I Matter Senior Link Professional

What this role is

The Senior Link Professional role is a certified oversight role for experienced I Matter practitioners.

It is focused on supporting the development, alignment, and safe progression of the I Matter Learning Journey within organisations or community settings.

This role does not deliver training or study support.

Instead, it ensures the programme is being used appropriately, consistently, and in line with organisational needs over time.

Who this role is for

This role is for senior professionals who have completed:

• Level 1: Get Started
• Level 2: I Matter Framework Fundamentals
• Link Certification Step

It is suitable for experienced professionals in:

• health
• education
• community or voluntary sector leadership

It is particularly relevant for those involved in programme oversight, service development, or cross-organisation collaboration.

What Senior Link Professionals do

Senior Link Professionals support organisations by:

• overseeing how the I Matter programme is being implemented
• ensuring alignment between organisational goals and learner needs
• supporting long-term development planning
• helping maintain consistency and quality across delivery settings
• contributing to community or hub-based development networks

They are not involved in direct teaching or coaching of participants.

What this role enables

This role provides:

• formal recognition as a Senior Link Professional
• involvement in organisational or community oversight structures
• participation in I Matter-informed development planning
• potential inclusion in licensed organisational networks

Levels of Link roles (for your own clarity)

To help distinguish roles within the system:

Link Professional

• understands the programme
• can discuss it confidently with others
• supports awareness and entry-level engagement

Lead Professional

• uses I Matter resources in professional practice
• supports individuals or small groups in applied settings
• may offer guided study support (where licensed)

Lead Plus

• supports professional development and training
• contributes to capacity building across teams or organisations

Advanced Practitioner

• oversees assessment use and coaching approaches
• supports higher-level practice development and integration

Senior Link Professional (this role)

• focuses on oversight, governance, and organisational alignment
• ensures quality and coherence of programme use across systems

Where this role is used

Senior Link Professionals typically work within:

• licensed organisations
• education–health partnership hubs
• community wellbeing networks

We are especially developing this role within integrated community models where schools, health, and community services collaborate.

How to become a Senior Link Professional

To apply:

1. Complete Level 1 and Level 2
2. Complete Link Certification Step
3. Apply for Senior Link Professional status within a licensed organisation or approved network

Community hubs

We are currently developing practitioner networks, including a pilot hub in the Kendal area.

If you are working in that region or are interested in developing a hub approach, please get in touch.

Licensed organisations

Senior Link Professionals may be listed within approved organisational directories.

Examples include partner organisations such as:

• KPCN
• RH Matters CIC
• KICC
  
  

✔ Certification Requirements

To become certified at this level, you must:

1. Entry requirements

• Completed Level 1 and Level 2 ideally with study support
• Have agreed suitability for this role with your organisation

2. Learning requirements

• Completed associated Senior Link training modules
• Participated in min 3 senior link peer discussion sessions

3. Application of Learning

• Demonstrate ability to apply the framework in relevant context
  
• Submitted a reflective journal around implementation for discussion with peers

4. Maintaining certification

• Maintain involvement with the senior link community (eg min 2 x a year)
  
• Submitted an updated reflective journal around implementation issues for peer discussion.
  
  

Apply

If you are ready to take on an organisational oversight role in relationship health practice:

👉 Apply for Senior Link Professional certification