About the IPP

The Institute of Parking Professionals is an independent body representing individuals engaged in the UK parking and traffic management sector.

Membership of the IPP provides recognition of your experience in the parking sector, whilst supporting you in your on-going professional development and career progression.

Being a member of the IPP gives you the professional status you deserve.

Skills & The IPP - SKIPPS

The SKIPPs Board forms an important part in guiding the future of the Skills Agenda for the parking sector as well as the ongoing development and growth of the IPP. If you would like to discuss any aspects of the work of the Board, please contact either Amanda Thomas or Linda Austin at the BPA Office on 01444 447300.

To give you an insight into the work of the Skills and IPP Board, a copy of the Business Plan can be found here

For more information on Skills and Qualifications click here

Our Mission

The IPP's role is to promote, develop and maintain high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among individuals working in the parking and parking related sector.

Our Vision

In representing and supporting all members, the Institute will: -

1. Collaborate with all relevant and appropriate organisations to advance the role of the individual parking professional.
2. Influence and create professional development opportunities, facilitate the exchange of information and provide networking and social interaction between members.

Aims and Objectives

Our Vision will be achieved through the objectives set out below.

1. To raise the standards in the sector.
2. To act as the voice for the individual parking professional/practitioner and to raise their profile.
3. To facilitate, develop and promote professionalism and best practice in the parking sector and parking related areas.
4. To encourage education and training, thus promoting and maintaining high standards of skill, ability and integrity among the professionals engaged in the parking sector.
5. To promote entry to and advancement in the profession of parking by means of examination and other methods of assessment.
6. To increase public awareness and understanding of the parking profession as a vital part of the parking sector and related activities.
7. To support the work of the BPA.