Who we are
The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) is a medical membership charity focussed on supporting its members to provide the best care and achieve the best outcomes for patients with gastrointestinal and liver diseases. It has over four thousand members drawn from the ranks of physicians, surgeons, pathologists, scientists, nurses, dietitians and others interested in the field.
The role
?INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER IN
LONDON
DESCRIPTION / KEY
OBJECTIVES
- Trustees
ensure that the direction and management of the charity is aligned with the
requirements set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association and complies
with all regulatory requirements relevant to the charity. - Trustees
provide strategic advice to the BSG Executive and CEO on matters pertaining to
the charity’s governance or operation. - Trustees
provide advice on financial matters and governance, to the BSG President and
Treasurer. - To
provide independent legal and regulatory advice to the charity, drawing on
professional expertise in the pharmaceutical, life sciences and/or medical
sector.
MAIN DUTIES, ROLES
AND RESPONSIBILIES
- To be
a registered Trustee of the BSG with the Charity Commission and sign off on the
Annual Report and Accounts. - To
attend the full BSG Trustee Board meetings (at least four annually). - To
liaise with the BSG Executive, BSG Council and BSG Chief Executive. - To
chair the appointment panel for senior officers as and when required. - To
provide independent advice to the charity that draws on personal or
professional experience. - To
scrutinise and contribute to the strategic direction and priorities of the BSG.
ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY
& PROCESS OF APPLICATION
- Qualified
lawyer (solicitor or barrister) with significant post-qualification experience. - Senior-level
experience in the pharmaceutical and/or medical sector, ideally with exposure
to regulatory, compliance or governance matters. - The
professional background desired of a Trustee will usually be chosen to complement
that of the other Trustees, and is sought through brief CV and covering letter
setting out your experience and interest in the role. - This job
description is provided, supplemented by information on the BSG
website and informal discussion with the President and/or another Trustee
is invited. - Appointment
will be made following formal interview and the receipt of two satisfactory
references. A full induction programme will be provided including Trustee
training.
THE COMMITMENT
- Estimated
6-8 days per year - Trustee
board meeting (at least 4 per year – 2 held face to face in London or another
city in the UK and 2 virtual). - Annual
Strategy Away Day, in a provincial city. - It
hoped that Board members attend as many Board meetings as possible each year - The
occasional appointment of senior officers (President-elect, VPs, Treasurer,
other officers/committee chairs and CEO) will be chaired by a Lay Trustee.
FUNDING/SUPPORT/BENEFITS
- This
is an un-remunerated post. - Reasonable
expenses incurred through the role will be reimbursed (eg travel). - Training
may be provided where appropriate.
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.
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Supporting document(s)
- bsg_lay-trustee_job-description.2025.lawyer.doc - Download
