Appointment as Chairperson to the Board of Galway Harbour Company

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the public to serve as Chairperson of the Board of GHC.

GHC is at an advanced stage of planning for the provision of deep-water facilities as an extension to its existing tidal/gated port.  It has been in the planning process since January 2014.  It has developed a Master Plan for the existing port lands.  Plans are being finalized to develop the inner dock area with a view to part funding of the port extension.

Candidates must demonstrate experience at Chairperson level of providing strategic insight and assistance in long term planning formulation, environmental management and sustainability and oversight in a capital intensive environment.

Candidates should also preferably possess:

- The commercial experience of working in a large commercial organisation at an appropriately senior level or equivalent in government administration,

- Extensive experience of Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Strategic Planning responsibilities in the public or private sector or in Commercial property management.

- Knowledge and experience of Finance Management at Board or Senior Executive level.

- Senior management experience in Marketing in the shipping or logistics sectors.

Further information on the position can be found in Section 3, Person Specification of the Information Booklet.

Please Note: Closing date for applications is 3pm on Wednesday 8th November 2017.

Appointment to be made by

Location of Board Meetings

Galway

Relevant Website

Information Booklet

17196208_GHC Chairman Final Information Booklet.pdf

Date Board Vacancy Advertised

18/10/2017

Closing Date for Submission of Expressions of Interest

08/11/2017

Reference ID

17196208