Public Practice | NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (x 2)
Remuneration: Unpaid, travel expenses covered
Location: Hybrid meetings, held every three months
Commitment: Minimum of 40 hours per year
Term: Minimum three-year commitment
Start Date: 9 March 2022
YOUR ROLE AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Public Practice is looking to appoint two Non-Executive Directors who can demonstrate a real commitment to our values and mission. The organisation is scaling its services and operations, and the support and role of the Board of Directors in the coming years will be critical to Public Practice’s ongoing success.
Public Practice is managed day-to-day by an executive team of five paid employees. The staff have a large amount of delegated responsibilities but report regularly to the Board of Directors who are legally responsible for the organisation’s work.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
We are looking to recruit two new Non-Executive Directors to join our current Board who bring specific knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Social Enterprise: We are looking to recruit a Director who has experience of leading a social enterprise or an SME at an executive position. It would be beneficial if the candidate has been involved in the scaling of the business and/or has diversified the services that were being offered. We are looking for this candidate to demonstrate business acumen and an understanding of internal operational challenges as an organisation scales.
Communications and Public Relations: We are looking to recruit a Director with Communications and Public Relations expertise. It would be beneficial if the candidate has experience of working with a value-led or social impact organisation, and has worked on campaigns appealing to diverse audiences at scale.
Candidates are not expected to be experts in the public sector or have a background working within the built environment industry - though an interest in local government and place-shaping would be helpful. In addition, we are looking for individuals who are:
Committed to the work of Public Practice and our values
Willing to be an advocate for Public Practice to external audiences
Able to use individual skills, perspective and experience to be a critical friend, enhancing our work and impact
Enthusiastic and have the time available to commit to the role
DIVERSITY
Public Practice is passionate about being an equal opportunities organisation and we value the diversity of perspectives that people from different backgrounds bring to our work. We are actively seeking candidates who can bring a range of different experiences and viewpoints to our Board, and who represent diverse groups. We positively encourage applications from eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identification, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. If you feel that this is something you can offer but are not sure whether you fulfil other aspects of the job description, we would strongly encourage you to contact us to explore the role further and see whether it could be right for you.
TIMELINE FOR RECRUITMENT
Monday 7 February 17:00: Deadline for applications
Week commencing Monday 21 February: Selected applicants attending an online interview
Social Enterprise: Tuesday 22 February at 10:00–11:00, 11:00–12:00 and 15:00–16:00
Communications and PR: TBC
Monday 28 February: Confirmation of appointments to be made
Wednesday 9 March: New Directors required to attend our March board meeting