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Hertfordshire Futures seeks new Board
Members to help drive sustainable growth
A
n exciting opportunity has arisen
for forward-looking business
leaders to join Hertfordshire
Futures board. As the new name for the
Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership
(LEP), we’re committed to developing a
more sustainable economy for current and
future generations.
SUPPORT OUR MISSION AND VISION
• Mission: To build on Hertfordshire’s
reputation as a premier location for
growth, innovation, creativity, and worldleading science, advanced manufacturing
and technologies.
• Vision: To position Hertfordshire as a
powerhouse economy in the UK, where
businesses flourish, talent thrives, and
communities prosper.
WHAT WE DO
• Economic Direction: We set the strategic
course for Hertfordshire’s economy,
fostering an environment for world-class
innovation and high-value growth.
• Investment and Support: We create
the right conditions for local businesses
to grow, deliver skills leadership, attract
inward investment and champion green
and inclusive growth.
• Advocacy: We present Hertfordshire
nationally as a prime location for growth,
innovation and sectorial excellence.
WHY JOIN OUR BOARD?
It’s an exciting time as we develop a new
economic strategy that will help shape the
world around us for the next decade and
beyond. We are seeking fresh ideas - bring
your expertise and new perspectives to the
table to help steer Hertfordshire’s future
direction and deliver real social impact.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
• Business Leaders: From companies
operating within the Hertfordshire
region.
• Strategic Thinkers: Able to see the
bigger picture, offer insights, and foster
positive change.
• Collaborators: Strong partnership skills
and a collaborative approach.
We are positively encouraging applications
from under-represented groups and are
particularly keen to secure expertise
within these key sectors: Life Sciences,
Film and TV, Sustainability/Climate Change
and Digital.
Adrian Hawkins OBE, Chair, Hertfordshire
Futures, said: “The opportunity to join
our Board has come at an exciting time
for the county as we develop a new
economic strategy for the next 10 years. I
am particularly keen that we bring fresh
ideas and voices to the table and would
welcome anyone who meets our criteria
and feels they can make a real difference
to apply.
“Our new name Hertfordshire Futures
celebrates our recently integrated status
with Hertfordshire County Council
and how we can build a stronger
Hertfordshire together. Now we need
your help to steer its future direction
and ensure we continue to deliver real
positive social impact for our local
communities.”
HOW TO APPLY
For confidential discussions, contact
Sally Stanley at 07771 866498 or email
sally.stanley@hertfordshirefutures.
co.uk.
Applications should be submitted by
25 August 2024, interviews start week
commencing 9 Sep 2024.
CLICK HERE for more information
CLICK HERE to apply
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