Our branch in Merseyside and North Cheshire
Learn, collaborate and network with CIPD members and people professionals in Merseyside and North Cheshire
Learn, collaborate and network with CIPD members and people professionals in Merseyside and North Cheshire
Welcome to the Merseyside Branch.
We are dedicated to supporting people professionals and those aspiring to join the field by fostering personal development and creating a safe, welcoming environment.
As a CIPD member, we encourage you to maximise the benefits of your local branch. Whether through mentoring and supporting others, attending events to update your knowledge, or engaging in discussions with fellow professionals, there are many opportunities to grow and contribute. Our volunteer-led committee values and recognises all contributions and actively encourages ideas and participation from our members.
Our branch activities include a diverse calendar of online and in-person events and regular newsletters and policy forum meetings.
We are a supportive community offering networking, companionship, and opportunities for professional growth. Whether you’re new to the profession or an experienced practitioner, we warmly welcome you to connect, learn, and grow with us.
We hope you’ll find something that inspires you in our branch offerings and look forward to welcoming you soon.
Rebecca King, Chartered FCIPD and Yvon Poland, Chartered FCIPD
Branch Chairs
Our members rate their access to a local branch in their top three membership benefits. Come along to our branch events to discover other CIPD benefits. Explore the issues and trends impacting our profession. Network, learn and share ideas with people professionals in our area.
The primary purpose of our branch is to act as a channel for members to engage at a local level. Policy development at national level is influenced by our local discussions and we are active in encouraging a focus on the CIPD’s strategic priorities and in support of its purpose. We champion better work and working lives by:
Our branch achieves this by encouraging local networks for practitioners, building capability, gaining new members, running events, providing visibility and input into public policy agendas, and working collaboratively with other branches. We have several special interests groups plus HR skills and behaviour workshops are managed by members of the branch committee and a host of external contributors.
Whatever stage you're at in your career, the branch can support you in your own professional development or maybe you can support others. Whether you can give a little time or hardly any time at all, all contributions are welcomed. Along with face-to-face events, we will continue to move into the digital space, so any support in this area is particularly welcomed. But whatever your area of interest or specialism there is always room for you.
We value and respect our volunteer community and would urge you to speak informally to our branch chair about joining the committee or contributing in other ways to our branch activities. If you're interested in finding out more, please email us, connect via social media or come along to one of our events and speak with one of our committee members. Read more about branch volunteering below.
Please email the branch with any questions, suggestions or feedback you may have.
With workshops, round tables, panel discussions and expert speakers, our thought-provoking events cover everything our community needs. Network, learn and stay up to date.
Keen to get involved, give back or raise your profile? Whatever your skills and interests, learn more about branch volunteering.
Just starting out on your career? Want to meet experienced people professionals and keep up to date with all the topics you cover in your studies? We’re here for you as you study for your CIPD qualification.
Run by students for students with the benefit of HR professional support at our student events.
We have a lively and active student membership in colleges and universities across the branch region and in 2021 we set up a student network, inviting students at all levels from across these institutions. The student engagement lead on this is Maureen Royce from Liverpool Business School and she can be contacted via Twitter, at branch events or by emailing the branch.
The CIPD member to member mentoring programme connects People Professionals to help you develop your skills, learn from one another and progress within your career.
Whether you are looking for a mentor, want to share your expertise as a mentor or perhaps both, it has never been easier with our online platform.
Want to get involved? Got an idea for an event? We want to hear from you!
Email usOur special interest groups are all about bringing together people professionals who share the same passions, to connect, swap ideas, and learn from each other.
This autumn (2025), we are excited to launch two brand-new groups. Get in touch to find out more, and let us know what other special interest groups you’d like to see in the future.
Events for L&D professionals or those interested in the development of people. Practical hints, tips, and networking opportunities.
Promoting and supporting diversity in the workplace is an important aspect of good people management - it's about valuing everyone in the organisation as an individual. Our events will include discussions around various aspects of EDI leading on from the CIPD’s inclusion and diversity agenda.Wellbeing
We've started a new special interest group in wellbeing. Look out for more events coming up in the branch programme.
Debate and discussion around wellbeing and mental health. An opportunity for attendees at our events to contribute and share experience, discuss working practices and hear about current trends and research from the CIPD.
Exploring and explaining the many benefits of CIPD membership and supporting members in their careers and progressing membership grades. If you feel ready to upgrade your membership to Associate, Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow, we're here to support and help. We will carry out upgrade sessions throughout the year and if you have any questions relating to your personal circumstances, please just get in touch.
We'll keep you updated and provide you with opportunities to take part in debate with regards to future policy and CIPD research.
Topical employment law subjects relating to trends and changes in the workplace; guidance for HR professionals enabling you to support your business and the people within.
Get in touch to find out more. And let us know your ideas for other special interest groups.