The Melksham Link programme is one of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust’s key initiatives, linking to the K&A canal at Semington, bringing significant economic and wellbeing benefits to local communities, and enhancing biodiversity with a new blue‑green corridor.
What difference will you make?
The Trust is at a significant point of development in its history, with four programmes now with a vision and being published. Public support and, most importantly, the support of the local councils is growing rapidly. Social media following has tripled over the last three years, and with around 40,000 volunteer hours across our five branches, practical regeneration is gathering pace.
What are we looking for?
We anticipate that candidates will have strategic and leadership skills and enjoy communicating with stakeholders. This is a senior, outward‑facing role requiring leadership, credibility, and the ability to balance strategic direction with stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate should live within easy reach of Melksham, Wiltshire.
Responsibilities include
- Providing strategic oversight as the programme progresses toward finalising the planning application
- Working with the board and CEO to develop the post‑planning delivery structure, phasing and including building and shaping the future team
- Acting as an advocate for the project, engaging effectively with local authorities, town councils, and wider stakeholders
- Supporting strong governance and decision‑making as a member of the WBCT Board of Directors
Hybrid
What will you be doing? The Chair of the Melksham Link Programme provides strategic leadership to support the project through its final stages toward planning submission and beyond. Working closely with a highly capable team and project manager, the Chair ensures alignment of vision, governance, and delivery.
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