The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has welcomed Tim Sainty to the role of membership director.

Mr Sainty joins the Institute from the British Veterinary Association, where he spent seven years as head of membership and a further 10 years within the organisation in various membership positions.

Tasked with growing CIPHE membership, enhancing services for members and improving communications, Mr Sainty will soon become a familiar face, playing a very active, front line role within the Institute.

Kevin Welman, chief executive officer, said: “Tim joins us at a very exciting time. The Institute is 100% committed to enhancing its benefits and services to members in the UK and worldwide. With Tim’s knowledge, experience and energy on board, we are looking forward to some really positive developments through the rest of 2017. After all, CIPHE members are some of the best in the industry, and we want to make sure that CIPHE membership is working hard for them.”