We are looking for a total of four new members to be appointed to the BDA Selection Committee. The members to be recruited in this round are:
- Lay member
- Dietitian member to represent Northern Ireland
- Dietitian member to represent Scotland
- Dietitian member to represent England
Please find the full job description here.
The Selection Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors in accordance with the Selection By-laws. Their role is to lead the recruitment process for directors and other senior appointments to BDA governance roles. The committee’s work is to interview candidates; undertake skills and competency-based analysis for advertised roles; and, make recommendations on appointments to the Board. The appointment of directors and the Chair are then subject to approval by members at the AGM.
Normally, the Selection Committee will consist of up to eight people, the majority of whom will be BDA members. The Selection Committee will include a representative from each of the home nations and recently has included a representative from the BDA EDI Committee. The Selection Committee will usually be chaired by a lay member. The Chair and CEO of the BDA will normally attend committee meetings and may take part in interviews.
Usually, three or four members of the Selection Committee will take part in any recruitment round. Interview processes may use virtual meeting technology where appropriate but face-to-face interviews may also be used where practical.
Requirements for the role
- Act in the best interests of the company, exercise their skills and judgment in the recruitment process and avoid any conflicts of interest
- Be familiar with the strategic role of a company director, or other strategic appointments in membership associations, and have a good understanding of the principles of company law
- Be familiar with the principles of good governance and the need for external (lay) input into senior appointments
- Have experience of recruitment or appointment at a senior or strategic level
- Act in a professional and collegiate manner with fellow Selection Committee members
- Be prepared to chair interviews
- Contribute to an Annual Report for the Board of Directors and the AGM
- Be aware of the BDA’s strategic plan and business priorities and support them through the appointment of suitable company Directors
- Act with complete confidentiality at all times
- Support the BDA Equalities strategy and contribute to the appointment of people who reflect the wider society
Estimated time commitment
There are usually several Company Director roles to be recruited each year, and potentially other senior roles including Chair designate and Country Board Chairs.
The appointment process will take place as and when vacancies arise and are usually planned out in the Selection Committee workplan. However, there are times when vacancies arise out of the usual cycle that also need to be recruited to. It is likely there will be a commitment of around four to five days required during the year for interviews and additional time for committee meetings (at least four per year) and preparation. Additional time may be required for other meetings and/or training. Meetings of the committee are held virtually.
Term of office
Committee members are appointed for an initial term of three years with the opportunity to serve a maximum of two terms of office. Members of the committee will be invited to stand down in rotation, to ensure continuity but also provide succession planning.
Remuneration
All actual expenses incurred will be reimbursed at a daily rate of £200 (inclusive). This will include the time taken in attending meetings, reading papers and recruiting/ interviewing.
How to apply
The full job description can be downloaded and the bylaws of the committee are also available here.
To have an informal discussion about the role please contact the BDA Chief Executive, Liz Stockley, on 0121 200 8080 or [email protected]
Further details about the Board of Directors and its work can be found here.
To apply, please submit a CV and letter addressing how you meet the role criteria by email, to [email protected]
The BDA is committed to inclusive recruitment practices. If you require reasonable adjustments to the application stage of the process, please email [email protected]
There will be further opportunity to request any adjustments required in the later stages of the process. The BDA is committed to inclusive recruitment practices. If you require reasonable adjustments to the application stage of the process.
Closing date for applications is Friday 18 April
Interviews will be held between 28 April and 9 May