01 Jul NEW COMMISSIONER VACANCY AT PHC
Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) is looking to appoint one commissioner to serve on the Board of the Trust Port which operates the commercial Port of Poole and oversees the 10,000 acres that make up Europe’s largest natural harbour.
PHC is looking for a high calibre individual with an interest in Poole Harbour to fill this vacancy for a period of three years, commencing on 1st November 2026.
Applicants will be able to show skills and experience commensurate with a non-executive director’s position. The applicant must have special knowledge, experience or ability in environmental matters affecting harbours and a special knowledge, experience or ability in one or more of the following matters is desired:
- commerce;
- maritime activities;
- health and safety;
- management;
- public relations and community issues;
- knowledge and understanding of the harbour and its surrounding area;
- industrial relations;
- harbour operations, shipping, fishing or cargo handling;
- accountancy or financial management;
- boating and other water related leisure activities;
- any other skills and abilities considered by the Commissioners to be relevant to the discharge by the Commissioners of their harbour functions.
If you are interested in being considered for this appointment, please email Angela Bollam: or download an application pack from our website HERE.
Closing date for applications is Friday 7th August 2026, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview, scheduled for Monday 7th September 2026.