Non-Executive Director

Tile Hill Executive Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Non-Executive Director to join the Board in Milton Keynes. The ideal candidate must have significant experience in city centre regeneration and work collaboratively with the Executive team to achieve business objectives. This role requires an individual with proven expertise and a broad perspective on successful regeneration initiatives. A commitment of up to 30 days annually is expected. The remuneration for this position is £22,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise as a Non-Executive Director.
• Experience with property, regeneration, and development sectors.
• Strong understanding of the broader operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador collaborating with council staff and external partners.
• Attend board meetings and committee sessions to ensure effective governance.
• Contribute to shaping future directions for Milton Keynes.

Skills

Experience in city centre regeneration

Collaboration with joint ventures

Understanding of planning and regeneration schemes

Industry connections

Job description

Non-Executive Director

We are looking to recruit a new Non-Executive Director to sit alongside our LLP Board Chair, and two Board Directors.

Working closely with our Chair, Nicola Sawford, the independent Non-Executive Director will be joining an impactful board that works closely with the Executive, the LLP Members and their representatives. It is an exciting time to join the MKDP Board as we work towards the delivery of our Business Plan 2024-2027 and we are seeking a high calibre individual that share our passion for placemaking.

As the partnership embarks on a new chapter, we remain committed to expanding our placemaking efforts and building on the successes we've already achieved. In a time of economic uncertainty, the property, regeneration, and development sectors are rapidly evolving, and our Board plays a pivotal role in navigating potential challenges while capitalising on emerging opportunities. With a diverse range of property and development initiatives, it is essential that we ensure the right blend of skills and experience on our Board.

We are seeking an individual with experience in city centre regeneration, particularly in collaboration with joint ventures (JVs) and the public sector. The ideal candidate will complement and support our executive team—not as an executive director, but as someone with valuable industry connections and practical experience. Experience could include an understanding of joint ventures, various development approaches, and a clear perspective on planning and regeneration schemes. We are not looking for a first-time non-executive director; instead, we seek someone with proven expertise and a broad perspective on how these initiatives succeed.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the broader environment in which we operate. Your role as an ambassador will involve collaboration with elected Members, council staff, and external partners to help shape a successful future for Milton Keynes. While we take our responsibilities seriously, we value the positive relationships we cultivate with the Executive, respecting both professional expertise and appropriate boundaries. Our Board Directors act as critical friends, ensuring the effective delivery of our business plan objectives.

Our Board’s culture is open, discursive, and transparent.

Remuneration

£22,000 per annum.

Term

Two to four-year term.

Commitment Required

• The Board currently meets approximately eight times a year. In addition, there are two committees which meet four times a year (quarterly), and project/strategy sessions.
• NEDs are expected to attend board meetings and join both committees (and any additional committees created during their term).
• Board meeting and project/strategy attendance is in person in Milton Keynes although virtual attendance is possible by exception. The committees are currently meeting virtually.
• Further ad hoc meetings (such as working groups or events) may be rearranged when required.
• Enough time should also be set aside to prepare for meetings, undertake learning and development and miscellaneous representative engagements.
• All ultimately resulting in a maximum of 30 days per year.

Closing Date: Monday 16th of February 2026

To apply:

To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (three sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (three sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience, achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role set out on this site and using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements. Documents should be uploaded via our website, please include and upload the below information in two documents only. If you experience any issues whilst applying, please contact [e-mail].

• Full contact details.
• Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees).
• Details of your notice period.
• Notification of any dates when you are not available for an interview.

At Tile Hill, we are committed to inclusion and accessibility. We champion and support all individuals to ensure everyone feels valued, listened to and motivated to get the very best out of each recruitment process and that processes are designed to meet the needs of individuals. If you have any specific requests and would like a confidential discussion with the Tile Hill team, then please email [e-mail].