BAUS is a registered charity and a professional membership association dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in the practice of urology for the benefit of patients. We support our circa 2000 members, ranging from medical students to consultants & associated urological specialists by developing guidance for clinical practice, providing education and fostering research.
Urology is one of the most varied branches of surgery. It encompasses diseases of the kidneys, bladder and prostate, including incontinence, impotence, infertility, cancer and reconstruction of the genito-urinary tract. It caters to patients of both sexes and all ages, from children to elderly pensioners.
BAUS’s motto is ‘united strength is stronger,’ and the Association’s strength continues to derive from the commitment and support of its members, who make BAUS their professional home.
Recruiting a Chief Operating Officer
Our team currently consists of 8 dedicated staff members and is led by our CEO, Anne Bishop. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a new role for BAUS. It will be a key part of our Senior Leadership Team, playing a vital part in the development and implementation of our strategy and deputising for the Chief Executive.
The COO role provides the essential financial stability and operational facilities to enable future growth through leadership and management of finance, maintaining and developing our IT infrastructure, and ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the CEO on the development of BAUS’s annual strategic planning and leading the accompanying operational plan
- Oversight of financial management and administration, with support from an outsourced bookkeeper and finance team
- Ensuring BAUS’s IT and digital infrastructure is well maintained, cyber compliant and fit for purpose
- Ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance.
We are looking for:
- Experience of leading a finance function in a charity, as part of a leadership team
- Track record of delivering on a range of other corporate support/operational services such as IT and Governance in addition to financial responsibilities
- Relevant professional qualification desirable e.g. part qualified/fully qualified management account or chartered governance institute (CGI).
As an Association, we understand that equality, diversity and inclusion are very important as we strive for excellence. Our members come from every walk of life and, therefore, to represent them effectively, so should we.
Benefits : Minimum 16% employer pension contribution.
If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please email Paul Venning at [email protected] to arrange a convenient time. Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
