An Introduction by Cathy Parker MBE SFIPM, Chair of IPM and Professor of Retail at Manchester
Metropolitan University

Welcome to the latest IPM Member Bulletin. I trust you received our August email titled the ‘The
Future of IPM’, which outlined some exciting changes in our vision, structure and operations. If for
any reason you did not receive it, please let us know and we would be happy to resend it to you.

I’m pleased to announce that these plans are now progressing as we are recruiting for a Head of
Institute of Place Management (IPM) Professional Membership Network. Applications are open until
22nd September and you can find more details at
https://manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/intranet/vacancy/head-of-institute-of-place-management-ipmprofessional-membership-network-7813-manchester-all-saints-campus/7756/description. Please do
get in touch if you are interested in the role (or know someone that might be!).