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London & Quadrant is one of the largest and most successful housing groups in the country, owning around 60,000 homes in more than 70 local authority areas across London and the South-East. We are continuing to grow and pride ourselves on the service we provide to our residents and the fact we are listed as a Sunday Times 100 best employer. The Group is seeking to appoint a new Board member. This is an interesting opportunity to join a non executive Board and to make a serious contribution to improving the quality of life and creating places where people want to live. You should ideally have expert legal knowledge of construction or housing. Other useful areas would be commercial experience of the home sales market, or senior customer service delivery and improvement experience.

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Network Rail took over the running of Britain's rail infrastructure in October 2002 with a mandate to improve the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway. In doing this we are regulated by the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) but as a company limited by guarantee. Network Rail has a Board of Directors is run to the standards required of a publicly listed company. The Board of Directors is directly accountable to our members. Network Rail is seeking to appoint around 25 Public Members to be part of a vital group of members with diverse skills and experience able to hold the Board of Directors to account.

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The Crown Estate is a unique business that manages a varied property portfolio, comprising commercial, agricultural and marine interests throughout Britain. The Crown Estate is managed by a Board which provides strategic direction for the business. The Board comprises eight Board members, seven of whom, including the Chairman, are non-executive and part-time. The Chief Executive, who is responsible for managing the organisation, is a full-time executive and also a member of the Board. A vacancy for the Chairman will arise later this year with the retirement of Ian Grant. For this role, you must have experience in chairing the board of a substantial business or organisation, in the public or commercial sector. You should display proven strategic leadership ability as a non-executive, and show that you can work harmoniously in partnership with a Chief Executive. To do this convincingly, you will have substantial experience of the general management skills needed to run a large successful operation. In addition, you should have ambassadorial qualities, coupled with the tact and diplomacy to build relationships with a wide range of influential stakeholders. You will need to be able to develop rapidly a good understanding of the wider issues in the UK economy and the challenges they present to The Crown Estate's business. And you must be a confident and persuasive public speaker. The position carries a commitment of about 40 days per annum. The current remuneration is c£50k per annum.

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The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is seeking Applicants for its Audit Committee. The OSCE is the world's largest regional security organization whose 56 participating States span a geographical area from Vancouver to Vladivostok. It is a primary instrument for early warning, conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation in its areas of operation. The Audit Committee was established by the OSCE's Permanent Council (PC) for the purpose of providing the PC with independent assurances that the OSCE's internal controls are in place and operating properly. As such, the Committee will review reports by management, internal oversight and the external auditors. The Audit Committee will advise the OSCE Secretary General and report on an annual basis to its Permanent Council. Applicants should have a minimum of fifteen years experience at Director/Senior Partner level gained in relevant organizations and institutions operating in an international environment.

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The International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC) Foundation is the private sector independent body responsible for the development and promulgation of a single set of high quality international accounting standards. Twenty-two Trustees—six from the Asia/Oceania region, six from Europe, six from North America and four from any area of the world-oversee the Foundation and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The Trustees themselves are publicly accountable to a Monitoring Board of capital market authorities. The 1ASB is the 14-member body responsible for the development of International Financial Reporting Standards flFRSs). The IASC Foundation seeks candidates to fill vacancies for Trustees that will become available in January 2010. The LASC Foundation is seeking a minimum of three Trustees. The Trustees propose nominations for approval by the Monitoring Board. Qualified candidates should have experience as a senior professional or executive in an organisation with an interest in accounting standards. They should demonstrate a firm commitment to the IASC Foundation and the IASB as a high quality global standard-setter, be financially knowledgeable, and be able to meet the time commitment, which includes but is not limited to four two-day meetings each year.

The General Dental Council is a statutory body set up to protect the public by regulating the practice of dentistry throughout the UK and raising the national standards of dental care. The Appointments Committee ensures that appointments to our Statutory Committees (which adjudicate fitness to practise cases) are independent of Council and that effective recruitment and training processes are in place. We are looking to appoint a Chair and an additional member to the Appointments Committee. In addition to the duties carried out as a member of the Committee, the Chair will provide strong leadership and ensure effectiveness for the Committee whilst upholding the highest standards of integrity and probity. You will need experience of chairing committees and have an in depth understanding of open and transparent recruitment processes, professional issues and regulation and an understanding of the governance role of non-executive members.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on the promotion of good health and the prevention and treatment of ill health. It also advises the NHS on the clinical and cost effectiveness of drugs and treatment. We are currently looking for 1 Public Health Member with experience as a practitioner of national or international standing, recognised as such by their peers. We are looking for someone with a strong personal commitment to the National Health Service and broader public health issues, and an understanding of the social, political, economic and professional pressures which influence it. You will need to demonstrate a range of competencies required to contribute effectively at board level including ability to represent NICE, assimilate, analyse and debate complex information and use sound judgement to make decisions.

Thera is a unique Group of Companies, led by a registered charity, Thera Trust. Established in 1998, we started by supporting 5 people; today, we support more than 800 people through 12 subsidiary companies. With a turnover of £40m and 1700 very committed staff, we have financial and reputational strength. We support people with a range of highly complex needs. The people we support keep us inspired and keep us grounded. Thera will show that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. We are in a new phase of our life - we need people who will strengthen our values and vision whilst at the same time bringing the commercial skills that will be needed to succeed in our market place. We wish to maintain a drive to be effective and efficient but never for personal or monetary gain - simply to make a difference to even more people’s lives.

Ensuring public confidence in our democracy has a high profile at the moment. The Electoral Commission has an important role to play in helping to achieve this. An independent body set up by and accountable to the UK Parliament, our aim is to safeguard the process of elections and improve public confidence in our democracy. Our focus is on well run elections, and effective regulation of party and election finance. We ensure that the rules around donations are adhered to and suspected breaches of the rules investigated and dealt with appropriately. Parliament is considering new powers which would enhance our ability to do this. We also ensure that people know the importance of being registered to vote, and know how to cast their vote on election day, and will be given an important role in the introduction of individual electoral registration by 2015 subject to legislation currently before Parliament. As a Commissioner you will contribute to the development of our future strategic agenda. Working as part of a team you will help us set our regulatory agenda, maintain good governance and ensure the organisation delivers its ambitious plans. You will join us at a time of exciting change, with a real opportunity to make a fresh contribution to our thinking.

Thames Valley University is one of the leading professional, vocational and practical universities in the country with an international reputation for its employer engagement, widening participation and work-based learning. The University is recognised for the high quality of its student experience, for the excellence of its staff, and above all for its employability record which is the best in the UK. The university is now undertaking a radical transformation of its portfolio, staffing base and estate with the aim of being the foremost employer engagement university in the country. Dino Adriano retires as Chair of the Board at the end of the year. He has been instrumental in leading the Board and the Executive and in making TVU one of the top three most improved universities in England. Following his outstanding contribution TVU is now seeking a new Chair to lead the Governing Body and to work alongside a talented team to make the university’s aspirations a reality.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and highest performing Trusts in the country. With over 7000 staff and an annual income of about £500 Million the Trust provides emergency, surgical and medical services for people in the Cambridge area as well as being a centre of excellence for regional and some national specialist services. In a partnership with the University of Cambridge the Trust has recently been designated as one of five Academic Health Science Centres in the UK. The Trust is now seeking to appoint up to six exceptional individuals to serve as non-executive directors on its Board, in a competitive process in which some sitting non-executive directors will be candidates for reappointment. The ideal candidates will bring significant board-level experience, a strong customer focus and mature challenge to support the Trust’s ambitious vision to continue to provide world-class, patient-centred care and to be one of the best academic health care organisations in the world.

