SCOPS Steering Group Deputy Chair

The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is welcoming applications from sheep farmers in the UK to be the next SCOPS Steering Group Deputy Chair.

The role of the Deputy Chair is to support the Chair, deputising where requested, and to develop sufficient understanding and involvement in SCOPS to allow a seamless transition from Deputy to Chair when the time comes.

Role and responsibilities. The role of the SCOPS Steering Group Deputy Chair is as set out in the SCOPS Terms of Reference. The purpose is to ensure consistency when the Chair retires, and so the responsibility of the Deputy Chair is to familiarise themselves with the workings of SCOPS and the people and organisations involved. They should work closely with the Chair to establish a constructive relationship and share responsibilities where appropriate. They should highlight any conflict of interest should this occur.

Knowledge and experience. The SCOPS Steering Group is looking for some who can:-

  • Demonstrate a good understanding of the SCOPS principles.
  • Keep abreast of new developments affecting SCOPS principles and priorities, and contribute to meetings/events in a way that is in-line with and supportive of those principles and priorities.
  • Demonstrate commitment to the SCOPS principles in their day-to-day work.
  • Dedicate time to SCOPS, attending two Steering Group meetings a year, attending other occasional meetings / workshops where requested, leading areas of activity where delegated by the Chair, and joining sub-group discussions where possible.

Length of service and renumeration. The SCOPS Terms of Reference state the Deputy Chair is elected in two-year terms. The Terms of Reference also state that a £750 annual honorarium and reasonable expenses can be claimed.

Application process. To apply, please complete the form below by INSERT DATE. Applications will be anonymised and circulated to a selection panel, which will review each application and give each of the six answers on the application form a score of 0-5 (giving a total score out of 30). The highest scoring applicants will be invited to an online meeting.

Deputy Chair Application Form
Name *
Email *
Phone Number *
Address *
County *
Postcode *

Please note, the selection panel will be given the county you live in but not your full address.

Question 1. Please describe your current farm set-up and how you apply the SCOPS principles within your flock. If you also have off-farm activities/roles, please describe these and their relevance to SCOPS. *

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Question 2. Please explain why you would like to join the SCOPS Steering Group and what you currently know about SCOPS's role, purpose, principles and activities. *

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Question 3. How do you keep abreast of new developments and future challenges? Please provide an example. *

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Question 4. What do you think of the ways SCOPS currently shares its principles and activities with the sheep industry, and how could you enhance this as Deputy Chair? *

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Question 5. With reference to your current commitment on-farm and elsewhere, how will you make time to commit to the role of SCOPS Deputy Chair (and progress to be SCOPS Chair)? Please also describe how you will remain independent in your role with SCOPS. *

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Question 6. How will you represent SCOPS within the industry and make SCOPS messages relevant to fellow sheep farmers? *

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