Location: UK | Hybrid | Part-Time (2 days per month)
Salary: Up to £24,000 per annum + reasonable business expenses
AES Group is entering a critical phase of growth and transformation. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Non-Executive Director/Chair (NED) to provide advisory leadership, governance oversight, and board-level accountability across AES Sustainability Ltd and its subsidiaries – AES Sustainability Consultants Ltd and AES Compliance & Testing Ltd. This is a unique opportunity to shape the long-term strategic direction, ensuring that board decisions are well-informed, deliverables are met, and leadership remains aligned and empowered.
Key Responsibilities
* Board Leadership – Chair all board meetings with clarity and purpose, ensuring structured discussions, effective decision-making, and senior-level accountability.
* Strategic Oversight – Guide board-level decision-making, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategy, financial sustainability, risk management, and corporate governance.
* Leadership Support – Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board for the Managing Director, promoting open communication and enhancing leadership effectiveness.
* Problem Solving & Innovation – Provide commercial insight, constructively challenge ideas, and drive innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
* Governance & Representation – Uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, acting as an ambassador for AES Group both internally and externally.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a strategic and experienced leader with:
* A proven track record as a Non-Executive Director (NED) Chair, with experience in board development and corporate oversight.
* Strong expertise in corporate governance, risk management, and financial stewardship.
* Experience in scaling consultancy business models or similar people-led, service-based environments.
* Industry knowledge of construction, housing or comparable sector (highly desirable).
* A collaborative leadership approach, capable of offering independent guidance, encouraging engagement, and challenging constructively.
* Exceptional communication skills and the ability to mentor, support, and inspire senior leadership teams.
Terms of Appointment
* Duration – The Chair will have an initial two-year term, with a maximum of two renewals, subject to majority board approval.
* Commitment – Quarterly board meetings (50% virtual) plus additional advisory support as required.
For further details about the opportunity, please request an Information Pack, which includes additional insight into AES Group, our strategy, and the role’s intended impact. Equally, if you would prefer a call, please email recruitment@aessc.co.uk.
Closing date 1st April 2025
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