Three Cs is a dynamic third sector organisation, which supports people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems to have control over and choice about their lives and to contribute to the community as equal citizens. A charitable company, we provide supported living, outreach, transitions and social inclusion services in Lewisham, Southwark, Greenwich and Newham. We currently employ over 160 staff, have 300 customers and an annual income of just under £5 million. Our board of trustees currently includes five members who are experts from a range of commercial, public and third sector backgrounds. We are looking to expand our board of trustees to include people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems and talented professionals willing to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support by volunteering their time, commitment and expertise.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a Non-Executive Director with Board level or equivalent expertise in a large and complex organisation. We particularly welcome interest from those with experience at a senior level in marketing, human resources or a clinical environment. This is an exciting opportunity in a vibrant local environment providing the opportunity to be at the forefront of new thinking in today's NHS.

If you've gained senior level expertise in the private, public or voluntary sectors, we can offer an exceptional opportunity to put your talents to use by making a positive difference to the lives of people in your community. Ridgeway Partnership (Oxfordshire Learning Disability NHS Trust) has a Non-Executive Director vacancy on their board. They are looking for either a Chartered Accountant, someone with Marketing or legal Expertise or someone with medical or nursing expertise.

If you’ve gained senior level expertise in the private, public or voluntary sectors, we can offer an exceptional opportunity to put your talents to use by making a positive difference to the lives of people in your community. Buckinghamshire Primary Care Trust has a Non-executive director vacancy on their board to Chair the Audit Committee. Candidates must demonstrate significant or senior level finance experience, with a recognised accountancy qualification and ideally have experience of chairing or involvement with Audit Committees. You will need to demonstrate a range of competencies required to contribute effectively at board level including strategic thinking, team working and excellent communication skills.

The Company is a family owned retailer based in the UK where there are almost 400 stores with a turnover approaching the £2bn mark. There is a clear ambition in place to double in size over the next decade. Just under half of the company’s products are sourced from Asia where there is a dedicated limited company with offices in Hong Kong. A small team of buying/sourcing professionals procure product direct from suppliers and from third party agents and distributors. The company has plans to develop the Hong Kong operation by increasing exponentially the amount of products sourced direct from suppliers. It is anticipated that direct spend will increase twenty fold and that the team will be ten times its current size. The UK owners now wish to appoint a Non – Executive Director who is already living and working in Asia, preferably in Hong Kong. You will ensure that the company operates to the highest standards of governance and be tasked with adding clear value, broad business perspective and intellectual challenge. Forging quality relationships with the owners based on trust beyond reproach and the provision of timely advice and support will be an essential part of the remit. Working one day per month, but retaining some flexibility, you will attend management meetings and be available for other meetings as required.

Our client, one of the top 100 UK Pension Funds, is seeking an Independent Investment Advisor for their pension scheme. You will be expected to ensure good corporate governance of the scheme investments, provide expert advice to the Investment Committee and where necessary challenge ideas put forward by the Investment Consultants if appropriate. Ideally you will have had a long and successful career within the investment arena and have a thorough understanding of the investment issues faced by pension funds You will be required to attend investment committee meetings which will take up approximately eight to ten days per annum as well as ad hoc meetings. In total you will need to be able to commit up to twenty days per annum, this is including preparation for meetings.

Business Link Yorkshire is a new organisation and the first of its kind to have a regional wide remit embracing all of Yorkshire and the Humber. We are a private sector company funded by Yorkshire Forward, with a clear, business critical mission. This is to discover and unleash the full potential of every aspiring or existing business within our region to enable them to win in the global economy. To achieve this we are building a “gateway for economic prosperity” which will transform the way in which businesses across the region access information, independent advice and brokered world class support services. We now seek to bolster our Board by appointing three Non Executive Directors who will act as key ambassadors for Business Link Yorkshire; as well as providing high level feedback to the Board about local needs. Each appointee will focus upon a different local area; namely either York and North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire or the Humber region. Our Chairman already covers the South Yorkshire area. Your main remit will be build and develop relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders within your local area including Local Authorities, other local bodies, Members of Parliament, Universities and Colleges, etc.

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust has again been assessed as one of the highest performing acute Trusts in England. Our ambition is now greater – to take the quality and safety of our services to the highest level that any hospital can expect to achieve. Salford Royal is a large University Teaching Hospital with an income of £320m and 4,700 staff. In addition to offering local district services, the Trust is the regional centre for a number of specialties and is a major education and research centre. The Trust has agreed a new Service Development Strategy which includes plans to develop a partnership approach to the delivery of integrated services between the hospital and its associated community services; and also the potential role of the Trust to pursue a range of public health initiatives.

OPM works to develop the effectiveness of organisations that are committed to improving social outcomes. Our current activities include organisational development, management and leadership development, strategy formation, service re-design, change processes, stakeholder engagement, community development, communication, executive coaching, research and policy evaluation. We seek to ensure that the learning from these different areas is integrated, to develop and improve what we offer to clients. We are looking for a part-time, non-executive Director. The Director’s primary role is to ensure that the board is effective in its tasks of setting and implementing the company’s direction and strategy.

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If you’ve gained senior level expertise in the private, public or voluntary sectors, we can offer an exceptional opportunity to put your talents to use by making a positive difference to the lives of people in your community. West London Mental Health NHS Trust has a vacancy on their board for a Non-executive director to Chair the Audit Committee. Finance experience gained at a senior level in a large and complex organisation with a recognised financial qualification is essential.

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Southend University Hospital is one of the country's top performing Foundation Trusts with a long, exceptional track record of achievement. Over the last couple of years the organisation has worked hard to drive through efficiency savings and generate financial surpluses that can be reinvested in developing its people, facilities and the hospital environment itself. The Trust has huge pride in the quality, safety, reliability and effectiveness of the care that it provides and is fully committed to delivering sustainable services and value for money to local communities. The Board of Governors is now looking to appoint a new Non Executive Director to the Board of Directors, who can make a vital contribution in helping the organisation to confront future challenges and realise its ambition to be a world-class healthcare provider. As a member of the Trust Board, help to shape and define the organisation's future direction, values and ethics, ensuring the Trust always acts in the best interests of patients. Help to determine, collect and analyse ideas and rationales for policy decisions and performance monitoring. Act as a credible ambassador for Southend University Hospital, working in partnership with clinicians, managers, governors and other stakeholders.

Leicestershire and Leicester Local Authorities have a shared ambition to drive the sustainable economic development and prosperity of the City and the County. Along with the private sector and other public sector partners, they recognise that this ambition can only be achieved by working in partnership across the sub-region. A key feature of this ambition is the creation of a new Company to deliver the snared vision -the Leicester and Leicestershire Economic Development Company (working title) The Company focus will be on physical regeneration and growth, business innovation and support, and inward investment. Existing executive functions from the Leicester Regeneration Company and Invest Leicestershire will be brought together into the new company.

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If you’ve gained senior level expertise in the private, public or voluntary sectors, we can offer an exceptional opportunity to put your talents to use by making a positive difference to the lives of people in your community. Buckinghamshire PCT has vacancies, as above. If you have experience in the voluntary sector, community service or local authority or senior level experience in finance, public relations or marketing, please apply.

