Following confirmation by the IHBC Board of interim terms and procedures for the officers of our new Council, the IHBC is calling for suitably qualified nominees to stand for election as IHBC President and IHBC Vice President at the Council on 19 October, with initial submissions due by 27 September.
… we can move ahead with the next stage in the modernisation of our governance…
The appointment of the President and Vice President rests with the IHBC’s new Council, our inclusive advisory and training body as established under the Articles as agreed from 2020.
IHBC Chair David McDonald said: ‘I’m delighted that we now have these new arrangements in place, so we can move ahead with the next stage in the modernisation of our governance. On 19 October next our Council will elect our President and Vice President, who will serve also as Chair and Vice Chair of the Council.’
IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly said: ‘The Board has approved these trial terms and procedures to test out in our first Council elections.’
… developed from existing arrangements while also reflecting our new Articles…
‘In line with recent practice in our ongoing modernisation and ‘experimental evolution’, these have been developed from existing arrangements while also reflecting our new Articles, corporate ambitions and the accessibility and inclusion offered by our digital platforms.’
To stand for election as President nominees must:
- Have capacity to serve as President for a 2 year-term
- Commit to at least 8 meetings a year, ‘virtual’, blended and in person, and to undertake relevant networking and promotion of the IHBC and our members’ interests
- Have deep and demonstrable experience of the IHBC and our membership, including as an active IHBC volunteer in diverse roles – such as on a Working Group, Branch Committee, Council, Committee or the Board – and/or as a board member of a relevant local, national or UK-wide body
- Have experience of operating across diverse areas of the heritage, conservation and/or construction sectors
- Be a Full Member of IHBC, able to demonstrate active participation in the affairs of the institute at regional, national and/or international levels.
For those seeking election as Vice President the requirements are similar but also recognise that the post-holder will develop skills and knowledge as Vice President before succeeding the President after their two year term.
Nominees must submit a ‘Statement’ addressing your ability to meet the Job Description and in no more than 500 words a description of your vision to taking on this role by midnight on Tuesday 27 September to admin@ihbc.org.uk.
View the full job description for both roles below.
If you have any queries on the role please contact either David McDonald at chair@ihbc.org.uk or Seán O’Reilly at director@ihbc.org.uk.
President
… support, direct and chair Council meetings and operations…
The post-holder is responsible for the following activities, roles and commitments:
- To support, direct and chair Council meetings and operations
- To promote the Objects of the Institute.
- To serve as the primary contact and adviser between the Board and Council on issues and recommendations raised through Council and to attend Board meetings as an observer.
- To oversee Council structures, membership, representation, skills sets and planning, ensuring alignment with corporate and business plans as required.
- To have capacity to serve as President for a period of 2 years having previously normally served as Vice President for 2 years, to facilitate continuity by having a difference cycle to the Board.
- Capacity to commit to at least 8 meetings a year, ‘virtual’, blended and in person, and to undertake relevant professional networking
- To maintain a current job description of the role, with key duties, activities and annual programmes aligned to corporate and business plans.
Recommended additional skills, knowledge, experience:
- Experience as an active IHBC volunteer, Council member or trustee and/or as a board member of a local, national or UK-wide body, ideally a charity
- Experience of operating across diverse areas of the heritage, conservation and/or construction sectors
- An accredited Member of IHBC who is able to demonstrate active participation in the affairs of the institute at national or regional level.
- Experience of strategic or national/UK operations in relevant voluntary bodies/charities, ideally including the IHBC, and with demonstrable organisational, management & committee achievements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively chair meetings, listen to others, distil key points and feedback.
Vice President
The post-holder is responsible for the following activities, roles and commitments:
- To support the President in Council meetings and operations
- To promote the Objects of the Institute. To assist in contact between the Board and Council on issues and recommendations raised through Council.
- To assist in the oversight of Council structures, membership, representation, skills sets and planning, ensuring alignment with corporate and business plans as required.
- To develop skills and knowledge as Vice President to succeed as President. The Vice President serves for a term of 2 years before serving a term of 2 years as President
- Capacity to commit to at least 8 meetings a year, both ‘virtual’ and in person, and to undertake relevant professional networking
- To maintain a current job description of the role, with key duties, activities and annual programmes aligned to corporate and business plans.
Recommended additional skills, knowledge, experience:
- Experience as an active IHBC volunteer, Council member or trustee and/or as a board member of a local, national or UK-wide body, ideally a charity
- Experience of operating across diverse areas of the heritage, conservation and/or construction sectors
- An accredited Member of IHBC who is able to demonstrate active participation in the affairs of the institute at national or regional level
- Experience of strategic or national/UK operations in relevant voluntary bodies/charities, ideally including the IHBC, and with demonstrable organisational, management & committee achievements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively chair meetings, listen to others, distil key points and feedback.
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