Non-Executive Director - Commercial Specialist

Parkinson Lee; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking an experienced Non-Executive Director to join the Board of Fly Doncaster, guiding the successful reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport. This part-time, hybrid role requires proven commercial leadership in customer-facing sectors and experience with start-ups or mobilisation. As part of a significant regional regeneration project, you'll ensure sound governance and contribute to the long-term success of the airport, benefiting the local community.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing sectors such as retail.
• Experience with start-ups, mobilisation, or private equity.
• Senior advisory experience in complex regulatory environments.
• Proven results in retail, tourism, or B2C markets.

Responsibilities

• Join the Board of Fly Doncaster and provide commercial expertise.
• Steer a major regional asset back into service.
• Ensure governance and long-term benefits for the community.

Skills

Proven commercial leadership experience in customer-facing sectors

Experience of start-up and mobilisation

Board or senior advisory experience

Strategic thinking and strong commercial instincts

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Integrity and independence

Job description

Overview

Non-Executive Director – SYMCA Appointment to the Board of Fly Doncaster

Location: South Yorkshire (Hybrid)

Contract: Part-time, Non-Executive Appointment (Commercial Specialist)

Organisation: South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA)

South Yorkshire is preparing for take-off once again.

Parkinson Lee Executive Search are product to be the retained partners in this exciting project for the recruitment of a Commercial Specialist Non-Executive Director

As part of the

South Yorkshire Airport City project, the re-opening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport represents one of the region\'s most ambitious and high-profile regeneration programmes.

We are seeking an experienced

Non-Executive Director (NED)

to join the

Board of Fly Doncaster, bringing independent insight, challenge, and commercial expertise to help shape the airport\'s successful mobilisation and return to operation.

Appointed by the

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), this role offers the opportunity to help steer a major regional asset back into service, ensuring it thrives as a

commercially viable, customer-focused gateway

for South Yorkshire and beyond.

What we need

• Proven commercial leadership experience — ideally customer facing sectors such as retail, with experience of new site opening
• Experience of start-up, mobilisation, or PE experience
• Board or senior advisory experience in a complex, regulated, or public-private setting.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts and a record of delivery in retail, tourism, or B2C markets.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Integrity, independence, and a collaborative mindset aligned to public service values.

Why This Role Matters

This is a unique opportunity to play a part in one of the UK's most exciting regional regeneration projects, helping bring aviation back to South Yorkshire and securing a thriving future for Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

Your contribution will shape the airport\'s direction, ensure sound governance, and help deliver long-term benefits for businesses, travellers, and the wider community.

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