Unique opportunity – Better Bankside seeks new Chair of the Board

Better Bankside is seeking a dynamic leader to take on the exciting and challenging role of Chair of the Board.

Bankside is London’s other side, a neighbourhood that proudly stands apart. Better Bankside was established as one of the UK’s first Business Improvement Districts over 20 years ago and the neighbourhood’s identity has influenced BB’s values, impact, togetherness, otherness.

BB has always been an organisation that does things differently, pushes boundaries and experiments. This approach has been inspired by a visionary chair and backed by a strong, supportive and diverse board. Our current Chair, Donald Hyslop, is due to step down at the end of 2026 after twenty years of successfully leading and developing the organisation.

BB is in a strong position having recently secured a fifth five-year term after winning the support of 91% of the business community. A five year strategy, co-designed by the board, executive and membership and underpinned by a vision for a stronger, greener, happier Bankside, sets the direction for 2025-30.

Download the job description and person specification here.

To apply, please send an expression of interest outlining your links to Bankside, why this opportunity appeals and what you would bring to the role to Pam Kalha pkalha@boodlehatfield.com. Please also attach your CV.

Closing date: Monday 11 May, 5pm

To arrange an informal conversation about the role please contact Edward Whatley, edw@betterbankside.co.uk.