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We are proud to announce that our Social Value and CSR Partner, Kevin Rhone, has joined the Business in the Community’s (BITC) West Midlands Regional Leadership Board.

BITC is the longest established, and largest, membership organisation dedicated to responsible business. The leadership board provides strategic guidance and support in achieving the BITC’s agreed objectives for their specific region. By doing this they can influence local debates, shape the agenda for action, and work with other leaders to identify how businesses can help innovate and create more sustainable livelihoods and prosperous communities.

The main responsibilities of a leadership board role include:

• Acting as a ‘critical friend’ and sounding board to the BITC team.
• Acting as an ambassador for BITC, encouraging membership recruitment and engagement, and championing responsible business in the region.
• Facilitating activity on the ground, both within their own organisation and broader network.

The process to become a leader was rigorous and took into consideration Kevin’s outstanding efforts in delivering Novus’ successful responsible business programme. Since joining Novus in 2011, Kevin has supported over 1,000 community and charitable projects with us, focussing on wellbeing support, reducing poverty, and improving the environment within the communities where we operate.

“After a very challenging process, I’m honoured to have become a member of the largest business-led movement, addressing community issues and working collectively to tackle some of the wider challenges our society faces. Becoming a member will further strengthen Novus’ social value plans and help us provide quality service, commitment and sustainability to communities throughout the UK.”

For more information click go to BITC’s website.