November 28, 2020

Recruitment of the next Chair of the European Movement UK

Further to the Rt Hon Stephen Dorrell’s announcement of his resignation, the European Movement will now begin the search for a new Chair. A broad description of the role is available here.

A Nominations Committee has been set up and includes the following members:

  • Ian Berridge, Paul Lomas, Richard Morris, from the National Executive
  • Molly Scott Cato, member of the National Council and former MEP
  • Helen Wales, Chair of Wales for Europe
  • Rachelle Headland, a member of the European Movement Campaigns Team
  • Graham Bishop, chair of the National Council meetings

The Committee will be advised by former senior MEPs Edward McMillan Scott, one of our Patrons, and Richard Corbett, a former Chair himself. 

Should you wish to express your interest in the position, or make a nomination for somebody else that you would like to be considered, you can contact the nominations committee in confidence via [email protected].

All expressions of interest, suggestions, and applications must be received by 29 January 2021.

 


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