Role Specification
As a Director of The Garve and District Development Company, you will be at the heart of deciding how the community’s needs will be met, and how everyone’s well-being will be improved. You will play a unique role in regenerating and developing the community in which you live and work, for the benefit of everyone living in it, now and in the future.
Our vision
The company has a vision of a self-sustaining community where everyone leads the fulfilled life they seek. Its mission is to improve the social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of individuals and businesses by identifying and meeting community needs in these areas. It will create enterprise and projects, care for the environment, and promote the use of local resources, working with and for the local community, involving people, groups and businesses.
Your enthusiasm
While we welcome applications from individuals who can bring useful and professional experience you are not expected to be an expert. We ultimately want people who are willing to give their time and have the enthusiasm to contribute to the community.
This is a voluntary role and your responsibilities as a director will span a period of two years.
Director responsibilities
The Board of Directors is responsible for:
- Strategic and business planning to create a business plan that meets the needs of the community
- Commissioning a programme of new projects and upgrading existing community assets to meet these needs
- Monitoring projects to keep them on track
- Ensuring the company is run properly
- The financial well-being of the company
Your job is to make sure things get done, not to do the job yourself. We have two development officers who handle projects, and they in turn will delegate projects to a sub-committee or a community group. You may be responsible for overseeing a particular project and report back to the other Directors as necessary. Your time commitments will be:
- Up to a maximum of two hours a week
- A two hour board meeting once a month
Who can apply
To apply, you must permanently reside in the Garve & District Community Council area, be 16 years or older and support the objectives of The Garve & District Development Company.
How to apply
Applicants should provide a statement (in approximately 200 words or less) that describes your motivation for applying. Include details about the experience and/or skills you will bring to the role.
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