Contract type: Voluntary Role
Time commitment: Typically 2–4 meetings or workshops per year, plus occasional input as required
Help shape the future of Colchester’s commercial and community services
Amphora Group is seeking experienced and forward-thinking Sector / Industry Advisers to support its Board by providing expert insight, external perspective, and strategic challenge across key areas of its diverse portfolio.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, commercially driven organisation delivering services that matter to residents, businesses, and communities.
About the Role - As a Sector / Industry Adviser, you will act as a trusted expert and sounding board to the Amphora Board and Executive team. You will provide independent advice, insight and challenge, helping to inform strategic decisions and drive innovation.
This is a non-executive, advisory role. Advisers do not carry formal Board or governance responsibilities but play a vital role in strengthening decision-making through sector expertise.
We are particularly interested in expertise in:
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Digital / Technology
- Health & Social Care
- Place Making / Place Shaping
- Events & Culture
- Grounds Maintenance / Environmental Services
What you will contribute
Strategic Insight
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Provide expert advice on industry trends, opportunities, risks and innovation
- Support understanding of markets, regulation, and emerging developments
- Offer constructive challenge to ensure well-informed decision-making
Sector Expertise
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Share best practice, new approaches and technological developments
- Help identify opportunities for growth, efficiency and partnership working
External Perspective
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Bring valuable industry insight and networks
- Support Amphora in remaining market-aware, customer-focused and innovative
Engagement
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Attend occasional Board sessions, workshops or strategy discussions
- Provide ad hoc advice where specialist input is required
About You
We are looking for individuals who bring:
Experience & Knowledge
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Senior-level experience within your sector
- Strong understanding of current and future industry trends
- Ability to translate complex issues into practical insight
Skills & Attributes
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Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Independent judgement and constructive approach
- Collaborative, professional and credible style
- Strong networks within your sector
- High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality
Our Values - We are looking for advisers who align with Amphora’s values, including:
Integrity and trust- Inclusivity
- Collaboration and partnership working
Time Commitment
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Light-touch commitment
- Typically 2–4 meetings or workshops per year, plus occasional input as required
Remuneration & Term
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This role is voluntary and unpaid
- Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with policy
- Term typically 1–2 years, by mutual agreement
Why Join Amphora? By becoming a Sector / Industry Adviser, you will:
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Influence the strategic direction of a diverse commercial group
- Contribute to services that make a real difference locally
- Share your expertise at Board level without the burden of formal governance
- Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation
Apply Now If you are passionate about your sector and want to make a meaningful contribution to a growing commercial group, we would love to hear from you.
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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
