Opportunities

BSH Elections 2025-2027

Please note these are unpaid roles

The British Society for Heart Failure invites nominations for the following Board positions: 

  • Chair Elect  

  • Deputy Chair  

  • 3 x Councillors 

These roles are central to the leadership and strategic direction of the Society. We encourage all eligible members to consider standing or nominating a colleague. 

Election & Appointment Timeline 

Nomination Instructions 

  1. Eligibility: All BSH members are eligible to stand (subject to the eligibility criteria as set out in the candidate pack for each role). Candidates must be nominated by another BSH member. 

  2. Nomination Form: All nominations must be submitted via the official online platform. The link will also be available on the BSH website. 

  3. Supporting Information: Candidates must submit: 

    • A biography 

    • A personal statement 

    • A photo

    • Optional: short video 

  4. Role-Specific Criteria: 

    • Chair Elect: Must have previously served at least one term on the BSH Board. 

    • Deputy Chair: May serve one term only in this position, but may stand for other positions thereafter 

    • Councillors: May serve up to two terms; re-election requires a break of one term. 

  5. Declarations: Candidates must confirm: 

    • Understanding of and agreement to the BSH Election Rules 

    • Agreement to the BSH Trustee Code of Conduct 

    • Disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest 

Late or incomplete nominations will not be accepted. All completed submissions must be received by midday Thursday 9 October 2025 via the elections platform here.

Please also find the following info below:

Queries concerning the eligibility of candidates, their conduct, or any other matter for the Returning Officer's attention, should be sent to CES-BSH@civica.com. Wherever incoming queries warrant a determination from the Returning Officer, Civica will consult with Ben Wright, as Deputy Returning Officer, before taking further action.

Thank you to the 2023-2025 Board of Trustees

Board Member 2023-2025 Testimonials

  • "Being a board member and having a ‘seat at the table’ has been an honour and an incredibly rewarding experience. It has given me the opportunity to ‘see the other side’, be involved in setting the strategic direction of the organisation, provide financial oversight and actively participate in the key decision-making for its future growth and development... it has been a rewarding experience, allowing me to work with brilliant minds, and witness firsthand the positive impact our collective efforts have made on the organisation and the members we serve."

    Delyth Rucarean

  • “Professionally, I have been able to get involved with projects that have highlighted and supported the role of heart failure nurses as drivers of quality improvement in heart failure care. I have also learned new skills through involvement in educational programme development, charitable governance and development of collaborative projects with industry and other charities. In terms of my NHS role, I feel my service has benefited from the professional connections I have made and the insights into national policy and strategy direction. From a more personal perspective, through working with the BSH, I have made some very dear friends who I will continue to be in contact with once my tenure at the BSH ends."

    Poppy Brooks

  • “It is a privilege to be part of the BSH board; to be able to influence not only the direction of the charity direction, but also to help direct policy decision makers, and roll out initiatives to improve patient care has been a gift as a HF cardiologist who cares deeply about quality of patient care. While it is a time commitment, it is achievable for those with a busy work life and empowering and worthwhile use of your time. I would recommend it to any colleague. ”

    Patricia Campbell

  • “I first joined the BSH Board in 2017 as an observer. Walking into a room full of experts I had long admired was, quite honestly, daunting. But my passion for heart failure care and determination to contribute meant that I soon found my voice... What has made this journey possible has been the support, wisdom and camaraderie of my amazing colleagues, cardiologists, nurses, scientists, pharmacists and the allied health professions. Together we have shown what it means to be a truly representative multidisciplinary membership society... My time on the Board has been a journey of growth. I have learned from esteemed leaders, gained insight into complex decision making, and built lasting relationships with colleagues I deeply respect. Being a Trustee is a serious responsibility, and at times a demanding one but the privilege of serving, the learning it brings, and the chance to make a difference have made it one of the most fulfilling and challenging experiences of my career.

    Carys Barton

  • "The past two years on the board has been such a period of development for me, observing how the BSH works operationally, and having the opportunity to learn about charity governance, something I had no experience on previously, has been really interesting. Getting to meet with partners, attending events such as conferences and parliamentary meetings advocating for heart failure care nationally, and discussing how the BSH can continue to evolve to meet the needs of the membership, and the patients for whom we care for, has been a privilege... The advice I'd give to anyone thinking about this is to always consider getting involved. The BSH is a multi-disciplinary organisation, and so it is vital that the board reflects the membership. It is daunting putting yourself out there to be considered for these positions but the opportunity to work with a dedicated group, evolving the organisation to be the best it can be has been truly been an experience!"

    Becky Hyland