Regional Strategy Board Chair

About you

Eligibility and Person Specification Nominees for RSB Chair must:

• Be a current member of the Institution.
• Be a current or past UK and Ireland Regional Chair.
• Previously sat on the Regional Strategy Board for a minimum of a year.
• Not be a member of the Trustee Board.
• If successfully elected to the position of RSB Chair, you would be required, where applicable, to step down their role as Regional Chair.
• This must be completed within two months of taking office as RSB Chair.
• Have a high level of understanding and interest in the issues of regional members.
• Have proven leadership skills. Commitment Engagement and participation are key. It is expected that the RSB Chair will need to allocate an average of 1 day per week to the role.

What you will do

• Attend a minimum of 3 x RSB Committee meetings (virtual/ face to face)
• Represent the RSB at Institution events when necessary.
• Attend regular telecon with RSB secretariat Responsibilities.
• Chair the RSB Committee.
• Act as the main point of contact for UK and Ireland Regions.
• Ensure good communication and best practice is achieved within RSB.
• Ensure all decisions are acted on.
• Ensure there is an active officer succession plan in place.
• Ensure adherence to good governance across the UK and Ireland regional network in particular ensuring the Volunteer Handbook and RSB Terms of Reference are kept up to date.
• Oversee the work of the UK and Ireland Regions.
• Execute IMechE's Business Plan within the RSB committee.
• Encourage active involvement of all committee members.
• Report to Trustee Board* when requested to do so and provide feedback on the activities and development within the RSB.
• Review and approve the formation of new regional panels and committees.
• Review and approve meeting papers, minutes, agendas and documents with the RSB Secretariat.
• Correlate an annual budget request from IMechE HQ to carry out IMechE activities for the following year.
• Set regional budgets in consultation with IMechE HQ.
• Review and approve RSB Chair’s Funding proposals.
• Raise awareness of engineering to the younger generation.

How much time it will take

The Regional Strategy Board meets on average four times a year, and you should attend. Board members are also expected to attend Council meetings. Bi-monthly call with RSB Secretariat.

How it works

• Applications are currently closed.
• Nominations will open in Autumn 2027.