Non Executive Director - Engineering / Metal Finishing

ZipRecruiter; Bramshall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established metal finishing company is seeking a Non-Executive Director to provide strategic oversight and support as they enter a transformative growth phase. This part-time role suits a commercial leader with a proven track record in scaling industrial businesses and a strong understanding of market trends and governance practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in turnaround situations.
• Track record of scaling manufacturing or industrial businesses.
• Ability to advise on growth and diversification strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and support to executive team.
• Advise on entry into new sectors and commercial opportunities.
• Attend quarterly board meetings and contribute to decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Oversight

Commercial Insight

Market Trends

Governance Practices

Job description

Job Description

Facing the future with ambition

Salary: £12,000 per annum

Pym & Wildsmith (Metal Finishers) Ltd (www.pymandwildsmith.co.uk)

As a member of the Holding Company board, this Non-Executive will provide independent, strategic oversight and critical support to the executive team. It is a part-time position, working approximately 8 days per year.

We are a well-established metal finishing company with an annual turnover of approximately £5 million, known for delivering high-quality, precision-engineering products. With a strong reputation and stable client base, we are now entering a transformative phase of growth. Our strategic priority is to diversify into new sectors, strengthen our position within B2B supply chains and expand our customer portfolio.

This role is particularly suited to a commercial leader with experience in turnaround situations, and a track record of scaling manufacturing or industrial businesses, particularly through diversification and entry into new sectors or supply chains.

You will constructively challenge the status quo, provide insights into market trends and opportunities, and offer strategic input on how to evolve the companies commercial offering and client base. Advising and challenging the interim Commercial Director in the development the growth and diversification strategy, you will bring leverage knowledge and networks to assist in entering new verticals such as aerospace, defence, renewables, automotive or medical.

You will uphold sound governance practices, contribute to key decision-making, and help manage risk during growth initiatives. Acting as a sounding board and mentor to the executive team, providing impartial prospecting and constructive challenge. You will attend quarterly board meetings and provide ongoing input as required on commercial and strategic matters

Please apply attaching your CV.