“An opportunity to help drive the growth of Swindon & Wiltshire’s Economy”

Local Enterprise Partnership Chair and Board Members

The Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is a Business-led Private/Public Partnership, approved by Government that is tasked with creating wealth, Jobs and new business opportunities in the area. It is now looking to put in place a formal structure to deliver those objectives and recruit the Business members for the Board to provide strategic vision and leadership and to oversee and direct that work.

There are nine Board vacancies, one of which will be the Chair. Applications will be welcomed for either/both of these roles. In the composition of the Board, we are seeking to reflect all aspects of the diversity of Swindon & Wiltshire including business size and sector experience. Our objective is to have the Board in place by 31 January 2012. They will be joined by four representatives from the Public sector. Board members will need to be either resident in the area or have a significant business interest.

The recruitment process follows the Equal Opportunities Commission Recruitment Code. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be made to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged because of his or her disability.

The Vision for the Swindon & Wiltshire LEP sets out clearly what we want to achieve:-

“To be the pivotal place for economic growth in Southern England - creating wealth, jobs and new business opportunities that will benefit Swindon & Wiltshire and contribute positively to the UK economy.”

Applicants will need to demonstrate recent and relevant business experience. They will need to be able to represent their sector, business size and geography – not represent their own business or personal interests. Your reason for joining the LEP Board should be to give something back, want to contribute and help ensure that the LEP can create an environment in which the area’s businesses can flourish and develop the economy. Your skill-set will need to include the following attributes:-

• The credibility that comes with a successful track record in business;
• An excellent communicator and team player;
• Strategic and clear thinker who actively listens before forming opinions, can demonstrate a logical approach to problem solving and sound judgement;
• Reliable, effective and efficient, you will need to have the time and commitment to meet the demands of the role.

Although the Board, once appointed, will decide on the frequency of meetings and how it will operate – it is envisaged that there will be not less than 12 meetings per year, plus preparation and external engagement time.

Tenure – Appointments will be for three years with a review after the first 12 months.

Applications are now closed.

07/11/2011