Role of the Honours Committee
The purpose of the Honours Committee is to oversee and manage Honours applications for
- Internal BDA Honours such as Fellowships, Ibex etc
- National Honours e.g. OBE, MBE, BEM
- European Honours i.e. those run by EFAD
The committee will provide expertise and knowledge of the profession around the UK, will have expertise in guiding members where appropriate on Honours applications and doing relevant research and drafting of Honours citations.
Role Description:
- Is a member of the BDA
- Provides advice and support to BDA Board of Directors, staff and members on the internal and national honours system
- Promotes the internal BDA honours system to the membership by drafting and issuing suitable communications or advice to members, specialist groups, branches etc
- Writes citations for internal and national honours when/where needed
- Makes recommendations to the BDA Board of Directors on internal BDA honours citations
- Researches professional academic or clinical backgrounds of BDA members for national honours
- Submits citations for national honours on behalf of the BDA
- Acts confidentially and discreetly at all times
- Undergoes training on internal and national honours procedures as required
- Works with the other honours committee members to produce an annual report for inclusion in the main BDA annual report
- 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 assessments and consider and write (if required) citations for both BDA internal and national honours. 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 Board of Directors).
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:
For an informal discussion on the role please contact Andrea Wilson Chair of the Honours Committee 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 Honours Committee.
CVs and covering letters to be sent by email to:
Rebecca Bury-Everson Governance Coordinator – [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 5th September 2025.
Those shortlisted will be contacted to organise interviews around the 2nd week in September.
Successful candidates will be asked to provide references prior to appointment.