We are looking for a motivated and experienced Volunteer Officer to act as a key link between the BDA and our specialist group, sub-group and branch volunteer committees. You will work closely with colleagues across the BDA to support, coordinate and develop our member-led networks, ensuring volunteers have the guidance, resources and support they need.
You will help deliver and promote volunteer activity, manage communications, and support events and meetings both in-person and online, while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing governance support, and ensuring volunteer activity aligns with BDA policies, governance, and legal frameworks.
This is a hands-on role that requires excellent interpersonal skills, discretion, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure, representing the BDA professionally at all times.
For full details, download the Job Description.
You will have experience in volunteer management and engagement, with a strong understanding of supporting member-led communities, governance, policy, and legal frameworks. You are confident in coordinating and supporting volunteers, providing advice and training, and managing relationships across multiple teams and stakeholder groups. You are proactive, adaptable, and organised, with excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement in complex situations. Experience in a membership organisation or with professional networks is desirable.
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.
Applications close at the end of Monday 2 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 9 March 2026 at our Birmingham office (B3 2TA), so please ensure you are available to attend.
For full details, please download the Job Description.