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Mechanical and electrical engineering contractor that provides services to a client base across the North West is looking for a non-executive Director. It is likely that the company will want to appoint someone by June 2009. Ideally, you will have the ability to build a strong working relationship with the management team, experience of Buy and Build/Acquisitions - particularly post acquisition integration, Experience of private equity - building businesses and grooming for an exit, Knowledge of the Support Services sector - knowledge of the M&E sector would be an advantage.

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A major district general hospital, servicing the population of North East Hampshire and West Surrey, Frimley Park NHS Foundation Trust is consistently high performing. It was one of only a handful of Trusts recently nationally rated as Excellent by the Healthcare Commission for the second year running, for both quality of its services and use of resources. With ambitious plans to expand and develop emergency medical and surgical services, the Trust will continue to improve its services, treating more patients better, faster and more conveniently. As part of these developments, the Board wishes to appoint a Non Executive Director who will have the ability to provide fresh insight into how greater commercial discipline will contribute to the overall success of the Trust. By monitoring performance & efficiency and by challenging the Board constructively, the Non Executive Director will work to enhance the quality of the Trust's services & to ensure it continues to be a first-class hospital.

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The Technology Strategy Board, a Non Departmental Public Body sponsored by the Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills, is looking for new Governing Board Members. The Technology Strategy Board has a key leadership role in supporting business innovation, one of the building blocks of our future prosperity. As a Governing Board Member, you will oversee the Technology Strategy Board's overall strategic direction, and contribute to a diverse range of groundbreaking initiatives. For example, the Technology Strategy Board is leading work on improving the Small Business Research Initiative to help SME's win government contracts, is investing in new technologies and R&D such as the nationwide Low Carbon Vehicles demonstration vehicles ready for later this year and spending £55 million to reduce cases of illness caused by infectious diseases and also the huge bill to the NHS in treating them.

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The National Science Learning Centre provides high quality professional development for science teachers and leads the national network of Science Learning Centres. Its funders include the Wellcome Trust and the Department for Children, Schools and Families and a number of industries. The Centre is completing a period of major expansion that will consolidate its position at the heart of science education. To make the most of the opportunities of expansion, the Board now seeks to extend its expertise by appointing an independent non-executive director from a business/industry background. We seek an outstanding person with extensive business expertise to attend Board meetings, advise operational staff and chair the Audit Committee. An appropriate honorarium will be paid.

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The Intellectual Property Office is an Executive Agency of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS). It is responsible for the national framework of Intellectual Property Rights. We manage the UK’s intellectual property system. The IP (Intellectual Property) system stimulates innovation and creativity, balances the needs of consumers and users, promotes strong and competitive markets and is the foundation of the knowledge based economy. The Intellectual Property Office based in Newport, South Wales requires 2 x NEDs to sit on its Steering Board.

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A unique opportunity has arisen within this growing business for a professional individual to head up and advise the current Facilities Management team as a Non Executive Director for 2 days a week. You will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team to ensure all clients receive a first class service. You will assist the team to structure and prioritise their workload and use your existing contacts and knowledge within Facilities Management to ensure they win new business within the region. You will develop operating policies, represent the business in face to face meetings with clients, the board and hold regular team meetings to review operating performance. You will have a strong background in Facilities Management within Health or Education at a senior board level and have knowledge and contacts within the East Yorkshire region. You will be a natural leader/mentor and be a positive communicator with a hands-on mentality.

I am interested in appointing a non exec director to assist with developing my business. I run a family owned business established for 28 years and have (2nd generation), until recently the company was fairly small but I have big ambitions and have since developed the company to the stage where we are ready for serious growth. At the same time we have been hit by the economic downturn and I would appreciate good advice to help me through these tough times. The reason I am interested in a NED is down to the fact that although I have been running the company for some time now, I have no other “experience” in business as my whole working life has been with the family company. My plans for the company are to grow rapidly within the next 3-4 years and then perhaps form an exit strategy, to do this I will need good advise from proven resources.

The Highways Agency is the organisation responsible for looking after the motorways and trunk roads in England. Our Corporate Governance Board (based in our Head Office in London) make the decisions that keep millions of motorists going. We now have a particular need for an expert in financial management and audit to advise us in our decision-making. Experience is a major part of the role. You’ll need to understand Corporate Governance, Risk Management and you’ll have worked at Board or senior level in a large, diverse organisation. Audit expertise is vital, paired with another relevant discipline, such as transport, programme and asset management or stewardship of large infrastructure assets. But personal qualities will be just as important – you’ll have to have solid self-belief, ready to challenge and be challenged. You’ll need to be a succinct communicator with the ability to process information quickly. Most of all, you’ll make a very personal commitment to the shared goals of our Board.

Leonard Cheshire Disability is a major charity which supports disabled people in achieving their aims in life and campaigns to remove barriers of prejudice and discrimination which can prevent them doing so. We support over 21.000 disabled people in the UK through independent living, care homes and innovative training to achieve employment. Our income in the last financial year was £140 million. We have 7.000 employees and over 3.000 volunteers. Through our Global Alliance we work in 52 countries. We now require an outstanding individual with vision and a genuine passion for our values to lead the Trustee Board and to work in partnership with our Chief Executive Officer in raising our profile nationally and internationally and to further our mission to serve disabled people.

We are currently working on two AIM floatations of two Malaysian clients from two very different industrial backgrounds. One is a food producer mostly exporting to the US, Europe and the rest of Asia. The other is a high end, high tech IT outsourcing provider (high end servers, mainframes etc.). From our position as Nomad and broker to these companies we are looking for UK based NEDs with public/AIM company experience, with background in the industry or related industries to add value beyond corporate governance and ideally with experience of foreign issuers.

A self-financing Trust Port, the Port of London Authority has responsibility for safety of navigation on the tidal Thames, a diverse area from Teddington in the west, out to the sea – a distance of 95 miles. With more than 30,000 commercial vessel and 200,000 leisure craft movements per year, the port is likely to become even busier with the development of the new London Gateway port. Safeguarding the river environment is an important part of the PLA’s work, as is facilitating use of the river for both commercial and leisure purposes in support of the economies of London and the South East. The emphasis is increasingly on providing an efficient and cost-effective service to the PLA’s wide variety of stakeholders. There is now a requirement to recruit a new Non-Executive Director to the Board. Time commitment is approximately 20 days per year and the position is remunerated.

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One of the leading accountancy bodies in the UK, CIPFA has forged its reputation and influence by specialising in public services and is at the heart of public sector transformation. With annual revenues approaching £30m, our commercial activities are well established and provide a range of highly valued services designed to convert public sector aspirations and policy to reality and results. To support our ambitious growth plans we are seeking to strengthen our Commercial Services Board. Our Commercial Services Board is made up of Executive and Non Executive Directors. The Board is responsible for setting a challenging vision and strategy to drive our business forward and for monitoring and overseeing performance. Board members also forge and maintain market and stakeholder relationships and influence interest and opportunities for our commercial activities. Candidates should have proven business acumen and a track record of success in the functioning of a high performing organisation. An understanding of the public sector markets and its transformation and modernisation challenges is also essential.

