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BSLE Non-Executive Director Who are we? Borders Sport and Leisure Enterprises (BSLE) (SC244374) is the trading subsidiary of Live Borders, a registered charity (SC034227), and which supports the charitable goals and endeavours of the Trust. The commercial activities such as cafes, cinema and retail which we undertake are accounted for within BSLE. As a Director you will play an important part in leading and governing the company, working with like-minded people who have a passion for our values and are fully committed to this leadership role. The role This unpaid non-executive role is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of those living in and visiting the Scottish Borders by supporting the commercial trading arm of the Live Borders charitable trust. The successful candidate will be expected to attend 2 board meetings per year with an additional AGM, and contribute to decision making and governance processes, including signing off accounts. Our ideal candidate will currently have experience in either the Hospitality sector and/or within Finance & Accountancy. The process If you are interested in being considered for this role, please upload an expression of interest highlighting why you would be a good fit for the role. If you would like further information, please contact [email protected] and we can arrange for a discussion with our Head of Finance and Business Services, who sits on the Board. The Person Ideally the candidate will have experience of: • Working as a Board Member/Trustee and /or company Director • Working in commerce and business • Working with Charity Boards or committees as a member or advisor • Live Borders services (as a user) • Experience of one of the following professional disciplines: • Hospitality • Business Development • Marketing and Commercial Development • Performance, Scrutiny and Review • Governance • Finance & Accountancy Ideally the candidate will have experience of one or more of the following: • The legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a non-executive director • Charitable and company law and the role of a Border Member/Trustee • Effective business management • Financial planning and monitoring • Live Borders services across the Scottish Borders And to round things off perfectly these additional attributes: • Excellent communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and listening) • Willingness to devote additional time and effort to the role as required • Balancing tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise • Excellent business acumen, leadership and advocacy • Good independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment