Membership

Socitm is the membership association for all ICT professionals working in Local Authorities and the Public and Third Sectors and suppliers to those sectors. Membership is personal to individuals and members enjoy a range of valuable benefits. A Corporate membership facility is available for organizations who wish to provide membership for a group of individuals.

Founded in 1986 as the professional association for ICT managers working in and for the public sector, members are drawn primarily from local authorities, the police and fire services, housing authorities and other locally delivered public services. With around 1700 members from 550 different organisations including 98% of all UK local authorities.

In October 2008 membership was extended to include managers or consultants from organisations supplying ICT products and services or other support to those sectors and the change has resulted in increasing numbers from Central Government and the Private Sector.

Membership Categories

Following the changes in October 2008, there are currently two categories of membership:

• Senior Member - open to individuals from the public and third sector in membership at October 2008
• Member - open to individuals from all sectors

Membership Fees for 2010

• Senior Member - £135
• Member (public and third sector) - £95
• Member private sector - £155
• A reduced rate of £25 is available for eligible retired members.  Please contact enquiries@socitm.net for details.

New Professional Structure

At the AGM on 22 April 2010 members approved the introduction of a new membership structure offering optional accredited designations with post nominal letters.

Work is underway to implement the new membership structure and priority will be given to the needs of existing members.

The new membership structure will be available to non-menber applicants from January 2011.

Annual Renewals

Members joining after 1st October 2009 receive a renewal notice on the anniversary of the date of joining. Those in membership prior to that date will receive a renewal notice payable on 1st January.

Membership Cards

All new members receive a personalised membership card once their membership subscription has been received. The membership card is re-issued each year when membership has been renewed.

How To Join

Simply complete the online membership application form. All members are required to adhere to Socitm's Code of Conduct. Please read the Code of Conduct before submitting your application.

The application process normally takes around 28 days from date of receipt.  Successful applicants will receive confirmation of the annual membership fee payable and access to the member's area of the website. Once your membership fee has been received you will be given access to the members' are of the website and be eligible for the range of membership benefits including your personal membership card.

If you have any questions please contact enquiries@socitm.net