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A progressive, government-funded organisation adding a remarkable £390m to the regional economy Business Link Northwest is part of the NWDA and is an innovative organisation providing independent advice and support which helps small and medium businesses to both survive and thrive in increasingly challenging markets and supports individuals to start a business. The last two years have been highly successful - the dramatically different approach now adopted by the organisation has seen them attract record numbers of business users in many sectors and help them improve performance. They have strengthened links with bodies including the CBI, IoD and FSB and have a commercial, progressive and innovative strategy and culture that is sustainable and recognised as leading edge. Building on this success, they are now creating a new private sector led board to provide direction to enhance their level of business expertise and industry knowledge. For senior business professionals, this is an opportunity to influence the shaping of services of Business Link Northwest to ensure relevant and effective support in the changing and challenging business environment. In one of nine board-level appointments you will support, challenge, agree and monitor major short, medium and long-term policies and goals in addition to promoting and being strong ambassadors for Business Link Northwest. The Northwest is a diverse region with an equally diverse range of commercial and industrial sectors so we are looking for senior Directors and Executives from a variety of sectors and functional backgrounds, although specific experience of owning and developing an SME would be valuable.

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Nisa-Today's is the leading organisation for independent retailers and wholesalers in food and drink markets. The company has a turnover of over £1bn, is entirely owned by its 1,100 members and exists to create trading benefits for them. Key activities involve the buying, distribution and marketing of products, providing strong operational support to retailers and wholesalers and playing a leading role in the industry in order to provide a positive future for independent community retailing in the UK. We are seeking an experienced independent non-executive Director to support the existing Executive and Member Non-Executive Directors in the future development of the group. The role is part-time for a defined number of days per year, which will be agreed upon appointment. Joining the company at an exciting time to help shape and develop its corporate strategy and governance, this position will play a significant role on the Board of Nisa-Today's (Holdings) Limited and its Committees. The Director will work with the Board and use their significant outside experience and gravitas to promote strong trading initiatives, an enterprise culture, appropriate levels of corporate governance and administration, whilst ensuring high quality member communication and relationships with members, employees, suppliers and the industry as a whole. This position provides an exciting opportunity to shape the strategy of the independent sector's leading organisation.

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I am considering employing a Non Executive Director to assist me to develop In-Form Consult Ltd (IFC) if a suitable candidate is available with relevant experience in developing a medium to large business/IT consultancy. IFC is an independent information and records management consultancy with market leader positioning. Further information can be found via the link below. High level business development knowledge with funding experience would be essential. Government, NHS and or Finance sector experience desirable.

If you’ve gained senior level expertise in the private, public or voluntary sectors, we can offer an exceptional opportunity to put your talents to use by making a positive difference to the lives of people in your community. Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust has a Non-Executive Director vacancy on their board. Essential expertise Significant or senior level experience in one or more of the following areas: Governance experience; bringing experience of strategic planning, financial, risk and performance management. Finance experience gained at a senior level in a large and complex organisation. Specific expertise relating to the work of the organisation, especially senior or strategically focussed HR, marketing or legal expertise.

The Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) is the independent, private-sector organization with responsibility for the oversight of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and their advisory councils. The FAF is seeking candidates to fill vacancies occurring on its Board of Trustees at year-end 2008, as several Trustees complete their terms on the Board. The FAF Board of Trustees is an independent body of leaders in their professions with diverse backgrounds and expertise in areas of business, finance, investment, accounting, government, investor advocacy, education and other professions involved in the activities of the financial and capital markets. Quote FAF.

Thrive is looking for a volunteer Treasurer to join its Board of Trustees. Based in Beech Hill, near Reading, it is a small national charity that uses gardening to change the lives of disabled people. Its activities are varied, but focus on teaching individuals and organisations the benefits and practical applications of gardening, as well as championing gardening as a therapy. Underpinning our work is a research programme to substantiate our claims and improve our skills. We are looking for an individual with senior level experience and used to dealing with budgets, financial management and investment strategy. There is no day-to-day management of the accounts as these are managed by a Senior Finance Manager, but the Treasurer will be expected to be in regular telephone contact with them and the CEO to give advice and support.

The Group President is seeking to appoint a non-executive director to serve on the Group's main board. He/she will have relevant experience in a service business with multi-national operations on an international scale. The Company's core business is facilities management with particular emphasis on mechanical and electrical building services. However, it also provides an energy-saving contract and is experiencing rapid growth in this service in both Europe and USA. It is looking to extend the operation into the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions, thereby providing a global footprint for both established and new clients. The Company has an enviable history of 110 years with rapidly expanding sales and annual profits approaching £250m sterling. It is likely that the NED will have had experience in hands-on developing a service business with global sales within a large international company.

The Committee on Climate Change is being created through the Climate Change Bill as a new expert, independent, statutory body to provide advice to the UK Government and the Devolved Administrations on the level of the UK's carbon budgets and to report annually to Parliament on the UK's progress towards meeting its emissions reduction targets. The Committee is currently operating in shadow form and is the first body of its kind, bringing together a range of world-class experts from the fields of climate science and policy, economics, business competitiveness and financial management. We are now seeking a new Chair to lead the Committee in the next phase of its work, following the provision of its first advice in December. Steering and developing its overall direction once it becomes a statutory body, the successful candidate will provide vision and leadership to the Committee's work, represent the body externally and foster close working relationships with Ministers, senior representatives of academic, NGO and business sectors, the media, and with policy-makers in central government and internationally.

The Worldfish Center’s mission is to reduce poverty and hunger by improving fisheries and aquaculture. We have offices in 9 countries and are engage in collaborative research in more than 50 countries. We are looking for Trustees who have executive management experience in either Corporate Governance, Fisheries, Socio-Economic issues in developing countries, financial management or risk management

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Created as a single, integrated market and investor facing commercialisation platform, MaRS Innovation will accelerate and dramatically amplify the economic impact of Toronto’s research community. We are looking for independent board directors with business and financial sector experience in either technology or biotech industries.

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Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of volunteers and professionals standing up for human rights. Independent of any government, ideology, economic interest or religion we have more than 2 million supporters in over 75 countries. We are seeking two additional non executive directors to hold office from September 2008 until August 2009, about 25 days a year, mostly at weekends.

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South Essex NHS Trust are currently looking for two NEDs. Are you experienced in either governance, strategic planning, financial strategy, risk and performance management. Do you work well in a team, understand the needs of marginalised and ethnic groups and have excellent communication skills. Want to make a difference to the local community.

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The Boundary Commission for England is an advisory Non-Departmental Public Body funded by the Ministry of Justice. The Commission is required to keep the Parliamentary constituencies in England under continuous review. This is an outstanding opportunity to sit on a high profile commission that plays an important role in shaping electoral boundaries in England. As a member, you will review Parliamentary constituencies and reach reasoned conclusions about recommendations on boundaries. You must be a strong analytical thinker with excellent evaluation and reasoning skills. With a commitment to work in an independent and politically neutral manner; you should have had no active involvement in politics nor have been a member of a political party for the previous ten years. You should also understand the different tiers of local and central government and the services they provide. The Commission normally meets once every quarter. When a general review is underway an additional six to ten meetings take place. Each meeting requires two to three days of commission members' time including the reading of papers and the clearance of documents resulting from the meeting. These are public appointments.

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If you've gained senior level expertise in the private, public or voluntary sectors, we can offer an exceptional opportunity to put your talents to use by making a positive difference to the lives of people in your community. Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust has a non-executive director vacancy on their board. You will need to demonstrate a range of competencies required to contribute effectively at board level including strategic thinking, team working and excellent communication skills. Significant or senior level experience required of working in, or with a large and successful organisation in either the public or private sectors, with particular experience in strategic human resource management.

