REPORTING: Chair of the SIA for day to day. SIA Board.
JOB PURPOSE: Management responsibility to promote and administer the work of the Solvents Industry Association.
HOURS OF WORK: Home-based flexible working with a minimum of 21 hours per week.
Optional self-employed working
SALARY: £45,000 per annum, plus payment for any additional hours worked and discretionary bonus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Act as Chief Executive and Company Secretary to the SIA.
* Ensure compliance with Companies House requirements, including filing Annual Accounts and registering Directors.
* Manage legal and fiscal affairs, including financial management, budgeting, and filing annual accounts.
* Generate invoices and pursue unpaid debts using Xero accounting platform.
* Liaise with appointed accountants.
* Provide administrative support to the Board, SIA Members, and working parties.
* Act as Company Secretary to both the Board and the Technical Committee.
* Convene meetings and produce minutes.
* Follow up to meet deadlines.
* Prepare reports for committees.
* Organize events such as Spring Dinner, Annual Conference, Exhibitions, Webinars, and Training.
* Plan, coordinate, and manage all functions and events.
* Promote events and secure industry speakers.
* Develop and advocate for the Solvents Industry in the UK, Europe, and ROW.
* Draft positions on technical and regulatory matters.
* Engage with UK, European, and ROW regulatory bodies.
* Respond to consultations from regulators.
* Promote the SIA across regions.
* Attend and report on meetings with ESIG and other bodies.
* Stay informed on legislation and industry developments; advise members accordingly.
* Draft common positions on regulatory matters.
* Highlight key industry issues.
* Distribute information via email, LinkedIn, and website articles.
* Manage and update website content.
* Promote and grow the SIA, building partnerships.
* Identify potential members and liaise with other bodies and partners.
* Promote awards and develop marketing campaigns.
* Promote Product Stewardship and collaborate on guidance materials.
* Identify key messages, manage campaigns, and produce safety films and materials.
* Manage Working Groups for safety promotion.
* Provide ad hoc advice and guidance to members as needed.
Established in 1973, the Solvents Industry Association promotes the safe, sustainable, and responsible use of chemical solvents, ensuring sound science-based regulation. The SIA has a membership of 50 companies, including multinational manufacturers, distributors, SMEs, and service providers.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
* Degree in Science or Technical subject (desirable).
* Experience in chemical or related industries.
* Senior managerial experience in solvents or related fields.
* Effective negotiation skills with regulators and industry contacts.
* Ability to deliver training and arrange venues.
* Proven IT skills, including website management and communication media.
* Strong project management skills.
* Understanding of small business/self-employed management.
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
* Ability to author complex documents.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Self-starter with initiative.
* 17 days of paid holiday plus Bank Holidays.
* Workplace Pension Scheme.
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