Applications open for BSG Deputy Chair Education
Applications are now open for the role of BSG Deputy Chair Education from June 2025, succeeding Dr Roisin Bevan who becomes Chair in June 2025. The Deputy Chair role is for 2 years, from June 2025 – June 2027, with the post holder going on to become the Chair for 2 years, from June 2027 – June 2029.
For informal discussions and questions about the role please email current Deputy Chair Education Dr Roisin Bevan.
The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) believes that equity of opportunity is of fundamental importance for everyone involved in our organisation. We welcome and actively seek to recruit individuals to our activities regardless of race, religion, ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or working pattern. The BSG aims to encourage diversity of membership in all committees, senior roles and staff.
Further information and a job description are available here. Please upload a brief CV (2 pages max.) and a statement of application detailing why you would like to be appointed to the role below.
Applications will close at midnight on Thursday 15 May 2025. Interviews by a panel of officers, Council members and Trustees will take place virtually on Thursday 5 June 2025 between 09.00-13.00.
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