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The Big Relay Race is the most inclusive charity running event ever conceived. It is a 600 mile relay race across Great Britain, involving 4 teams, 500 baton holders, and an army of citizen journalists who will capture the story of the race, the baton holders, the runners, and captivate the UK. There has never been anything quite like this; a national event, inclusive of all, uniting communities, creating heroes. It is an event about people and their stories, and will use the power of social networking to recruit runners. The Big Relay Race is part-funded, is being registered as a charity, and requires at least one further trustee. The position is unpaid, and will involve a commitment of around 0.5 days every two months.

Established for just over 4 years, my full service, quantitative, Market Research Company is poised for rapid growth. We will concentrate our efforts in three main areas: an innovative franchise operation, a Public Sector initiative and the maintenance of the most profitable organisations from our existing client base. We are looking for a near genius whose practical skill set will sit alongside the financial acumen of our existing Non exec and guide the company towards a successful trade sale within 3-4 years.

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Our aim is to grow our company from its current base of £700K to £4M. At this point we would expect to either be consolidated or become a consolidator. We specialise in website design, development, systems integration and online marketing. Our current NED team consists of 3 who are publishing heavy which is a result of our history and original focus on organic and acquisitive growth in then publishing sector. We are now looking for an NED with background either in digital marketing, technology or software. The appointment may lead to a NED Chair in the future.

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Our Client is the world’s leading research and technology centre of its kind and employs more than 180 scientific, technical and support staff across two sites in the UK based in Kettering Northamptonshire and a China office. They were formed in 1919 to serve the footwear industry but has since expanded to serve other consumer industry sectors including furniture, safety products, clothing, floor coverings, leather goods and fabric care products. As a result of some recently announced retirements from the Non Executive Board and, a desire to grow the size of the Board, there are the following opportunities to join a forward thinking yet traditional membership organisation: Finance Non Executive Director will need:

To be a Chartered Accountant with a mature outlook
A good understanding of company pension schemes
To be available to Chair the SATRA Board Pensions sub committee
To work or live within reasonable travelling distance to the HQ in Kettering
To already have experience of being a Non Executive Director
To have experience within the Northamptonshire business community
Science & Technology Non Executive Director - will need:
To be qualified to PhD level
Experience in the Leather or Textile industries or have an Engineering background
A mature outlook
To have or have had direct involvement with, or recent experience of other organisations where R & D plays an important investment role
To have excellent all round communication skills for Board and Staff level
To be creative
To be able to stimulate and assist in the development of new areas of business

High calibre, energetic and well connected NED required for a start up business to create earnings opportunities and ideas for business development. Product EVOLVE is a unique, visionary and powerfully engineered, systemised solution for permanent quality and performance capability for any organisation. Currently developing its first customer with a London PCT, initial response from potential customers is highly encouraging.

We are a successful company operating in the renewables sector, with specific expertise in on shore wind energy generation. We are currently seeking a non executive director to join the board of our consultancy business. The successful individual would come from a consultancy background preferable with a successful track record at managing director level. The company has offices in Edinburgh and North Wales, so whilst Edinburgh would be our preferred location there is also an option to be based in North Wales.

Our client, based in London is currently the only Multimedia vending machines company in the UK who have developed a vending machine designed to vend l-pods, Mp3 Players, Digital cameras, CDs, DVDs, Memory Cards in fact any multimedia product of a vendable size. The NED requirements are - Strategic direction/input at board level - Experience in multimedia retail products, broadcast, distribution, plus vending - Experience of directing a multi-site expansion on a national basis. "City" experience, knowledge and contacts.

Our client's company has developed a product offering mobile advertising platforms and services to operators, service providers and media agencies. The solution is available as a turn-key end-to-end solution to be deployed in the operator's network as well as a hosted service fully managed by our client. Our client's model guarantees tangible benefits to all parties involved.

Our client has formed a company which will be an open portal for online "find, contribute, consume and buy digital entertainment" based in London. Technology is always changing, however, mass-market users only care when technology is easy to use and provides benefits to them in their everyday lives. The internet has had a profound impact on the entertainment choices on offer, but users are not always sure where to go, or how to use the technology available.

Our client is a media group serving the martial arts community through broadband TV (sports & entertainment), mobile services (downloads & interactivity), and retail services (e-commerce & infomercials & e-commerce) with a digital TV channel & agency distribution business to follow. The martial arts community is a large and economically significant market that is currently poorly served by the media and broadcast TV. Our client seeks to satisfy the global need for a sports and entertainment media brand dedicated to this loyal community. Our client has already launched a broadband TV channel and clothing operation with mobile services and DVD retail activities following shortly.

The Fairtrade Foundation is a rapidly growing charity which awards the consumer label, the FAIRTRADE Mark, to products that meet internationally recognised standards of Fairtrade. The current Chair of the Board of the Foundation will be standing down in the summer of 2008 and there will be a number of other vacancies arising on the Board over the course of the next year. With a new strategic plan for 2008 to 2012 agreed the Foundation is seeking to strengthen its Board membership to deliver the organisation's ambitious plans.

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This niche Recruitment Agency operates in an emerging market Sector and seeks an empowered and knowledgeable Non Executive Director to add to their growth Internationally. If you seeking a Non Executive appointment, this could be an interesting challenge.

Our Client is a leading UK commercial law firm and one of the fastest growing - its sustained growth is based on strong client relationships and a national reputation for excellence. The firm has 74 partners and more than 330 other lawyers that form specialist client service teams. It is experiencing rapid growth in its work for the energy, retail and real estate sectors. In addition many of its clients, to which it delivers a broad range of commercial advice, are household names in both the private and public sectors. The firm has an exciting future based on a clear business strategy. Its core offices are in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Southampton, London.

The BMJ Group, a subsidiary of the BMA, is a world leader in the provision of medical information to doctors, other healthcare professionals, researchers and patients - from prestigious and trusted journals such as the BMJ, through to innovative online services focussing on professional development and evidence based medicine. Our unique blend of heritage and modern thinking means we have unrivalled influence at the cutting edge of medicine. We use that influence to be a genuine force for good - providing new and better ways to provide information and knowledge that is innovative, useful and effective.

In a world where programmes such as X Factor are dominating screens, there is a huge demand for drama schools specialising in dancing and singing especially, for children. Our client is exploiting this market well and is very keen to roll their very successful concept out nationwide and continue the company's expansion. The company was set up in 2000 and has since developed into a credible school with great potential and carrying with it a reputation for running first class productions on a regular basis; helping its young students to build on their confidence. The company has 8 schools in Essex (with a further 4 opening in January) and 1 in Chester (with more opening in 2008). They are also opening schools on the Isle of Wight in 2008.

We are one of the country's oldest housing associations. With 4,000 homes in management, most of them in Westminster and Kensington, we operate in areas where demand for affordable homes is intense. Far from being limited to the management of an existing stock of properties, the organisation is a thriving social enterprise. We have a development programme of 500 homes, a range of different care and support schemes, a : short term leasing programme, an extensive programme of community activities, a chain of charity shops and more.

As a result of a number of recent retirements, the Masonic Samaritan Fund is looking to appoint new members to its Board of Management. It is keen to recruit individuals with current experience in a number of medical specialities (especially cardiac) as well as general practitioners. In addition, the Fund would like to hear from any non-medical volunteers who would be interested in contributing to the ongoing successful governance of this important charity.

