Join the Board of EDAS – driving Scotland’s foremost economic development association
EDAS, Scotland’s foremost economic development association, is seeking two new Board directors to support the development and delivery of its next strategy (2024 – 2027).
This is an exciting and prestigious position that requires interest in and some knowledge of Scotland’s economic development landscape. We are looking for committed people who wish 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.
With over 3000 members, for over twenty years, EDAS has developed a trusted reputation for delivering:
• High quality events and spaces for dialogue.
• Policy briefings, knowledge sharing and practitioner-led community
of practice networks.
• University-level CPD courses and learning.
The Board is seeking two directors to help to maintain the organisation’s track record of sound strategic, operational and financial management.
This is an unremunerated voluntary role. Directors serve a maximum of three terms of four years (subject to re-election every four years).
Terms
EDAS is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status.
This is an unremunerated voluntary role. Directors serve a maximum of three terms of four years (subject to re-election every four years).
The time commitment involves Board meetings on a quarterly basis; participating in one sub-group on a quarterly basis*; and attending the Annual General Meeting. The December Board meeting (7 December) will be extended to discuss the Association’s next strategy (2024 – 2027)
The Board works closely with the EDAS support team’s delivery of EDAS activities and priorities.
*Three sub-groups operate, covering, Finance and Governance, Policy and Practice, and CPD and Memberships.
Application
Please send a covering letter with your CV, detailing two referees, to Elaine Bone: [email protected]
Closing Date for applications: 5pm on Friday, 17th November. Interviews will be scheduled for Thursday, 30th November, in Glasgow.
The post formally commences, 7th December, with successful applicants being invited to join the Board meeting and strategy session on this day in Glasgow.