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IHBC Full Members who are strong presenters and communicators, committed to maintaining our standards in line with the Institute\u2019s interdisciplinary practice model, as well as supporting members\u2019 career journeys, are called on to submit interest in a new occasional, flexible, interactive and fee-based opportunity as an IHBC \u2018Recognised MATE Provider\u2019!<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
INTERESTED IN \u2018RECOGNISED MATE PROVIDER\u2019 LISTING?JUST FOLLOW THE ADVICE BELOW<\/span><\/p>\n SEE MORE ON IHBC \u2018MATE<\/a>\u2019 SUPPORT FOR APPLICANTS<\/span><\/p>\n SEE THE IHBC\u2019s \u2018ACCREDITATION JOURNEY\u2019 <\/span> \n The IHBC writes:<\/p>\n The IHBC is expanding and extending arrangements for its acclaimed and accessible MATE<\/a> accreditation support events – our new \u2018Membership Accreditation Training Events\u2019.<\/p>\n The IHBC is calling for \u2018expressions of interest\u2019 from Full Members with both substantial and relevant knowledge and experience across our Areas of Competence and practice standards, and strong communication skills.\u00a0 We want you to help us deliver this new programme by serving as approved paid consultants on our listing of \u2018Recognised MATE Providers\u2019 qualified to lead MATE sessions to an agreed standard.<\/p>\n IHBC Membership and Ethics Secretary Andrew Shepherd said: \u2018Our success with the MATE programme has highlighted the huge need for \u2013 and widening interest in \u2013 accessible and targeted support for our distinctive approach to interdisciplinary built and historic environment conservation practice and its accreditation.\u2019<\/p>\n \u2018We are now taking the initiative to enhance our MATE support and services, while also widening opportunities for skilled IHBC members to partner with us as paid consultants helping advance our profession.\u2019<\/p>\n \u2018While nothing will change in our longstanding and established standards of accreditation, we are looking at a number of ways to reduce the burden of a necessarily rigorous process on busy practitioners seeking the quality mark of IHBC accreditation.\u00a0 Our new and more flexible listing of lead \u2018Recognised MATE Providers\u2019, from which MATE hosts can choose, is a central part of this strategy.\u2019<\/p>\n IHBC Director Se\u00e1n O\u2019Reilly said:\u00a0 \u2018Our innovative MATE service has more than a decade and half of growth behind it, piloting in Aberdeen and led at different times by staff, consultants \u2013 including most recently Dr Ramona Usher, who will continue as a consultant under the new arrangements \u2013 as well as volunteers.\u2019<\/p>\n \u2018Now it will evolve further as we develop a listing of Recognised MATE Providers, trained and agreed by the IHBC.\u00a0 This will let us offer more customised MATE guidance, still free or low-cost of course, but better able to respond to the diverse needs of practitioners seeking customised guidance on how best to apply for the IHBC interdisciplinary conservation accreditation, regardless of background or location.\u2019<\/p>\n \u2018So, as we look to our new arrangements, we are opening an initial call for \u2018Expressions of Interest\u2019 in this new type of consultant role with the Institute.\u2019<\/p>\n All \u2018Expressions of Interest\u2019 in the \u2018Recognised MATE Provider\u2019 role should cover:<\/p>\n IHBC will pay a standard professional fee per MATE dependent on format, and include travel costs and reasonable accommodation where agreed in advance with IHBC.<\/p>\n The fees payable to Recognised MATE Providers<\/em> will be tied to professional rates for service options offered to MATE hosts for:<\/p>\n The content of MATEs will be a fixed structure with equivalent content allowing for personally presented style and, where relevant, variations across MATE delegate disciplines and skills sets.<\/p>\n Before embarking on leading MATE sessions, a prospective Recognised MATE Provider will be required to undertake relevant training and instruction provided by IHBC on required content and key messages.<\/em><\/p>\n Training for the role will be provided free by the IHBC and, while still under development, will require:<\/p>\n This training and familiarisation will be eligible as IHBC CPD, and is free, but is offered \u2018without prejudice\u2019 to any final listing as a Recognised MATE Provider.<\/p>\n There will be a probation period for each provider covering the first two MATE sessions led.<\/p>\n The IHBC can make no commitment to the number of MATE sessions each provider will be asked to lead as this will depend on MATE session hosts.<\/p>\n Travel may be required, depending on MATE host requirements.<\/p>\n MATE sessions may be held at irregular hours and outside of the standard working day, including in evenings and over weekends.<\/p>\n Consultants are expected to make their own arrangements for IT and internet access.<\/p>\n Although Recognised MATE providers <\/em>will often be consultants in their own business the delivery of the MATE should be strictly focused on IHBC membership and not include business or self-promotion.<\/p>\n The IHBC \u2013 The Institute of Historic Building Conservation \u2013 is a limited company and a registered charity that serves as the UK\u2019s professional body for built and historic environment conservation specialists.\u00a0 Full details of our operations, the services and benefits we offer, and our structures, are posted on our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n The IHBC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees based on age, race, colour, religion, origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or other legally protected characteristics.\u00a0 This policy is also enshrined in the IHBC\u2019s Code of Conduct<\/a> which states that: \u2018Members shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, sex, creed, religion, disability or age in their professional activities and shall seek to eliminate such discrimination by others and to promote equality of opportunity.\u2019<\/p>\n Please email admin@ihbc.org.uk<\/a> attaching your application letter before the closing date, accompanied by a detailed CV, stating why you think you should be appointed to join this network of Recognised MATE providers.<\/em><\/p>\n If you have any queries about the position please contact Sean O\u2019Reilly, IHBC Director, by email, at director@ihbc.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" IHBC Full Members who are strong presenters and communicators, committed to maintaining our standards in line with the Institute\u2019s interdisciplinary practice model, as well as supporting members\u2019 career journeys, are called on to submit interest in a new occasional, flexible, … Continue reading
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