34 Board jobs in the United Kingdom

PETERHEAD PORT AUTHORITY

BOARD MEMBER VACANCY

The management, maintenance and strategic development of the Port of Peterhead are the responsibility of Peterhead Port Authority (PPA), an independent Trust Port Board consisting of ten non-executives and one executive member.

To fill a vacancy arising, PPA is to appoint one non-executive member  to the Board from applicants who are expected to have a keen interest in the business and activities of the Port.

The appointment will commence on 1st January 2026, is for 3 years initially with the possibility of reappointment and is part-time, typically 1 - 2 days per month. The position is remunerated and travelling expenses may be reimbursed.

PPA is committed to equality of opportunity, encouraging a diverse range of applicants and to the principle of appointment on the basis of merit with openness and transparency of process in accordance with Transport Scotland’s (Modern Trust Ports for Scotland) Guide to Good Governance.

Competencies and Skills

Applicants will be required to demonstrate ability and have a proven track record in their chosen business or in other activities.

Commitment and experience can be as valuable as qualifications. Applicants will be required to work with senior and professional staff. An ability to grasp complex issues quickly is important, as is experience of achieving results in a business or Board type environment and also: -

• The achievement of successful results in demanding situations. This can be in a career or unpaid (voluntary) work.
li>An ability to contribute effectively in group discussions which may include specialist and professional participants.
• Maintaining and articulating independence of position in group situations and accepting democratic outcomes.

To complement the existing range of expertise and maintain the appropriate balance of competencies and skills on the Board, applicants should preferably have special knowledge, experience or ability in one or more of the following areas: seafood processing, seafood buying, post-sale seafood logistics.

For further information and an application pack please click apply now!

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 26th September 2025.

Short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews which are scheduled to take place during October 2025.

At the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), we’re proud to be the UK’s largest charitable childcare social enterprise. With 43 nurseries, 1,000+ staff and a £37m turnover, we’re on a mission to change the world one child at a time - especially in London’s most disadvantaged communities

We’re now looking for a new Trustee to join our Board - someone who brings expertise in property and facilities management , procurement, or garden design . These areas are vital to our work with landlords, our estate strategy, and our ambition to create sustainable, engaging outdoor spaces for children.

What we’re looking for:

• A professional with proven experience in one or more of the following: property, facilities management, procurement, or garden/landscape design
• Someone who understands how to build strong partnerships with landlords and suppliers, and can help us shape best-in-class contracts
• A strategic thinker who can also appreciate operational realities, and who brings insight into sustainability and design
• A collaborative, curious individual who’s ready to support, challenge, and help steward LEYF’s future
• Someone who is passionate and appreciates the importance of connecting the environment with learning outcomes for the children and retention of employees alike
• Someone who aligns with our values and is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families

Prior experience as a Trustee or Non-Executive Director is welcome but not essential. We’re committed to building a diverse Board that reflects the communities we serve, and we value lived experience as much as professional expertise.

Why join us?

• Use your skills to make a real difference to children and families across London
• Join a collaborative, professional, and down-to-earth Board and exec team
• Be part of a warm, values-led organisation that welcomes your ideas and energy

Interested?

If you bring passion, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit - and you're ready to share your experience to help guide and grow a values-led organisation - this is your chance to make a meaningful contribution to a mission that truly matters.

Further role details can be found in our online info pack. When ready, please apply online. We’re reviewing applications and progressing people in August - so don’t wait too long to express your interest.

We’re hoping you will join us for key meetings in October.

All Trustees are required to complete an EY2 form and a full DBS check prior to appointment.

Board Member Position - Green Energy (The role will requite 4 x annual meetings)

UK based with travel

We have an fantastic opportunity for innovative leader in sustainable waste management and energy production. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to join the board as an external member. This role presents a unique chance to contribute to a company that is at the forefront of transforming waste into valuable resources, thereby promoting a circular economy. The role would suit a candidate with board experience ideally within the Biogas, Waste or Water industry.

Why Consider This Role?

Joining the board offers the chance to influence a company that operates cutting-edge facilities in Africa. These plants not only process waste from feedstocks but also generate biogas, electricity, thermal energy, and clean water. Additionally, the company recovers valuable nutrients for agricultural fertiliser, making a significant impact on sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

- Active Ownership: Engage in promoting sound business practices and uphold high standards of governance. Contribute to strategic decision-making to ensure alignment with mandate and objectives.

- Expertise Contribution: Provide specialised knowledge in areas such as waste management, biogas production, or other relevant sectors to support the company’s value creation.

- Reporting: Deliver written reports to management post-board meetings, maintaining regular communication with the project manager to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

- Meeting Participation: Attend four annual board meetings, with at least one in-person meeting in Africa. Participate in subcommittees covering risk, audit, and E&S functions, based on your background and interests.

