Industrial Council Member
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Non-executive Council member supporting governance and strategy at TWI, an independent research organisation specialising in materials, joining and structural integrity technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as an Industrial Member Non-Executive Director and member of Council
- Contribute effectively to Council governance
- Support oversight and governance of TWI in collaboration with the Chief Executive and Executive Board
- Scrutinise and challenge company performance
- Contribute expertise across materials, manufacturing, energy or allied sectors
- Support commercial strategy, business development and/or fiscal oversight
- Extend and strengthen TWI's external reach and influence across industry, government, academia and relevant stakeholders
- Attend Council-related activities for up to eight days per year
- Attend meetings, typically in Cambridge, remotely or in person where possible
- Support the aims, objectives and future success of The Welding Institute
Requirements:
- Employer is required to be an Industrial Member of TWI Ltd
- Ideally board or senior management experience
- Strong understanding of good corporate governance
- Ability to scrutinise and challenge company performance
- Experience on boards, committees and/or in senior management positions
- Understanding of materials, manufacturing, energy or allied sectors
- Evidence of innovation and industry impact
- Track record in commercial strategy, business development and/or fiscal oversight
- Ability to bring new geographic, demographic or industry perspectives
- Motivation and commitment to supporting the aims, objectives and future success of The Welding Institute
- Ability to extend and strengthen TWI's external reach and influence across industry, government, academia or other relevant stakeholder groups
- Applications must include a CV and covering letter
- Shortlisted candidates must complete a Declaration of Interests form before interview
- Position requires a BPSS check, carried out by TWI
Benefits:
- This is a non-remunerated role
- Reasonable expenses will be paid for attending meetings
- Council meetings can be joined remotely
- Comprehensive training programme, incorporating both in-house and external courses to support staff development


















