GOC seeks committee members

The General Optical Council (GOC) is seeking three new members to join its Companies Committee, which advises on issues involving business registrants.

The GOC says its nine committees need a wide range of expertise to ensure public protection and confidence in the professions. It is seeking people who bring a fresh perspective, can demonstrate effective communication skills and develop constructive and supportive working relationships.

Candidates should demonstrate they can act on behalf of and represent the interests of a ‘body corporate’ registered with the GOC.

They may be an optometrist or dispensing optician or someone not registered with the GOC (such as a practice manager).

Committee members are expected to commit around two to four days a year at a rate of £319 per day. Meetings are usually online via Microsoft Teams.

The deadline is this Sunday 27 November.

Apply here.