Non-Executive Chair

Non-Executive Chair

Make UK

Make UK is the manufacturers’ organisation - the leading voice of UK manufacturing and engineering and a key provider of business services for over 125 years. An influential member of the B5 - the five core business groups engaged by Government – Make UK engages directly with the PM and No10, Cabinet ministers and the opposition parties on the major issues that drive Britain’s economy.

At Make UK we value and nurture the contribution the UK manufacturing sector makes in creating jobs, boosting productivity, powering economic growth and delivering shared opportunity across England and Wales. Following the recent general election, this influence will need to grow as the new government seeks swift economic growth. A Chair who is impactful at the highest levels of Government is essential to further Make UK’s agenda.

This is an exciting time for UK manufacturing with a transition to an innovative and more sustainable future. Net Zero, Technology led innovation and the Government shaping a new Industrial Strategy creates a fast-moving agenda for change. Make UK plays a leading role in representing and championing this transition in partnership with its members.

Make UK is also a commercial organisation operating highly successful business services. We provide professional support services (advice, consultancy and training) in HR and Employment Law and Environmental, Health and Safety. With a focus on the sector’s future skills base, MAKE UK has established itself as a leading national provider of engineering and manufacturing apprenticeships through its Apprentice Training Centre in Birmingham as well as owning and operating several award-winning conference centres in Warwickshire, London and Bristol.

As Chair you’ll prioritise the needs of our members and bring considerable leadership experience to provide robust governance and coordination of the Board. You will have previously chaired similarly diverse organisations, with a focus on balancing commercial and wider strategic objectives and be politically aware. You will work closely with, support and challenge the CEO and Executive Team to prioritise business delivery and development while ensuring the organisation’s continued effectiveness and sustainability. You will have a strong network across Government and business with a national and international reach, acting as an ambassador for our brand and our sector amongst our key audiences and stakeholders, including with Government Ministers, Trade Unions and in the media.

This an opportunity to support Make UK in the next stage of its journey – to further enhance our business service offering, anticipate and meet the future skills needs of manufacturers and strengthen our position as the leading advocate for our sector.

To download a candidate briefing pack, please click the link below:

Non-Executive Chair - Candidate Briefing Pack

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our colleagues at LHH Penna:

Charles Wilson on 07801 880420 charles.wilson@penna.com or

Aaron Thomas on 07379 285 167 aaron.thomas@penna.com

Closing date 10th October 2024