In this blog, Elise Perraud, NEDonBoard’s COO, discusses the NED role in the housing sector. She presents data and insights gained from the jobs board for you to assess the opportunity to join the board of a social housing provider. What is a housing association? Housing associations are not-for-profit organisations that offer housing to…
Start your journey to the boardroom with a school governor role Recommendations and guidance from an experienced school Governor and Chair of Governors If you are starting your journey to become a non-executive director, you might want to consider becoming a school governor as a first step to building your portfolio career. The jobs…
Written by Jean-Philippe Perraud, NEDonBoard General Director. Over the last 4 years, I’ve met with numerous aspiring non-executive directors. I came to this conclusion: it is possible that you will never become a non-executive director. Assuming you show an interest in NEDonBoard or you contact me, here are the rough probabilities you can use as…
As a membership organisation, and the professional body for non-executive directors and board members in the UK, NEDonBoard and our team often receive similar queries and comments. So, what does the NED community often ask us? If you’re looking to become a non-executive director, or are new to the role, the below might help –…
From the boards of small businesses and charities through to public organisations and listed companies, non-executive directors can add a wealth of experience, governance and independent perspective to enable the management to focus on the best direction of the business for the benefit of the organisation’s stakeholders. As portfolio non-executive director and chairman Frank Lewis…
Some key points to help you raise your visibility and promote your personal brand. The non-executive director market is highly competitive and due to the importance of selecting the right NED, organisations rightly perform extensive due diligence on prospective candidates before making a hiring decision. A low-key or low-quality approach to promoting yourself for…
Why should you consider a NED role It depends on why you are looking to engage in the role – here are some reasons. Firstly, it enables you to broaden your network and gives varied and new experiences. Indeed, as highlighted in NEDonBoard What to Expect of the NED Role, available as part of the…
Having interviewed Annemarie Durbin , following a NEDonBoard panel evening, there are some clear considerations which best enable a Board to work effectively in harmony. From building relationships with the key stakeholders and management team to understanding culture dynamics in order to make a positive impact in any organisation. This article highlights the importance to find…
As a membership organisation which hosts and participates in a multitude of non-executive director dedicated interviews, meetings and events each month, our team at NEDonBoard has excellent insight into the many pertinent questions on the minds’ of experienced and aspiring non-executive directors. From aspiring non-executive directors, common questions include: What does the role entail? How…
In looking for non-executive director roles, it’s important to know what value you bring to a board, and what particular experience and expertise a particular board is looking to cover. It’s a common theme, when engaging with those who are looking for a non-executive role, to be hold ‘I’ve got lots to offer a board’. …
