Board Director

South Bank Employers’ Group; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit based in London is seeking five new members for its Board of Directors. Candidates should possess skills in sustainability, marketing, human resources, and legal matters to guide the organization toward its vision. This role is open to those not based in the South Bank area. Applications must include a CV and a covering letter addressing relevant experience and interest. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 22 September.

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability or environmental initiatives.
• Background in marketing or public relations.
• Human resources knowledge focused on diversity and inclusion.
• Legal expertise beneficial for governance.

Responsibilities

• Guide SBEG towards its vision and corporate goals.
• Support team initiatives and collective investments.
• Ensure Board diversity reflecting the area’s identity.

Skills

Sustainability

Marketing

Human Resources

Legal Matters

Job description

South Bank Employers’ Group – working together for a better South Bank for all.

For nearly 35 years, South Bank Employers’ Group has been at the heart of making South Bank the place it is today - an internationally important destination, an economic powerhouse, and a vibrant neighbourhood with diverse business, residential, and student communities. We are a member-led, not-for-profit organization, and our work is diverse and wide-ranging.

We are recruiting five new members to our Board of Directors.

About Us

In line with our vision of working together for a better South Bank for all, we deliver value to our members and have strategic agreements with Lambeth Council, South Bank Business Improvement District, and Jubilee Gardens Trust. We coordinate and direct significant collective investments across the South Bank and Waterloo neighbourhoods, working with our members and partners to ensure these investments address shared priorities. This includes the annual revenues raised through the pioneering London S106 agreement, where 1% of the Eye’s annual turnover is reinvested in services and initiatives benefiting the neighbourhood.

Following an extensive review of our governance and membership arrangements, we are creating a new Board to work alongside a newly established Members’ Council. The Board is member-led, comprising six Directors appointed from SBEG’s full members, and we are now seeking five additional non-member Directors. They will join Tom Sleigh, SBEG’s Chair, the six member-representative Directors, and Nic Durston, SBEG’s Chief Executive, on the Board.

Who are we looking for?

We seek individuals with the right skills and experience to ensure that the Board guides SBEG towards its vision, achieves its corporate goals, and supports the team’s work. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the area’s identity and the people who work, visit, study, and live here. Following a skills review of current Directors, we are particularly interested in candidates with experience in sustainability, marketing, human resources, and legal matters.

You do not need to be based in the South Bank area to serve as a Board member, but we would like to understand your interest in this opportunity.

How to Apply

Further details about the role can be found on our website, including the role profile for Board members.

If you wish to apply to be a SBEG Board Director, please send your CV and a short covering letter (no longer than two pages) to [e-mail]. Your letter should highlight your relevant skills and experience and explain why you are interested in joining the Board.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 22 September.

We look forward to hearing from you!