Our Company is listed on the Alternative Investment Market (“AIM”) of the London Stock Exchange and its main investment is a football club. The principal business of the Club is the operation of a professional football club and related commercial activities (retail, corporate advertising, hospitality and sponsorship).There is a separate Catering company which supplies food and drink for customers of the Club. The Club is currently well-placed in the Coca-Cola Football League Championship. The short-term objective is to secure promotion to the Premier League. The current Board is looking an experienced NED who has been a director in an SME (not necessarily a football club) and has a background preferably in banking and finance or possibly marketing and customer services.

With 26,000 students and turnover of £120 million, Anglia Ruskin University is one of the largest, campus-based universities in the country, as well as one of the UK's leading providers of campus-based, part time higher education courses. We have ambitious plans for development across the range of our activities and for building an outstanding reputation for academic innovation and achievement. Over the next year a number of vacancies will exist on the Board of Governors. The role of Board Members is broadly analogous to that of non executive directors in the private sector but focused primarily on arrangements for proper corporate governance. The Board meets 5 times a year in Chelmsford and Cambridge and each Board Member is normally invited to sit on one or more sub-committees of the Board.

Building on the successes of the previous organisations, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) was formed to achieve operational synergies and economies of scale through merger of UK Transplant, the National Blood Service and Bio Products Laboratory. NHSBT is responsible for the collection, processing, testing and supply of blood across England and the provision of transplanted organs across the UK. The Board faces unique ethical and scientific challenges associated with donated human material, the responsibility of supplying a life-giving resource for patients and the pressures for cost-effective working in an organisation of 6,000 people with a turnover of in excess of £450m. As a non executive director you will have a significant record of achievement working at board or senior professional level in a complex organisation. You will also have the ability to address high profile, complex and sensitive scientific and human issues in a way which represents individual and wider public feeling and have an understanding of diversity issues and equal opportunities and human rights issues and a commitment to applying these principles to the work of NHSBT.

This niche Recruitment Agency operates in an emerging market Sector and seeks an empowered and knowledgeable Non Executive Director to add to their growth Internationally. If you seeking a Non Executive appointment, this could be an interesting challenge.

Winchester City Centre Partnership is a dynamic city centre management initiative operating since 1997. Winchester became the 51st location in England to be accepted as a Business Improvement District (BID) in 2007. The company now wishes to grow the scope and depth of the Management Board to meet the new challenge of BID status. Five non-executive director positions are available to senior managers and practitioners working within local organisations contributing to the BID Levy. The role is part time (equivalent to 7 hours/month) Application is sought from exceptional individuals who can demonstrate knowledge and expertise in developing local business partnerships; shaping the local environment to tackle business issues. Knowledge of public/private sector partnership working, project management and the role of town centre management will be a positive advantage. Strong interpersonal skills are an essential characteristic as role effectiveness depends on exercising influence and establishing trust at all levels.

We are looking for a Non-Executive Director to join the Board of Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Trust at an exciting time in its development. The Trust has a major, multi-million pound, PH project underway to build a new, state-of-the-art in-patient centre, which will be a key part of its work to transform the mental health services provided across Northamptonshire. In addition to mental health services, the Trust provides learning disability, sexual health and drug and alcohol services across the county. Northamptonshire Healthcare is already a successful and well-managed organisation, as demonstrated by the 2006/2007 Healthcare Commission ratings, which rated the Trust as "excellent" in the quality of service it provides to patients and "good" in terms of its use of resources. The next challenge for the Trust is its application for NHS Foundation Trust status, which is already well advanced. Foundation status will give it new freedoms to further develop and modernise Services and the successful candidate for this post will play a key part in achieving that breakthrough. The successful candidate will chair the Trust's Audit Committee. You must be a qualified finance professional, with corporate finance experience gained at a very senior level in a large and complex private sector organisation. In addition you must also be able to demonstrate sound corporate governance expertise with experience of strategic and corporate planning.

A self-financing public sector trust, the Port of London Authority has a wide range of responsibilities along the tidal Thames. Actively promoting safe use of the River, we also strive to safeguard its valuable environment, working closely with commercial, recreational and community groups to maximise the potential of the Thames as a safe and enjoyable waterway for trade, tourism and leisure. To help support the Executive in this work, the Board is keen to recruit another Board Member. It is likely that candidate will have had a successful career in the shipping industry and bring to the Board experience of the ownership and/or operation of commercial vessels. The candidate will have had Board experience and have a thorough understanding of corporate governance; will be a good strategist and a person of high integrity with good communication skills. The duties of board members are akin to those of the director of a company, in particular to be accountable for the proper exercise of the Authority's statutory functions and to provide oversight and direction in relation to the safety of marine operations, the promotion of the port and the financial performance of all its activities. This appointment will require a time commitment of up to 20 days per year and is competitively remunerated.

Crossrail is an ambitious plan to deliver a new, world-class affordable railway for London. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a significant contribution to public transport, and the quality of life, in London and the UK as a whole. On the 5th October 2007, Prime Minister Gordon Brown gave Crossrail the go-ahead by announcing that a funding package had been agreed between the Department for Transport, the Mayor of London and London business. Heads of Terms relating to this agreement were published on 19 November 2007. Whilst the project will remain the joint responsibility of the Mayor of London and the Secretary of State for Transport as Sponsors, Cross London Rail Links Ltd will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London once Royal Assent is granted to the Crossrail Bill and the various governing agreements have been executed. The Bill has successfully completed its passage through the House of Commons and is now before the House of Lords. Though Cross London Rail Links Ltd will be owned by TfL, It will be a separate business unit whose autonomy to deliver Crossrail as specified by the joint sponsors will be guaranteed in the governing agreement. To prepare for the commencement of this exciting Project, It has been decided to restructure the Cross London Rail Links Limited Board to meet the terms of the governing agreements now under negotiation. The Board will comprise at least tour independent non executive directors and three executive directors. In addition, the two Sponsors each retain the right to add one further non executive director. The creation of a strong independent board during the delivery phase is of paramount importance to provide the discipline necessary to ensure the cost and scope of this massive project is contained throughout and that a world-class affordable railway is delivered on time and within budget.

We will need from Spring of next year the services of a Non-Exec Chairman. We have had an excellent relationship with our current chairman who after a number of years is moving on. The business is a very well established research and consultancy business dealing mainly with the public sector, government, schools, PCTs etc. Additionally through a new software business acquired recently we are developing business within other areas including PLCs. The business underwent a buy out from one of its two founders a few years ago and this debt will be paid off by next April. The Board is balanced and driven to achieve results and the company is ambitious. The qualities we are looking for in a chairman would be someone who brings sound business experience and good practice at Board level particularly with growing SMEs which are looking to a flotation or similar at some stage. The person must be able to work well with the Board and have the gravitas as Chairman.

The Foresters Friendly Society, based in Southampton, has been in existence for over 170 years. It provides long term Insurance and savings products to Its members. The Society manages £180 million of assets on behalf of 75,000 members and is exploring methods of expanding its membership and developing its services. The Society is seeking a non-executive director with a professional actuarial or accountancy background to join the main Board. It is anticipated the Individual will also be able to make a significant contribution to the audit and risk committee. The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate the intellect and ethical standards expected of a non executive Board member In a highly regulated environment. A demonstrable track record in accountancy or actuarial services in a firm that manages with profit funds will be particularly valuable, as will be the ability to contribute to the overall success of The Society.

