Careers

About Us

Formed in 1944, we were established to be open to all and speak on behalf of mountaineers, climbers and hillwalkers, protecting spaces and supporting them in their activities. Nearly 80 years later, more and more people are experiencing the enjoyment of being in the outdoors and recognising the benefits of active lifestyles for mental and physical health and wellbeing.

Activities that can be shared across generations, in groups or individually. We have always had a clear purpose: to make the climbing and outdoor experience of the people we represent as good as it can be. And while these activities have changed and participation has grown immeasurably over the years, this purpose holds as true as ever. We campaign for freedom of access and the right to roam, we fund footpath repairs and run campaigns to clean up our hills; and we are continually working for improved access to and the conservation of places we love.

About The Role

The BMC is seeking to appoint an Independent Director, with specialist experience and expertise in Finance/Accountancy. The successful candidate must be a professionally qualified accountant and a member of a recognised accounting body (i.e. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA).

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with leading the BMC, using your skills and expertise in financial management and controls, 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 for LA28.

Further Information

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. We are particularly keen to encourage female, black, Asian and LGBT+ applicants, and applications from those with disabilities, faith and racial groups. We are committed to recruiting a board that is representative of society.

To be eligible for appointment, candidates must be free from any close connection to the BMC within the last 4 years. This means that anyone applying for the role must not have been: on Members’ Council; an employee; an officer of the BMC; or closely connected to any such persons in the last 4 years. 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.

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Closing date: 21st October 2024