Board opportunity – Deputy Chair of OxLEP

OxLEP is looking for an experienced business leader to become our new Non‐Executive Deputy Chair playing a pivotal role in driving growth in the Oxfordshire economy and creating sustainable jobs in the county.

As Deputy Chair the recruited candidate will have a unique opportunity to support driving a dynamic and vibrant economic agenda which puts the needs of businessour residents and communities front‐and‐centre – a particularly important role in-light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The OxLEP Board would like to receive applications from individuals who are underrepresented on the Board as well as someone who:

• Is a persuasive business leader with a high profile in Oxfordshire
• Has proven link and passion for Oxfordshire 
• Provides passion for growing and scaling up business in Oxfordshire
• Empathises in order to be able to work with and influence a wide range of people often in sensitive situations
• Strengthens and raises the profile of the business community in Oxfordshire 
• Demonstrates appropriate gravitas in commercial and political environments 
• Demonstrates business leadership to present a high profile in Oxfordshire nationally and internationally
• Supports the next phase of growth and prosperity for our businesses and communities 
• Understands business needhas credibility and can harness the power of our business
• Understands ‘community’ to ensure we maximise the potential of Oxfordshire

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 10 July. 

Find out more and apply