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Chartership

Chartership is a sign to clients, regulators, employers and the general public that you can demonstrate a high level of knowledge, skills and experience.

The Geological Society of London is the recognised UK professional body for geoscientists across all areas of expertise.

It awards the professional title of Chartered Geologist (CGeol) and is licensed by the Science Council to award the title of Chartered Scientist (CSci). Both titles are of equal standing.

The 'Chartered' designation indicates a professional practitioner who has been peer assessed as having key professional competencies and experience in their field of practice. They are required to maintain their professional skills and knowledge through an appropriate programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and are bound by an enforceable Code of Conduct.

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Why Chartership is the next step for your career and guidance on starting your application

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How to get the most out of your Chartership and ways you can elevate yourself further

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Chartership Assessor hub

Your Assessor area to find out all the details you need to know about the Chartership process and your important role within it

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The Chartership process pushed me to network and find mentors, who acted as sponsors for my application. Their guidance has helped me as a junior geologist and many have become lifelong friends. It also encouraged me to document my growth through the CPD scheme, which was critical when demonstrating my ability to potential employers.

I believe that Chartership is an important milestone in any geoscience professional's career. It is not only a demonstration of technical competence but provides a framework for developing within your chosen specialism. The Geological Society provides a supportive and concise pathway for when you are ready.

I would encourage early career professionals to invest in their development and start thinking about Chartership early on, become a member, record your CPD and build your network.

Chris Lambert CGeol FGS ACSM – Senior Exploration Geologist, CGG Services (UK) Ltd

The Geological Society recognises that candidates for Chartership may have concerns about the confidentiality of material submitted or presented within their application.

The below downloadable document sets out the key considerations for candidates to be aware of within the application and review process.

Confidentiality within the Chartership process

The Geological Society requires all Fellows to encourage and assist in the development of a safe, diverse and inclusive workforce through our Code of Conduct. We are firmly committed to improving access and opportunities in the geosciences, and in 2014 signed the Science Council's Declaration on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. In 2023, the Chartership regulations for Chartered Geologist (criterion (v)) were updated to reflect current professional practice with regards to EDIA.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age or other diversity characteristic. We encourage candidates applying for Chartership to let us know of any accessibility requirements that should be taken into account during the assessment of their application. This could include a disability, physical or mental health condition, or anything that means extra support or reasonable adjustments might be required.

Similarly, those who are fulfilling the role of a Chartership Assessor are also welcome to advise us of any considerations necessary to delivering their role for the Geological Society. This is requested so that everyone receives the same opportunities during the review process. Any information given regarding personal access requirements will be used to inform access during the review and interview process. All information will be kept confidential.

Please contact us at chartership@geolsoc.org.uk or diversity@geolsoc.org.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the Chartership process.

If you have any questions about Chartership, need any assistance or need to speak to a member of the team, please contact chartership@geolsoc.org.uk

Thinking about Chartership and looking for answers to frequently asked questions? Check out the Chartership FAQs page.

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