Ireland member benefits
Discover how CIH can support you
- Read up-to-date information and best practice in the housing sector
- Join our mentoring scheme, bringing together members from across the housing sector
- Take part in our free events and webinars
- Access online training and a wide array of digital resources such as career development tools and resources
- Access the Knowledge Hub, broken down by specialist areas, led by our members and their organisations, and supported by us
Events and webinars
Our events and webinars are free* as part of your membership. Our events calendar covers various topics, ranging from practical housing management, high-level policy discussions, to those designed to support your professional development.
Plus, as a member you’ll get access to our recording’s library of all our past webinars, so you’ll get years’ worth of knowledge at your fingertips.
Benefits of attending events:
- Gain valuable knowledge from thought leaders while never leaving the comfort of your home at our virtual events
- Attending allows you to grow, learn and push your career to new heights
- Make valuable connections with fellow professionals by networking with industry peers
- Feel inspired by our talented speakers and boost your creativity
- Find solutions to problems and get the opportunity to ask speakers questions about your work.
*Terms and conditions apply. Due to the way these are hosted, we are unable to include dinner events and parts of Housing Community Summit in this offer.
Aine McGaley | director of housing and resident services designate
The CIH events are extremely valuable and educational for all areas of housing. My team and I really enjoy the variety that is available and see it as an opportunity to gain more knowledge on what is happening across the sector, in both Ireland and the UK. The events are also a great way to network and share ideas with others.
CIH professional standards
Raising the standard of housing, together
Our self-assessment tool is built around the seven professional standard's characteristics and is relevant for everyone who works in housing, whatever your role. Designed to help you reflect on your career journey, identify key strengths, and highlight a clear path for further development.
CIH members get access to the full version of the tool, which provides you with a detailed progress report and unlocks tailored resources specific to your requirements.
Mentoring programme
Provided by members for members
Mentoring is widely recognised as one of the most effective ways to help you develop your skills and career. Through the mentoring scheme, you'll be able to create voluntary relationships between mentor and mentee to set goals, develop your knowledge, build confidence, learn new skills and build strong relationships with other professionals.
Kath Cottier | CEO Fold Housing Association
As a dedicated housing professional, I value the opportunity that CIH offers me to both learn from colleagues across the varied professions in housing and contribute to strengthening our work and making a difference in society.
Knowledge Hub
Information at your fingertips
Our Knowledge Hub is designed to support you in your job by giving you access to various topics, ranging from policy papers and publications to career resources, case studies and more. Using the Knowledge Hub will develop your understanding of what you need to know to deliver excellent housing services.
Discounted CIH training courses
Our CIH training courses are designed to ensure housing professionals and organisations are equipped to overcome day-to-day challenges. They cover the latest topics and content, updated by our policy and practice experts. Delivered by expert trainers in a friendly and stimulating environment, our courses bring together formal training with the sharing of best practice.
Members receive a discount on training courses and our online member portal allows you to keep a record of your continuous professional development (CPD) points whether studying with CIH or other providers to help keep track of your learning through the year.
Discounted Talent Services with 2into3 Recruitment
2into3’s Talent Services team provides comprehensive, consultative recruitment services specialising in mid-level and executive level roles with nonprofits, state bodies, philanthropists and corporates. 2into3 has a strong track record of filling positions in the housing sector and their team understands the challenges facing organisations as they meet the demand for housing, whilst maintaining compliance and sustainability standards.
They have filled a range of roles, such as: Chief Executive Officers, Asset Managers, Housing Officers, Policy Managers, Community Engagement Managers, Risk and Compliance Managers, Communications Specialists and Finance Managers.
CIH members can avail of their talent services at a discounted rate. For more information, please contact Shannon Barrett, Head of Talent Services at shannon.barrett@2into3.com.
Full access to news via Housing Today
If you’re a fully paid member, you will get full access to Housing Today as part of your membership.
- Keep up to date with all the latest news, insight, comment and analysis through the Housing Today website
- Receive news directly to your inbox
- Access to the Housing Today Boardroom platform, a data product providing quarterly insight and sentiment from housing development directors
- Receive a 20 per cent discount on Building Magazine subscriptions.
Regular member newsletters
CIH Unlocked is our fortnightly housing publication crafted exclusively for members. Our goal is to ensure all members benefit from actionable insight and the best of best practice, with each issue containing a wealth of engaging and informative material aimed at helping you become the best housing professional possible.
As well as this, all members will receive our fortnightly Housing Matters newsletter to ensure you’re kept in the loop with all things CIH, as well as what is going on in the wider sector. Get all the latest information about upcoming events and member-only blogs and reports.
Members will also receive a quarterly email newsletter from their regional engagement manager with regional activity too.
