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Research and Innovation Director

Research

The deadline for this role has passed. You can find all of our current vacancies here.

The Research and Innovation Director supports members to develop their research skills, signposts to relevant resources and advances the BIOS research strategy. In addition, they represent the profession at national and international level in networks and roundtable events, and hold seats on the Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC) and on the BIOS Council of Experts.

The role is for a term of 3 years, beginning at the AGM in 2026. The successful candidate will receive a full handover from the current post holder.

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*Please note the current post holder has served one term, so is eligible to apply again.

Vacancy Overview

As a member of our Council, this role supports members to develop their research skills, signposts to relevant resources and advances the BIOS research strategy. In addition, they represent the profession at national and international level in networks and roundtable events.

Closing Date
08/04/2026 4:00 pm
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BIOS Digital & AI Lead

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Applications for this role are now closed. Find details of all of our current vacancies.

This new role on Council will provide expert advice to BIOS Council on emerging digital health and AI developments and their implications for the orthoptic profession, leading the development of a BIOS digital and AI strategy aligned with national healthcare priorities and professional standards.

 

Role description and person specification

 

How to apply

  • Candidates must be BIOS members and proposed by 2 full BIOS members;
  • They should submit a CV with evidence to support the requirements of the role;
  • They should have the support of their manager;
  • Applicants should be prepared to be interviewed by the honorary officers face-to-face or remotely by Teams
  • Where more than one candidate applies, there will be an election by balloting Council members following normal BIOS election procedures.

Please send your applications to bios@orthoptics.org.uk and mark your email header as Application for Digital & AI Lead role

General enquiries about BIOS Council roles can be made to Craig Murray – chair@orthoptics.org.uk or Helen Haggerty– vicechair@orthoptics.org.uk.

Vacancy Overview

This new role on Council will provide expert advice on emerging digital health and AI developments, leading the development of a BIOS digital and AI strategy aligned with national healthcare priorities and professional standards.

Closing Date
20/02/2026 6:00 pm
Contact

Craig Murray – chair@orthoptics.org.uk


Helen Haggerty– vicechair@orthoptics.org.uk


OCE Rep

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This role is no longer available. You can find a full list of current vacancies with BIOS here.

Are you looking for a new challenge with an opportunity for a leadership role spanning national and international platforms? We’re currently advertising for the role of BIOS representative to the Orthoptistes de la Communauté Européenne (OCE).

This role is key in developing and connecting the orthoptic profession across Europe. Effective committee and networking skills are essential for this role, as is an ability to travel when face-to-face meetings occur.

OCE Rep role description and person specification

 

How to apply

  • candidates must be BIOS members and proposed by 2 full BIOS members;
  • they should submit a CV with evidence to support the requirements of the role;
  • they should have the support of their manager;
  • prospective Representatives should be prepared to be interviewed by the honorary officers face to face or remotely by teams / zoom
  • where more than one candidate applies there will be an election by balloting Council members following normal BIOS election procedures.

Please send your applications to bios@orthoptics.org.uk and mark you email header as Application for OCE Rep role

General enquiries about BIOS Council roles can be made to Craig Murray – chair@orthoptics.org.uk or Helen Haggerty– vicechair@orthoptics.org.uk.

Vacancy Overview

We’re currently advertising for the role of BIOS representative to the OCE. This role is key in developing and connecting the orthoptic profession across Europe. Effective committee and networking skills are essential for this role.

Contact

Craig Murray – chair@orthoptics.org.uk


Helen Haggerty– vicechair@orthoptics.org.uk.