SWIG Board Opportunity: Supplier Representative
- Hannah Casswell
- Feb 4
- 1 min read
SWIG is inviting expressions of interest from supplier organisations to join the SWIG Board as a Director.
Our Board already has strong representation from water companies, consultants, academia and regulators. To ensure a balanced perspective, we are now keen to strengthen the supplier voice at board level and reflect the experience of those developing and delivering sensing and monitoring solutions.
Who should apply
We are looking for someone who:
Works for a supplier active in the water sector (e.g. sensors, instrumentation, data, monitoring or analytics)
Has a good understanding of the water industry
Is interested in contributing to sector-wide discussion and collaboration
Previous board experience is not required. Board members must hold SWIG membership.
What the role involves
Attending quarterly board meetings (mainly virtual)
Contributing to SWIG’s strategic direction
Providing a supplier perspective in board discussions
This is a voluntary position.
How to apply
If you’d like to be considered, please complete the short expression of interest form here: https://forms.gle/gKgzfpYVbDufrxpk6
If you have any questions, please contact Hannah at info@swig.org.uk
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