Hampshire Chamber on the hunt for ‘more inclusive and diverse’ board
We are seeking to strengthen its top team with a call for ‘inspirational business leaders’ to join its board.
Our independent membership organisation is inviting applications for non-executive director roles to help drive its ambition and direction as the ‘voice of business’.
A key aspiration is to widen diversity of representation under the Chamber’s three-year strategic vision to ‘unlock Hampshire’s potential’.
Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber’s Chief Executive and Executive Chairman, said: “We encourage applications from the broadest range of experiences, backgrounds, sectors and roles.
“This is all about expanding our insights and strengths as a leadership team.
“We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we serve.
“We are a network supporting a broad range of business environments but currently we are not fully representative on the board.
“While actively encouraging all applications, to improve the balance of the board we particularly seek interest from the manufacturing sectors, varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds, women in business and the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.”
For more information about the vacancies and to view the role description please see below.
The Chamber’s ambition is to build a strong, experienced, inclusive and diverse Board reflective of its business communities. Each Board Director helps to provide insight, build understanding and direct resourcing in service of priority business and economic objectives whilst championing Hampshire and its economy at all levels.
Board Directors are expected to dedicate around three days per month to the Chamber, although some board directors commit more.
Benefits to you
- Ability to have influence on the wider business agenda.
- Develop skills and enhance your CPD.
- Sharing experience and insights beyond your own business.
- Share business knowledge and expand your support network.
- Develop creativity and innovative thought.
Key responsibilities
- Providing strategic direction and leadership to the Chamber.
- Providing an overview of the needs of the Hampshire economy.
- To provide guidance and support to the Chief Executive/Executive Chair, President, fellow Board Members, and Chamber team.
- To guide, approve and review strategic plans, annual plans and budgets for the Chamber.
- To represent the Board to the Chamber Members and the wider business and stakeholder community.
- To regularly attend Board Meetings (6 per year) and participate in other Board Committees.
- To respect confidentiality of issues discussed within the Board in liaison with the Chief Executive/Executive Chair.
- To fulfil the legal responsibilities of company directors and the company.
The deadline for applications for non-executive director roles is Monday 4 July 2022.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ross McNally at ross.mcnally@hampshirechamber.co.uk.
If you feel that you would like to play an active role within Hampshire Chamber of Commerce please send your expression of interest together with your CV to Lisa Hall at lisa.hall@hampshirechamber.co.uk