North of Scotland and Islands
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The Branch Committee


The Branch committee organises the events programme throughout the year as well as support special interest groups, such as the HR Practitioners Group.  The committee's vision for supporting the North of Scotland and Islands Branch is to create an enthusiastic and committed membership supported by a listening, enthusiastic and effective committee who work together to meet member’s needs by:

  • Identifying and representing their views and issues
  • Increasing the profile of the Institute
  • Adding value to the profession
  • Improving local member engagement and
  • Increasing access to and approachability of the local committee, Scottish Partnership and the Institute as a whole.

  • Branch Committee 2011/12
  • Chair - Kate Findlay 
    Vice-Chair - Bev Pirie
    Secretary - Hazel Cummine
    Treasurer - Dave Mackintosh
    Membership Adviser - Dianne McBain
    Council Representative - Sheila James
    Policy Advisor - David Caddick 
    CPD Adviser - Moira Bailey
    Professional Adviser - Dawn Brown 
    Publicity Officer - Marina Cauley
    E-Newsletter Editors - Nicola Laing, Emma Arundel
    Committee Members - Lynda Macdonald, Meredith Eddy, Catherine Kite, Judith Mcdonald, Anne Stevenson, Tracie Watson
    Honorary Overseas Committee Member - Susan Gordon

    Branch Administrator nscotland@cipdbranch.co.uk

    Highlands & Islands Group -

    Chair - Elaine Barrie
    Secretary - Heather Melville
    Treasurer - Brigitte Johnstone
    Committee Members - Alison Skea, Ann McDonald, Carolyn Caddick, Cathy Christie, Douglas Johnston, Sandra Campbell, Anne Barke, Jo Adams, Judith Thomson, Lizzie Thomas