Non-Executive Director - Welwyn Garden City

Hertfordshire Catering; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational catering organization is seeking a Non-Executive Director to provide strategic oversight and support governance. The ideal candidate should have expertise in hospitality, customer experience, digital transformation, finance, or public sector leadership. This is a voluntary role requiring one day a month, with reasonable expenses reimbursed. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Expenses reimbursed

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or food services.
• Background in customer-facing businesses.
• Knowledge of IT strategy and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and independent judgment.
• Work closely with the Executive team and Board.
• Support the continued success and governance of the business.

Skills

Hospitality and food service operations

Customer experience

Digital transformation

Finance, risk management

HR and workforce development

Public sector leadership

Job description

Join the Board of a Leading Educational Catering Company

Non-Executive Director Opportunities

Location: Welwyn Garden City (with flexibility) | Time commitment: Approx. 1 day per month | Remuneration: Voluntary (expenses reimbursed)

Do you want to apply your hospitality, commercial, or IT expertise to a purpose-driven organisation?
Are you looking to gain or expand experience in a board-level role with a business that combines social impact and commercial success?
Are you passionate about inclusion, diversity, and making a difference in young people's lives?

If so, we would like to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint additional Non-Executive Director (NED) to join the Board of Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL)-a dynamic, values-led organisation delivering high-quality catering services to the education sector.

About HCL

Hertfordshire Catering Limited is one of the UK's largest specialist providers of school and education catering services. Wholly owned by Hertfordshire County Council, HCL is a commercially-run business with a strong social purpose. We serve over 450 schools across Hertfordshire, London, and surrounding areas, with an annual turnover of approximately £45 million.

Our vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people through nutritious, affordable, and enjoyable meals. We operate at the heart of local communities and reinvest our profits to generate long-term social value. With strong foundations in place, we are now ambitious to grow our services and expand our reach across the region and beyond.

The Role

As a Non-Executive Director, you will provide strategic oversight, independent judgment, and constructive challenge to support the continued success of the business. You will work closely with the Executive team and Board colleagues to shape the strategic direction of the company, ensure effective governance, and champion innovation and inclusion.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with expertise in any of the following areas:

• Hospitality and food service operations
• Consumer-facing businesses and customer experience
• Digital transformation and IT strategy
• Finance, risk management, and audit
• HR, workforce development, or organisational culture
• Public sector and education leadership

We are also keen to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

This is a voluntary role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed, and requires a time commitment of around one day per month, including attendance at Board and committee meetings, typically held in Welwyn Garden City.

Interested?

For an informal discussion, please contact John Want, Chief Executive at [e-mail].

To apply for this position, please send a supporting statement and your CV to [e-mail].

• Remote, with in-person meetings incl. London & Loughborough
• Voluntary role. Relevant expenses will be paid in line with British Triathlon’s Expense Policy.
• Remote, with in-person meetings incl. London & Loughborough
• Voluntary role. Relevant expenses will be paid in line with British Triathlon’s Expense Policy.