Non-Executive Director

MCS Rental Software; White Waltham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in the UK is looking for an experienced Non-Executive Director to provide strategic governance and advice to help guide the future of the business. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in B2B vertical-market software, with significant experience in growing and scaling SaaS businesses. This role requires 3–5 days a month commitment, with some in-office presence. Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and excellence in service delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangement

Influence high-impact strategies

Supportive team culture

Long-term stability in the company

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Non-Executive Director or senior executive within a software company.
• Track record of growing, scaling, or transforming SaaS or digital software businesses.
• Experience in strategic decisions and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent advice to support board-level decision-making.
• Contribute to the company’s vision and governance framework.
• Support leadership in identifying growth opportunities.

Skills

Strategic decision-making

Governance experience

SaaS scaling expertise

Collaborative leadership

Strong communication skills

Job description

We're seeking an experienced candidate who has worked within the B2B ERP or finance software industry to join our senior leadership.

Introduction

At MCS Rental Software, we’ve spent more than 40 years empowering rental businesses to scale and thrive. As a family‑owned and managed company with deep industry expertise, we provide market‑leading rental management software, cloud solutions, and exceptional customer support to organisations worldwide.

We are committed to building a forward‑thinking, people‑first culture—one recognised through our Culture 100 Award, reflecting outstanding employee care, long‑term retention, and strong values.

As we continue to expand and strengthen our product suite, we are now looking for a highly experienced Non‑Executive Director (NED) who can support and challenge our leadership team as we move into our next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Non‑Executive Director to join the MCS board and help guide the strategic direction of the business.

This role is ideal for a senior leader who has held significant responsibilities in B2B vertical‑market software businesses, ideally involving SaaS, digital products, or industry‑specific platforms.

You will play a pivotal role in advising on strategy, governance, scalable operations, innovation opportunities, and potential partnerships or acquisitions that can accelerate our growth trajectory.

You’ll provide constructive challenge, offer independent perspective, and act as a trusted sounding board to the executive team while ensuring the highest levels of governance and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent advice, challenge, and insight to support board‑level decision‑making.
• Contribute to the company’s vision, long‑term growth strategy, and governance framework.
• Support the leadership team in identifying opportunities for product growth, scalable software expansion, partnerships, or potential M&A strategies.
• Offer guidance on SaaS scaling, best practices for vertical‑market software, and operational excellence.
• Act as a mentor and thought partner to senior executives within the business.
• Leverage your industry network to open doors, create opportunities, and enhance our market position.

Essential Experience

• Proven background as a Non‑Executive Director, board advisor, or senior executive within a software company, ideally a vertical‑market or B2B platform. The primary experience should be executive role in a B2B vertical market software product.
• Track record of growing, scaling, or transforming SaaS or digital software businesses.
• Experience contributing to strategic decisions, governance, commercial strategy, and long‑term planning.
• Ability to add value in assessing acquisition opportunities, product roadmap decisions, and go‑to‑market scaling.
• Strong communication skills, high integrity, and a collaborative leadership style.

Desirable

• Prior involvement in M&A, investor‑backed growth, or private‑equity‑supported environments.
• Strong network within the software, rental, or operational technology sector.

Working Pattern

• This role requires a commitment of approximately 3–5 days per month, which includes attending board meetings, strategy sessions, and leadership engagements.
• A minimum of 50% of this time should be spent onsite, which equates to approximately 2 in‑office days per month at our Maidenhead headquarters.

Why Work at MCS

• Be part of a stable, long‑established, family‑owned software business entering an exciting phase of innovation and expansion.
• Influence high‑impact strategic direction in a business with global reach and deep industry heritage.
• Join a supportive, respected team with a strong culture, high retention, and a genuine passion for empowering customers.
• Work flexibly while still being actively involved in shaping the business’s future trajectory.

Apply for the job

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