If you would like to be nominated for this role, please complete your details below and we will be in touch to discuss next steps.
Aims and Objectives of the Group
- To organise a study day showcasing advances in dietetics in this area
- To organise a webinar that launches the group and showcases expertise in this area
- Contribute to and refine the relevant sections of the Manual of Dietetic Practice
- The have a substantial input into the BDA research symposium, supporting this every year with reviewing abstracts
- To work with the BDA to showcase dietitians working in this area. For example, contributing to dietetic career case studies.
- Update BACPR diet position statement to reflect advances in understanding re cardioprotective diet.
- Provide mentorship to dietitians wanting to specialise in this area, and support those who are progressing through the levels of speciality.
What the post has to offer
As the website editor, you will be responsible for keeping your group webpages up to date with clear, consistent and useful content. You will have the help of your committee to develop, create and edit relevant content for group members, creating and maintaining a valued member resource. Using BDA communication channels to share your committee’s work, events, resources and projects.
You’ll work with the committee to develop an overview of the strategic developments affecting the specialist group from both within the BDA and externally to the profession. Using your knowledge and skills to represent specialist group members interests, advocate for the specialism and the dietetic profession as a whole.
We don’t expect you to do it alone, you’ll be supported by the webmaster team and the volunteer officer who provide training to prepare you for this role as well as ongoing support and guidance. You’ll have the support of the committee to plan content and provide information.
Through this position you will gain communication, writing, web editing and project management skills, which can translate directly into career development. It will also give you an opportunity to work with colleagues across your speciality, building networks, sharing knowledge and skills.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for maintaining group web pages on the BDA website.
- Ensure content is up to date and relevant.
- Co-ordinate the committee to create content for the group web pages.
- Work closely with the BDA’s volunteer officer (groups and branches) and webmaster team, seeking advice and guidance where needed.
- Use BDA communication channels and newsletters to promote the work of the group.
- Work with the BDA webmaster team to develop website layout and structure where needed.
- Attend web editing training upon commencement of the role and refresher training where needed. Use the volunteer hub to keep up to date with new features and developments of the website.
- Where relevant support the committee in delivery of group projects.
Training Support and Resources
As the website editor you’ll work closely with the Volunteer Manager and the webmaster team who offer support, guidance and advice to the postholder. Support for this role is offered by key committee members including the social media officer and events officer who work as a team to promote the work of the group.
We have a variety of resources, tools and training available to support this role including:
- Induction with BDA staff and a full handover from the previous postholder.
- Training and development opportunities to help build personal and professional skills including workshops, webinars and the BDA’s annual volunteer conference.
- Access to our volunteer hub with a wide range of website editing tools and resources.
- Regular support and advice from the webmaster team.
- Website editing training to help you build skills.
- Access to our volunteer handbook and volunteer hub providing a range of resources and guidance.
- Regular communications including a monthly volunteer newsletter with BDA updates and opportunities.
- Networking with other volunteers through events, webinars and access to our volunteer forums.
Length of service and commitment
You will be elected for a two-year term of office and hope that you will be able to stay in the role throughout this term. There is the option to extend for an additional two-year term. We hope that reasonable notice would be given if you are no longer able to fulfil this role, as we appreciate that circumstances can change.
There are a number of training and development opportunities available, including a detailed induction with BDA staff and governance training to be undertaken upon commencement of each term.
Committee meetings are held regularly and can be attended virtually if required. There is a varying and flexible amount of work in between meetings which is dependent on the strategy, workplans and projects agreed to by the committee.
The group holds a minimum of one event for members a year which includes the Annual General Meeting. It is typical for the committee to attend these events.
Appointment method
To apply for this role please submit a nomination form. Nominees must be a member of the group and provide the names and signatories of two BDA members to support their nomination.
If you would like an informal, confidential discussion about the role and the nomination process, please contact the volunteer team.