Non-Executive Director – Media SME Business

Harmonic Executive™ | Certified B Corp; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Non-Executive Director to guide a vibrant media SME through a pivotal growth phase. This role offers the opportunity to shape strategic growth plans while fostering a collaborative culture. You will work closely with the CEO and senior team, providing valuable insights and governance. If you have a strong track record in scaling businesses and a passion for creative industries, this part-time position could be your next challenge. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chair, NED, or senior executive in a growing media, hospitality or creative focused SME.
• Strong track record in scaling businesses and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team, providing high-level strategic counsel.
• Help define and pressure-test the company’s growth strategy.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Financial Acumen

Leadership Development

Business Scaling

Collaborative Culture

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Non-Executive Director – Media SME Business

Non-Executive Director – Media SME Business

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Non-Executive Director – Media SME - Manchester

Harmonic Executive are delighted to partner on an exclusive basis with a Manchester centric media SME, looking to appoint an experienced Non-Executive Director who support them through an exciting growth phase.

The business is a sub-one million revenue media business based in Manchester, with an exceptionally strong brand presence and a vibrant, collaborative culture.

The Opportunity

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a high-potential creative business, working closely with the Founder and senior team to challenge, support, and refine strategic growth plans—bringing governance, structure and insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team, providing high-level strategic counsel.
• Help define and pressure-test the company’s growth strategy, including new business models, partnerships, and funding routes.
• Support leadership development and succession planning.
• Champion company culture and ensure it scales sustainably with the business.
• Serve as an external ambassador when needed, helping to open doors and elevate the brand.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Chair, NED, or senior executive in a growing media, hospitality or creative focused SME, preferably one which sold advertising into events
• Strong track record in scaling businesses
• Strategic thinker with financial and commercial acumen.
• Culturally aligned: down-to-earth, collaborative, and values-driven.

Commitment

• One-two days per month initially

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, Sales, and General Business

• Industries

  Marketing Services and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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