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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: email nominations are accepted between Monday 26th January to Friday 20th February (four week window). Nominations /self nominations will require the name of the proposer and the person who is seconding the suggestion. Emails should be sent to the LEP, marked ‘Skills Network Chair and Vice Chair - sensitive’ c/o Peter Harrison [email protected]. It is expected that nominees are able and willing to consider the role
• 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 19th March• Informal discussions with a nominated ESB panel will be held week commencing 23rd
March. Candidates will be informed of discussion outcomes week commencing 30 th March
• Roles begin 1st 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 prioritiesThe 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:http://www.humberlep.org/skills/skills-network/skills-network-documents