Skills Network Chair & Vice Chair Election

Election - Roles The Skills Network Group will meet quarterly across the Humber region and will be chaired by an elected member of the group. Chair Vice-Chair Current role terms conclude end February 2015; office to run for a period of three years to mirror LEP Board appointments

Chair - Role The Chair’s role is to provide leadership of group, including coordination and support of Humber LEP Employment and Skills activities. The successful candidate is likely to have recent relevant experience in skills related issues along with managerial and organisational qualities. To chair meetings of the Skills Network quarterly meetings and/or events To ensure that there is effective communication across all relevant partners and that the Humber LEP’s ESB is kept up-to-date with skills developments To contribute to and set the agenda for each meeting in conjunction with the Humber LEP secretariat To ensure the effective operation of the Network New Board developments have indicated that the Chair will be invited to sit on the Employment and Skills Board (monthly commitment) Additional attendance at skills meetings may be required, working with the ESB Chair and Secretariat

Vice Chair - Role The Vice-Chair’s role is to support the Chair appointment: To chair meetings of the Skills Network in the absence of the Chair To deputise for the Chair at meetings and events Alongside the Chair, ensure that there is effective communication across all partners and that the Humber LEP’s ESB is kept up-to-date with skills development To contribute to and set the agenda for each meeting in conjunction with the Chair and Humber LEP secretariat To ensure the effective operation of the Skills Network in conjunction with the Chair

Process of Appointments Nominations for Chair and Vice Chair roles: nominations are accepted between Monday 26 th January to Friday 20 th February (four week window). Nominations /self nominations will require the name of the proposer and the person who is seconding the suggestion. s should be sent to the LEP, marked ‘Skills Network Chair and Vice Chair - sensitive’ c/o Peter Harrison It is expected that nominees are able and willing to consider the A panel will be appointed by ESB to consider and meet with nominated individuals A short list of names will be agreed with the ESB on the 19 th March Informal discussions with a nominated ESB panel will be held week commencing 23 rd March. Candidates will be informed of discussion outcomes week commencing 30 th March Roles begin 1 st April 2015 and run for a three year period LEP inductions will be organised to support the successful candidates Previous post holders are able to be nominated

Terms of Reference The purpose of the Humber LEP Skills Network is to support the work of the Humber LEP Employment and Skills Board (ESB) Key priorities The Network will: Support the work of the Humber LEP by assisting the ESB leadership Bring together the key agencies, stakeholders and delivery partners in the Humber to work together in partnership. Provide feedback on skill issues, particularly in those key sectors in which the Humber has added value strengths Ensure that high quality labour market information is produced and disseminated. Help to inform a strategic approach to careers education, information advice and guidance (CEIAG), Ensure that the Network operates within the Humber LEP ’ s governance structure.

Terms of Reference Key relationships The Humber Skills Network will further develop relationships that add value to: The Humber LEP Employment and Skills Board The Region’s Leaders and Chief Executives (through the Humber Leadership Board/Chief Executives’ Group) The Single Conversation Group The Joint Strategy Unit Other relevant local and sector specific groups

Terms of Reference Criteria for membership of the Skills Network: The Network will consist of a range of representatives from Humber education and training providers, employers and interested stakeholders. Skills Network Organisation The Skills Network will meet quarterly across the Humber region. The Network will be chaired by an elected member of the group. Full terms of reference available here: