The opportunity
A UK organisation is seeking a Non-Executive Director with genuine depth in environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability to strengthen its board’s oversight in this increasingly central area. As sustainability moves from a reporting obligation to a strategic and commercial issue — shaping investor expectations, regulatory exposure, supply-chain risk and long-term value — boards are seeking directors who can bring informed, independent judgement to it rather than treating it as a peripheral concern.
This is a governance appointment. The role is to provide oversight and constructive challenge on the organisation’s ESG strategy, sustainability commitments and related risks and reporting — not to run the sustainability function, which remains the responsibility of management. The successful candidate will translate real ESG expertise into effective board-level contribution, and will serve as a full member of the board across all its responsibilities.
What we’re looking for
- A senior career in sustainability, ESG, climate or a closely related field (for example Chief Sustainability Officer, Director of Sustainability/ESG, or equivalent)
- Genuine, current understanding of sustainability strategy, ESG risk, and the evolving reporting and regulatory landscape
- The ability to operate at board level — providing oversight and challenge, not execution — and to engage the whole board on ESG in commercial, not merely technical, terms
- Independence of mind, sound judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively
- Existing board experience is welcome; we will also consider first-time non-executives of the right calibre with a genuine appetite for governance
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Non-Executive Director - ESG and Sustainability Oversight in London employer: Ned Capital
This well-established UK organisation offers a unique opportunity for an experienced Non-Executive Director to make a significant impact at the board level. With a strong emphasis on governance and integrity, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that values independence and constructive challenge, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility, making it an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding engagement in a pivotal role.
