BSLE Chair and Non-Executive Director

BSLE Chair and Non-Executive Director

Who are we?

Borders Sport and Leisure Enterprises (BSLE) (SC244374) is the trading subsidiary of Live Borders, a registered charity (SC034227), and which supports the charitable goals and endeavours of the Trust. The commercial activities such as cafes, cinema and retail which we undertake are accounted for within BSLE.

As Chair you will play an important part in leading and governing the company, working with like-minded people who have a passion for our values and are fully committed to this leadership role.

The role

This unpaid non-executive role is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of those living in and visiting the Scottish Borders by supporting the commercial trading arm of the Live Borders charitable trust.

The successful candidate will be expected to Chair 2 board meetings per year with an additional AGM, and contribute to decision making and governance processes, including signing off accounts.

Our ideal candidate will currently have experience in either the Hospitality sector and/or within Finance & Accountancy.

We are also keen to hear from people who would be interested in sitting on the board as a Non-Executive Director Trustee.

The process

If you are interested in being considered for this role, please upload an expression of interest highlighting why you would be a good fit for the role.

If you would like further information, please contact Recruitment@liveborders.org.uk and we can arrange for a discussion with our Head of Finance and Business Services, who sits on the Board.

The Person

Ideally the candidate will have experience of:

Ideally the candidate will have experience of one or more of the following:

And to round things off perfectly these additional attributes:

Working as a Board Member/Trustee and /or company Director

The legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a non-executive director

Excellent communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and listening)

Working in commerce and business

Charitable and company law and the role of a Border Member/Trustee

Willingness to devote additional time and effort to the role as required

Working with Charity Boards or committees as a member or advisor

Effective business management

Excellent business acumen, leadership and advocacy

Live Borders services (as a user)

Financial planning and monitoring

Good independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment

Experience of one of the following professional disciplines:

Hospitality

Finance & Accountancy

Business Development

Governance

Marketing and Commercial Development

Performance, Scrutiny and Review

Live Borders services across the Scottish Borders

Balancing tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise