South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has announced today that Scottish Ministers are seeking to appoint a new member to its Board.
The region’s economic and community development agency is looking for an applicant who can demonstrate current experience in either renewables, energy or Net Zero.
The main duties of SOSE Board members are to provide leadership, governance, direction, support and guidance.
In addition, Board members are expected to ensure that SOSE delivers its functions effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the aims, policies and priorities of Scottish Ministers.
Applicants should also demonstrate evidence of an understanding of:
- Current and future challenges and opportunities facing SOSE
- Communication and influencing
- Working co-operatively
- Working collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues
- Innovation and creative problem solving.
Successful applicants will be fully supported, given access to training, and will work alongside the existing Board members to help SOSE progress with delivering its ongoing mission to make the day to day lives of local people better.
SOSE values the benefits of having different experiences, with people from all backgrounds encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will start their role in October 2025, and will replace Jeremy Sainsbury who is stepping down after five years on the Board.
During that time, Jeremy has provided his expertise on the renewable energy sector, having been instrumental in the growth of international renewable energy consultancy Natural Power, who are based in Dumfries & Galloway.
Anyone seeking more information or wishing to apply can visit: www.southofscotlandenterprise.com/board-recruitment
If you have any questions, contact Susan Cannon, SOSE’s Corporate Governance Lead, on 01750 535917 or email [email protected].
Russel Griggs OBE, SOSE Chair, said:
“The benefits of having different experiences on our Board is critical and we are keen that people from all backgrounds apply for this vacancy.
“In this appointment round, we are keen to add people with current experience in renewables, energy or Net Zero.
“Being a Board member at SOSE is an exciting opportunity and offers something really different, in terms of the breadth and depth of what we do for everyone in the South of Scotland.
“You will be asked to make bold decisions and will play a vital role in the governance and strategic direction of not only SOSE, but now also the South of Scotland as a whole.
“This is your chance to make real change and help inspire the region to unlock the great potential of our people and resources.
“We thank Jeremy for his five years of service to SOSE, and his continued dedication to renewable energy and the South of Scotland.”
Jeremy Sainsbury added:
“One of the reasons I joined the Board of SOSE when it launched five years ago was because I didn’t feel the South had a voice.
“Five years on, the voice of the SOSE is different and I am very proud of what it has achieved.
“Working with our partners, we have really pulled together for the South.
“I would encourage anyone to apply to join the SOSE Board – it is a good thing to do.”
