Volunteer Coordinator (Country Boards)

About the role

We are looking for a motivated and experienced administrator to act as a key link between the BDA and our four Country Boards across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. You will work closely with Country Board Chairs, volunteers and internal BDA teams to ensure meetings run smoothly, governance processes are followed consistently, and that Boards are well-supported to deliver against their agreed workplans.

You will manage the full meeting cycle from drafting agendas and circulating papers to taking minutes and tracking actions while also facilitating clear and consistent communication between Country Boards, local branches, BDA staff and members, ensuring information flows effectively in both directions.

This is a varied, detail-oriented role that sits at the heart of the BDA's volunteer governance structure and requires excellent organisational skills, a proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities across four nations simultaneously.

For full details, download the Job Description.

About you

We're looking for a highly organised Volunteer Coordinator with experience of supporting committees, boards or governance processes. The successful candidate will be confident managing a varied workload across multiple groups, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people, from staff colleagues to volunteer board members and branch leaders. Proactive by nature, you'll anticipate what's needed and keep things moving without being asked. A solid understanding of governance and accurate record keeping is essential, along with a collaborative, can-do attitude.

About us

We are the British Dietetic Association (BDA). We are an award-winning not-for-profit Trade Union, based in Birmingham, employing dedicated, dynamic and professional staff who deliver services for our membership of more than 12,400 dietetic professionals.  

Founded in 1936, we are one of the oldest and most experienced dietetic organisations in the world.

We represent the whole of the dietetic workforce - practitioners, researchers, educators, support workers and students.

The BDA seeks to ensure the fair and equal treatment of all members, including fair representation and access to services and participation. We also promote the equality of opportunity for the dietetic profession, and work to remove barriers to career progression.

Employment benefits

  • Pension Scheme (employer 12% contribution) 
  • Flexible Working Policy 
  • THRIVE Accreditation Staff Wellbeing Group
  • Parental Leave arrangements 
  • ‘Cash Back’ Healthcare and Healthcare Scheme 
  • All positions subject to 6 months probationary period, statutory sick pay during this period 
  • Sickness Benefits – after successful probationary period 
  • Trade Union Recognition- GMB 
  • 30 days Holidays per annum (1 to be taken last working day before Christmas and 3 to be taken between Christmas and New Year, this is for full time, will be pro-rata’d for part time employee) 
  • Staff Development opportunities 

To apply

Applications close at the end of Monday 30 March 2026. To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected]. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing the 6 April at our Birmingham office (B3 2TA), so please ensure you are available to attend.

For full details, download the Job Description.