Applications for Chair of Women in Tourism now open
The Founder & Chair of Women in Tourism (WIT) is stepping down after nearly a decade in the role, and the Board Directors now seek a new Chair to lead WIT into its next phase of development. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious leader to drive the future of the organisation.
Applications are now welcome for those who would like to apply to be the next Chair of Women in Tourism. The Chair will hold the Board to account for the organisation’s vision and objectives, providing inclusive leadership and ensuring that each Director fulfils their responsibilities for the effective governance of the organisation.
Time commitment: 4 Board meetings per year. The Chair is also expected to have regular meetings with individual members of the Board to drive year-round activity, and represent the organisation at various events and meetings with key stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead on developing the long-term strategy for WIT inline with its founding principles to motivate, encourage and support women into positions of leadership in the Scottish tourism industry
- Provide leadership to the organisation and its Board of Directors to ensure maximum impact and benefit for its members
- Chair Board meetings efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process
- Support the Board in the creation of a new membership strategy to recruit and retain members
- Lead discussions on future year-round WIT activity, including an events plan, content-creation, communications and brand positioning
- Engage with key stakeholders throughout the year to ensure WIT is positioned as a leadership organisation and members are represented
- Attend events and conferences on behalf of WIT to represent the organisation and network with peers
- Support the Treasurer in financial reporting and the filing of annual accounts with Companies House
- Support the Secretary in ensuring the work of WIT and Board meetings are accurately reported and documented
- Act as a spokesperson for WIT when appropriate, and be in a position to challenge other organisations on how they’re supporting women in tourism
Read the full job description here.
Please submit your application here.
Closing date: Friday 06 December 2024
Interviews: w/c 13 January 2025
