Honoured class of membership
This is an honoured class of membership recognising highly experienced professionals who have made a significant contribution to the housing profession. It is the most senior membership grade offered by CIH.
Fellows are entitled to use the designatory letters FCIH, vote at CIH meetings and stand-in for Governing Board.
Eligibility criteria
To become a fellow you will need to be a current chartered member of CIH and be able to demonstarte how you have contributed to the profession.
Assessment for fellowship is based on the following criteria:
- Contribution to the profession and the community: the member has been actively engaged in developing and supporting other members of the profession and/or the community and can demonstrate they have made a difference
- Leadership: the member will have shown leadership experience in their field, developing and delivering a vision, encouraging others and advancing the environment in the sector in which they operate
The benefits of being a fellow
Aside from all the great member benefits that you have access to, Fellowship is recognised across the housing profession as an indicator of professional expertise, competence as a broad-skilled practitioner and a commitment to both improving communities and enriching the housing profession.
The benefits of becoming a fellow of CIH include:
- Proof of your professionalism
- Evidence that you have kept up-to-date with current housing issues
- Demonstration of your commitment to housing as a profession
- The use of the designatory letters FCIH demonstrating your status and expertise within housing
- Assist other CIH members to implement effective career development strategies at a time of rapid change in the housing world by becoming a Mentor
- Eligible to apply for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) professionally qualified person card
- Contribute to CIH’s work to influence the policy agenda by joining our member opinion panel
- Get the new Totum discount card and app giving you access to huge offers on food and essentials, tech, travel and home delivery.
Peter Bond FCIH | housing assessor, The Learning Foundry
I decided to apply because I was keen to demonstrate my continued commitment to professional development. Furthermore, I wanted to be a positive example for other frontline housing officers and managers to follow and demonstrate that you don't necessarily have to be a chief executive to become a fellow.
How to apply
Application checklist
- Complete the application form
- Attach your Curriculum vitae
- Include a personal statement (1000 words maximum)
- Include statements by two referees
- Show evidence of 20 hours CPD during the last 12 months
- Submit your application
Please note the application fee is non-refundable and is due at the time of application.
Applications will not go before the CIH Fellowship Admissions Panel until full payment has been received.