Role No: 1065 - This role is now closed
A Non-Executive Director (Non Exec) based in London is required with experience of growing membership organisations for our client, ShareSoc, a not-for-profit society created by investors for investors.
ShareSoc’s aims are to help improve the investment experience for retail investors and to represent their interests wherever this is needed.
The Non-Exec will ideally invest in and understand the UK stock markets.
The Non Exec will be expected to contribute 2-3 days per month; ShareSoc hold monthly Board Meetings plus Sub-Committees and Seminars. Candidates who would like to contribute more time (as the current Non Execs do) will be welcome. The position is unremunerated. Expenses are reimbursed.
The Business Concept:
- ShareSoc is a not-for-profit organisation, created by investors for investors, with the aims of improving the investment experience for retail investors and to represent their interests wherever this is needed.
- The society ensures that shareholders have their proper say as owners of the businesses in which they invest.
- ShareSoc also provides information including informative newsletters, various digital news channels, in-depth company reports, educational events, networking opportunities and company presentation seminars.
- ShareSoc has raised its profile through active campaigns (e.g. Beaufort Securities) and has recently grown its membership at an impressive rate (in excess of 30% pa). The Board sees considerable potential to further expand the membership and the influence of the organisation.
Non Exec Requirements:
We are looking for a membership focussed Non Exec with the following expertise;
- Experience of growing a Member’s organisation;
- Marketing and fundraising expertise;
- Knowledge of the stock market and a retail investor (FTSE & AIM);
- An ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation;
- You will be expected to sit on ShareSoc’s Membership and Marketing Sub-Committee;
- Some experience of not-for-profit or charity organisations (or Government bodies or quangos) would be helpful but not essential.
This role will close on Monday, 20th November 2018