Chair of the Board of Directors

Organisation: British Mountaineering Council
Salary: Unremunerated; travel and accommodation expenses only
Location: BMC Office, 177-179 Burton Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2BB
Contract type: Volunteer (Part time)
Closing date: 23 November 2025
Interview date: 5 January 2026
Job Description: Applicants are expected to have a strong affinity for the work and responsibilities of the BMC, irrespective of whether or not they are existing members.

It’s all about the people, partnerships & relationships.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with leading the BMC, using your skills and expertise in delivering the organisation’s strategy and governance. The role will appeal to those who recognise the well-being benefits of active participation in outdoor activities, and who share our care and concern for the natural environment.

The role provides an opportunity to gain satisfaction from contributing to decision-making and scrutiny at a time when the BMC is seeking to grow its membership and enhance its services, whilst championing the environment in the context of increased outdoor participation. The successful candidate will also join at a time of increased focus following Olympic success and planned Paralympic participation.

The Board aspires to be both diverse and inclusive; encompassing a wide range of perspectives, approaches and experiences, which we believe are essential to driving further innovation, challenge and creativity within our sporting environment – mountain, crag and indoor. In line with this ethos, we are keen to achieve a more representative Board. We encourage applications from the widest range of backgrounds, particularly where there is often under-representation.

Further details can be found here https://media-cdn.cortextech.io/b31faae9-bdfd-46e2-ba69-3ada684ce27c.pdf
How to apply: If you are interested in applying for the role of Chair of Board of Directors, please email a CV, covering letter and details of two referees to recruitment@thebmc.co.uk by midnight on Sunday 16th November 2025. If candidates have any questions relating to suitability for the role, they are invited to reach out for an informal conversation before applying. Please notify us by emailing recruitment@thebmc.co.uk and we will facilitate a discussion. Your application will be anonymised and will be reviewed by the Nominations Committee against the essential and desirable criteria as detailed. Diversity is valued within our team. More than just encouraging your application, we're committed to conscious inclusion that (we hope) cultivates an ethos of belonging, connection, and shared purpose. It’s this philosophy that drove us to shape our values and behaviours and we open our doors to those who share those values.