Contract type: Voluntary Role

Time commitment: Typically 2–4 meetings or workshops per year, plus occasional input as required

Help shape the future of Colchester’s commercial and community services

Amphora Group is seeking experienced and forward-thinking Sector / Industry Advisers to support its Board by providing expert insight, external perspective, and strategic challenge across key areas of its diverse portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, commercially driven organisation delivering services that matter to residents, businesses, and communities.

About the Role - As a Sector / Industry Adviser, you will act as a trusted expert and sounding board to the Amphora Board and Executive team. You will provide independent advice, insight and challenge, helping to inform strategic decisions and drive innovation.

This is a non-executive, advisory role. Advisers do not carry formal Board or governance responsibilities but play a vital role in strengthening decision-making through sector expertise.

We are particularly interested in expertise in:

Digital / Technology
Health & Social Care
Place Making / Place Shaping
Events & Culture
Grounds Maintenance / Environmental Services

What you will contribute

Strategic Insight

Provide expert advice on industry trends, opportunities, risks and innovation
Support understanding of markets, regulation, and emerging developments
Offer constructive challenge to ensure well-informed decision-making

Sector Expertise

Share best practice, new approaches and technological developments
Help identify opportunities for growth, efficiency and partnership working

External Perspective

Bring valuable industry insight and networks
Support Amphora in remaining market-aware, customer-focused and innovative

Engagement

Attend occasional Board sessions, workshops or strategy discussions
Provide ad hoc advice where specialist input is required

About You

We are looking for individuals who bring:

Experience & Knowledge

Senior-level experience within your sector
Strong understanding of current and future industry trends
Ability to translate complex issues into practical insight

Skills & Attributes

Excellent communication and influencing skills
Independent judgement and constructive approach
Collaborative, professional and credible style
Strong networks within your sector
High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality

Our Values - We are looking for advisers who align with Amphora’s values, including:

Integrity and trust
Inclusivity
Collaboration and partnership working

Time Commitment

Light-touch commitment
Typically 2–4 meetings or workshops per year, plus occasional input as required

Remuneration & Term

This role is voluntary and unpaid
Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with policy
Term typically 1–2 years, by mutual agreement

Why Join Amphora? By becoming a Sector / Industry Adviser, you will:

Influence the strategic direction of a diverse commercial group
Contribute to services that make a real difference locally
Share your expertise at Board level without the burden of formal governance
Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation

Apply Now If you are passionate about your sector and want to make a meaningful contribution to a growing commercial group, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Simon Coward at simon.coward@colchesteramphora.com.

For a copy of the job description, please click here.

Amphora Trading Ltd has a wide range of services and facilities that can involve dealing with children or vulnerable adults. We treat our obligations for the safety of children and vulnerable adults seriously and expect our staff to be committed to the principles of our published policies and to adhere to the procedures contained within them