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