2 x Non-Executive Directors for Exeter Chamber of Commerce
Voluntary/Unpaid
Application Deadline: 31st September 2024
The Exeter Chamber of Commerce is seeking two experienced business leaders to join the Board as Non-Executive Directors. Sector specialisms required are Property (agency) and Academia/Higher Education. These are a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the Chamber and represent the interests of a diverse member base.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Chair and Vice Chairs, ensuring that the highest standards of governance are applied to managing the performance of the Chamber’s activities and representing the interests of members.
- With the Finance Director to ensure appropriate financial oversight is maintained in the delivery of services by Exeter Chamber and that activities/events are delivered within the parameters agreed in the Business Plan.
- To act as an ambassador for the Exeter Chamber Board, representing the Board at events and with member interactions/comms.
- Ensuring the Board of Directors retains a focus on delivering to member requirements, meeting Chamber commitments and acts as a business campaigning voice on key issues for Exeter and the surrounds.
- To support membership recruitment through introductions to potential member organisations and or individuals.
Time Commitment - A Director will be required to:
- Attend Chamber Board meetings (currently 11 per annum) – currently held 2nd Thursday of each month, 10.00-11.30am
- Where required serve on sub groups of the Board attending relevant meetings, ie. for particular events or initiatives (ExIST, Summer Bash/Impact Awards ..etc..)
- Attend the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting
- Attend a minimum of two Chamber networking event per annum as a Chamber ‘Ambassador’
You will be/offer:
- A sector specialist – These roles require experience from a Property (Agency) or Academia/Higher Education Sectors.
- A successful senior business leader/owner who has held posts that encompass; operational, functional and strategic responsibilities.
- Genuine commitment to the Chamber network and an employee of a current member of Exeter Chamber of Commerce or Devon Chamber of Commerce.
- Excellent communication skills with strong personal and local professional networks.
- Drive, commitment and availability. In terms of both time and availability to be able to fulfil the necessary time commitments and responsibilities required.
If you are passionate about supporting the business community and meet the criteria required, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Joanne Caine, Director, Cathedral Appointments – joanne@cathedralappointments.co.uk by 31st September 2024.