With Zaytoun celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year, we are looking to appoint two new non-Executive Directors to our board who will shape our organisation’s future strategic development and governance.
Principal responsibilities as a Board member
– Assisting in setting the strategy and objectives for Zaytoun so the Executive Team can perform and deliver on the company’s stated mission
– Ensuring that governance is effective and appropriate and that Zaytoun complies with its governing document, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
– Being available to give counsel to Executive Directors concerning their area of expertise.
– Contribute to the effective and efficient overall management of Zaytoun as a profitable company.
– Actively participate in discussions, contribute to formulating strategy and high-level decision-making.
– Able to commit time to attend four Board meetings per year (3 hours each); commit time to suggest agenda items, review board papers, give feedback.
Core skills and experience – essential
Either
– Expertise and experience in food retail sales and marketing.
Or
– Expertise and experience in Board governance.
Core skills and experience – desirable
– Experience of operating at a senior strategic management level
– Previous board experience
– Broad knowledge and understanding of the sector that Zaytoun is operating in and the current issues affecting it
– Commercial and financial acumen
– Experience in organisational development, and/or capacity building, and/or quality control
– Experience of working with international supply chains and/or within the food industry and/or the UK retail sector
Personal qualities
– A positive, supportive attitude with an ability to participate in a collaborative team environment with social awareness, the ability to listen effectively and be open to challenge.
– Demonstrate a strong passion and commitment to Zaytoun, its mission, strategic objectives, and cause.
– Flexible approach to problem solving and creative thinking.
Time commitment
Four board meetings a year occurring quarterly in London. Possibly a further 2 days between board meetings for consultation with the executive team and/or sub-committee meetings.
Term
Non-executive directors will serve a three-year term and will be eligible for re-appointment for a further term.
Remuneration
Non-executive directors do not receive any financial fee although they have an allowance of £300 for Zaytoun products. Travel and meal expenses can also be claimed.
Location
1 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE
For full details of the role and how to apply, download the job description and terms of reference here.
Deadline for applications Monday 30th September 2024.
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