Non Executive Director

Elliot Marsh; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A global precision engineering firm in the UK is seeking an exceptional Non-Executive Director to guide their next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in aerospace or defence, providing strategic oversight and guidance. This role offers a chance to influence long-term value creation and new opportunities. Candidates should be well-connected and have a strong understanding of manufacturing trends.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within aerospace, defence, or complex precision manufacturing.
• Ability to contribute at Board or strategic advisory level.
• Well-connected within the aerospace and defence ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Support defining and delivering strategy for growth and diversification.
• Provide independent oversight and ensure sound governance.
• Advise on market and technology trends.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in aerospace or defence

Understanding of manufacturing and technology trends

Commercial and strategic acumen

Strong network in aerospace and defence

Collaborative and values-driven approach

Cultural awareness and global perspective

Job description

Overview

Our client, a global leader in precision engineering for the Aerospace and Defence sector, is seeking an exceptional Non-Executive Director to help steer the business through its next chapter of innovation, growth, and diversification.

Location: UK (with travel for board meetings)
Sector: Aerospace, Defence & Advanced Manufacturing
Salary: Competitive

About Our Client

A privately owned, international precision engineering group within the aerospace and defence sectors is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Director to join the Board and help guide the business through its next phase of growth and diversification.

Non Executive Director - Role

This is a significant opportunity for a senior industry leader to act as a trusted advisor and critical friend to the Board — supporting the organisation's transition from “good to great.”

As a Non-Executive Director, you will provide strategic challenge, independent oversight, and sector insight to help shape the company's future direction. You will bring a global perspective on aerospace and defence manufacturing, an understanding of emerging technologies, and the network to open new doors for growth in adjacent markets.

Non Executive Director - Key Responsibilities

• Support the Board in defining and delivering strategy for growth, diversification, and long-term value creation
• Provide independent oversight and constructive challenge to ensure sound governance and commercial discipline
• Advise on market, customer, and technology trends to strengthen competitiveness and sustainability
• Use your industry network to identify and enable new opportunities and partnerships
• Mentor and support the executive team, helping them navigate growth, transformation, and cultural evolution

Non Executive Director - You

• Senior leadership experience within aerospace, defence, or complex precision manufacturing, ideally with international exposure
• Deep understanding of manufacturing and technology trends across the sector
• Proven ability to contribute at a Board or strategic advisory level with strong commercial and strategic acumen
• Well-connected within the aerospace and defence ecosystem, able to leverage networks to create opportunity
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and values-driven — able to influence, challenge, and support in equal measure
• Globally minded, culturally aware, and aligned to the organisation's long-term ambitions

This appointment will appeal to a dynamic, forward-thinking leader — either an experienced NED or a senior executive looking to take on their first non-executive role within a high-performing, values-led international engineering group.

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