EDAS launches search for new Chair
Scotland’s foremost economic development association, is seeking a new Chair to lead, develop and deliver on its next strategy (2024 – 2027).
Role
This is an exciting and prestigious position that requires broad knowledge of Scotland’s economic development community and a commitment to build on the organisation’s success in developing its membership and strategic partnerships, member offerings and CPD, and policy and practice work programme, currently focused on People, Planet and Place.
The new Chair will lead, develop and deliver on EDAS’ next strategy (2024 – 2027).
Remit
To maintain the organisation’s track record of sound strategic, operational and financial management.
Terms
EDAS is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status.
This is an unremunerated voluntary role. The Chair serves for a maximum of two terms of three years.
The time commitment involves chairing Office Bearer and Board meetings on a quarterly basis; participating in the Finance and Governance group on a quarterly basis; and chairing the Annual General Meeting.
The Chair oversees the EDAS support team’s delivery of EDAS activities and priorities, and offers guidance on matters arising within the company.
Application
Please send a covering letter with your CV, detailing two referees, to Elaine Bone: [email protected]
Closing Date for applications: 5pm on Friday, 28 April. Interviews will be scheduled for May. The post formally commences in June.