The EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) Committee is looking to recruit to at least three new roles, including Ordinary member, Student member and Dietetic Support Worker member.
If you have a good knowledge and passion for EDI within the profession and you're interested in ensuring that the activities of the BDA raise awareness about EDI issues within the organisation and membership, employers, patients and the general public, please consider joining our committee.
Role of the EDI Committee
This committee sits within the Governance structure of the BDA and exists to support the Board to set strategic direction with regards to ED&I for members, staff and services.
This Committee reflects the BDA’s firm commitment to the ethos of supporting equitable and inclusive access to and participation in the organisation, the profession and relevant healthcare services for everyone.
This committee will guide and support the Board to ensure that decision making reflects this ethos.
Role Description:
- Is a member of the BDA
- Has a good knowledge and passion for EDI within the profession
- Provide proactive and constructive challenge to the BDA on relevant matters.
- The committee will ensure that the equality, diversity and inclusion ethos is explicit in the BDA Strategic Plan and advise the Board and staff on its implementation
- The committee will provide advice to the BDA to enable the organisation to implement equality, diversity and inclusion principles fully through BDA plans and activities
- Promote and improve membership awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion
- Promote diversity throughout the BDA
- Ensure oversight and measurement of a programme of equality and diversity work including policies, strategies and action plans which actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion
- Employ evidence and data to identify opportunities and monitor progress
- Provide guidance to ensure that the activities of the BDA raise awareness about EDI issues within the organisation and membership, employers, patients and the general public
- The committee will review and monitor the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on an on-going basis and provide direction on any matter arising from the implementation of the plan as considered appropriate
- Has a good knowledge of the profession across the UK/home country
- Attends at least one face to face meeting each year and contributes proactively to the workings of the committee by teleconference and e mail as required
Time Commitment:
There are normally four - six meetings per year with one being in person and based in a central location, the others will be held via teams. Communication by e-mail and virtually as required between meetings to undertake any additional work. The member will also be required spend some time on ad hoc matters such as emails, working groups and reading papers.
Term of Office:
The Honours Committee member 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 Chair).
Induction:
Induction, training and mentoring will be provided where required.
Remuneration
Please note this a voluntary role, however travel expenses for in-person meetings will be reimbursed.
How to Apply:
A full role descriptor for each of the roles can be found here:
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 EDI Committee.
CVs and covering letters to be sent by email to:
Rebecca Bury-Everson Governance Coordinator – [email protected]
The closing date for applications is before 9am on Monday 10 November 2025.
Those shortlisted will be contacted to organise interviews.
Successful candidates will be asked to provide references prior to appointment.