Non Executive Director – Engineering / Metal Finishing

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading metal finishing company seeks a Non-Executive Director to provide strategic oversight and support. This part-time role is suited for a seasoned commercial leader with expertise in scaling industrial businesses and entering new sectors. Key responsibilities include advising on growth strategies and attending board meetings to ensure sound governance practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in turnaround situations and scaling businesses is essential.
• Knowledge of aerospace, defence, renewables, automotive, or medical sectors beneficial.
• Strong networking abilities to assist in market diversification.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, strategic oversight to the executive team.
• Contribute to the development of growth and diversification strategies.
• Attend quarterly board meetings and mentor the executive team.

Skills

Strategic oversight

Commercial leadership

Challenging status quo

Market trends analysis

Risk management

Job description

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Non Executive Director – Engineering / Metal Finishing, Stoke-on-Trent

Client:

PYM & WILDSMITH (METAL FINISHERS) LIMITED

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Facing the future with ambition

Salary: £12,000 per annum

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 company's commercial offering and client base. Advising and challenging the interim Commercial Director in the development of 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.