We're excited to announce four fantastic opportunities to join the BPF Futures Advisory Board. The Board plays a pivotal role in shaping and managing the community of BPF Futures members, supported by the British Property Federation.

 

BPF Futures is built on four key engagement pillars:

  • Influencing – providing opportunities to shape the future of the built environment.
  • Learning – helping members understand the key issues facing the industry.
  • Mentoring – connecting members with senior leaders across the industry.
  • Networking – enabling members to build relationships with peers in both the public and private sectors.

 

The BPF Futures Advisory Board has several collective responsibilities, including:

  • Overseeing the BPF Futures engagement programme – Shaping and delivering initiatives that add value to the BPF Futures network and align with the four engagement pillars.

  • Driving membership growth – Promoting BPF Futures and recruiting colleagues and peers across the UK to join the network.

  • Representing BPF Futures – Acting as ambassadors at BPF Futures events, industry-wide conferences and other relevant platforms to ensure the network is visible, reputable and approachable.

 

In addition to collective responsibilities, Board members take ownership of their specific engagement pillar or role. This includes leading initiatives, delivering activity and collaborating with other pillars to provide a cohesive and comprehensive offer to the network.

 

We currently have four positions available on the Board:

  • Board Member for Networking
  • Board Member for Scotland (must be based in Scotland)
  • Board Member for the Regions (must be based in/near to Manchester)
  • Board Member for the Public Sector

 

We're seeking passionate, engaged and committed individuals to help drive BPF Futures forward and achieve our ambitious goals for 2025.

 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

 

The BPF Futures Advisory Board and Corporate Contacts group are committed to diversity and inclusion. We aim for a 40:40:20 gender balance:

  • Minimum 40% male
  • Minimum 40% female
  • Remaining 20% male, female, or other gender identities

 

The Board also strives to represent the geographic diversity of its members, aiming for at least 30% of Board members to be based outside London and the South East.

 

As ambassadors for diversity and inclusion, Advisory Board members and Corporate Contacts are expected to treat others with respect and actively engage in open, constructive conversations about how the BPF Futures network can promote and deliver on its diversity and inclusion goals.

In addition to the overarching Board responsibilities, the Board Members for Networking are responsible for:  

a. Developing and delivering networking engagement events and initiatives that contribute to the aims of the BPF Futures learning pillar;  

b. Assisting with engagement on BPF Futures LinkedIn page;  

c. Representing the BPF Futures network at events and in the media;
  
d. Contributing to growth of BPF Futures across the UK;
  
e. Working with the BPF Secretariat to deliver all of the above; and  

f. Any other responsibilities as required.

In addition to the overarching Board responsibilities, the Board Member for the Public Sector, supported by BPF, is responsible for: 

a. Being an advocate for BPF and BPF Futures within the public sector 

b. Driving an increase of BPF Futures’ membership across relevant public sector employees

c. Helping to arrange at least one joint event with BPF Futures and a relevant public sector body per year 

d. Working alongside the Board Member for the Regions to jointly grow membership  

e. Contributing to the direction and vision of the BPF Futures engagement with the public sector 

f. Working with the BPF Futures Secretariat and Scottish Property Federation (SPF) team to deliver all of the above; and 

g. Any other responsibilities as required.

In addition to the overarching Board responsibilities, the Board Member for Scotland is responsible for:  

a. Contributing to the direction and vision of the BPF Futures network in Scotland;  

b. Representing the BPF Futures network at events and in the media;  

c. Developing and delivering engagement and initiatives;  

d. Contributing to growth of BPF Futures’ presence in Scotland;  

e. Working with the BPF Secretariat and SPF team to deliver all of the above; and  

f. Any other responsibilities as required.

The Futures Advisory Board will have two Board members for the Regions, these posts must be based outside of London and not in the same region.

In addition to the overarching Board responsibilities, the Futures Board Members for the Regions with the support of BPF are responsible for: 

a. Contributing to the direction, vision, and growth of the BPF Futures network outside London; 

b. Representing the BPF Futures network at regional events and with regional media; 

c. Developing and delivering engagement and initiatives, including working alongside the Futures Board Member for the Public Sector; 

d. Contributing to growth of BPF and BPF Futures’ presence in the regions; 

e. Working with the BPF Secretariat to deliver all of the above; and 

f. Any other responsibilities as required.

BPF Futures Advisory Board members and Corporate Contacts will be appointed for two-year terms and will have the opportunity to reapply for consecutive terms should they wish to continue their service. BPF will seek to reappoint members who are engaged, performing well and wish to continue in post and have the continued support of their employer to do so.

We expect the commitment of BPF Futures Board members to equate to approximately four hours per month. This includes regular attendance at the monthly Board meeting, alongside time organising and attending events.

If you have any questions, contact futures@bpf.org.uk

Ready to apply? 

To apply, you must be a BPF Futures member and your organisation must be a BPF/SPF member. If you meet these criteria, you can apply using this form:

BPF Futures Advisory Board Applications Survey

You’ll be asked to provide some basic information, along with a short explanation of why you want to apply for a Board position and what you think you will bring.

Applications open on the 13 January and will remain open for four weeks until 5pm on the 10 February. Outcomes will be communicated on the 24 February and successful applicants will be expected to take up their position in March 2025.

Any other questions, get in touch on futures@bpf.org.uk