The BSPP is seeking a new Programme Secretary
The Programme Secretary manages the programme of meetings organised by the Society. These currently include the annual #PlantPathology meeting and the #ECPP meeting. There is also considerable scope to organise other meetings perhaps with other learned societies.
The Programme Secretary selects and books venues and accommodation up to 3 years in advance, selects invited speakers and offered papers (in conjunction with the President for the year of the meeting), timetables the programme and edits the meeting booklets.
To do this, s/he chairs a subcommittee of the BSPP that meets mostly online and includes the relevant President, the Outreach Manager and the four employees (Executive Office, Administrator, Web Manager and Social Media Officer) who carry out many of the routine tasks associated with the meeting programme such as communicating with the venue, speakers and attendees.
The position is for 4 years with one year of overlap with the current Programme Secretary. Hence the new Programme Secretary will work with the current one to organise PP26 but take over fully to organise the meeting program in 2027, 28 and 29. It is suitable only for people resident in the UK.
Nominations are open for all current or future members of BSPP. The Programme Secretary is a member of the Board of BSPP which meets four times each year, either in-person or on-line, to manage the affairs and business of the Society. Nominations by any member should be seconded by another BSPP member and have the approval of the nominee. Self-nominations should be seconded by two current BSPP members.
Nominations should be emailed to the Board Secretary, Trisna Tungadi at Secretary@bspp.org.uk
Questions regarding the Board position should also be emailed to the Secretary in the first instance. Informal queries regarding the roles can also be addressed to the current Programme Secretary, Richard Oliver, at meetings@bspp.org.uk
A CV and a short summary (200 words) of the nominee’s experience, and motivation to apply should also be provided.
If more than one nomination is received for the position, an electronic ballot will be held where all members of the Society. In the event of a ballot, if any member would prefer to vote by post, rather than electronically, they should inform the Secretary to arrange a postal vote.
The Board look forward to hearing from you.
Trisna Tungadi, Board Secretary
