Non Executive Director

Lampton Group; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lampton Group in Hounslow is seeking a high-calibre Non-Executive Director to provide independent oversight and strategic guidance to the Group Board. The role focuses on governance, risk management and delivering sustainable commercial growth while maintaining public purpose.

You will challenge the Executive team, shape strategic direction, monitor performance against KPIs and help ensure robust financial oversight. Approximately 20 days a year with in-person meetings at our offices.

Qualifications

• Board-level experience as a non-executive director
• Extensive senior leadership in a local authority trading company environment
• Expertise in business development/commercial growth
• In-depth knowledge of financial management and treasury
• Significant asset management experience
• Understanding of Lampton Group and its operating environment
• Proven track record in strategic planning and decision-making
• Strong governance, risk management and regulatory compliance knowledge
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with impartial advice
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to governance, integrity and accountability
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and constructive challenge to the Group Board
• Support and challenge the Executive Leadership Team on opportunities and delivery
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of the Group’s strategy and business plan
• Oversee financial integrity, budgeting, forecasting and value for money
• Monitor risk management frameworks and strategic risk register
• Engage with shareholders and stakeholders to communicate strategy and performance
• Champion inclusion, wellbeing and safety within the organisation
• Attend Board and Committee meetings and participate in evaluations
• Balance risk, cost, quality and social value in decision-making

Skills

Board-level NED

Senior leadership

Business development

Financial management

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

Term: 3 years, renewable for a further 3 years

Based in Hounslow

About the Job

Have you built a business, opened new markets or turned a promising idea into commercial growth? Lampton Group is seeking a high-calibre Non-Executive Director who can bring commercial insight, entrepreneurial thinking and an independent perspective to its Group Board.

We are particularly interested in people who have won customers, developed services or helped businesses grow. We want someone who sees opportunities others miss, challenges established assumptions and understands what it takes to turn ideas into sustainable results.

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of a publicly owned group delivering essential services, combining commercial ambition with a clear public purpose. The Lampton Group Board is collectively responsible for the success of the Lampton Group of companies and is made up of directors common to all Group companies.

As a Non-Executive Director (NED), you will provide independent oversight, constructive challenge and strategic guidance. You will also be a trusted sounding board for the Executive Leadership Team, sharing experience and offering practical advice as they assess opportunities, test ideas and develop the business. Alongside this, you will help ensure the Group maintains the highest standards of governance, financial discipline and accountability.

Key Responsibilities include:

Commercial Growth and Innovation

• Help shape the Group’s approach to business development and sustainable commercial growth.
• Bring an entrepreneurial perspective to identifying potential customers, partnerships, markets and services.
• Support and challenge the Executive team in assessing commercial opportunities, weighing demand, profitability, investment, risk and delivery capacity.
• Encourage fresh thinking and innovation, offering practical advice and guidance while respecting the Executive team’s responsibility for delivery.
• Help ensure commercial growth supports the Group’s public purpose and long-term success.

Board and Governance

• Actively contribute to the effective operation of the Group Board and, where appropriate, its committees
• Contribute to board discussions, bringing independent perspective and constructive challenge to decision making
• Uphold compliance with legal, regulatory and governance requirements
• Prepare for, and attend, Board and Committee meetings
• Provide constructive challenge and support to the Executive team

Strategic Leadership

• Contribute to the development and monitor the delivery of the Group’s strategy and business plan, including objectives and priorities, while providing constructive challenge.

Performance and Assurance

• Participate in the evaluation of the Group Board’s performance, as well as that of individual directors
• Monitor the Group’s performance in achieving the strategy and meeting agreed objectives and KPIs.

Finance and Risk Oversight

• Provide critical review and challenge to help ensure integrity of financial information and reporting
• Monitor financial performance, ensuring robust oversight of investments, budgets, forecasts and value for money
• Review and assess risk management frameworks including regular review of the strategic risk register

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build, maintain and help support relationships with shareholders and stakeholders including communication of strategy and performance
• Encourage a culture of integrity, accountability, ethical behaviour and inclusion
• Foster a strong culture of employee wellbeing and health and safety
• Promote learning and continuous improvement within the business

Networking

• Support the business by building connections with networks of relevant individuals and organisations.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Board-level experience as a non-executive director
• Extensive experience at a senior leadership level preferably in a local authority trading company environment
• Expertise in at least one relevant area:
• A Business Development/Commercial background, with a track record of building or growing a business, winning customers, developing services or opening new markets. We particularly welcome entrepreneurial experience, whether gained as a founder or through leading innovation and growth within an established organisation.
• In depth knowledge of financial management and audit and treasury matters including the ability to assess financial and commercial performance
• Significant experience of asset management
• Understanding of the Lampton Group of companies and the environment in which it operates
• Proven track record of successful strategic planning and decision-making
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and provide impartial advice
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups
• Confidence to challenge constructively while maintaining collaborative relationships
• Sound judgement in balancing risk, cost, quality, and social value outcomes
• Commitment to high standards of governance, integrity, and accountability
• Socially aware and customer focused
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Desirable Experience and Skills:

• Expertise in one of the following areas:
• Customer experience, insight and engagement
• Waste and Recycling
• Grounds maintenance
• A knowledge of the geographical area in which the Lampton Group operates
• Communications, marketing and brand management

Time Commitment:

Approximately 20 days per year, including:

• Four scheduled Board meetings each year (in person at our offices in Hounslow)
• 4 – 6 committee meetings each year (in person at our offices in Hounslow)
• Two strategy days each year
• Two business familiarity days (in person at various sites)

Time will also be required to attend additional meetings such as board evaluation meetings.

Closing Date:

5:00pm, Friday 23rd October 2026

For further information, please visit the dedicated website, where you will find the full candidate pack and information about our unique business.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.