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Stand for the 2017 PESGB Council… as Director of Communications

Thu 06 October 2016

Category: Council, Elections

The PESGB are currently searching for passionate and willing individuals to stand for several Council positions in 2017. The opportunity to sit on Council will be both a challenging and rewarding experience, but ultimately one filled with important decision making, collaboration, and communication.

The PESGB Council is a great opportunity to develop new skills for work, as well as a tool for discovering hidden skills are already have. Because help and guidance is with you every step of the way, you have no need to be hesitant in applying; a deep work ethic, communication skills, and a passionate love for your chosen role is all that is needed to succeed and develop within the Council.

So whomever are you, research what skills the PESGB Council could help you to develop, while also considering what you could personally bring to the council itself. Consider applying for this great opportunity to surround yourself with like-minded professionals; the PESGB Council is waiting…

Director of Communications

In addition to the general responsibilities of a Council member, duties of the Director of Communications include the following:

  • Supports and mentors the Marketing and Communications Manager in the Office Team.
  • Edits and proof reads the monthly magazine, offering advice and support on the content and editorial direction of the publication.
  • Advises on Web and social media content, ensuring the technical and industry content are correct.
  • Advises the office on external communications with the membership when appropriate.

For further information, watch the below interview, in which 2016 Director of Communications Tracey Dancy outlines the duties and responsibilities of the role, as well as her own experience of working with the Council and the PESGB office team.

To apply, please contact Maria Iredale at maria@pesgb.org.uk