British Association for Psychopharmacology
Posted on 30th October 2024
Closing date 6th December 2024
Salary: £50,000-£65,000, depending on experience (reviewed annually) with competitive Pension Plan
Contact: Lynne Harmer and Sarah Channing-Wright, lynne@bap.org.uk; sarah@bap.org.uk
Address: 36 Cambridge Place, Cambridge CB2 1NS
Details:
Location: Cambridge. Working extensively online from home but expected to attend the office regularly.
BAP now wishes to appoint an individual with a background in neuroscience, psychiatry, mental health or other related areas, and experience in supporting and delivering organisational scientific and educational activities. The appointee would have the title of Chief Executive and be part of a growing team, who would work strategically and practically with the BAP President, Officers, Council Members and wider membership in helping to deliver and broaden its scientific and educational programme.
The Chief Executive will head the BAP office in Cambridge: the appointee would become the ‘line manager’ for the existing staff. The Chief Executive will report to the BAP President (involving the Immediate Past President, and President Elect when needed), will independently line-manage BAP office staff, and be a valued partner to Council in strategic issues.
This role will be full time and permanent, subject to a probation review by the Presidents after 6 months.
The main roles and responsibilities will include:
* working with the President and Council to develop, implement and oversee BAP strategy including business planning
* undertaking executive and operational functions, to ensure positive and productive interactions between BAP and its members, and its clients and customers
* liaising with external partners, including industry partners, under the direction of Council
* communicating with the Charity Commission and Companies House
* overseeing all operational and administrative functions: including line managing day-to-day operations of office staff, including budgets, accounts, internal affairs, organization of activities (meetings, awards, etc.), membership support, and support to Council and taskforces
* assisting with the recruitment of new office staff, as required
* working with the BAP Director of Education and BAP Officers in organising and delivering components of the educational portfolio (including attending Certificate meetings and Masterclasses in person)
* supporting the Website and Communications Officer in development of the website, delivery of the Online CPD Resource and live online events, in automating office procedures, and in raising the BAP profile through social media activities
* mentoring and appraising office staff
* being responsible for pay/pension/health and safety matters of the office staff
* working with the President and Officers in planning Council meetings, formulating Action Points and Minutes, and overseeing agreed Action Plans
* monitoring the status of Council and co-ordinating the nomination and election of Council members
* helping to build and maintain clear and consistent BAP ‘brand’ awareness, and devising and implementing associated strategy
* liaising with BAP members to support their involvement in delivering educational activities, CPD modules and guidelines that support BAP objectives
* building relationships with the wider membership to encourage involvement in BAP activities
* attending all Council meetings, the annual Summer Meeting and educational meetings as required
* undertaking other agreed roles and responsibilities as circumstances change
Key attributes of the appointed candidate
During the recruitment process we would evaluate potential candidates on a range of competencies to include:
* being orientated towards results
* excellent inter-personal skills
* a collaborative approach to teamwork
* an awareness of commercial opportunities
* being skilled in building partnerships
* a creative and innovative approach to problem solving
* excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ideal profile
For the position of Chief Executive, we would expect the successful appointee to provide evidence for most of the following characteristics:
* having a knowledge of or a background in neuroscience, mental health or other related disciplines
* providing evidence of academic success
* providing evidence of mentoring and appraisal skills
* being a self-motivated, proactive, and creative team player
* achieving a balance of strategic and hands-on activities
* having extensively developed leadership and communication skills
* demonstrating a sensitivity for cultural differences
* having a service-oriented attitude
* helping to compile and summarise financial reports
* having knowledge about brand management and marketing in a professional environment
* a minimum of 10 years’ working experience within professional organisations
* at least 5 years working as a manager within professional organisations
* managing promotional activities and/or events within budget
* having experience of workplace digital media
Application Process
Preliminary enquiries should be made to Lynne Harmer or Sarah Channing-Wright. Candidates should submit a CV and a one-page synopsis of how their specific skills make them ideal for the post by email to Lynne Harmer or Sarah Channing-Wright by Friday 6th December 2024. Interviews are likely to occur online and the successful applicant would be expected to be able to commence as soon as possible.
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