About The Mill Founded in 2014, and located on the edge of Drogheda, The Mill is a leading Enterprise hub that prides itself in providing a supportive community where startups and scale ups can come to grow their business. Our 15,000 sq. ft. facility is home to over to 60 businesses, where we provide office, hotdesk, virtual offices, meeting room facilities as well as a variety of support programs. We look to support our resident company’s development by providing a supportive environment for ambitious companies. Our Strategy The Mill recently launched its new 3 Year Strategy for the period, 2024 – 2027 to position The Mill as a “Recognised National Leader in Effective Regional Enterprise Development”. A full copy of our new 3-year strategy is available here: Strategy Document 2024-2027 - The Mill BASSE Northeast In January this year, The Mill received €1,000,000 in funding to support the BASSE Northeast Programme, (Business Advantage for Sustainability, Scaling & Expansion). The BASSE Northeast program is designed to support 16 companies in the Northeast Region with turnovers primarily between €1M an €10M per annum. The program will run over a 3 Year period and is specifically designed to support companies to scale sustainably and to double their turnover and will create a 120 additional jobs in the region. The BASSE Northeast program is funded under Stream 3 of the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme, and is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme 2021–2027 and the Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021–2027. Business Beyond Borders Event Series In 2024, The Mill launched its Business Beyond Borders event series to support companies looking to enter the US market. Through our collaboration with various US states we have successfully connected businesses with the right supports for entering the US market. To date we have ran over fiver Business Beyond Border series, with four events planned 2026, including the launch of our first UK Business Beyond Borders event. The Mill’s Economic Impact In a recent economic impact report conducted by economist Dr. Pat McCloughan of PMCA Economic Consultants, the findings highlighted that The Mill supported 318 FTE jobs in the economy and contributed a total Gross Value Add (GVA) that was measured at €45.2M for 2023. In May 2024, The Mill recently celebrated its 10th Birthday and reported that Mill based companies had contributed a combined Total GVA in excess of €228M for their period of occupancy in The Mill over the ten-year term. In addition, the report highlighted that total contribution to the Irish tax exchequer was €34.6M for the same period, 2014 - 2023. Our Partnerships & Position in the Community The Mill was appointed at the Northeast Regional partner for Skillnet’s Innovation Exchange in 2023 as well as being shortlisted for the Enterprise Hub of the Year award at the National Lama Awards. The Mill is committed to driving entrepreneurship and economic growth in the Northeast of Ireland. The Mill works closely with partners such as Drogheda and District Chamber, Louth County Council, Connected Hubs and other partners such as the M1 Skillnet to support regional enterprise. The Position & Term The Mill Enterprise Hub in Drogheda is seeking expressions of interest from enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join its Board in the role of Chairperson or Co-Chairperson. The role is a voluntary position that operates on a two-year term cycle. A full list of our current board is available at https://themilldrogheda.ie/our-board/. In addition, the board has four sub committees including Financial/Risk & Audit Committee, Tenancy Committee, Marketing committee and a Program Committee. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the implementation and success of The Mill Enterprise Hub's 3-Year strategy (2024 – 2027) and shape the growth of entrepreneurship in the wider Drogheda region. Role Responsibilities Leadership: Provide effective leadership to the board, ensuring that its members work together cohesively towards the achievement of the Mill's mission and objectives. Governance: Uphold and strengthen the governance structure of the organization, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Foster a culture of transparency and accountability. Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the board to develop and refine the Mill's long-term strategic vision. Ensure alignment between the strategic plan and the overall goals of the organization. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and opportunities for the Mill. Work with the board to develop and implement risk management strategies to safeguard the organization's interests. Financial Oversight: Provide oversight of the Mill's financial activities, budgets, and financial reporting. Collaborate with the board to ensure financial sustainability and responsible fiscal management. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a representative and ambassador for the Mill, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders, including government entities, business partners, and the local community. The Chairperson(s) for the Mill Enterprise Hub Drogheda play a key role in supporting and challenging the CEO to steer The Mill towards success, fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking environment to achieve the objectives set out in our 2027 Strategic Action Plan. Qualifications and Experience Passion for entrepreneurship, economic development, and community engagement. Energetic and enthusiastic with a drive to make a positive impact on the Drogheda region. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities. Experience serving on a board or working in a governance capacity is desirable. Knowledge of entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems, or related fields is a plus. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment. Familiarity with the local business community and networks in Drogheda is advantageous. How to Apply To register your interest please contact The Mill at anna@themilldrogehda.ie and share an update to date version of your CV and your LinkedIn profile details. #J-18808-Ljbffr
