Chartered Manager (CMgr)

Effective leadership in the chemical sciences is essential for building high performing teams, for enabling collaboration, and inspiring individuals to do their very best work.

Whether it's leading from the lab, the office or some other workplace, managers are the crucial link between an organisation's senior execs and its workforce. They translate strategy into action and know how to motivate their teams to achieve successful outcomes.

The Chartered Management Institute's (CMI) Chartered Manager (CMgr) award is the definitive accolade for the professional manager. It's a professional award, based on the assessment of an individual's personal skills and expertise in leading people and managing change.

Chartered Managers use a combination of technical and soft skills to lead their teams, manage performance, and support and develop individuals. They demonstrate effective leadership behaviours in managing change and helping their organisations to move forward.

Why should I apply?

By becoming a Chartered Manager you will:

• receive professional recognition of your competency as a high performing manager
• be entitled to use the designatory letters CMgr after your name
• elevate your credibility and reputation in your field
• build self-awareness and confidence in your abilities as a leader
• gain a competitive advantage over other applicants when applying for jobs
• build your professional network by joining a community of other Chartered Managers
• demonstrate personal and professional integrity

Who can apply?

Royal Society of Chemistry members can work towards Chartered Manager via the CMI’s 'qualified route'. CMI membership is a requirement for this award. You must also have:

• membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC or FRSC)
• Chartered Chemist (CChem) status
• a degree-level management qualification or equivalent
• at least five years' practical management experience

Not a member of the RSC? It's easy to join.

To upgrade to MRSC, visit the members' area.

What does it cost?

The CMI offers two routes through which you can apply for Chartered Manager status; a written submission or a professional discussion.

If you apply to the CMI as a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, you'll get 50% off the cost of CMI membership. The total cost will depend on which route and category of membership you choose:

Via written submission

Via professional discussion

How to apply

Please apply via the CMI registration page. You'll need to have your RSC membership number to hand. 

Check your eligibility

Visit the CMI website to check your eligibility and check which application route is most appropriate for you:

• Full Assessment Word template for Written Submission
• Full Assessment Word template for Professional Discussion

Maintaining your CMgr status

Like most professional awards, it's a mandatory requirement to commit to continuous professional development (CPD). In a fast-changing world, it's essential to keep your knowledge and skills up to date.

Maintaining a record of your professional development helps you to identify gaps in your knowledge and opportunities to learn new skills. We offer members a free CPD recording tool to make this easier.

Please contact the CMI for more information about their CPD and revalidation requirements.