Bro Alun, Wrexham

Read more: 4 ways you can inspire young people to become civil engineers

How to apply

Nominations should consist of a 250-word summary of the applicant’s skills and experience, and why they’d like to become the next chair’s Future Leader, along with an up-to-date CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 27 September 2024. To apply please email: [email protected].

  • Julie Richards, communications lead – ICE Wales Cymru at the ICE