Skills and Experience Required:

- Proven expertise in waste management, biogas production, or related sectors.

- Strong governance and strategic decision-making skills.

- Ability to provide high-level oversight and contribute to value creation.

- Excellent communication and reporting abilities.

- Willingness to travel for in-person meetings.

- Any experience of working in Africa would be highly advantageous

This role is ideal for a professional eager to make a meaningful impact in the field of sustainable energy and waste management.

And don't forget to follow our company page for industry updates and live roles: and our new Biogas networking platform RNG Girls

Join Our Board of Trustees: Make a Difference in Your Community!

Are you passionate about enhancing the quality of life for individuals in Hampshire, Dorset, and the surrounding areas? Do you want to play a vital role in shaping the future of health and wellbeing services within a charity setting? We invite you to become a trustee for our charity, dedicated to empowering individuals through person-.

The Newlon Group is recruiting for new voluntary Board members for Outward, our Care and Support charity based in London N17.

Since 1976, Outward has been providing innovative housing management, support, and care solutions to people in need. Whether we are providing care and support in partnership with local authorities or supporting people via direct payments, our aim is always for the individual to determine what kind of support we offer. Our focus is on enabling people to have greater choice, independence and control over how they live their lives. As part of the Newlon Group, we manage supported housing for over 350 people and work across 8 London Boroughs. We provide services to a wide range of people, including people with autism and learning disabilities, empowering and enabling people to live independent lives.

We are looking for committed individuals who really want to make a difference in helping people with disabilities to live independently and can demonstrate a clear understanding of the challenges our charity and the people we support face.

We are keen to recruit Trustees who are genuinely passionate about the positive impact that good social care can make. Perhaps you already have experience as a Trustee and want a new challenge, or perhaps you have relevant skills and are looking for your first opportunity to join a Board and be involved in a large and successful charity.

Joining a charity board is a great way to contribute to your local community, develop strategic experience, further develop skills, and be part of a committed team with common values and goals. It is a fantastic and fascinating way to engage in the charity sector, and it’s a role that will give back just as much as you put in and more!

We are committed to ensuring our Board reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applicants who represent the vastly diverse group of people we support and employ.

To strengthen our Board, we are looking for people first and, most importantly, with a real commitment to empowering people who face challenges due to their life circumstances or disability. In addition, we would particularly welcome people who have financial experience:

1. Knowledge or experience in finance and able to analyse financial data to identify a company's financial status.

2. Improving financial operations.

3. Manage the charity’s resources wisely and carefully, ensuring they remain secure, accessible, and deployed in alignment with the charity’s purpose. Ensuring the charity can confidently deliver its mission now and into the future.

Requirements

Trustees must ensure that the organisation:

Complies with its governing document (Memorandum and Articles of Association), its statutory duties, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations;

Pursues its charitable objects as defined in the Memorandum and Articles of Association;

Applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of those objects.

Other requirements

Trustees are expected to:

Share the organisation's values and mission to deliver high quality independent living

Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees in giving clear strategic direction to the organisation, agreeing overall policy, defining goals and evaluating performance against targets;

Use their skills, knowledge and experience to help the Board reach sound decisions. This may involve giving special scrutiny to Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues and providing advice and guidance;

Attend and contribute to Board and committee meetings. Trustees are also expected to take part in an annual strategic planning workshop and to pay occasional visits to organisational projects.

Safeguard and enhance the reputation of the organisation;

Ensure the effective and efficient management of the organisation through delegation to the Chief Officer and management team;

Ensure the financial stability of the organisation through continual assessment and performance measurement;

Protect and manage the assets of the charity (property, financial reserves etc.) and ensure the effective use of the charity’s funds;

Be responsible for monitoring the organisation against key performance targets.

Person specification

Trustees are expected to demonstrate the following behaviours, characteristics and abilities: Commitment to the organisation aims in delivering independent living and its values;

Ability to act as an ambassador for the organisation and champion its mission and services;

Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the business of the Board and to learn about the organisation, its staff and the people it serves;

Independent judgement, and the ability to challenge appropriately as a ‘critical friend’; Ability to analyse documents and provide informed feedback;

Strategic thinking, creativity and vision geared to enhancing the development and prosperity of the organisation;

Ability to work effectively as a member of a team in order to reach constructive decisions. This includes being able to speak openly in discussion while respecting and taking account of others’ views; Willingness to understand and assume the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship Application of Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

Making your application
Please complete the application form by downloading the Board Member Application Pack from the Outward website: Board Trustee | Outward You may submit a CV to cover your experience and qualifications as long as it covers the areas asked on the application form.

