SMI Business Development Director and Secretary to Councils

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) (www.maritimeindustries.org) is the lead trade association for the UK’s maritime engineering and business sector and its broad membership ranges from large prime contractors to SMEs. Member companies select to participate in one, or more, of six groups relevant to their activities in commercial marine, maritime defence & security, maritime autonomy, ports and terminal infrastructure, marine science & technology, and maritime digital technology. Each group has a council of elected members led by one of the Society’s directors and reports to the Society’s governing board of senior industrialists.

A vacancy will occur when the present Business Development Director and Secretary to the Councils becomes SMI Chief Executive later this year.

SMI as a membership based not-for-profit organisation provides a wide range of activities both internationally and in the UK for the benefit of the maritime engineering business community. The members’ interests are represented by our six councils and our activities follow our objectives of presenting members with business opportunities, assisting with research and innovation, lobbying government and NGOs to improve the business environment, facilitating network opportunities and providing marketing and other services.

About the role

The position involves the dual role of Business Development Director for SMI, and Secretary to three Councils, Commercial Marine Group (CMG) Council, the Digital Technology Group (DTG) Council, and the Marine Science & Technology (MSTG) Group Council.

Candidate Specification

The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate a good working knowledge of the maritime sector at a senior level.

Experience in commercial matters with cost centre responsibility is desirable together with a mature, confident and personable manner, able to liaise with contacts at the highest level. Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing are essential.

The candidate must live within a daily commute of our central London office and no relocation package is offered. The job does involve travel both internationally and within the UK.

To receive an information pack please email: rebecca.hawkins(at)maritimeindustries.org

Closing date for applications: 5.00 p.m. on Friday 29th May 2020