If you would like to be nominated for this role, please complete your details below and we will be in touch to discuss next steps.
As the branch Vice-Chair, you will support the Chair to lead and guide a motivated committee of volunteers, who work as a team to set branch strategy, deliver objectives and provide branch members with resources, education and networking opportunities.
You will have an overview of the strategic developments affecting the region, using your knowledge and skills to represent branch members interests and provide education.
We don’t expect you to do it alone; you’ll be supported by the branch Chair, will work closely with your committee and have the support of the BDA staff team to deliver your branch aims and objectives.
Through this role you will gain leadership, mediation and project management skills, which can translate directly into career development. It will also give you an opportunity to work with colleagues across your region, building networks, sharing knowledge and skills.
As the Vice-Chair you’ll work closely with the Volunteering Team who offers support, guidance and advice to the Vice Chair. Support for this role is offered by key committee members including the Chair, Secretary and Treasurer who work as a team to set strategy, determine priorities and lead the committee to success.
We have a variety of resources, tools and training available to support this role including:
You will be elected for a two-year term of office and hope that you will be able to stay in the role throughout this term. There is the option to extend for an additional two-year term. We hope that reasonable notice would be given if you are no longer able to fulfil this role, as we appreciate that circumstances can change.
There are a number of 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 held regularly 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 branch 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.
To apply for this role please submit a nomination form by 31 May 2024. 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 the Natasha Guildford, Chair of the Committee.