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Sara Uzzell became a private sector board member for Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership in July 2016. She has held several senior executive positions in the software and services sector in London before moving to Bournemouth 15 years ago. Ahead of the LEP Network Women Leaders’ Roundtable, Sara speaks about the benefits of non-executive positions and calls for more women to consider applying for LEP board positions.
Not enough women are putting themselves forward for non-executive positions at Local Enterprise Partnerships. A recent job advertisement for new board members at Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership saw only one in eleven applications from women. More must be done to promote the opportunities and benefits to business women of acting in a voluntary capacity as board members for LEPs. While the immediate ‘benefactor’ of the contributions made by experienced non-paid board members would appear to be the LEPs, there are equally clear benefits to the board members themselves. There are several compelling reasons to apply for board member positions.
Being a non-executive board member is an interesting and rewarding experience. You not only make a real, valuable contribution to the economic success of your local area, but you work with inspiring people on exciting, challenging projects. More women should consider applying for non-executive board member positions. The experience and insights brought to the board by having more women in business would be hugely valuable and make a positive difference to LEPs.
Further information about the Dorset LEP board can be found on our Meet the Board page.