Welcome to the Skills Matrix Working Group

The purpose of the IRMS Skills Matrix Working Group is to help with the development and oversight of the IRMS Skills Matrix on behalf of the IRMS Executive Committee. It is made up of volunteer members of the Society and wider profession who themselves have a vested interest in developing the Matrix further. This includes representatives from IRMS training partners and key professional partners. The working group meets around 6 times a year to progress the agreed development plan for the Skills Matrix. 

You can find a copy of our Terms of Reference here, and read our annual reports (after our first year) in the Society's annual reports found on the Governance page. 

Volunteering for the Working Group

If you want to be a volunteer for the group please contact skillsmatrix@irms.org.uk and complete this application form. We are keen to ensure we have a wide range of volunteers to expand the matrix, so anyone with any level of experience is welcome. 

Commitment: As a member of the working group you will be collectively responsible for the ongoing and timely development of the matrix in accordance with the development plan. Therefore, the working group will divide and agree actions in order to achieve that plan. Where you take on a task in the group you are responsible for completion of that task, including liaising with the Working Group Chair on any issues or resourcing needs you may have. 

Time expectation: The working group will get together at least 6 times a year for at least an hour at a time. This is the formal 'minimum requirement' of the working group. In terms of a weekly time commitment, this will vary from week to week. On average, we would estimate approximately 1-2 hours a week depending on what task you have been given by the Group. 

Benefits: As well as the usual benefits of volunteering with the IRMS, you will also have access to a wider team of professionals from a range of backgrounds. You will also be contributing to a nation-wide professional development framework that, if successfully nurtured and developed, could be *the* IG Skills Matrix for the United Kingdom. For anyone looking to expand their professional skills and experience, go for Accreditation or show other contributions to the profession, this would be a golden opportunity to do so. 

Membership of the Working Group

Once the group is up and running the full list of working group members will be posted here. 

Leanne Robertson (Working Group Chair)
Scott Sammons (Accreditation Representative)

Updates from the Working Group

As the Matrix is a key operational document (or will be), we will ask the working group to give quarterly updates to the Membership on their progress and what they are working towards. That way you know what changes are coming and can see the direction the Matrix is heading, especially if you choose to adopt the matrix in your own organisations. You don't need to do anything, the updates will come to all members directly via our various newsletters, bulletins and emails. 

Contacting the Working Group

If you want to get in touch with the Working Group then email skillsmatrix@irms.org.uk and a representative will be in touch within 3 working days.