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BID Leicester Board Recruitment

We are seeking up to two new Board Members to join the BID Leicester Board.

As a member of the Board, you will work alongside fellow Board Members to ensure the effective stewardship, governance and strategic direction of the BID company, helping to build on our successes and shape the future of Leicester city centre.

About BID Leicester

BID Leicester is a business-led, not-for-profit organisation working to transform Leicester city centre into a better place to live, work, visit, study and do business.

Representing over 600 businesses and organisations, BID Leicester delivers projects and initiatives focused on three key priorities:

  • A cleaner, greener, safer and more attractive environment
  • Raising Leicester’s profile through high-quality marketing, campaigns and events
  • Creating a stronger, collective voice for businesses

The BID is funded by a 1.25% levy on eligible business rate payers within the city centre and is currently operating within its second five-year term, running until January 2028.

About the role

Working with the Chair, Vice-Chair and BID Director, Board members play a key role in overseeing delivery of the BID Business Plan and contributing to strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing oversight of BID finances and resources
  • Supporting decisions on budgets, projects and service providers
  • Representing the interests of levy-paying businesses
  • Acting as an ambassador for BID Leicester and the wider city centre

Board meetings take place quarterly in Leicester city centre. Members may also be invited to attend BID events and participate in panels supporting project selection and development.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking applicants who:

  • Are a representative of a BID levy-paying business within the BID area

We are especially interested in candidates from:

  • Hold a senior or leadership position, with the ability to speak on behalf of their business or sector
  • Represent a business or sector not currently represented on the existing Board, helping to broaden our collective voice and expertise

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

  • Strategic planning
  • Financial management
  • Marketing, campaigns and social media
  • Collaborative working, ideally at Board or senior leadership level

 

Inclusion

BID Leicester is committed to being an inclusive organisation. We treat all applicants equally, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented.

How to apply

To apply, please submit:

  • An up-to-date CV
  • A personal statement (maximum 500 words) outlining your suitability and the expertise you would bring

Please send applications to [email protected] by Tuesday 26th May.

If you would like to discuss the role or find out more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

 

 

 

 

 

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