We're looking for passionate kidney dietitians to join our committee. You don't need to have done anything like this before, just an interest in shaping the future of your specialism and a willingness to give it a go. We have three roles available, we are particularly seeking a Chair for this group, and we'd love to hear from you.
Help shape the future of kidney nutrition
We have exciting volunteer opportunities on our committee. Whether you're ready to lead or looking to build new skills, there's a role for you. We are looking for
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We really need a Chair — could that be you?
We'll be honest: the Chair role is the one we're most eager to fill, and we want to make sure the right person doesn't talk themselves out of it.
Our current Chair is staying on until October specifically to support whoever steps forward, so you won't be going it alone. You'll shadow, learn, ask questions, and ease in gradually. By the time you're fully in the role, you'll be ready.
This is a key leadership role within the British Dietetic Association, offering the opportunity to shape the group’s direction, support its members, and influence work that impacts kidney dietetic practice across the UK. As Chair, you will guide the committee’s priorities, help steer its activities, and act as the main point of contact with the British Dietetic Association.
This is a collaborative leadership role, supported by an engaged committee and BDA staff, with opportunities to shape meaningful work at a national level.
Why consider the Chair role?
- Shape the future of renal dietetics: Play a key role in influencing priorities, projects, and professional standards.
- Develop your leadership profile: Gain experience in strategic leadership, decision-making, and committee governance.
- Expand your professional network: Work closely with colleagues across the UK and build connections within the British Dietetic Association and beyond.
- Make a tangible difference: Support group projects that directly impact dietetic practice and patient care.
You don’t need to have chaired before you'll have support every step of the way to develop your skills and experience.
What you'll be doing
As Chair, you will:
- Lead and coordinate the committee
- Chair meetings and guide decision-making
- Work with members to deliver the group’s aims
- Act as the main link with the British Dietetic Association
- Coordinate the committee to influence and build relationships with external stakeholders
You won’t be doing this alone, this is a collaborative role, supported by an experienced committee and BDA staff.
Skills you'll develop as a chair
The Chair role builds skills that will help you in your dietetic career:
- Leadership and governance
- Strategic thinking
- Stakeholder and relationship management
- Policy and advocacy
- Communication
- Project management
Support you'll receive
You won't be stepping into this role without a safety net. Here's what's in place to help you succeed:
- Full induction with BDA staff
- Shadowing and handover from current Chair
- Access to our volunteer handbook & hub
- Transferable skills and access to exclusive workshops & webinars
- Grow your netwokr at our annual Volunteer Support Day
- BDA Volunteer Manager support
- Peer network of group Chairs
Not sure if it's for you? That's exactly what Angeline is there for. Drop her a line for a completely informal, no-obligation conversation: [email protected]
Apply for the Chair role
What volunteering gives you
Also recruiting now
Looking to get involved without stepping into the Chair role? We have two further vacancies on the committee
Vice Chair
If you're not quite ready for the Chair role but want to get properly involved in leading the group, the Vice Chair role is the ideal place to start. You'll work closely with the Chair, learn how the committee operates, and build the kind of experience that puts you in a strong position to step up in future.
- Support the Chair on strategy and governance
- Build leadership skills in a supported environment
- Champion members at stakeholder level
- Natural pathway to the Chair role
- Work with Chair to set strategy and ensure group objectives are delivered
- Champion members' interests to internal and external stakeholders
- Support delivery of member-facing resources, events and the AGM
- Contribute to succession planning
Apply for the Vice Chair Role
Events Officer
If you love bringing people together and want to shape the CPD offer for kidney dietitians across the country, this is the role for you. You'll plan and deliver study days, webinars and events — supported by the BDA Events Team every step of the way.
- Plan study days, webinars and CPD events
- Develop project management skills
- Work with sponsors and external partners
- Access BDA events service level agreement
- Plan and co-ordinate events in collaboration with the committee
- Develop event budgets with the Treasurer
- Work with the Sponsorship and Social Media Officers on promotion
- Liaise with BDA Events Team for advice and guidance
This role is a great entry point to committee life and builds real project management and organisational skills.
Apply for the Events Officer Role
Ready to get involved?
Applying is straightforward. You'll need to be a member of the Kidney Dietitian Specialist Group and have two BDA members willing to support your nomination, then submit a nomination form via the BDA website.
Still on the fence? Please do reach out to Angeline at [email protected] for an informal chat. There are no silly questions and no pressure, we'd just love to tell you more.