Person Specification – Board Member

Essential attributes:

1. Understand the concerns and issues of passengers and users in the London TravelWatch area
2. Live within the London TravelWatch area (see map enclosed and declaration on the application form)
3. Have real enthusiasm for the issues that affect millions of London travellers
4. Experience of working effectively with external organisations at all levels
5. Ability to work closely with people with differing views to create consensus
6. Ability to contribute effectively at a high level in a broad range of settings
7. Good team player, with ability to work with fellow board members, senior employees and members of the London Assembly
8. Experience of shifting the dial on diversity in a work or volunteer context
9. Ability to absorb and understand information quickly

Desirable attributes:

1. Interest and/or experience in campaigning and advocacy, particularly using digital communication skills
2. Interest in consumer affairs and a broad knowledge of public transport issues
3. Knowledge of the political context of the relationship between London TravelWatch and the London Assembly
4. Knowledge of finance and corporate governance, possibly gained through a commercial background

Please read through our terms and conditions for this role here