We are a small intellectual property rights licensing agency specialising in the interactive media categories, such as mobile content, videogames, coin-operated terminals and online gambling. We broker deals between the publishers of such content and the owners of sports and entertainment brands, such as TV companies, movie studios and sports governing bodies. There are a great many full time posts being filled by such companies that we firmly believe would be much better outsourced to us. We cost less than an employee yet we have far more knowledge, experience and contacts. And we work faster. Really, we would need a NED connected at the higher levels of TV and other entertainment companies, highlighting that point to the people who decide to recruit not outsource.

Authorised in February 2007 as a foundation trust with an ambitious outlook, a truly committed senior management team and a sound financial position, we are now looking to develop our services further for local people. Currently we've a £320 million PFI project under construction on our King's Mill site and we're working to create new services at Newark Hospital. We are looking to make three key non-executive appointments to steer the direction and development of the Trust This is a multi-million business in its own right, similar to a FTSE-250 company, and so we're looking for people with senior-level experience and commercial insight.

"This is Liverpool's time - a moment in our history when we can build on some remarkable recent successes to create a truly international centre for business. To get there, we will need to do all we can to stimulate faster and sustainable economic growth. That is the mission at the heart of this new company. I am looking to assemble a board that is dynamic, talented, diverse and inclusive. I firmly believe that it is people who make the real difference and I want to work with credible business leaders from across the economy who have flair, energy and of course, a passion for this important city. If you want to invest some of your time and talent with us to make a real difference to Liverpool's future, we look forward to hearing from you.

The client is highly admired financial services provider, independent and deeply committed to its mutual status. Characterised by building a thriving business through continued exploitation of its core strengths, it has a track record of consistent growth, prudence and product innovation; the asset base is now approaching £500m. The existing Board has stature and talent but the need for succession has resulted in an immediate requirement for this strategically important appointment. Additionally, in the short to medium term, the role of Chair will become available and the Board's intention will be to appoint from within the existing team. It follows therefore, that the ability and desire to aspire to the role will be an integral feature of this appointment. With a commitment to full participation in Board and related committee activities this is a first class opportunity to bring an independent perspective on the overall running of the business particularly in the area of strategy and executive performance in what is a highly regulated environment.

An independent advisory body on zoo licensing matters, the Zoos Forum, exists to encourage the rote of zoos in conservation scientific research. Through our membership - which currently includes scientists, veterinary surgeons, educators and direct conservation institutions - we're able to deploy a wide range of expertise and experience in the world of animal conservation have specific expertise at national or international level in “Zoo Management.

We are looking for three Non Executive Directors with experience in one or more of the following areas:- marketing, public relations, information technology, finance or education/organisational development to work alongside three other Non Executive Directors, a newly appointed Chairman and the Executive Directors, as equal members of the NHS Foundation Trust Board. As a teaching hospital with an annual budget of £211m and a workforce of 4000 staff, we have consistently delivered against national targets and achieved financial stability and see ourselves as a forward thinking, dynamic organisation.

Are you an eminent figure in the public sector or business community with substantial and successful recent experience at boardroom level? Do you want to play an important role In the higher education sector? The Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills and Scottish Ministers (SLC) invite applications for appointment to the Boards of the Student Loans Company Ltd (SLC) and the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). SLC plays a key role in providing support for students in higher education by administering the student loans and grants scheme throughout the United Kingdom and, working in partnership with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, administers the repayment of student loans. We are looking to recruit a new Non-Executive Director with broad-based business experience in areas where effective delivery of high quality customer service is of strategic importance. The successful applicant is likely to have a proven track record at board level with responsibility for retail sales, customer care and marketing. SLC is based in Glasgow.

A Life Insurance Company based in West Sussex are looking for an NED. The role will be to counsel the Board and assist in developing strategy. You will participate in FSA compliance and corporate governance. You will chair the Life Audit Committee.

We are a London-based contract publisher, servicing niche group of B2B clients. Products range from customer magazines and websites, to data-driven directories. Last financial year: £1m turnover, £103k net profit. Target: £4.2m pa turnover and £420k net profit by end 2011. We are looking for NED with relevant experience to help us realise the full potential of the business.

An exciting opportunity awaits. A Retired or Semi-Retired Non-Executive and/or Executive with Financial Director experience with SME's in the retail or electronics manufacturing industry. We are a U.K. based manufacturer of consumer and professional electronics products. The company is a growing brand with ambitions to become a global lifestyle manufacturer of consumer/professional electronics products. The company conducts sales internationally through regionally located sales staff, and all manufacturing is Asia based. All applicants should have a wealth of domestic and international executive or non-executive experience. A demonstrable track record of successful financial strategic planning, financial management and fund raising experience through venture capitalists and the AIM market would be highly advisable.

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The Independent Housing Ombudsman are interested in people who can bring enthusiasm, commitment and energy to our Board as we continue to shape our strategic direction and take forward service improvements. Able to maintain a strategic focus and support effective governance, the ideal candidate will be pragmatic and able to challenge constructively. Experience of liaising with government departments and knowledge of company law are highly desirable. Our Board consists of tenants, landlords and independent professionals. We are currently looking for one Independent Director and two Tenant Directors.

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The Committee on Climate Change is being created as a new expert body, to provide independent advice to the UK Government and Devolved Administrations on how the UK can optimally achieve its emissions reduction goals for 2020 and 2050. The Committee will be created as a high-profile non-departmental public body which will be put on a statutory basis once the Climate Change Bill receives Royal Assent. It will be the first body of its kind, aiming to bring together a range of world-class experts from the fields of climate science and policy, economics, business competitiveness and financial management. We are looking for a Chair Designate and a couple of NED Committee members.

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The Government is reforming the UK statistical system, to strengthen existing arrangements. Legislation has been passed to create a new, independent Statistics Board, outside of Ministerial control. The Statistics Board will be a high profile new body, aimed at reinforcing the independence, integrity and quality of statistics produced in Government, and creating a system in which the public. Parliament and all users of statistics can have confidence. The Board will have a statutory objective to promote and safeguard the quality and comprehensiveness of official statistics that serve the public good, with a remit extending across the whole of the UK to include England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Board will also replace Ministers in providing the top level of governance for what is currently the Office for National Statistics.

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Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the world's leading centres for eye health; it is internationally renowned for its comprehensive clinical and research activities. Together with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology the hospital is a major international tertiary care and training centre, it employs over 1200 people across its twelve sites in the UK and abroad, where 260,000 patients are seen annually and 24,000 operations are carried out. Moorfields was one of the first NHS Foundation Trusts and continues to innovate through a number of initiatives including continued expansion of its outreach programme and more recently the opening of a branch in Dubai. Moorfields has in recent years also invested in a state of the art Pharmaceutical production facility.

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The Permanent Secretary of the Welsh Assembly Government is looking for two outstanding individuals to become Non-Executive Directors on the Welsh Assembly Government Civil Service Management Board. The people appointed will provide independent challenge and help the management team to develop the effectiveness of the organisation's systems and structures.

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One of the leading accountancy institutes in the UK, CIPFA has forged its reputation by specialising in public services. Its members occupy very senior finance, management and leadership roles in public service organisations, public audit agencies and in the large accountancy firms. We are looking for a new Non-executive Director to join our Commercial Services Board. The Board is responsible for setting strategy and for monitoring and overseeing business performance. Candidates should have commercial experience relevant to one or more of our lines of business and/or a good knowledge and understanding of public sector markets.

