Live Borders
BSLE Chair and Non-Executive Director
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BSLE Chair and Non-Executive Director
Who are we?
Borders Sport and Leisure Enterprises (BSLE) (SC244374) is the trading subsidiary of Live Borders, a registered charity (SC034227), and which supports the charitable goals and endeavours of the Trust. The commercial activities such as cafes, cinema and retail which we undertake are accounted for within BSLE.
As Chair you will play an important part in leading and governing the company, working with like-minded people who have a passion for our values and are fully committed to this leadership role.
The role
This unpaid non-executive role is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of those living in and visiting the Scottish Borders by supporting the commercial trading arm of the Live Borders charitable trust.
The successful candidate will be expected to Chair 2 board meetings per year with an additional AGM, and contribute to decision making and governance processes, including signing off accounts.
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Our ideal candidate will currently have experience in either the Hospitality sector and/or within Finance & Accountancy.
We are also keen to hear from people who would be interested in sitting on the board as a Non-Executive Director Trustee.
The process
If you are interested in being considered for this role, please upload an expression of interest highlighting why you would be a good fit for the role.
If you would like further information, please contact Recruitment@liveborders.org.uk and we can arrange for a discussion with our Head of Finance and Business Services, who sits on the Board.
The Person
Ideally the candidate will have experience of:
- One or more of the following:
- Working as a Board Member/Trustee and/or company Director
- The legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a non-executive director
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and listening)
- Working in commerce and business
- Charitable and company law and the role of a Border Member/Trustee
- Willingness to devote additional time and effort to the role as required
- Working with Charity Boards or committees as a member or advisor
- Effective business management
- Excellent business acumen, leadership and advocacy
- Live Borders services (as a user)
- Financial planning and monitoring
- Good independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment
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Experience of one of the following professional disciplines:
- Hospitality
- Finance & Accountancy
- Business Development
- Governance
- Marketing and Commercial Development
- Performance, Scrutiny and Review
- Live Borders services across the Scottish Borders
Balancing tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise
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