Independent Chair, West Sussex Economic Growth Board

West Sussex has a vibrant and diverse economy worth around £27 billion and employing around 390,000 people in around 37,000 businesses.

The County’s local authorities, business community, skills and education sectors have come together to create the West Sussex Economic Growth Board (WSEGB) as a vehicle to spearhead future economic growth taking advantage of the area’s business and economic assets. It will also need to be creative to mitigate barriers to future growth and investment.

We are looking for an outstanding independent Chair, to lead the new WSEGB. This strategic leadership position will play a key role in galvanising the West Sussex economy working with other Board members, businesses, local and national government.

The Chair will be well-recognised locally and nationally, as an independent business voice with a significant track record of strategic leadership and operational management at the highest level in the private sector. They will have proven ability to chair boards or committees in high profile and politically sensitive environments, demonstrating sound judgement and a collaborative approach to working with partners and stakeholders.

With outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, the Chair will also act as an ambassador and advocate for West Sussex particularly with government, investors, and key decision makers in the public and private sectors.

View the Candidate Pack 

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Sean Anderson
Tel: 0121 312 3755
Email: sanderson@faerfield.co.uk

Roger Russell
Tel: 0121 312 3755
Email: rrussell@faerfield.co.uk

Indicative Timetable:

Closing date for applications: Midnight 27 September 2024
Preliminary Interviews (via Teams): w/c 7 October 2024
(these dates may be subject to slight change)

To apply:

To apply for this job please click on the Apply button below and fill out the requested information. When prompted, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two sides of A4 each).

With your CV, please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages, and we will not contact referees without your permission.

Your supporting statement should express why you are interested in this role and what experience you can bring to the organisation. The statement should tackle the specific requirements of the role; outlining examples and outcomes showing how you meet those requirements.