EFQM is a not-for-profit membership foundation in Brussels which was established in 1989 to increase the competitiveness of European organisations and the European economy. Since then, it has helped 50,000 organisations to improve performance and manage change more effectively. By using its world-leading EFQM Model and its Technology platform supported by best practice, organisations can focus on improving their priorities, their purpose, and their people.

EFQM is an international, multinational and ethnically-diverse organisation that operates directly and indirectly in more than 50 countries and in 25 languages and has offices in Dubai, London and Brussels.

Through an integrated and carefully-designed portfolio of training and services, EFQM works side by side with leaders to better equip their teams as they manage excellence, cultural change and transformation. Its aim is to help organisations deliver positive performance and meaningful benefits for all of their key stakeholders and society as a whole.

In the coming years, EFQM's strategy is to further develop a more established, recognised presence in Europe, particularly the UK, France and Germany, as well as continuing its international expansion . It will also continue to grow its very successful operations in the Middle East. In addition, EFQM is prioritising the development and financing of its own in-house assessment tool and tech platform, AssessBase, which will be used to support organisations in their journey towards outstanding performance, cultural change and transformation.

EFQM is a not-for-profit membership Belgian Foundation that largely operates as a limited company.

The EFQM Board's role is to ensure that EFQM’s strategy and its implementation are aligned with the mission of the Foundation, taking into account the views and expectations of all stakeholder groups. It also strives to maximise the added-value for members and to secure EFQM’s sustainable financial independence. The Board of Directors consists of senior executives of EFQM members and other organisations.

Responsibilities of the Board Directors may include:

• Contributing to the Board’s collective role in setting the organisation’s strategic direction and providing effective oversight of its operation and governance
• Ensuring that the organisation uses its resources in line with its status as a Foundation
• Carrying out the core responsibilities of governance
• Safeguarding the reputation and values of the organisation and have an active concern for diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to increasing the impact of the organisation
• Acting as an ambassador and advocate for the organisation and using their networks to promote its work
• Having a commitment to integrity, honesty, accountability and openness
• Attending and engaging in training and events as required

EFQM seeks to appoint at least two independent Board Directors with senior, client-facing professional services experience. This will have been gained in an international setting; candidates can be based anywhere in the world.

Given that the Board is already well-represented by those operating in organisations to which it offers its services, EFQM is keen to hear from those with experience of delivering advisory services, perhaps as a lawyer, accountant or consultant or other B2B environment. They will have a good understanding of market trends as well as how EFQM can best position itself to develop further business and grow internationally.

With international expansion in mind, EFQM is open to hearing from candidates based internationally as well as in Europe.

Please note:The Board is committed to maintaining and / or improving the gender diversity of its Board through these appointments. For more information, please see the Diversity section below.

EFQM welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. As women are currently under-represented due to retirement and career moves on the Board, applications from women would be particularly encouraged. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process.

Reasonable international travel expenses can be reimbursed. There would be the option to join the Finance and Risk Committee which would be an additional Committee meeting. One of the annual Board meetings will be held in Europe as part of a two-day conference, including a formal dinner and gala event with representatives from EFQM's membership organisations. Directors are elected for a two-year period.