The professional membership institute
The IEP is the international membership organisation for employability professionals – the people who support others gain work, progress in work, and retain work.
Our goal is to promote excellence in employability services worldwide and we strive to achieve our vision where ‘employability professionals everywhere are the best they can be’.
Since 2011, we have established our presence across the UK and grown to operate in several countries including Australia, Sweden and Canada. We also work with partners across the Netherlands, The Gulf States and South Korea.
We represent over 11,000 members worldwide who are dedicated to enhancing the employability prospects of those who are most disadvantaged in society such as those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial struggles, homelessness, and lone parenthood – people who are farthest away from the job market. Our members work to identify people’s aspirations and education and employment goals, help them to overcome challenges and equip them with the skills, knowledge, and resources that they need to improve their employability opportunities that will lead to fulfilling and sustainable jobs.
Together with our partners across the employability and skills sectors worldwide we are building a thriving, energetic, creative network of skilled and knowledgeable professionals, collaborating to enhance quality and standards in the profession by providing learning opportunities, quality content and information, and peer connections and support.
Meet the IEP Community
Our Values
WE COLLABORATE
By creating meaningful partnerships to build a pool of professional experts.
WE DELIVER QUALITY
By providing excellent services in all aspects of membership and learning.
WE BELIEVE IN POTENTIAL
By being committed to the growth and development of all our people, creating opportunities to learn new skills.
WE INNOVATE
By leading the drive to professionalise the sector through services, ideas and sharing of best practice.
WE BUILD TRUST
By demonstrating integrity in everything we do, taking ownership and responsibility for our contributions and those of the sector.
WE STRIVE FOR SUSTAINABILITY
By building solid foundations to positively impact society, citizens, equality and the environment.
Our Vision
Employability professionals everywhere are the best they can be.
Our Mission
The IEP is dedicated to supporting the people who support others gain work, progress in work and retain work.
Our Constitution
IEP’s governance arrangements are set out in our Constitution. For a copy of the Constitution, please contact us using the form below.
