Role of the Director
The BDA Board of Directors leads the profession and, more importantly, has strategic oversight of the company. There is a Selection Committee which interviews candidates and makes recommendations to the Board on Director appointments.
The Board consists of at least 12 Directors, including a Chair, a Treasurer and members from each of the four UK countries. The Chair must be a member of the association. Up to one third of the Board can be appointed from outside the profession.
All Directors must fulfil their obligations under the Companies Act and ensure the company meets its statutory and other obligations. The Directors will also lead the strategic direction for the company and the office of around 40 staff. Directors must not have been made ineligible for Director appointments at any time (e.g. have been struck off by Companies House).
Vacancy Outline
A vacancy is upcoming for a Board Director who is a BDA Member whose employer/freelance business is based in Northern Ireland.
We welcome applications from full BDA members who work in Northern Ireland with appropriate skills and competencies and experience of working at a strategic level. We are particularly looking for someone who can demonstrate a good working knowledge of the policy environment, preferably with experience of the NHS, health provision, or education.
Alongside strong governance skills, we are keen to strengthen the Board’s expertise in the following desirable areas:
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Major project experience
- Change Management
- Investment strategies
- Business development strategies
- Communications and Marketing
Please click here for the Full Job Description. If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion please contact Joelle O'Toole who can arrange a conversation with the CEO, [email protected].
Please note that this role is a remunerated role and and there is an expectation to attend Board meetings virtually and in-person which are usually held in Birmingham as well as Northern Ireland Board Meetings on a quarterly basis.
Closing date for applications: 26 July 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
To apply for this role please send a Governance CV and a letter of application (no more than four sides of A4 in total) explaining why you are applying for the role to: Joelle O’Toole on [email protected]