The British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP) is a learned society and registered charity, which promotes research and education in psychopharmacology, neuroscience and related medical areas. The BAP brings together people in academia, health services, and industry: formed in 1974, it is the largest such national association in Europe, and second largest in the world. As an organisation is a leader in translational research through the multidisciplinary nature of scientific research undertaken by its membership. The remit of the BAP comprises two interlinked areas:
About the job
BAP wishes to appoint an individual with a background in neuroscience, psychiatry, mental health or other related areas, and experience in supporting and delivering organisational scientific and educational activities. The appointee would have the title of Chief Executive and be part of a growing team, who would work strategically and practically with the BAP President, Officers, Council Members and wider membership in helping to deliver and broaden its scientific and educational programme.
The Chief Executive will head the BAP office in Cambridge: the appointee would become the ‘line manager’ for the existing staff. The Chief Executive will report to the BAP President (involving the Immediate Past President, and President Elect when needed), will independently line-manage BAP office staff, and be a valued partner to Council in strategic issues.
This role will be full time and permanent, subject to a probation review by the Presidents after 6 months.
The main roles and responsibilities will include:
Key attributes of the appointed candidate
During the recruitment process we would evaluate potential candidates on a range of competencies to include:
The ideal profile
For the position of Chief Executive, we would expect the successful appointee to provide evidence for most of the following characteristics:
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