Imperial College London, in partnership with AHEP
About the Partnership
As part of this partnership, Imperial staff members now have access to AHEP's extensive resources for professional growth, including training workshops, industry insights, special interest groups, and networking opportunities with higher education professionals across the UK.
This partnership aligns with our core values of respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation. Both AHEP and Imperial are dedicated to fostering an environment where knowledge and expertise are not only shared but also expanded through rigorous collaboration and a commitment to best practices.
Built on a mutual desire to enhance the capabilities of higher education professionals and enable teams to embody these values, this partnership will offer Professional Service Staff at Imperial the opportunity to access:
Exclusive Benefits for Imperial Staff
- Benefits for Imperial Staff
- Additional Benefits
- AHEP Professional Framework
- Strong professional services
Through this partnership, staff can access benefits that are exclusive to Imperial colleagues:
- 20% membership discount for all staff who join under this partnership, with the first 100 members to sign up receiving an extra 30% discount on top of this. Make sure to sign up before these extra-discounted spots fill up!
- 100 free places at online events. Browse the AHEP events calendar to see upcoming workshops and webinars.
AHEP Special Interest Groups (SIGs) - As part of our new partnership with AHEP, staff can join Special Interest Groups (SIGs) – collaborative networks where members from various roles and institutions connect to share knowledge, address challenges, and shape the future of higher education.
Each SIG focuses on a unique theme, such as digital transformation, inclusion, leadership, or teaching and learning, providing a space for participants to share experiences, exchange insights, and contribute to sector-wide improvements.
These groups are an excellent way to deepen your involvement in the AHEP community, learn from peers, and influence developments in areas relevant to your role. We encourage you to explore the SIGs and discover how they can enhance your AHEP membership, offering both personal growth and the chance to shape best practices in the sector.
The AHEP Professional Framework is a structured model designed to guide professional development for higher education staff. It outlines key competencies across various roles, helping members identify strengths, areas for growth, and potential career paths. The framework emphasises skills in leadership, teaching, inclusion, digital expertise, and student engagement, supporting members as they progress in their careers.
This framework provides staff with a roadmap to enhance their skills and align their development with sector-wide standards, ultimately helping to advance personal goals and institutional impact.
We encourage you to explore the AHEP Professional Framework to see how it can support your professional journey.
“Imperial’s great Professional Services team are essential to the delivery of our ambitious new Strategy, Science for Humanity. At Imperial, we are committed to making space and providing resources to develop all of our Professional Services colleagues. Our partnership with AHEP now provides us with new opportunities to learn and connect with best practice. I encourage colleagues to find out more about the resources available to you through this partnership”
Richard Martin, Registrar and University Secretary, Imperial College London.
“We’re really looking forward to working with Imperial. This collaboration resonates deeply with our core values at AHEP. This partnership will help continue Imperial's mission to build a supportive, inclusive, and highly motivated community of higher education professionals. By providing PS colleagues from Imperial with access to the many benefits of AHEP membership, we are aligning with their commitment to creating an environment where diverse and talented staff thrive.”
Colin Ferguson, AHEP.
The new institutional partnership is designed with flexibility in mind and tailored to meet the unique needs and objectives of Imperial College London. Over the next three years, AHEP and Imperial will conduct regular evaluations to keep the collaboration dynamic and ensure it consistently delivers maximum value to its members. Additionally, Imperial staff will benefit from exclusive access to AHEP’s Annual Conference at a reduced or complimentary rate, enhancing opportunities for growth, connection, and professional development.