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Web Editor - Maternal and Fertility Specialist Group

Aims and objectives of the group  

  • Develop and promote a professional specialism within dietetics for the following: improving fertility in both women and men; and improving the health of women during pregnancy and postnatally. 
  • Represent dietitians working in the field of human fertility and maternal health. 
  • To raise the profile of dietitians working in the field of human fertility and maternal health.  
  • To produce responses to relevant topical issues and consultations in a timely and constructive way. 
  • To encourage engagement of group membership to share in promotion of our profession and group. 
  • Work with the BDA and the wider membership to contribute to the development of relevant resources and policies. 

What the role 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. 

We don’t expect you to do it alone, you’ll be supported by the Webmaster Team and the Volunteer Manager 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 tasks and responsibilities  
  • Overall responsibility for maintaining group web pages on the BDA website.  
  • Where relevant support the committee in delivery of group projects. 
  • 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.   
  • Work with the BDA webmaster team to develop website layout and structure where needed.  
  • Use BDA communication channels and newsletters to promote the work of the group.  
  • Work closely with the BDA’s Volunteer Manager and Webmaster Team, seeking advice and guidance where needed. 
  • Co-ordinate the committee to create content for the group web pages.  
  • Ensure content is up to date and relevant. 
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 have the option to extend for an additional two-year term. Reasonable notice can be given if you are no longer able to fulfil this role.  

There are several 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 regularly throughout the year 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 specialist 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. 

Recruitment method 

To apply for this role please complete a nomination form by 11 March 2025. 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 Olivia at  [email protected]. 


Members who support my application

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Declaring conflicts of interest

Council has decided that it is good practice for all members who represent the BDA on outside bodies, who are completing specific pieces of work for the BDA, are executive committee members of specialist groups or members of standing committees to register any interests which may be perceived as potentially generating a conflict of interests with BDA business.

The definition of what needs to be recorded is: the interests of a member which might reasonably be thought by others to influence their actions in their capacity as a BDA member acting on behalf of the BDA. This is consistent with our Members’ Charter and the way other councils work (including the Health Professions Council).

This form will be held confidentially by the BDA Chief Executive and the Honorary Secretary. It will be completed by anyone representing the BDA externally or taking on a distinct piece of work, where the BDA thinks it appropriate that the member complete it. It may be used if a conflict of interests arises and  Council or the Investigatory Committee decides that it needs to access it.

Please complete the following details as fully as possible and declare any possible conflict of interest you may have. Click on either ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to answer each question.

I confirm that the information given on this form is correct and understand that failure to disclose relevant information may result in my role representing the BDA being terminated.

I agree that the information I have provided may be disclosed to the Council or the Investigatory Committee if requested.

I acknowledge that, under the terms of my membership of the BDA, I must comply with the rules and policies of the BDA, professional Codes of Conduct and the Members’ Charter. In particular, I will ensure that:

  • I act in the best interests of the BDA
  • I uphold confidentiality and ensure that any information obtained during a visit is used solely for the purposes of the BDA and is not divulged to any person or third party.
  • I conduct myself appropriately and treat all present with equal respect.