Time commitment: Non-Executive (flexible, with Board and stakeholder commitments)

Location: Colchester (with regional stakeholder engagement)

Shape the future of Colchester’s commercial vision

Amphora Group, the commercial arm of Colchester City Council, is seeking an exceptional individual to serve as Chair of the Board. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic organisation at the heart of local economic growth, community impact and public-private innovation.

As Chair, you will provide strategic leadership to the Board, working closely with the Chief Executive to deliver Amphora’s vision and ensure the organisation meets its legal, regulatory and commercial responsibilities.

The Role:

You will act as both leader and ambassador, ensuring effective governance while representing Amphora at the highest level across the region. Key responsibilities include:

Providing clear strategic direction and leadership to the Board
Chairing Board meetings to ensure robust debate and effective decision-making
Ensuring the organisation meets all legal, regulatory and governance requirements
Building strong relationships with Colchester City Council (the shareholder) and key stakeholders
Partnering with the Chief Executive to deliver organisational objectives
Overseeing performance, financial integrity, and risk management frameworks
Acting as a figurehead for Amphora, promoting its values and reputation

About You:

We are looking for an inspiring and credible leader who brings:

A strong track record in strategic leadership at Board or senior executive level
Experience in finance, risk, and regulated environments
Excellent communication, diplomacy and stakeholder engagement skills
The ability to challenge constructively while building consensus
Independent judgement, integrity and professionalism
A commitment to collaboration, inclusivity, and public value

You will be comfortable operating at the interface between the public and commercial sectors, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Why Join Amphora?

This is an opportunity to:

Play a pivotal role in shaping Colchester’s future economy and community outcomes
Lead a Board committed to innovation, excellence and partnership
Contribute to a purpose-driven organisation aligned with public good and commercial success
Influence the wider “Colchester family” of organisations and initiatives

Our Values

Amphora is committed to:
Trust and transparency
Inclusivity and fairness
Partnership and collaboration
Public value and community focus

As Chair, you will champion these values and ensure they are embedded across the organisation.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced, forward-thinking leader ready to take on a high-impact role at the heart of Colchester’s development, we would welcome your application.

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

Colchester 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.