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Professional Member Non-Executive Director supporting governance and oversight at TWI, an independent welding research organisation. Contributing to Council boards, committees and strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the strategic direction, governance and oversight of The Welding Institute group of companies
- Serve as a Professional Member Non-Executive Director on Council
- Contribute to Council boards and committees in line with skills and experience
- Support effective governance through collaboration with the Chief Executive and Executive Board
- Provide robust oversight and informed decision-making across the organisation
- Provide constructive challenge and scrutiny of organisational performance
- Attend Council-related activities and meetings, including meetings in Cambridge
- Commit up to eight days per annum, with time varying according to involvement beyond formal meetings
Requirements:
- Must be a Professional Member of The Welding Institute
- Applications must include a CV and covering letter outlining motivation and value to Council
- Evidence of understanding of The Welding Institute’s role and work
- Evidence of committee, board, governance or voluntary leadership experience
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion principles
- Evidence of personal contribution to or impact on Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Negotiation, influencing and diplomatic skills, or potential to develop these capabilities
- Analytical capability and/or relevant technical knowledge and skills
- Creativity, innovation and problem-solving skills, or potential to develop these capabilities
- BPSS check required
- Shortlisted candidates must complete a Declaration of Interests form before interview
- Additional eligibility criteria may apply; current employees, former employees, and previous Council members may not be eligible
- Senior management or board-level experience and understanding of corporate governance are ideal
- Ability to provide constructive challenge and scrutiny of organisational performance is ideal
Benefits:
- Reasonable expenses reimbursed for attendance at meetings
- Meetings can be joined remotely
- Comprehensive training programme, incorporating in-house and external courses to support staff development


















