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Community Director Appointment

At The Swan, we're more than just a pub: we're the heart of the community, with a unique story to tell, and a place where everyone is welcome. The Community Director holds a pivotal responsibility for ensuring that the voices within this diverse community are represented in the decisions made by Swan Clewer Community Interest Company.

This is a fantastic role for someone with the time, a deep community spirit, and the drive to contribute to the continued, sustainable, development of The Swan. Whilst the minimum expectation is to attend monthly board meetings, this role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a far wider scope of activities – indeed, there's always lots going on! – actively championing our values of Responsibility, Sustainability, Inclusivity, and Community.

THE ROLE

The Board of Directors of Swan Clewer Community Interest Company (SCCIC) comprises three Directors and the Company Secretary. The Directors are appointed to manage and guide SCCIC, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, and making key decisions on behalf of the Company.

Directors have a responsibility to act in the best interests of the Company, its shareholders (comprising the corporate shareholders (Green Room Foundation and Windsor & Eton Brewery) and the Community Share Holders, and other stakeholders. They are crucial for the success of SCCIC and are legally accountable for their actions. All Board Members are unpaid volunteers.

Hollie Harrison completed her term as Community Director in September 2025. The Board of Directors is now seeking her replacement to be appointed as of 1st January 2026. Applications to be sent to the Company Secretary (by post marked private and confidential to The Swan, or by email to Company.Secretary@TheSwanWindsor.co.uk) before Tuesday 3rd November 2025. Applicants should include up to 500 words on their reasons for being interested in the role.

All applications will be acknowledged and considered by the Board of Directors in November and applicants will be invited to an interview with the existing Board. A DBS check will be undertaken on the successful applicant.

APPOINTMENT

  • The appointee to be a full member of the CIC Board.
  • Appointment is for a two-year term but may be renewed.
  • Maximum tenure will be 6 years.

ROLE SPECIFICATION

  • To engage with community clubs, charities and other groups, businesses, and individuals in building mutually supportive partnerships and profitable relationships to extend the reach of the SCCIC across the community.
  • To champion the Pub and its facilities and quality of our offer to the community.
  • To seek potential local, regional, and national opportunities for financial support.
  • To contribute to developing and implementing the long-term strategy of SCCIC.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • Ability to devote time to the role of Director and to think strategically to develop SCCIC.
  • Good communicator with established extensive local network.
  • Willing to represent SCCIC across a variety of local, regional, and national networks.

If you would like to apply, or find out more about the role, please email the Company Secretary.

Email the Company Secretary

Issued on behalf of the Board of Directors. Martin W Payne, Company Secretary.