WIN – SEEKS NEW BOARD DIRECTORS
by WIN Admin — published in Press Releases
WIN Ltd was incorporated in October 2008 as a not-for-profit company, following nine years as an award-winning project at Durham University. The new company’s mission is to support, connect and promote female entrepreneurs and women in business in the North East, and to advance support for women’s enterprise globally.
The strategic direction of WIN is provided by a Board of Directors, and the company is further supported by a wider advisory group to provide advice and support on specific or operational aspects.
The role of the Board is to provide strategic guidance to the new organisation and also to play an ambassadorial role to help build WIN’s profile in new and existing networks. We are now seeking 4 new board members to start in role from September 2010.
These are voluntary positions and you must be a member of WIN before you can be formally appointed. As a Board Director you will need to attend 6 board meetings per year and will be expected to contribute around 12 days per year in total in supporting and advancing WIN and our ethos.
This is an extremely exciting opportunity for individuals wishing to show their support for female entrepreneurs and women in business, and to secure a high profile role as part of a highly regarded and globally renowned organisation.
We welcome applications from individuals with a passion and enthusiasm for supporting women in business; with the desire to get involved and help to achieve the potential of the company; and with experience, knowledge and networks that can help to lead the organisation effectively.
Please email ellie@womenintothenetwork.co.uk no later than Monday 16th August 2010 to express your interest and receive an application form and skills matrix.
Please complete this and send back with CV and cover letter by Monday 23rd August. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on Thurs 2nd September 2010 so please keep this date free.