The EDN is looking for a new rep!

Dear network members,The Economic Development Network is looking for a Voluntary and Community Sector representative. This is an opportunity to represent the interests of the network in a variety of forums, including at Team Hackney meetings where local policy decisions are made. As an EDN rep you would work closely with the network chair and coordinator to ensure that the EDN carries out relevant work which meets the needs of its members, increases the voice and influence of the sector and works to improve services delivered so that Hackney’s communities and residents benefit more from economic opportunities.

Brief Outline of Duties:

•   Represent the views, perspectives and strategic interests of the Economic Development Network at the Economic Development Partnership Board (EDPB) of the Local Strategic Partnership (LSP)
• Feed into EDN Exec meetings in order to clarify the priorities and future work of the network and to chair
•  Attend EDN and wider Hackney Community Empowerment Network meetings.

Please read the attached document ‘Reps Roles and Responsibilities’ before submitting an application

Roles and Responsibilities

Application Form

To Apply: Please send us the attached application form by Monday 19 DecemberWe also need two EDN members to volunteer to be on the interview panel for the position. Interviews will take place in early January. Please email judy@hcvs.org.uk.

Want to have a chat about what it means to be a rep?

If you have any questions please contact any one of us on the contacts given below:•    Judy Harris, EDN Project Officer 020 7 923 1962  judy@hcvs.org.uk.         •    Jake Ferguson, Hackney CVS CEO/CEN Coordinator 020 7923 1962 jake@hcvs.org.uk •    David Blagbrough, EDN Chair and Director, Inspire! The Education Business Partnership for Hackney 020 7275 6063 david.blagbrough@inspire-ebp.org.uk: