Non-Executive Director - Remote

Overview

The Non-Executive Director will provide strategic leadership and governance to Connected Places Catapult, supporting the Executive team while scrutinizing the organization’s performance against its strategy and targets.

In Short

• Provide strategic leadership to the organization.
• Support the Executive team and scrutinize performance.
• Contribute to various committees aligned with expertise.
• Experience in transport and infrastructure domains preferred.
• Track record in innovation or entrepreneurialism is a plus.
• Work with Board Members for governance and oversight.
• Act as an ambassador for the organization.
• Maintain integrity and professionalism at Board level.
• Commitment of 2 days per month required.
• Term length of three years with potential for renewal.

Requirements

• Experience in strategic leadership roles.
• Knowledge of governance practices.
• Ability to provide independent external perspectives.
• Awareness of local and national policies affecting the organization.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with small and medium businesses.
• Commitment to diversity and equitable recruitment processes.

Benefits

• Opportunity to influence strategic direction.
• Engagement with innovative projects and initiatives.
• Networking opportunities with industry leaders.
• Contribute to societal and economic challenges.
• Support for personal and professional development.