Member of the Future Leaders Shadow Board - Relationship Management Support

ROLE OVERVIEW

 An exciting opportunity for passionate and proactive WIBF members to join the Future Leaders Shadow Board (“FLSB”). The FLSB consists of members of the banking and finance community who are early on in their careers and shadow the WIBF Management Board, with the purpose of supporting the Management Committees, offering fresh perspectives and furthering new ideas to empower members of our network to accelerate change.

 As part of your role as a member of the FLSB, you will have the opportunity to join and support Nicky King on the Management Committee. You will be expected to support the Management Committee in achieving its strategic objectives and to act as liaison between it and the FLSB.

Specifically, you will be involved in helping to support the management of both Corporate and Individual memberships of WIBF. You will help to look after a portfolio of WIBF’s corporate supporters and ensure that they value their engagement with us.  Delivering first class account management and stewardship for our existing portfolio of corporate partners to maximise their potential.

You will also be expected to support the Co-Chairs of the FLSB to develop a thriving Future Leaders’ Network, recruit members, and organise and promote events targeted at future leaders.

 Members of the FLSB are expected to hold the position for two years in the first instance, with the opportunity to be re-elected for a further one year term thereafter. Membership of WIBF is a prerequisite to being a member of the FLSB.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

●       Accountable to the Co-Chairs of the FLSB and Nicky King

●       Maintain a close and productive working relationship with the FLSB and Nicky King

●       Provide updates at each FLSB meeting on the progress of the Management Committee.

●       Work collaboratively with other members of the FLSB and WIBF committees.

●       Supporting the Co-Heads of the Future Leaders’ Network in building a thriving community of Future Leaders within WIBF.

●       Supporting the Co-Heads of the Student Engagement Strategy to build our presence amongst the University population.

●       Attend WIBF events and represent WIBF to potential and current members, offering general support as and when required, and being active on social media and digital platforms.

●       Assist in delivering wider WIBF objectives.

●       Represent WIBF to members and third parties, acting as an ambassador for WIBF.

KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

● Strategic thinking

o   Is able to create, facilitate, and provide input into wider strategy discussions.

o   Develop a deep understanding of WIBF and its different pillars in order to articulate the value proposition to existing and new members.

o   Help to manage a portfolio of corporate members.

o   Develop and help to maintain demonstrably successful relationships with key corporate partners, including feeding back to the Director of Memberships on activities.

o   Research potential future Institutional Members and source the key points of contact.

o   Attend and host event(s) according to availability.

● Relationship building

o   Is focused on collaboration and builds strong, effective relationships with sponsors, committee members and individual members.

o   Demonstrates empathy and is capable of building trust with team members and facilitators, as well as WIBF members, partners and stakeholders.

o   Is able to demonstrate active listening skills and acts with a high degree of integrity and respect.

o   Develop deep understanding of the partners’ structure to support WIBF engagement with them, e.g. heads of D&I, business leads, finance.

● Leadership Skills

o   Is able to guide and provide direction when needed for other FLSB members.

o   Can stand in and take initiative as and when needed.

o   Provides insight and a different perspective on issues, or challenging matters.

o   Actively assists in meeting WIBF's key objectives.

● Results Orientated

o   Is focused on the end result and ultimate outcome.

o   Is able to prioritise work effectively and provides input to help manage conflicting priorities when the need arises.

o   Seeks to continually improve for the benefit of WIBF.

o   Helps to proactively monitor and report on corporate partnership income generation including corporate pipeline, new business achieved and the status of existing partnerships.

● Good Communication Skills

o   Able to communicate key messages clearly and effectively.

o   Can adapt different communication styles based on the audience

o   Articulates ideas and suggestions verbally and in writing, in an appropriate and effective manner.

o   Work closely with the Operations and the Finance teams on the annual renewal process for corporate partnerships.

o   Clearly articulate and present WIBF’s mission and its role in furthering Women’s role in financial services as well as the broader D&I agenda

● Teamwork

o   Works collaboratively with other members of the FLSB, as well as WIBF Committees, Boards and members more broadly to achieve excellent results.

FLSB TERM/PARTICIPATION

FLSB members will be members of WIBF and operate in accordance with the WIBF FLSB Terms of Reference. FLSB meetings are held every six weeks and the Strategy Day annually. There is an expectation on FLSB Members to attend all FLSB meetings to fulfil the requirements of the role. This is a voluntary role and service on the FLSB is without remuneration except for administrative support, travel and accommodation costs in relation to FLSB member dues (refer to expenses policy for further guidelines). There is an expectation that individual FLSB members will commit sufficient time (approximately 4 hours per week) to ensure they meet any commitments they have agreed to as part of their agreed role and attend the AGM.

TO APPLY

To apply for this opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and a short cover letter (max 1 page of A4) including; the reasons for your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience to the FLSB Co-Chairs, Lucy Ellis-Keeler ([email protected]). & Lauren Cassells ([email protected]). Please include FLSB Secretary ([email protected]) in your application email.

Applications will be open until 28th April 2025.