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Call for nominations for Chair and Secretary of the BSPED

The BSPED is looking for a new Chair and Secretary for the elected term 2024 -2027, to lead and shape our society and the field of paediatric endocrinology as members of our Executive Committee.

Current Chair Dr Tabitha Randell and Secretary Dr Melanie Kershaw will complete extended terms of office in November 2024. Successful candidates will join the Executive Committee as Chair-elect and Secretary-elect (non-voting) following the AGM on Thursday 9th November. They will then complete a 3-year term as Chair and Secretary starting from September 2024.

We would be delighted to receive nominations from candidates, nominated and seconded by voting BSPED members. The successful candidates will be elected via an e-vote by members in autumn 2023

In these roles you will attend quarterly Executive Committee meetings virtually and at the BSPED Annual Meeting. You will make strategic and operational decisions regarding the running of the Society and ensure the content of the AGM accurately reflects the BSPED position and activities. You will also be in regular contact via email to ensure timely decisions are made, supported by the BSPED Office. You will be the figureheads of the Society and the main points of contact for other relevant bodies.

Please view the relevant job description for details of the roles:

BSPED Chair role profile 2023

BSPED Secretary role profile 2023

If you would like further information or to speak to the incumbent officers who would be happy to tell you about the roles, please contact the BSPED Office.

Applicants should send their nomination form (see below), nominated and seconded by BSPED members, CV, photo and a 200 word covering letter supporting their suitability for the position.  All documents should be submitted electronically to the BSPED Office ([email protected]) by 17:00 BST  Monday 4th September 2023.  The information you supply with this nomination form will be displayed for voters in our e-vote system (photo may be provided at that stage if you do not wish to provide it with the nomination).]

Nomination Form For BSPED Chair 2023

Nomination Form For BSPED Secretary 2023