Responsibilities include:

• Assist in producing the call for papers identifying key topics of interest
• Providing guidance on the programme content
• Reviewing abstracts on technical content
• Constructing a balanced programme
• Identifying keynote speakers and session chairs
• Contribute to the smooth running of the conference
• Taking the role of conference chair in the third year
• Undertaking a post conference review to ensure continuous improvement

Commitment

This is a three year role, in the final year you will act as conference committee chair and be part of the welcoming speeches. You will be required to attend two one day meetings a year which are usually held at the venue for the forthcoming conference or the BOHS office in Derby and Teams calls in between. In addition you will review abstracts, contact keynotes & chairs and supporting the head office conferences team. You will also support the running of the conference held in June.

Reward

You will gain a network of contacts developing your leadership, communication and project management skills. It is an opportunity to enhance your career in the field whilst contributing to the professional development of yourself and other attendees with the combined aim of reducing work related ill health. The role also attracts free attendance and accommodation at the conference.

Availability

You will need to be available for a one day meeting at the venue for the following year’s conference and a one day programme building meeting usually in December/January and then for conference calls to plan to wording for call for abstracts and to review the abstracts and build the programme.

If you are interested in this role, please email marie.townshend@bohs.org with a brief summary of what you think you could bring to the conference and why you are interested in being involved. Closing date is Friday 25^th July.