Non Executive Director

Eden Scott; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A conference and events organization based in Edinburgh seeks a Non Executive Director to guide its strategic aims. Applicants must demonstrate significant board experience, commercial acumen, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity. Responsibilities include overseeing governance, approving company strategy, and attending board meetings. This non-remunerated position requires 12-15 days annually with a typical appointment duration of 3 years. For inquiries, contact Sarah Gracie at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Significant experience serving on Boards, either as Executive or Non-Executive members.
• Ability to drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share.
• Experience in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Offer expertise to achieve the strategic aims of the EICC.
• Approve overall strategy and ensure compliance with legal obligations.
• Attend all board meetings and provide governance oversight.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic leadership

Expertise in governance

Ability to discuss diverse matters

Integrity and honesty

Job description

Job Description

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

Non Executive Director

Non-remunerated

Edinburgh

The EICC seeks to appoint individuals with significant experience serving on Boards, either as Executive or Non-Executive members, with a strong commercial sense or broad operational expertise within the conference and events sector. The ideal candidate will have proven commercial acumen, demonstrated through a ability to drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share within the events, tourism, or hospitality sectors.

The candidate will bring experience in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams, alongside a track record of scaling businesses, innovating business models, and supporting market diversification. A deep understanding of sector dynamics, trends, and challenges is essential, as is awareness of the role that digital transformation, sustainability, and customer experience play in shaping the future of our industry.

The EICC is dedicated to promoting inclusion and diversity; everyone is welcome and supported throughout their journey with us. Applications are encouraged from candidates belonging to groups currently underrepresented on company boards, including those based on age, disability, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Non Executive Director Responsibilities:

• Offering the best possible level of expertise, information and advice in pursuit of achievement of the strategic aims of the EICC as a whole
• Approving the overall strategy of the Company
• Attendance at all board meetings of the EICC and to serve on sub-committees providing strong governance oversight and commercial input
• Sharing collectively in the responsibility for the decisions made by the Board
• Enabling the EICC to achieve its stated aims and objectives through effective governance and strategic contribution
• Monitoring performance against company and community objectives
• Protecting the reputation and values of the EICC
• Ensuring the Company meets all its legal obligations

The qualities required of Directors include:

• Commitment to the EICC, its values and its objectives
• The ability to discuss a wide range of matters in a respectful and professional manner
• An appreciation of the broad economic factors affecting the EICC
• Familiarity with the strategic leadership of a complex and changing business sector
• The capacity to support the Company Board and Executive team as and when required
• Commercial acumen, common sense, honesty and integrity
• The ability to acting independently

It is envisaged that a Non-Executive Director will dedicate between 12 and 15 days per annum to the Company. This would include attendance at 6 board meetings per annum, sub-committee meetings and other meetings as requested, preparation for board meetings and specific projects or tasks as agreed by Board members and the Executive. Appointments are typically for a 3-year period with the option to extend if all parties are in agreement.

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Sarah Gracie at
t: [phone]
e: [e-mail]

Close Date for application - Sunday 9th November 2025 at 23.59