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9 March 2026

Join the Greater Essex Business Board

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Join the Greater Essex Business Board

The Greater Essex Business Board (GEBB) has launched its manifesto for growth.  It is now time to deliver real change.

To enable this, it is seeking influential businesspeople to join the board.

The board represents the voice of the private sector in shaping economic policy.  Members advise political decision makers and help the Greater Essex economy to thrive.

The responsibilities of the Greater Essex Business Board include:

  • being the voice of business for the area
  • informing economic strategy
  • making the region stand out, compete and attract investment
  • shaping the local skills programme with the Essex Chambers of Commerce
  • advising on infrastructure priorities
  • overseeing the provision of future Government programmes

The board is currently looking to fill two vacant positions. GEBB is seeking to appoint one new member from the Creative and Cultural sector. The other new member will be appointed from the wider business community, but the board would particularly welcome applications from those with experience in tech and AI, energy, financial services or in any other key growth sector within the Greater Essex economy.

Board members should have executive experience alongside a strong national and local network.

The board meets four times a year to shape essential economic policies. They work with partners including local authorities and other business forums.

Between meetings, board members act as ambassadors for Greater Essex. They promote the region through their networks and gather insights, feeding business intelligence back to the board.

Read more about the aims of the board in the GEBB Information Pack.

Apply to join the Greater Essex Business Board

Applications are now open for the two vacant board positions.

Prospective applications should read the full member specification before applying.

If you meet the criteria, please send a CV and a statement to support your interest to business.board@essex.gov.uk.

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 25 March 2026.

GEBB Manifesto

Read more about the Greater Essex Business Board Manifesto

Manifesto