Trustee vacancy – Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust

Role: Trustee – Director of Enterprises – Voluntary

Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust is seeking to recruit a new Director of Enterprises to work with the Chief Executive, Treasurer and Enterprises Team to develop its strategic plan, overview, and reporting lines.

Enterprises is the wholly owned trading arm of the Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust and comprises of the large onsite Gift Shop and Corporate, Hospitality Department which has the use of a Function Room, Covered Dining/Meeting Boat, and the Trust’s bright and airy Gongoozler Café. The site is fully licenced for events, wedding ceremonies and receptions and has great potential for further development and drivers of income, recognition, and footfall.

This is an exciting time to joining as the Trust which is now 60 years in operation and is looking to review and reposition several its offers and departments and develop plans that will ensure it remains sustainable, vibrant, and engaging for all.

The post holder will work closely with the Treasurer, Chief Executive of the Trust along with the Commercial Manager to provide expertise and insight, help monitor progress, develop opportunities, and produce a departmental performance report which they will deliver at the bi-monthly Trust Board Meetings.

All applicants are welcome, but we especially encourage applications from those with experience of commercial activities such as retail development, catering, working in the conference, leisure and hospitality sector and managing events. A commitment to be actively involved and the ability to help us realise our vision and strategic aims with skills and energy is a must.

Commitment – Meeting with Commercial Manager and preparation and presentation of a performance report to the Trust Board Meetings. 6 x Trust Board Meetings (mix of in-person and virtual), 1 x Annual General Meeting and 1 x Board Away Day.

Requests for further information or to apply, please send in an initial CV and covering letter to Kerry Ingram [email protected] or post to Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust. 501 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, West Midlands. DY1 4SB.

Closing Date 31 May 2023

www.dudleycanaltrust.org.uk