Want to make an active contribution to ASME and its Aims and Mission? Do you have a great idea for ASME that you would like to develop?
ASME’s Board of Directors would like to invite applications from the membership to apply to join the Board as a Director for 12 months. This is to enable interested members who wish to make an active contribution to ASME, gain experience and insight into how a Board operates, influence policy and/or ideas and to provide a fresh and possibly alternative viewpoints/ideas to the Board.
Election of Directors by the Membership – process
Should a member wish to nominate either themselves or another member to join the Board as a Director (limited to one position), they should submit a 300 word statement outlining their background and experience and what they consider they would bring to ASME generally and also specifically in terms of a proposed project or interest relevant to ASME’s aims and mission.
Confirmation from their Line Manager and/or Institution of their agreement for this role should also be attached to the statement and submitted to our HR Manager.
All members will have the opportunity to vote on the candidate short list at the next AGM in July in Glasgow.
The successful member will be assigned a specific role or task for their term on the Board.
The position would be for 12 months with the option for renewal subject to the Board’s agreement. Any appointment is subject to a vacant Board position being available.
If you would like to apply, please forward your statement, CV and your Line Manager’s agreement to our HR Manager at: sarah@asme.org.uk by 31st May 2019.
The successful candidate will be advised after the AGM and is expected to attend the next Board meeting in September date and all subsequent Board meetings (the AGM and usually 3 x Face to Face and 3 x Telephone calls throughout the year).
No remuneration is paid but expenses will be re-imbursed in line with ASME’s expenses policy.
We look forward to hearing from you!
