Join the SW&W regional committee
We’re looking for members to join the SW&W regional committee, with several vacancies now open.
These roles are open to all members in the region, from STPs to consultants. Whether you are looking to build your network, develop new skills or play a more active part in LabMed, this is a great way to get involved.
Regional committees play an important role in supporting members locally. In SW&W, that includes supporting members in training, contributing to workforce planning and FCS issues, organising scientific meetings, awarding the regional bursary, and sharing information between the region and LabMed’s national committees.
What you’ll do
As part of the committee, you’ll help shape activity across the region and make sure members’ views are represented. Depending on the role, you may support the running of meetings, improve regional communications, contribute to sustainability work, or help strengthen equality, diversity and inclusion in the committee’s work.
You’ll also have the chance to share regional issues and updates with LabMed nationally, and help bring useful information back to members in SW&W.
What you’ll bring
You do not need to be at a particular career stage to apply. We welcome applications from anyone with an interest in supporting the region and contributing to the committee’s work.
We’re looking for people who are keen to get involved, work collaboratively and bring ideas to the table. Some roles may particularly suit people who enjoy organising, communicating or helping connect people and ideas.
What you’ll get
Joining the regional committee is a great way to expand your network, exchange ideas and learn from colleagues across the profession. It offers valuable insight into activity across LabMed, as well as opportunities for continuing professional development.
These roles can also help you build skills in organisation, communication and committee working, and may be a useful stepping stone if you are interested in getting involved in national committees in future.
Most importantly, it’s a chance to make a real contribution to your region and help shape the support and opportunities available to local members.
Available roles
Chair
As Chair, you’ll be more than a committee leader — you’ll be a voice for the region, a Director of LabMed, and a vital part of our national Council, helping influence the direction of the profession.
Full role description
Secretary
The secretary helps keep the committee running smoothly by arranging meetings, preparing agendas and writing minutes. You’ll also support the chair and act as a point of contact for other committee members.
Approximate time commitment: around 2 days per year, including meetings.
Communications lead
This is a newly created role focused on improving communication and information sharing across the region. We’re looking for someone to help restart and refresh the regional newsletter, support review of the regional webpages, and bring ideas for how the committee can better connect with members.
Green champion liaison
This is a new role created for regional committees, with support from LabMed’s Green Champions. You’ll help the committee think about sustainability in its activities and events, and act as the link with the wider Green Champions network.
Equality, diversity and inclusion liaison
This role has also been created for regional committees, with support from LabMed’s EDI Champions. You’ll work with the committee to support EDI across committee membership, meetings and regional events, and act as a link with the EDI Champions.
Apply now