Non-Executive Director

Nicholsons; Bicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholsons is seeking a Non-Executive Director to guide their strategies and manage legal matters. This role requires a proven track record in commercial affairs, legal expertise, and collaborative capabilities, emphasizing Nicholsons' commitment to growth and sustainability. Successful candidates will contribute to board discussions and help shape the company's future.

Qualifications

• Experience with the Employee Ownership Trust process or similar.
• Experience serving on boards in an executive or non-executive capacity.
• Proven commercial track record.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent strategic guidance on legal matters.
• Assess Nicholsons' risk profile, including financial and operational risks.
• Attend monthly board meetings and up to three additional meetings per month.

Skills

Robust contracts/legal knowledge

Analytical skills

Supportive nature

Collaborative work

Job description

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 23rd May.

Nicholsons’ board members are key drivers for our growth strategy and aspirations. We are looking for a Non-Executive Director to provide independent strategic guidance on contractual and legal matters and share Nicholsons' values of creativity, dedication, and passion for our planet.

Successful candidates will have:

• Experience of the Employee Ownership Trust process (or similar).
• Robust contracts/legal knowledge, assessing Nicholsons’ risk profile, including financial, operational, legal, and reputational risks.
• Experience serving on other boards, either in an executive or non-executive capacity.
• A proven commercial track record with the skills to analyze figures as required.
• A supportive nature who can act as a critical friend and find pathways to success.
• An ability to work collaboratively with other board members and senior management.

This role might suit someone with commercial responsibility in a legal firm who has gone through the EOT process.

Nicholsons values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

The successful applicant will be expected to attend monthly board meetings, plus up to three additional days per month.

To find out more about Nicholsons’ culture, click here.