AfN Quality Assurance (non-degree) Committee Chair

AfN is seeking to appoint a Chair to its new Quality Assurance (non-degree) Committee.  This committee will oversee our non-degree quality assurance schemes. These include Course Certification of nutrition training for those working below nutritionist level within the Catering, Fitness & Leisure and Health & Social Care sectors, CPD Endorsement of activities to support UKVRN Registrants’ continuing professional development and the Content Assurance of nutrition resources for the support of the AfN UG Curriculum in Nutrition for Medical Doctors.  This is an exciting time to take up this role and will provide an opportunity to help shape these schemes. 

Duties 

The duties of the Chair include: 

• chairing meetings of the Committee;
• liaising with the Deputy Chief Executive (or appointed deputy) to identify matters for the agenda of committee meetings; 
• ensuring the smooth running of committee meetings in accordance with the terms of reference and the responsibilities described therein; 
• responding to, making decisions and taking action on matters arising in between meetings for matters where the committee has delegated responsibility; 
• occasionally undertake assessments and/ or mentor new assessors when appropriate (such as second opinion assessments) 
• representing the committee and engaging more widely in the business of AfN as a member of the Business, Planning and Governance Committee; 
• engaging more widely in the business of AfN as a member of Council (Trustee); 
• liaising with AfN staff and other standing committees to support the smooth running of AfN 

Time Commitment 

Quality Assurance (Non-Degree) Committee: 

• Three meetings per annum, each lasting around two hours, usually held online 
• Meeting preparation – approx. one hour per meeting 
• Follow up actions – occasional, approx. one to two hours per meeting 
• Participation in annual assessor training

Business Planning and Governance Committee 

• Three meetings per annum, each lasting around two hours, held online 
• Meeting preparation – approx. one to two hours 
• Follow up actions – limited  
• Occasional activity between meetings, such as email responses  

Council 

• Three to four meetings per annum, each lasting around five hours, mix of online and in-person 
• Meeting preparation – approx. one to two hours 
• Follow up actions – occasional 
• Participation in trustee training 
• Occasional activity between meetings, such as ballots and email responses 

Remuneration 

This is a voluntary position without remuneration.  Expenses will be paid in accordance with the AfN expenses policy 

Person specification 

Essential Criteria 

The successful candidate will  

• Be a Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) 
• Have an understanding of quality assurance and/or certification of training courses  
• Have experience as a committee member or equivalent role

Desirable Criteria 

The successful candidate is likely to  

• Have experience of contributing to the creation and/or delivery of nutrition training to nutritionists
• Have experience of contributing to the creation and/or delivery of nutrition training tothe wider (non-nutritionist) workforce 
• Have experience as a certification or CPD assessor  
• Have a working knowledge of AfN’s quality assurance frameworks, standards and procedures.