Committee Officer / Administrator

Job Title: Committee Officer

Location: Stirling, Scotland

Salary: £25,709 - £30,058 per annum (dependant on experience)

Job Type: Full time (32-hour, 4-day week), Permanent

Closing Date: Midday, Wednesday, 23 September 2026

About us:

The BDA is the voice of dentists and dental students in the UK. We are the trade union, professional association and scientific society for dentists. Our work brings dentists together to represent their interests to Government and the NHS and to campaign for policy changes as well as providing support to our members through advice and education.

As a membership organisation, the BDA's duty is to serve the needs of its members.

As a trade union, our fundamental belief is that together, we can achieve more than we could individually.

We believe that members are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are stronger. As an organisation, we will be inclusive; support our members throughout their professional lives; use our influence for the benefit of members, the dental profession and patients; and share our collective knowledge and expertise.

About the role:

The post combines maintaining an understanding of and an interest in dentistry and oral health issues, with professional and high-quality committee secretariat skills, the ability to communicate effectively and a desire to provide high-quality service to BDA members in Scotland. The purpose of the role is to provide secretariat support to committees in Scotland, support the National Director in the efficient development and dissemination of healthcare policy and communication with various stakeholders.

This is a full-time permanent position. We anticipate a hybrid approach to working location, with a home working base, alongside attendance at our flexible office space in Stirling, as and when required. There will be occasional requirements to travel to within Scotland to attend face to face meetings and events.

About you

The post holder should ideally have the following skills and attributes:

• A knowledge of, and interest in, healthcare systems and policy development.
• Experience of supporting committees.
• An analytical mind and ability to assimilate, comprehend and explain information on a range of issues.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• To be able to provide a high level of service to BDA members and other individuals.
• The ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills.

Benefits include:

• Four-day week Arrangement
• Generous Pension Scheme
• 22 days annual leave, 4 additional 'employer' days and 8 bank holidays
• Healthy Lifestyle Subsidy
• Health Cash Plan
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly policies
• Collaborative, inclusive, and welcoming team environment

Please note:

At the BDA, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Investor in People. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our team and help us better serve our members.

Recruitment timeline and process

Please complete the online application form and include a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria described in the job description and person specification. Once submitted, please await contact from our team.

Please note we will not accept CVs without a full application to support them.

BDA cannot offer visa sponsorship as we are not a licensed sponsor.

Application close: Midday Wednesday 23 September 2026

Job Interviews: Wednesday 7 October 2026

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early as we may close the window if we receive high levels of interest.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Committee Administrator, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Executive Administrator, Administrator, Admin, Office Administrator, Administrator Assistant Office Admin, PA, Secretary, Assistant, Office Manager, Admin Assistant, Business Administrator may also be considered for this role.