Non-Executive Directors Sought

East Midlands Chamber; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Non-Executive Directors to join its Board. This unremunerated role offers a unique opportunity to represent the interests of diverse members across various sectors. Ideal candidates will possess strong diplomatic skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of business needs. As a Non-Executive Director, you will support the Executive Team, review performance, and facilitate policy development, all while expanding your professional network and contributing to the growth of the Chamber. If you are an inspiring leader looking to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Expansion of Professional Network

Qualifications

• Excellent diplomatic skills and good political awareness.
• Experience dealing with businesses and understanding their needs.

Responsibilities

• Support and challenge the Executive Team to meet member needs.
• Review Chamber performance against the Business Plan regularly.

Skills

Diplomatic Skills

Political Awareness

Strategic Thinking

Business Understanding

Knowledge of Government

Job description

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 9 May 2025.

Unremunerated with expenses claimable when supporting Chamber activity.

Overview

Do you want to join East Midlands Chamber and represent our members as a Non-Executive Director? To support our succession plan, the Board of Directors is seeking additional Non-Executive Directors to join them.

Accountable to the Chair of the Board of Directors, you will act as a representative of the Chamber’s membership in regard to sector, geography, and size of business.

This is a non-executive role and is unremunerated. Expenses can be claimed for supporting Chamber activities as a Director of the company.

If you are an inspiring leader and feel you could make a significant contribution to the Chamber, we would like to hear from you.

Key areas of responsibility

• Provide unique attributes that contribute to the development and progression of the Chamber.
• Support and challenge the Executive Team to meet the needs of its members, customers, and the wider business community.
• Review the Chamber’s performance against the Business Plan and budget on a regular basis.
• Undertake and accept all fiduciary duties and responsibilities as determined by the Chamber’s Articles of Association.
• Facilitate development of East Midlands Chamber policies.
• Work collectively with other members of the Board to give direction to the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the Chamber.
• Be an effective ambassador and advocate of the Chamber.
• Consider and approve the Annual Report and Statutory Accounts for presentation to the members at the Annual General Meeting.
• Participate at all Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting.
• Participate in one or more committees or sub-groups of the Board, possibly on a rotational basis (to experience all aspects of the Chamber’s business), including taking on the role and responsibilities of chairing such committees or sub-groups.
• Discuss and develop the Terms of Reference of such committees/consultative forums/focus groups/working groups as are required for the efficient operation and development of the Chamber and review regularly their performance and continued relevance.
• Support the activities of the Chamber in any way they are able.

Applicants will possess

• Excellent diplomatic skills and demonstrate good political awareness.
• Experience of dealing with businesses and an understanding of their needs.
• Knowledge, understanding, and experience of central and local government.
• Proven ability to think and act strategically.

The Chamber is particularly seeking applications from Chamber member business leaders in the following sectors as a component of the Board’s succession plan:

• Financial services sector (with a view to succession as Chair of the Risk & Audit Committee over the next 18 months).
• Bolstering manufacturing representation on the Board.
• Bolstering international trade expertise on the Board.
• Green technology and decarbonisation sector.

To maintain geographic representation across the Board, applications are also sought from North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire Chamber member business leaders.

What you can expect in return

1. Learning and development opportunities.
2. Expansion of your professional network.

About us

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) is a well-respected and award-winning membership, representation, and business support organisation that aims to enhance businesses and communities in the three cities and three counties. With more than 4,100 members and working with 12,000 businesses each year, we have established a reputation as the voice of the region’s business community.

How to apply

Found a great role? It’s easy to work for us. Simply follow the three steps below. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

1. Complete our equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) monitoring form here.
2. Send your CV and a covering letter detailing why you believe that you will add value to the role and the Chamber to [e-mail] with the subject line as the vacancy reference, NEDEMC.
3. Alternatively, post your application to: Scott Knowles, Chief Executive, East Midlands Chamber, Commerce House, Millennium Way, Dunston Road, Chesterfield, S41 8ND.

For an informal discussion before submitting an application, please email Scott directly to arrange.

Applications that do not include both a CV and covering letter will not be considered.

If you’re successful at this stage, you will be invited for an interview. If you’re unsuccessful, the Chamber will let you know by email.

Equal Opportunities

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) is an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident Leader. All suitably qualified people are encouraged to apply for vacancies regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Applicants require current eligibility to live and work in the UK; they must also disclose any unspent convictions or cautions and company director disqualifications in their covering letter. Please inform [e-mail] of any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. The business is dedicated to retaining talent and therefore it may decide to prioritise and support internal applicants.