Independent Non-Executive Director 

North West England

The Mersey Gateway Project is £1.8b Public Private Partnership infrastructure project operating a six lane Toll bridge over the River Mersey, monthly vehicle crossings exceed 2m and annual revenue of £60m. 

MGCB, a SPV and wholly owned subsidiary of HBC appointed to manage the maintenance & operation of the Mersey Gateway Project, is seeking to appoint a new independent Non-executive Director, who will provide oversight, advice and support to both the Managing Director and the Board of Directors. 

The successful candidate is expected to focus on Board matters and not stray into ‘executive direction’, thus providing an independent view of the company that is removed from day-to-day running.  

You will have a significant track record in senior leadership roles in the private or public sector, including experience in one or more of the following sectors: infrastructure, construction, commercial or financial. 

The non-executive director should bring an independent judgement to bear on issues of strategy, performance and resources including- key appointments and standards of conduct. 

The Board of Directors consists of two Executive Directors and four Non-Executive Directors, of which are two are elected Members of Halton Borough Council and two are independent of Halton Borough Council. 

To apply for this role candidates must supply the following (as one document) using the link below, by midnight on 21/04/2024 

• A  Comprehensive CV (maximum two sides A4) setting out your career history and including details of any relevant professional qualifications. 

• A  Short supporting statement (maximum two sides A4) giving evidence of the strength and depth of your ability to meet the criteria for the role. Please provide specific examples to demonstrate how you meet the experience and attributes identified in the person specification, which can be downloaded from the link below.

If you have any queries about this role please email enquiries@merseygateway.co.uk

Interviews will be held on 13^th May 2024

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