The Scotland Country Board supports the British Dietetic Association members based within Scotland. The board consists of one Chair and 10 board members, including one Education Representative.
The Education Representative will be a full voting member of the Scotland Country Board, taking a full and active role in Board discussions and decision making. They will represent the education workforce and help guide the Board on decision making particularly in relation to the education workforce.
It is also intended that the role of the Education Representative on the Scotland Country Board is a developmental one and may assist the individual with career development and progression through the experience gained.
Role Description:
- Represents the education workforce at the Scotland Country Board, providing a perspective on the role, the issues affecting members and contributes to discussions which could affect and benefit the education workforce.
- Together with the rest of the Scotland Country Board provides leadership to the profession, helping to ensure that the BDA supports and develops a growing and innovative healthcare profession.
- Represents the Scotland Country Board to the education workforce externally at meetings or events.
- Attend the Scotland Country Board meetings in person where required and via teams when they are based remotely. There are usually four meetings per year with one or two of them being in-person.
Time Commitment:
There are normally four meetings per year with one or two being in person and based in a central location, the others will be held via teams. The Education Representative will also be required spend some time on ad hoc matters such as emails, working groups and reading papers.
Term of Office:
The Scotland Country Board Education Representative is recruited for a period of 3 years with the opportunity to serve a maximum of two terms of office (upon application and re-appointment by the Board of Directors).
How to Apply:
Please click here for a full description of the role.
For an informal discussion on the role please contact Christine Brown Scotland Country Board Chair on [email protected]
To apply, send your CV and a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4 each), explaining why you believe you would be perfect for this role and what skills you would bring to the Scotland Country Board.
CVs and covering letters to be sent by email to:
Rebecca Bury-Everson – [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 4 October 2024.