The BCI Future Leaders Initiative
The Board of the BCI is pleased to announce it is recruiting for our second BCI Future Leader following the completion, in January 2025, of Jasmiina Rousu’s successful term. This
initiative is designed to present a unique development opportunity for those in the early stages of their career within the profession and who will be able to represent the views, perspectives and vision of our younger members to the BCI Global Board.
This voluntary role is a non-voting 2-year fixed-term position on the Global Board. The individual will gain exposure into, and ability to influence, leadership discussions and decisions.
In return for your time and commitment, the Board is offering a structured learning and development package to be completed through the course of your term. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Institute of Directors (UK) training on the role of the Director.
- Leadership learning modules
- Rolling sub-board commitments to also sit on the BCI Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARCOM) and the BCI Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) working groups
- Rolling Mentor & Mentee opportunities across the leadership team.
- Completion of a “Life of a Board Member” taskbook, covering all aspects of an elected BCI board member
On completion, you will have gained valuable knowledge and practical experience on how the board of an international organization operates, how the governance of a membership organization is structured and how strategic decisions with long-term impact are made.
Are you a suitable candidate for the role of Future Leader?
The role is open to all BCI members who meet the following criteria:
- We are looking for business continuity professionals with the CBCI qualification who are within the first five years of their business continuity career. Whilst experience is important, we are seeking an individual who has well-rounded business skills and a strong commitment to personal and professional development. You will be required to provide evidence of this.
- An individual who is confident in their views and capable of challenging other board members and contributing to the direction taken by the BCI. The ability to understand the issues facing younger members of the profession is critical in bringing fresh perspectives to the BCI Board members.
- Evidence of Engagement with the BCI and/or the wider profession.
- A demonstrable commitment to extra-curricular activities/volunteering
How do I apply?
Initially, please send your CV along with a covering letter telling us why you will be the perfect candidate for Phase 2 of the BCI Global Board of Directors Future Leaders programme. A strong covering letter is a key part of your application: we want to see evidence of commitment to developing your career within the BC and Resilience profession and also evidence of a willingness to take responsibility and to participate in group activity. We will look for evidence of your commitment to developing the BCI as an organization, and a desire for personal governance exposure / leadership development within the field.
These should be sent to [email protected]
The closing date for applications is Friday 13th December 2024.
Interviews will take place virtually by 10th January 2025 and an appointment will be made at that time.
The successful candidate will be invited to attend their first face-to-face board meeting in Reading, UK taking place over the weekend of 7th, 8th, 9th February 2025.
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