Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, in addition to providing services for its membership, also has a key influencing role for the wider business community. To ensure our Board remains representative of the Norfolk business community as a whole, the Chamber needs to recruit several new Board Directors.
Members of the Norfolk Chamber Board are from variety of sector specific areas, therefore we are particularly interested in recruiting from the following sectors: Manufacturing & Engineering, Oil and Gas & Energy, Tourism, Retail and ICT. However, any applicants from outside these sectors would also be considered.
In addition to being a champion for your own sector, as a full member of the Board you will be responsible for supporting the operational and strategic direction of the company.
Candidate Criteria – Knowledge, Skills, Experience:
- A Director must be a member of Norfolk Chamber of Commerce
- A Director will hold a senior position within the member business (Director or equivalent)
- Preferably 2 years experience working with a Board of Directors or equivalent
- Knowledge of non-profit organisations
- Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting
- Knowledge and experience of the needs of SMEs
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate organisational growth
- Participation at all quarterly Board meetings, including the Annual General Meeting and other meetings as required
- Enthusiasm, drive and a passion for Norfolk business
The deadline for applications to be received is 30 April 2015 and interviews will be held on Wednesday 10 June 2015. Successful candidates will be notified of interview by the end of May.
If you are interested in being considered for a position on the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce Board, we would ask you to complete the onlineapplication form and provide a hi-res JPEG photo.
Please send the completed form and photo to [email protected].
