Non-Executive Board Member (GCBF)

The Growth Company (GC) is an award‑winning, values‑driven social enterprise committed to supporting the growth and prosperity of places, businesses, and individuals. Last year, GC services helped 17,000 unemployed people into work, supported the launch of 11,000 new businesses, and contributed £657m in GVA. GC is now one of the largest third‑sector employers, with an annual turnover exceeding £100m and a workforce of 1,500 colleagues.

GC Business Finance is seeking to appoint up to three new Board Members to help shape and strengthen the organisation’s mission and future direction. The incoming Non-Executive Directors will play a pivotal role in guiding GCBF’s strategic development and providing insight based on their sector expertise or specialist financial knowledge. The Board is particularly interested in individuals with experience in managing loan and equity finance at scale, especially within FCA‑regulated environments. Successful candidates will join the GCBF Board at an important moment in the organisation’s 23‑year journey, contributing proactively to its continued growth and evolution. The Board also holds overall responsibility for ensuring that GCBF meets its legal and regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities of GCBF Board Members include:

• Helping to define and support the organisation's purpose, vision, goals and activities.
• Providing effective scrutiny across key areas of business, particularly the company’s strategic plan, financial plans, financial results and risk management, compliance and consumer duty aligned to an FCA-regulated business.
• Shaping strategy and overseeing and driving impact.
• Bringing insights into risks and opportunities from your specific area of expertise to the Board.
• Driving organisational delivery and improvement.
• Be an active ambassador and champion of GCBF.

The ideal candidates will specialise in one or more of the following areas: Consumer Duty, FCA regulatory compliance and risk management, managing loan/equity finance.

Demonstrate a proven track record in one or more of the following areas: Strategic and financial management, Analysis, and planning, Internal and external audit. You must harness commercial expertise with high commercial acumen. An understanding of Green Finance options in climate change/environmental sustainability or functional expertise in leading ESG‑related strategy is desirable. Experience in the technology sector, with an interest in digital transformation initiatives in a financial environment, is beneficial. Ability to demonstrate delivery in complex publicly funded projects/contracts is desirable.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV via the Growth Company’s careers page. The advert closes on the 6th February 2026, applications sent after this date will not be considered. Further information on the position will be provided once selected for interview stage. The roles are non‑remunerated.

GCBF welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. As individuals from ethnic communities are currently under‑represented on the Board, applications from those candidates would be particularly encouraged. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process in line with GC’s EDI initiatives and inclusive recruitment processes. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well. We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Artificial intelligence can assist you during the application process, but every example and statement you include must be honest, accurate, and based on your own real experiences. If plagiarism is detected, meaning you present someone else’s ideas or experiences, or AI‑generated content, as your own, your application may be withdrawn, and internal applicants could face disciplinary action. At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate. Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community. If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.