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MERSEY MARITIME DIRECTOR
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Opportunity to join Mersey Maritimes Board – Deadline 1st December 2025

As Mersey Maritime continues to evolve, we’re looking to strengthen our Board with new Directors who share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and regional impact. 

This is a voluntary role and a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the maritime industry in the Liverpool City Region and beyond.


Key Attributes

  •  Have proven leadership in maritime, logistics, or related sectors. 
  •  Understand the regional and national maritime landscape. 
  •  Are committed to supporting the cluster’s growth and sustainability.
  •  Can act as ambassadors for Mersey Maritime and our members. 

 

Role of a Director  
Mersey Maritime is a private non-profit company limited by guarantee. Directors are responsible for the strategic oversight and governance of the Company, key duties include:

  • Term of Office: Directors serve an initial 3-year term, with the possibility of one 3-year extension upon Board approval.
  • Meetings: Directors must attend four meetings per financial year. Meetings require a quorum of three Eligible Directors unless otherwise resolved.
  • Decision-Making: Decisions can be made unanimously or by vote. In case of a tie, the Chairperson has a casting vote.
  • Chairperson: Appointed by the Board, the Chairperson also serves a 3-year term, renewable once.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Directors must declare conflicts and may be excluded from related decisions. Conflicts can be authorised under strict conditions.
  • Alternate Directors: Directors may appoint alternates to act on their behalf, subject to approval and formal notice.
  • Indemnity & Insurance: Directors are indemnified against liabilities incurred in their role, and the Company may provide insurance cover.
  • Directors are expected to act in the best interests of the Company, uphold its objects, and comply with the Companies Act 2006 and the Articles of Association.

 

If you would like to express your interest and contribute to the strategic direction and governance of Mersey Maritime, complete the below form no later than 1st December 2025.

If you have any questions relating to this opportunity, please contact Ruth Wood ruth.wood@merseymaritime.co.uk

COMPLETE FORM
EVENTS
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Access to monthly Face-2-Face breakfast events
Opportunity to attend workshops, forums and meet the buyers’ events (priority access dependant on membership level and business relevance) Limited
Opportunity to attend executive dinners and drinks Limited
Opportunity to meet VIP guests, industry leaders and stakeholders Limited
Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards
Opportunity to present / host specific events at your own facilities Limited Limited
Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities Limited
Opportunity to attend national events and forums Limited Limited
COMMUNICATION / PR
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Opportunity to feature in social media marketing campaigns where appropriate Limited
Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the weekly email / newsletters Limited
Receive weekly email including industry updates, news, events
Opportunity to be featured as ‘Spotlight’ Member of newsletters Limited
Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise Limited
New member shoutout
DIGITAL
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Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website
Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
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Dedicated account manager Limited
Annual membership meeting (online or in-person dependant on membership level)
Quarterly meetings and reporting Limited
BUSINESS SUPPORT
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Creation of bespoke package of business support, marketing and events tailored to your business Limited
Facilitation of membership network introductions Limited Limited
Facilitation of introduction to relevant industry, academia and government stakeholders Limited Limited
BESPOKE REQUIREMENTS
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Bespoke services and solutions Limited
Events Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner

Access to monthly Face-2-Face breakfast events

Opportunity to attend workshops, forums and meet the buyers’ events (priority access dependant on membership level and business relevance)
Limited
Limited

Opportunity to present at Face-2-Face and networking events
Limited

Opportunity to attend executive dinners and drinks
Limited

Opportunity to meet VIP guests, industry leaders and stakeholders
Limited

Opportunity to attend The Maritime Exchange Conference
Limited
Limited

Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards
Limited
Limited

Opportunity to have 1-2-1 with Mersey Maritime board members

Opportunity to host specific events at your own facilities

Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities
Limited

Opportunity to attend Maritime UK and other national trade bodies events and forums
Limited
Limited
Communication / PR Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Opportunity to feature in social media marketing campaigns where appropriate
Limited
Limited
Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the Ezine
Limited
Limited
Limited
Receive regular updates, news, events and Ezine (tailored to membership level)
Opportunity to be Ezine Member of the Month
Digital Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website
Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature
Relationship Management Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Dedicated account manager
Quarterly meetings and reporting
Limited
Business Support Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Creation of bespoke package of business support, marketing and events tailored to your business
Limited
Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise from Dr Matt Fulton, Chief Innovation Officer (additional resource from Liverpool John Moores University, University of Liverpool and MTC)
Limited
Limited
Direct access to Government elected and officials – local, regional, national and international
Limited
Facilitation of B2B introductions
Limited
Discounted rates for use of conference facilities at Mersey Maritime
Access to Maritime UK and other national trade bodies through Chris Shirling-Rooke, Mersey Maritime CEO’s role as Assistant Chair of Maritime UK
Limited
Limited
Bespoke Requirements Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Bespoke services and solutions