There’s still time to apply for the role of Chair at VisitAberdeenshire, recently recognised as the UK’s leading destination organisation.
The Board are seeking a passionate, accomplished leader with a track record of board experience who can build connections between the tourism industry and other key sectors in the region. This is an exciting, high-profile opportunity to lead the Board ensuring a clear strategic direction and vision. Download the candidate brief here-
Tourism experience is not essential.
Such a diverse sector needs a strong champion to take the industry forward and meet its 2030 targets. VisitAberdeenshire, the lead body for tourism serving Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is seeking a proven leader who is passionate about local tourism to be that champion as Chair of its board, succeeding Claire Bruce who will step down in November 2024.
The overall purpose of the role is to:
- Lead the Board ensuring that there is a clear strategic direction and vision.
- To work closely with the Chief Executive to agree and set the Company’s overall direction, aims and objectives.
- Ensure that the Board performs effectively and efficiently to drive forward the vision and strategic development of the Company.
VisitAberdeenshire is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee; transparent, accountable to its stakeholders and reinvesting any trading surplus in the destination tourism offer. There is a public/private Board of Directors and organisational structure with Opportunity North East (ONE), Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen City Council being significant contributors. Local and national stakeholders including Aberdeen Inspired, AGCC, Cairngorms Business Partnership, and VisitScotland are invited to board meetings.
Applications close for this unique opportunity on Sunday, October 6 at 5pm.