Our Standing Committees play a vital role in leading various strands of the RTPI's work. Current priority areas include building the value of membership and professionalism; supporting and raising the profile of planning; and promoting a diverse and inclusive profession.
Our Standing Committees are either chaired or vice-chaired by a Trustee from our Board of Trustees. The Committees report into the Board and provide recommendations to the Board as relevant.
Find out more about roles on a Standing Committee and how to apply below.
Role Titles
- Member of the Education and Lifelong Learning Committee
- Member of the England Policy Committee
- Member of the International Committee
- Member of the Membership and Ethics Committee.
Outline of role
Take part in committee discussions, debates and decision-making within one of our four Standing Committees.
Criteria
- All current RTPI members are eligible to apply.
- Members of the England Policy Committee must live or work in England.
Minimum commitment
- 4 half day meetings in year. Typically two in London and two held remotely via teams. Membership who live overseas are not expected to travel to London.
- Induction sessions at the start of your first year on the committee.
Length of term
1 year. Members are invited to reapply for membership annually, up to a maximum tenure of six years per committee.
Application closing date
Monday 10 October 2025
Start date
1 January 2026
Impact of the role
Members of the Standing Committees have the opportunity to consider and input into initiatives and work streams as they are being developed. Committee members provide important scrutiny, advice and constructive challenge to RTPI officers and can help shape the direction and priorities within key areas of the RTPI's work.
How to get involved
Members will be sent an email in October 2025 inviting them to apply to become a member of a Standing Committee.
Applicants will be asked to complete an online application form detailing the skills and experience they will bring to the role and to state which committees they are interested in joining in order of preference.
The online form will be posted on this page and applications will open on Monday 6 October 2025.
Members are appointed by the Board of Trustees in consultation with the Chief Executive and the committee chairs. Appointments will be confirmed in December 2025.
Find out more
For any enquiries about the Standing Committee roles please contact [email protected].
