| | Job Title | BSG International Committee Deputy Chair | |
| | Reports to | BSG President (alongside International Chair) | |
| | Other Regular Relationships | BSG International Committee, BSG CEO & Office Team, Chairs of BSG Higher Committees and Sections, BSG
Executive | |
| | Scope | Honorary appointment for 4 years; first 2 years as Deputy Chair, followed by 2 years as Chair
Time commitment of approximately 1 PA | |
| | Overall Purpose of the Job | To become Deputy Lead for a year and then Lead, co- ordinate and promote the International activities of the BSG on behalf of the BSG Executive as Chair of the International Committee | |
KEY OBJECTIVES
- The successful applicant will become the Deputy Chair of the BSG International Committee. In this role they will be expected to support the work of the Chair and lead on delegated work streams as part of the International Committee. This role will continue until the Chair stands down from their role and the Deputy takes over the role of the Chair, and becomes the BSG International Chair and in this capacity part of the BSG Executive Team
- The subsequent tenure of the BSG International Chair (and Chair of the International Committee) will be for 2 years (during this time a new Deputy Chair will be appointed, who will succeed as the next Chair in turn)
- The Deputy Chair will support the Chair and deputise on their behalf when required
MAIN DUTIES, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To lead the development and execution of the BSG International Strategy
- To direct and chair the International Committee with the support of the Committee Manager and in line with the terms of reference
- To be an active member of the BSG Executive and lead the overall strategic direction relating to International activities
- Co-ordinate and facilitate an integrated approach to international activities and initiatives with other BSG Committees and the membership
- Establish, with the agreement of the President and Executive, joint working arrangements with other Societies/groups to further the strategic aims of the international strategy
- Oversee the BSG international grants programme, leading the evaluation process ensuring best value for members funds
- Lead, with the support of the International Committee, the organisations of the International symposium of the Annual BSG meeting or other relevant symposia, events or meetings
- Contribute actively to information on International activities via the BSG newsletters and website (in conjunction with the Communications Lead) and directly with other BSG members/Committees/groups undertaking international activities in the specialty
- The Deputy Chair will share and support the above work in their first year(s) until such time as they become Chair of the Committee
The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) believes that equity of opportunity is of fundamental importance for everyone involved in our organisation. We welcome and actively seek to recruit individuals to our activities regardless of race, religion, ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or working pattern. The BSG aims to encourage diversity of membership in all committees, senior roles and staff.
| Person Specification | Essential | Desirable |
| Clinical/Service Achievements/Experience | Significant professional experience & a demonstrable commitment to gastroenterology/hepatology
BSG Member and evidence of active participation or association with BSG
Recent experience in clinical service delivery
Experience of working on international projects or with overseas membership societies or with the delivery of international educational or quality improvement initiatives | Higher level qualification e.g. PhD, MD, MSc
Formal leadership role |
| Established relationships | Previous experience as a member of Committee, or Council, or Section of the BSG | Similar experience of other Societies or National Committees
Previous member of the BSG International Committee |
| Personal Qualities | Evidence of Leadership skills
Evidence of Team working & relevant communication and organisational skills
Understanding of governance
Time, resilience & commitment to undertake the roles
Commitment to BSG values including fairness, equality and diversity | Governance experience either in an NHS role, or in the charitable sector |
