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BIOS is very pleased to advertise the role of Vice Chair, taking effect from the AGM in June 2026. This is an exceptional opportunity for an orthoptist looking to develop their strategic leadership skills at the national level and be instrumental in the future of BIOS and the orthoptic profession.
The role of Vice Chair becomes available at this year’s AGM on 19th June, and we therefore require an individual to take on this key role for an initial term of 3 years.
The Vice Chair:
- Term to start from the AGM on 19th June 2026 for a period of 3 years, with a secondment funded at 1 day per week.
- Member of the Board of Trustees and Council
- Supported by the Chair, Trustees, and the BIOS office team
Vice Chair role description and person specification
To apply
Please send CV and covering letter to bios@orthoptics.org.uk explaining:
- how you fulfil the role descriptor;
- what you believe the current challenges are for the profession;
- how you would ensure the sustainability of the profession and BIOS for the next 5 years;
- how you could positively contribute to the delivery of the BIOS strategy 2023-2028
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Please provide the names of 2 BIOS members who will act as first and second proposers for the position of Vice Chair.
Please also provide a letter of support from your employer for the secondment.
For an informal discussion on the role, please contact either Craig Murray – chair@orthoptics.org.uk or Helen Haggerty – vicechair@orthoptics.org.uk.
Closing date Wednesday 6th May 2026
Selection process – candidates should expect to be interviewed by Trustees on the 11th, 12th or 13th May. If there is more than one candidate, an election process will be held through a ballot of the BIOS membership.
The candidate should also be available, if possible, for the AGM on 19th June in Glasgow.