The closing date: open until filled.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview time based on their availability. Interviews will take place at Newlon House or potentially via Zoom. A panel consisting of current Board Members including the Chair and the Chief Executive will meet with shortlisted candidates on an individual basis to ask further questions about skills and experience and to answer questions or queries from candidates. Candidates will also be interviewed by a panel of people we support/experts by experience.

Role: Trustee

Location: Winchester

Position: Voluntary

About us:

As one of England’s oldest charities, we are proud of our 900-year legacy of service. St John’s Winchester provides around 100 almshouses for older people, who have strong ties to the city. Our mission is to support residents to live independently for as long as possible, with 24-hour support delivered by our dedicated Welfare Team. Our residents form a vibrant and caring community, with many involved in faith-based and social activities, and in the wider life of Winchester.

Your role:

As a Trustee of St John’s Winchester, you share collective responsibility for the governance and strategic direction and planning for the charity. Trustees ensure the charity remains true to its purpose, and delivers meaningful, lasting impact for the people we serve. Trustees are required to abide by both company and charity law, exercising their legal and financial obligations as company and charity directors, adhering to corporate regulation and the charity’s Memorandum and Articles of Association.

About you:

We welcome interest from individuals from all walks of life. We recognise that great governance is shaped by diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. If you share our values and want to make a difference in the lives of older people in Winchester, we encourage you to get in touch.

We welcome expertise in:

·   HR leadership roles, including HR Directors or People & Culture leads

·   Workforce planning, talent management, or leadership development

·   Organisational development in values-led environments

·   Volunteer engagement, inclusion strategy, or staff wellbeing initiatives

·   Employment law or charity HR governance

Why join us:  

Becoming a trustee at St John’s Winchester offers an opportunity to shape the future of one of England’s oldest and most respected charities, deeply rooted in Winchester. You will benefit from making a real difference in your community, be joining a legacy of local leadership, grow personally and professionally and be a part of a strong evolving organisation.

To apply and find out more: Click "Apply on Company Website"

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 24,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.

Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.

The Role:

This role will be reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.

We are looking for a Board Executive Assistant to play a key role in supporting our leadership team, ensuring the smooth running of key operations and day-to-day priorities running smoothly from our Head office in the heart of London.

You will be responsible for providing high level administrative and organisation support to the functional leads within the Senior Leadership Team to ensure smooth and efficient office operations and effective communications within the wider Saab organisation.

This will include a range of day-to-day tasks from managing calendars and travel arrangements to preparing reports and co-ordinating meetings, ensuring compliance with company policies. The position will also deputise for our London Office Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and organise meetings, diaries, appointments, and travel arrangements, assist with expense claims.
• Prepare and process documents, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain and update office files and records.
• Handle general inquiries and provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage daily administrative tasks including responding to emails and handling incoming post.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies.
• Monitor and manage security access control systems, ensuring only authorized personnel can access restricted areas.
• Order and maintain office supplies and equipment.
• Assist with event coordination and office-wide initiatives.
• Cover for reception and related duties when office co-ordinator is out of the office.
• May include occasional out of office hours work.
• Other reasonable duties, to help develop your experience and cover unplanned requirements

Requirements:

• We prioritise a can-do attitude and positive nature and are also looking for:
• Experience working within a regulated industry (e.g. Oil and Gas, Phama, Defence, Marine, Aviation etc)
• Proven experience as a PA/Admin Assistant.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential security threats.

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 24,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.

Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.

The Role:

This role will be reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.

We are looking for a Board Executive Assistant to play a key role in supporting our leadership team, ensuring the smooth running of key operations and day-to-day priorities running smoothly from our Head office in the heart of London.

You will be responsible for providing high level administrative and organisation support to the functional leads within the Senior Leadership Team to ensure smooth and efficient office operations and effective communications within the wider Saab organisation.

This will include a range of day-to-day tasks from managing calendars and travel arrangements to preparing reports and co-ordinating meetings, ensuring compliance with company policies. The position will also deputise for our London Office Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and organise meetings, diaries, appointments, and travel arrangements, assist with expense claims.
• Prepare and process documents, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain and update office files and records.
• Handle general inquiries and provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage daily administrative tasks including responding to emails and handling incoming post.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies.
• Monitor and manage security access control systems, ensuring only authorized personnel can access restricted areas.
• Order and maintain office supplies and equipment.
• Assist with event coordination and office-wide initiatives.
• Cover for reception and related duties when office co-ordinator is out of the office.
• May include occasional out of office hours work.
• Other reasonable duties, to help develop your experience and cover unplanned requirements

Requirements:

• We prioritise a can-do attitude and positive nature and are also looking for:
• Experience working within a regulated industry (e.g. Oil and Gas, Phama, Defence, Marine, Aviation etc)
• Proven experience as a PA/Admin Assistant.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential security threats.