Two dynamic individuals with an understanding of business and a taste for a challenge are being sought to help drive forward the work of the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership. 

Two existing LEP board directors – farmer Mark Tinsley and Andy Orrey, Chief Executive of housing partnership Ongo – are stepping down after significant input and the LEP is now inviting applications to fill the vacancies.

The new recruits will have a private-sector background in food or housing, an understanding of Greater Lincolnshire and access to a network of influential contacts.

The successful candidates will be strategic thinkers who can take a broad view across the full range of issues affecting Greater Lincolnshire

“The food and drink sector has grown faster than any other major industry in the UK in the last six years, and Greater Lincolnshire drives the UK’s largest and most progressive food sector based on clusters of dynamic businesses and well developed supply chains,” said Ursula Lidbetter MBE, Chair of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP.

“Our own target for delivery of the agri-food sector plan is to double its contribution to the economy by 2030.

“Meanwhile housing in Greater Lincolnshire is inextricably linked to the economy and contributes substantially by creating two jobs for every house built. New housing has the potential to attract and retain the workforce needed to enable growth.

“Greater Lincolnshire is committed to facilitating housing growth and our partners’ Local Plans envisage the delivery of significant numbers of new dwellings by 2031.

“Our heartfelt thanks go to Mark Tinsley and Andy Orrey for their tireless enthusiasm and drive in leading in these strategically important sectors for a number of years.”

These board roles are voluntary and will involve attending around eight board meetings per year, chairing own sector boards and activity, influencing MPs locally and in Westminster, and feeding into the important sector work of the Midlands Engine.

For an informal discussion contact Kate Storey on 01522 550540. CVs should be emailed with a covering letter by Friday 8^th December 2017 to kate.storey@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Notes to Editors:

• The Greater Lincolnshire LEP was set up in 2010 and works with businesses and local authorities to develop and grow Greater Lincolnshire’s diverse economy.
• It is a public / private partnership led by the private sector.
• It works with central government and the private sector to invest in infrastructure, skills, innovation and productivity.
• More than 100 businesses are involved in its strategies, and 80 business people sit on its boards.
• The LEP has an ambitious and balanced strategic economic growth plan for Greater Lincolnshire.
• The LEP’s six priority sectors are agrifood, the visitor economy, manufacturing, logistics, health and care and low-carbon energy.
• The LEP has invested £307 million in local economic growth schemes in Greater Lincolnshire since 2014.
• The Greater Lincolnshire LEP covers an area including North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire and the administrative county of Lincolnshire and is led by a LEP board made up of leading figures in the public and private sector.
• To find out more visit www.greaterlincolnshirelep.co.uk or follow the LEP on Twitter: @greaterlincslep.

For media information contact:
Jez Ashberry
Shooting Star
01522 528540
07780 735071
@jezashberry
jez@weareshootingstar.co.uk
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