Are you interested in the strategic leadership of the professional body and could you provide that leadership in turn to your country or regional members? A Trustee has a responsibility for the governance and financial running of BIOS and provides the strategic direction for the profession, and as such, all Trustees are voting members of the board.
Please note that all Trustee roles are for a term of 3 years, which would start officially at the AGM in 2026.
This position is open to all members who work in the North of England and understand and contribute to the health system and the specific needs of the orthoptists working in this region.
Candidates should be prepared to be interviewed by the honorary officers face-to-face or by phone/ electronic communication;
Where more than one suitable candidate applies, there will be an election by balloting members of the region/nation of the relevant Trustee role.
For further information, please contact:
Helen Haggerty – BIOS Vice Chair – vicechair@orthoptics.org.uk
Craig Murray– Chair of BIOS chair@orthoptics.org.uk
Application Information:
Candidates should submit:
- Evidence of support from two full BIOS members
- A CV and supporting statement, with evidence to support the requirements of the role (the Trustee Job Description and Person Specification is available here)
- A letter of support from their manager
Send applications to bios@orthoptics.org.uk and type the role applied for in the email header.
The deadline for applications is Monday 2nd March 2026