Leadership
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I ’ ve really valued my time as a Council member . It ’ s given me many new opportunities and it ’ s great to be involved in decision making at the top level of our profession .” opportunities relating to business management and professional body administration .
Professor Priscilla Harries said : ‘ I ’ ve really valued my time as a Council member . It ’ s given me many new opportunities and it ’ s great to be involved in decision making at the top level of our profession .
‘ You never realise the range of activities and tasks involved in running a professional body and to be able to contribute to these and make a difference for members is a privilege , as well as being a fantastic CPD opportunity .’
What will I do ?
Council members are expected to think strategically . You ’ ll actively contribute to discussions and decisions extending beyond your own area of practice and experience to safeguard the organisation and its members .
You ’ ll need to attend four one-day meetings a year , held in London or virtually . You ’ ll also attend the annual general meeting and Annual Conference .
There ’ s a large number of documents you ’ ll have to read and consider before each Council meeting . You ’ ll also receive emails which may ask you to supply specific information by a deadline .
We recommend you get the support of your manager , as holding these posts requires time away from work which they need to be aware of .
Odeth Richardson , Chair of Council , said : ‘ As a new Chair of Council , I ’ ve found it very valuable to learn about how RCOT works and be involved in decision making at the top level of my professional body .
‘ The CPD value in terms of leadership is a real benefit for my development , covering topics I haven ’ t tackled before . It ’ s great to give members a voice particularly when RCOT is at such an exciting phase of its transformation .’
How do I apply ?
For more information visit rcot . co . uk / council-elections . For nomination forms contact Clare Leggett , Business Support Manager , at
clare . leggett @ rcot . co . uk or 020 3141 4645 . Send nominations in either as a hard or electronic copy . Nominations are open until 12pm ( midday ) on Friday 3 March 2022 .
We value the diversity of our membership , and we strongly encourage applications from all sections of our community , especially those from under-represented groups . And we welcome broad perspectives , skills and experiences .
If you ’ re interested and would like to have a confidential informal discussion with Steve Ford , Chief Executive , or Odeth Richardson , Chair of Council , contact Clare Leggett at
clare . leggett @ rcot . co . uk or 020 3141 4645 .
Election will be by a ballot of BAOT members . The independent scrutineer for the ballot , appointed in accordance with the Trade Union and Labour Relations ( Consolidation ) Act 1992 , will be Civica Election Services . The election results will be announced at the AGM in June 2023 .
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