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Appointment to the Board

The Appointment

Poole Harbour Commissioners operate a trust port and are responsible for the management of Poole Harbour, with a general duty to conserve, regulate and improve the Port and Harbour. 

In accordance with the provisions of the Poole Harbour Revision Order 2001 (as amended), three seats on the Board of Commissioners are scheduled for appointment for a period of three years, commencing on 1st November 2025.

Accordingly, Poole Harbour Commissioners are looking for high calibre individuals with an interest in Poole Harbour, and welcome applications from persons who consider they meet the requirements.

The Requirement

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate ability and a proven track record in their chosen profession, or other activities relevant to the vacancy. Residence within a reasonable distance and familiarity with local issues relating to the Harbour/Port of Poole and the surrounding region are highly desirable.

In order to ensure that the Board has an appropriate balance of skills, Poole Harbour Commissioners are ideally looking for an individual with special knowledge, experience or ability appropriate to the efficient, effective and economic discharge by the Commissioners of their functions with regard to the following matters:

• Management of harbours
• Shipping
• Industrial, commercial or financial matters
• Water related leisure activities
• Administration; and
• Local Governance

Commitment/Honorarium

The Board normally meets on the last working Friday of each month. Commissioners are expected to attend in person; however, video attendance may be approved in exceptional circumstances. Additionally, ad hoc meetings are held from time to time with a variety of Stakeholder Groups, and Board Members are encouraged to attend as many of these as possible. An annual total commitment of around 15 days is expected. Commissioners will also be required to attend training seminars as considered appropriate by the Chairman. An honorarium of £8,578 per annum will be payable, subject to regular attendance. Travel expenses from home to meetings will not be paid.

Poole Harbour Commissioners are committed to the principles of public appointment on the basis of merit, aptitude, personal integrity, objectivity and honesty.

Poole Harbour Commissioners are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified persons, regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

If you are interested in being considered for this appointment, please download an application pack from our website: by clicking "Apply on our website".

All applications must be returned no later than midday on Friday 8th August 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview, scheduled for 2nd September 2025.