Open Board Role &
Role Descriptions
President
The Chapter President is the principal executive Officer of the Chapter and provides overall
leadership in the management of Chapter operations and achievement of strategic
objectives and goals. The President directs the activities of the other Board Directors in
accordance with the Chapter Mission and By‐laws.
General Responsibilities
• Build and maintain a cohesive Board, and stand up committees (appointing a
Chairperson) that will meet the needs of the Chapter members
• Plan and execute a strategic planning workshop of the Board twice annually to develop
new strategic direction, review and refine the strategy in progress, or assess
performance
• Chair regular meetings of the Chapter Board of Directors
• Plan and lead the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of members, presenting an annual
report of the Chapter business
• Monitor, motivate, and support activities of all Board Directors to ensure alignment and
progress with the strategic plan, and create opportunities to leverage each Director’s
expertise and skills
• Ensure the governance of the Chapter is supported by relevant By‐laws and appropriate
policies, and oversee administrative operations
• Perform other duties as they pertain to the office of Chapter President
Special Notes
• The Chapter President is an Executive Officer role and voting member of the Board
• The President is the Chairperson of the Chapter Board of Directors
• The President is the primary liaison and represents the Chapter with ACMP
Global (and relevant committees, e.g., ACRC) and other external stakeholders
• Automatic succession to the role of ‘Immediate Past President’ occurs upon completion
of the term(s) as Chapter President
• The President fulfils a back‐up role for the Vice President, as needed
• Key skills needed to successfully serve in this position include:
- Previous Board of Directors experience is mandatory
- Knowledge of cabinet‐type board structures and parliamentary procedure
- Leadership and delegation skills
- Strategic thinking
- Organisational, facilitation, and communication skills
- Dedication
- Diplomacy
Director of Events
This role provides leadership in the area of Chapter Event planning and execution in
accordance with the needs and goals of the Chapter and in fulfilment of its mission. The
main responsibility of the Director of Events is to define, source, manage, and execute the
logistics required for planned events. This role ensures high quality program experiences for
members, prospective members, and speakers, while balancing costs and revenues.
General Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the Chapter Events portfolio
• Contribute to Board strategic planning/execution by providing support to
• Directors/portfolio owners in developing plans and reviewing the aggregate plan
regularly for logistical planning needs and implications; completing periodic progress
reports (including that required for the AGM), and regular status as required by Chapter
operational protocols
• Manage, train, delegate, and share information with portfolio committee volunteers to
ensure a quality volunteer experience, smooth portfolio operation, and succession
planning
• Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate venues and service providers (in
anticipation of and in response to the approved Program calendar of events), guided by
the annual survey outcomes, and with due regard for the financial constraints of the
Chapter
• Champion all standards, policies and procedures related to event operations
• Oversee/co‐ordinate the planning and execution of all event logistics for all planned
events; ensure Board Directors and volunteers are well versed in roles and expectations
for each event; assume the role of ‘Stage Manager’ during events as needed; oversee
on‐site volunteers and service providers, and ensuring speakers’ needs are managed
• Liaise with Board peers as needed to understand event objectives; collaborate with
Director of Professional Development to facilitate the execution of events
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time to serve Chapter members and
further the work of the Board
Special Notes
• The Director of Events is a voting member of the Board
• The Director of Events fulfils a back‐up role for the Director of Professional
• Development, as needed
• May act as or direct/support a Committee Chair
• Key skills needed to successfully serve in this position include:
- Previous Board of Directors experience (recommended)
- Leadership and delegation skills
- Very strong organisational, facilitation, and communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Collaboration and lateral thinking skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, innovation Relationship management skills
Director of Marketing & Communications
Director of Marketing and Communications
This role provides leadership in the area of Chapter Marketing in accordance with the needs
and goals of the Chapter and in fulfilment of its mission. The main responsibilities of the
Director of Marketing and Communications is two-fold:
• to direct and manage marketing efforts for the purpose of generating new membership
and sponsorship, promote awareness of the chapter in the community, chapter
branding, and external-facing communications.
• to direct and manage internal communications.
General Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the Chapter Marketing and Communications portfolio
• Contribute to Board strategic planning/execution by providing an annual
• Marketing Portfolio Plan (i.e., approach, goals, metrics, timing, resources), periodic
progress reports (including that required for the AGM), and regular status as required by
Chapter operational protocols
• Manage, train, delegate, and share information with portfolio committee volunteers to
ensure a quality volunteer experience, smooth portfolio operation, and succession
planning
• Establish a Chapter brand and external communication standards and guidelines, guided
by and in compliance with those of ACMP Global as needed
• Establish, publish, and maintain a 12-month rolling calendar of external communication
and marketing activities, guided by the annual survey outcomes and Chapter goals and
approved plans; liaise with Board peers as needed to define specific marketing needs
and develop content (e.g., for the website, pitch decks)
• Co‐ordinate advertising, public relations, and other marketing or promotional activities
in support of the Chapter
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time to serve Chapter members and
further the work of the Board
Special Notes
• The Director of Marketing and Communications is a voting member of the Board
• The Director of Marketing and Communications fulfils a back‐up role for the Director of
Membership, as needed
• May act as or direct/support a Committee Chair
• Key skills needed to successfully serve in this position include:
- Previous Board of Directors experience (recommended)
- Leadership and delegation skills
- Strong communication skills (writing, editing, layout/graphic design)
- Website and social media management
- Organisational skills
- Collaboration and lateral thinking skills
District Director (various including Scotland, England South, Wales and Northern Ireland)
The area specific District Director role is the principal officer for an identified region and provides overall leadership in the management of the district operations and achievement of the specific district’s strategic objectives and goals. Each area specific District Director directs the activities of the area specific District Board position, in accordance with the ACMP UK Chapter Mission and By‐laws.
General Responsibilities
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Contribute and support the ACMP UK Chapter Board strategic planning and execution
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Build and maintain a cohesive District Board, within the specific area/region, and stand up district committees which will meet the needs of the specific region’s members
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Plan and execute a strategic planning workshop of the area’s District Board twice annually to develop new strategic direction, review and refine the strategy in progress, or assess performance
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Chair regular meetings of the area specific District Board
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Plan and lead the area specific District Annual General Meeting (RAGM) of members, presenting an annual report of the district business
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Monitor, motivate, and support activities of all area specific District Board members to ensure alignment and progress with the strategic plan, and create opportunities to leverage each area specific District Board member’s expertise and skills
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Ensure the governance of the region is supported by relevant By‐laws and appropriate policies, and oversee administrative operations
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Perform other duties as they pertain to the office of area specific District Director
Special Notes
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The area specific District Director is an Executive Officer role and voting member of the ACMP UK Board of Directors
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The District Director is the Chairperson of the area specific District Board
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The District Director is the primary liaison and represents the area/region with ACMP UK Chapter and other external stakeholders
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District Director fulfils a back‐up role for other area specific positions, as needed
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Key skills needed to successfully serve in this position include:
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Previous Board of Directors experience (recommended)
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Knowledge of cabinet‐type board structures and parliamentary procedure
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Leadership and delegation skills
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Strategic thinking
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Organisational, facilitation, and communication skills
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Dedication
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Diplomacy