Women in Business Board Mission 

We aim to empower current scholars and alumni to achieve their full potential in their careers and in their lives. We do this by fostering connections between Laidlaw Foundation Women in Business Scholars and providing support to encourage, enable and facilitate their active involvement in business during their studies and post MBA.​

Our vision is to build a strong Woman In Business sisterhood which uplifts, inspires and supports each other as we work together to elevate women into leadership positions, regardless of their socioeconomic status. We aim to blaze a path forward for young women and girls who aspire to lead.​

Board Roles and Responsibilities:

Co-Chairs

• Number of seats available: 2 
• Responsible for leading meetings, setting agendas, and coordinating the board's work.

Secretary

• Number of seats available: 1 
• Takes minutes during meetings and tracks progress on tasks.

Event Coordinators

• Number of seats available: 2 
• Oversee the organisation and logistics of events, particularly the inter-university networking events and speaker series.

Communication Lead

• Number of seats available: 2
• Acts as the liaison between the advisory board and the Laidlaw Foundation, as well as communicates updates and activities to the broader scholar community.

Mentorship Lead 

• Number of seats available: 1 
• Focuses on developing and managing peer mentorship programs within the board and with Laidlaw Scholars across the four universities.

Alumni Relations Lead 

• Number of seats available: 1 
• Focuses on maintaining links between alumni and current scholars. 

Primary Board Activities:

• Inter-University Networking Events: Two major events per year, aimed at connecting Women in Business scholars from all universities. These can be virtual networking sessions, discussions with women business leaders, or panels on career progression.
• Speaker Series and Webinars: A bi-annual webinar featuring inspirational women in business and leadership to provide guidance, insights, and networking opportunities for scholars.
• Feedback Collection: Regularly gather feedback from the Women in Business cohort at each university, which can be compiled into a report for the Laidlaw Foundation at the end of each academic year.
• Mentorship Program: Establish a peer mentorship initiative that connects senior scholars or alumni with new Women in Business scholars and pairs WiB scholars with undergrads and senior-level external corporate leaders, offering career advice and support.

Commitment

• Term: Flexible—choose a 1-year or 2-year term.
• Start Date: February 2025
• Meetings (Virtual): Quarterly meetings, 1 to 1.5 hours.
• Time Commitment: Board members are expected to contribute around 8-10 hours per quarter, including meeting time and responsibilities for events, communications, and mentorship activities.

Eligibility

• Current Laidlaw Scholars from the Laidlaw Women in Business programme;
• Alumni Scholars from the Laidlaw Women in Business Programme 

How to Apply

Please complete this Microsoft Form to apply to become a Board Member.

Deadline: Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, 23:59

We will be in touch within two weeks of the submission deadline. 

If you have any questions, please contact Hannah at hannah.watton@laidlawfoundation.com