Port of Blyth
Non Executive Board Member
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About Port of Blyth Port of Blyth is the operating division of Blyth Harbour Commission, an independent statutory trust established in 1882. Today, it is one of the UK’s leading offshore energy hubs, operating across four terminals on the River Blyth, while also handling a diverse range of cargo including containers, dry bulks and marine fuels.
Together with its international logistics and forwarding subsidiary, Transped, and award-winning training division, Port Training Services, the Port provides a fully integrated “one-stop-shop” solution for offshore energy and other port related sectors.
As a Trust Port, all profits are reinvested into the business to enhance facilities and deliver long-term value for stakeholders and the regional economy, with turnover now exceeding £30+ million.
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The Role Blyth Harbour Commission oversees the strategy and management of the Port and is seeking to appoint a non-executive board member (Commissioner) to play an active role in delivering future growth and prosperity for the benefit of stakeholders which include employees, commercial and leisure port users, the local community and wider regional economy.
Applications are invited from candidates with a financial background, who are ideally able to demonstrate proven expertise and experience in any of the following areas:
- Senior leadership in finance, accountancy, banking, corporate finance, or related discipline
- Strong understanding of financial governance, risk management, and strategic planning
- Experience of infrastructure financing, major capital projects, or asset-intensive organisations
- Knowledge of grant funding programmes and public sector funding mechanisms
- Broader senior level business management involvement
- Board or non-executive experience, with the ability to provide independent challenge and strategic oversight
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The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of the region and Port of Blyth.
Board meetings are held on a bimonthly basis with additional commitments to attend the Annual Public Meeting, sub-committee meetings (if applicable) and occasional other functions.
The position will commence from 1 January 2027, is for an initial 2-year term and is remunerated.
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