Purpose

To lead, drive and deliver on the future growth of the Chamber.

Key Deliverables

• To be the main representative of the Chamber and to protect and promote its mission and brand.
• To lead the Governing Council in the definition of strategic development.
• To provide leadership, management and support to the “National Director” and Chamber staff.
• To be the BCCS Ambassador when dealing with senior decision makers, political leaders and press

Personal Qualities

• Visionary and pragmatic
• Communicator / building relationships·Collaborative leader
• Genuine care about Chamber success and protecting the value of the Chamber brand.
• Sense of service

Conditions

• Senior business figure with proven success
• Established reputation within the business community
• British link
• Backing of their employing company. Time and commitment of President role (½ day per week) Availability of ad hoc resources. Willing to cover related expenses. Freedom to organise own agenda to accommodate Chamber commitments
• Minimum 2 year commitment to role
• Ideally pre-existing relationship with the Chamber

Purpose

Drive the future growth of the Chamber.

Key Deliverables

• To be the main representative of the Chamber and to protect and promote its mission and brand, in accordance with the National President.
• To participate in the definition of strategic intent.
• To work closely with and support the National Director and local office for relevant issues.
• To be the BCCS representative when dealing with senior decision makers and political leaders aimed at raising profile of the Chamber.
• To support the President in the implementation of Chamber strategy.

Personal Qualities

• Visionary and pragmatic
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• Communicator / building relationships
• Collaborative leader
• Genuine care about Chamber success and protecting the value of the Chamber brand.
• Sense of service

Conditions

• Senior business figure with proven success
• Established reputation within the business community
• British link
• Backing of their employing company
• Freedom to organise own agenda to accommodate Chamber commitments
• Minimum 2 year commitment to role
• Pre-existing relationship with the Chamber

Purpose

Drive the growth and profile of the Chamber, developing strong relationships with membership.

Key Deliverables

• To “chair” the regional committee (formed of members of the GC and any members co-opted regionally).
• To assist the national P / VP to represent the Chamber on a regional basis.
• To ensure the implantation of the GC policy for events and membership services on a regional basis.
• To work closely with BCCS head office.
• To ensure the correct positioning and use of the BCCS brand on a regional level.
• To initiate and maintain regular communication with each other, the President, National Vice-President and the National Director to ensure consistency of approach and aligned understanding of activities.

Purpose

Drive the growth and profile of the Chamber, developing strong relationships with membership.

Provide practical and logistical support, regionally, to the President, National Vice-President and National Director to drive the growth of the Chamber and ensure that activities are implemented.

Key Deliverables

• To “chair” the regional committee (formed of members of the GC and any members co-opted regionally).
• To assist the national P / VP to represent the Chamber on a regional basis.
• To ensure the implantation of the GC policy for events and membership services on a regional basis.
• To work closely with BCCS head office.
• To ensure the correct positioning and use of the BCCS brand on a regional level.
• To initiate and maintain regular communication with each other, the President, National Vice-President and the National Director to ensure consistency of approach and aligned understanding of activities.

Purpose

Drive the growth and profile of the Chamber, developing strong relationships with membership.

Provide practical and logistical support, regionally, to the President, National Vice-President and National Director to drive the growth of the Chamber and ensure that activities are implemented.

Key Deliverables

• To “chair” the regional committee (formed of members of the GC and any members co-opted regionally).
• To assist the national P / VP to represent the Chamber on a regional basis.
• To ensure the implantation of the GC policy for events and membership services on a regional basis.
• To work closely with BCCS head office.
• To ensure the correct positioning and use of the BCCS brand on a regional level.
• To initiate and maintain regular communication with each other, the President, National Vice-President and the National Director to ensure consistency of approach and aligned understanding of activities.

Purpose

To ensure that proper accounting records are kept, adequate monthly and yearly accounts are prepared on a timely basis, contracts, payments and other accounting transactions, including salaries and bonuses are properly authorised and the financial situation of the Chamber is under control.

Key Deliverables

• Monthy accounts
• Report to GC meetings
• Authorization of payments, expenses and contracts.
• Signing cheques and bank transfers
• Annual Accounts and Report for AGM

Purpose

To advise the President, Board and Director on any legal issues that may arise in the day-to-day work of the Chamber.

Key Deliverables

• Advise the Director on legal decisions within the Chamber and vis-a-vis third parties.
• Review and modify or draft contracts and other legal documents
• Assist the President and Board on the Articles of Association (Estatutos) and their development.
• Advise on the protection of the Chamber's Intellectual Property and Copyright.
• Advise on the position to be taken in connection with Claims from third parties, or to be served against third parties.
• General advice on legal matters (with the exception of Labour and Tax issues)

Purpose

To represent the President, and sign documents on his/her behalf, in order to delegate some of the President’s bureaucratic responsibilities.

Key Deliverables

• Take minutes at GC meetings and, given his/her permission, to sign them on the President’s behalf.
• To authorize payments and other agreements on behalf of the President.

Purpose

Work closely with staff and committees to ensure that all communications sent comply with branding guidelines and present the right image for the Chamber.

Key Deliverables

• Work closely with the National Director and the member of staff responsible for communications to monitor progress and provide guidance on the membership directory and the website.
• Communicate with regional committees to ensure that consistent branding is used in all areas, and that the mission of the Chamber is widely communicated.
• To study and provide opportunities to promote the Chamber’s image and its work.

Key Deliverables

• To liaise with the President and National Director to encourage government officials and key decision-makers to collaborate with the BCCS.
• To identify which key local, regional, national and international high-profile speakers to invite as guest speakers to events.
• To advise the National Director on protocol and the public affairs strategy.
• To liaise with members and key organisations, to encourage them, where appropriate, to collaborate with the Chamber in high-profile events and projects.

Purpose

To be the key point of contact with the press, driving press coverage for the Chamber, to communicate the Chamber’s mission, brand and activity

Key Deliverables

• To liaise with the President and National Director to establish the message to be communicated in all press coverage.
• To identify which key local, regional, national and international press to invite to events.
• To advise the National director on stories and press releases that are media worthy.
• To liaise with members and key organisations, to encourage them where appropriate to publicise the Chamber in their press releases.

Purpose

Work closely with staff and regional committees to monitor, maintain and drive membership levels.

Key Deliverables

• Work closely with the National director and the member of staff responsible for membership in order to monitor Altas, Bajas & Cambios.
• Actively communicate with the regional committees, encouraging each member to provide names of potential members, and invite these to events in order for them to become members.
• Work in collaboration with the regional presidents to produce and promote a varied agenda of events, with the aim of adding value for existing members, and stimulating potential members to join.