With a turnover of c£100m, a market leading manufacturer operating from locations across the UK, Spain, Germany and Poland our client has recently been invested in by a leading venture capitalist. It manufactures a broad range of consumer products serving a ‘blue-chip’ customer base. To support its ambitious plans for profit improvement, business transformation and organic and acquisitative growth it seeks to appoint a commercially capable, strategically adept, pragmatic and well rounded Interim Operations Director to support the Chief Executive and play a pivotal role in translating plans into actions. Reporting to the Chief Executive the Interim Operations Director will champion continuous improvement, develop and implement site KPI’s to monitor performance and lead the operations teams to develop and implement best practices such as Enterprise Management Techniques, flexible computer systems and quality/lean initiatives such as Six Sigma, JIT and Kaizen without “slavishly” adhering to them. The Interim Operations Director will bring strategic direction, leadership and management together with providing the Operations Managers with site support as required. He/she will be tasked to deliver an operations strategy appropriate to support the businesses activities across Europe and assist in facilitating the delivery of the business plan.

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Our client supplies products and services which form an integral part of workplace environments for its customers who represent the spectrum of industry. sectors. A hallmark of the company’s success has been its consistency in providing customized, technology based solutions to suit increasingly regulated environments. This is a new appointment of Divisional Managing Director reporting to the Group Chief Executive with the prime objective of integrating both field and HQ operations, and taking the business through the next phase of growth within the UK market.

Yorkshire Building Society is one of the UK's largest and strongest building societies, owned by its members and with assets exceeding £17 billion. The Society's aim is to deliver long term value to its members by providing innovative and competitive products, backed up by excellent service delivered through the professionalism and commitment of our staff of over 2,300. The Society has a multi-channel distribution strategy, and it is investing substantially in its branch network, internet and UK-based telephone operations. The Society is now seeking to appoint an additional Non executive Director. This is an opportunity to contribute to the continued progress and growth of the Society during 3 period of rapid strategic development. The Society is particularly looking for candidates with extensive experience of the technological, organizational and consumer aspects of a multi-channel business gained in a retail or other business-to-consumer environment.

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The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is the UK's principal financial services regulator, created by statute, but independent of Government. • The FSA is world-renowned and plays a key role in a sector which is regarded as one of the UK's foremost commercial success stories. The FSA has three strategic aims: to maintain market confidence, promote consumer protection and awareness, and reduce financial crime. The FSA Board currently consists of a Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, three Managing Directors, and nine Non-executive Directors. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and intellectually challenging board, and to be part of an organization which is spearheading change in the most international financial centre in the world. The FSA is now seeking to appoint a Non-executive Director with experience of operating at Board level in a consumer focused environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a broad understanding of consumer related issues and a personal drive to champion the customer perspective.

Metropolitan Housing Partnership (MHP) is a family of successful businesses providing social housing, homes for outright sale, urban regeneration, shared ownership, community and development services across Greater London, the Midlands and the East of England. It is one of the largest affordable housing development programmes in the UK, and is at an extremely exciting stage of continued growth and development. Three NEDs are required as a direct result of a number of existing board members retiring this year.

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre NHS Trust in Oxford are looking for an NED with senior level expertise in the private, public or voluntary sectors who are interested in putting their talents to even better use. £5, 875 p.a. for 2½ days per month.

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund is a public/private partnership long term debt fund for private sector investment in viable infrastructure projects in low and lower middle income countries in Sub Saharan Africa. It operates as a fully commercial enterprise and supports investments that demonstrably contribute to the reduction of poverty. They are now looking for a non exec chairman.

Scope is a national disability organisation with a T/O of £100M p.a. Our focus is people with cerebral palsy and our mission is to drive the change to make our society the first where disabled people achieve equality. We are currently undertaking a review of our governance and we want to appoint a Non Exec Chair, Treasurer and Trustees at our AGM in October for an initial period of 12 months.

The Forum at Greenwich is a Community Development organisation, which provides social enterprise and community development services to the local community in Greenwich, South East London. We are looking for NEDs and Trustees with knowledge and/or experience in finance, human resources, marketing and fundraising.

David MacBrayne Ltd is wholly owned by Scottish Ministers and is the group holding company for CalMac Ferries Ltd and three other ferry operating subsidiaries. CalMac Ferries Ltd currently provides the Clyde and Hebrides ferry services and is the sole remaining bidder for the public service contract to provide those services targeted to start from 1 October 2007, Ministers wish to appoint at least two additional Non-Executive Directors to the Board who will also serve on the Board of CalMac Ferries Ltd. In addition, appointees may be invited by the David MacBrayne Ltd Board to serve as a Non-Executive Director on another of its ferry operating subsidiaries.

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic organisation firmly rooted in its community in South East London. It serves a large and diverse population with a wide range of mental health services. As a Non-Executive Director on our Board we will be expecting you to contribute to the wider work of the Trust, and will be hoping to draw on your experience gained at a senior level of Board activity, working alongside the Executive Directors to steer the strategic direction of the Trust.

The BBC need retired or recently retired businessmen and women who have worked in the fashion or sports footwear industry. If this is you and you’d like to go on an amazing journey abroad, contact us quoting “Hoskin”.

We are a rapidly growing, forward looking housing association with a T/O exceeding £60M. We are looking for NEDs to add to our strategic thinking to help sharpen our commercial edge and add to the 10,000 homes we currently have in London and the Thames Valley. We are looking for NEDs who have been directors of blue chip companies or public organisations or who have background in finance, commercial development, surveying or architecture.

Plymouth City Development Company is a ground breaking vehicle that will drive delivery to attract private sector investment, realise critical regeneration strategies and grow Plymouth’s high value business base. We are looking for four independent NEDs to contribute commercial knowledge and experience and bring in depth knowledge of key sectors of the economy – one day per month.

The Government is embarking on a reform of the UK statistical system, to strengthen existing arrangements. At the heart of this is the creation of a new Statistics Board. We are looking for a part time chairman to lead this important reform programme.

Our Company is a leading company within the London insurance market. Having completed a full review of the company’s direction, growth and achievements, then opportunity for two NEDs is now available. You will be required to use your initiatives and industry experience to participate in and drive initiatives to strengthen the company’s market position.

Barts and London NHS Trust is one of London’s top teaching and research hospitals. Our mission is literally to bring excellence to life – to give patients the best possible care so that they can live better, fuller, longer lives. We have an annual T/O of £500M. We are currently looking for NEDs and audit committee members.

The Internet Watch Foundation is the UK’s industry funded self regulator which seeks to minimise the amount of potentially illegal child abuse images originating anywhere in the world and criminally obscene and incitement to racial hatred material here in the UK. We are now seeking NEDs to join our Board.

The New Covent Garden Market Authority operate the wholesale fruit, vegetable and flower market. We are looking for an NED with knowledge of the UK horticultural industry as well as a working knowledge of local producers and distribution chains.

The British Board of Agrément is the leading body in the UK providing reassurance to construction industry stakeholders through the testing, assessment and technical approval of construction products and systems. Our present chairman is retiring towards the end of the year and we wish to appoint his successor.

The Rural Payments Agency is an executive agency operating under the auspices of DEFRA. Operating from 6 sites around the UK and employing 4,500 staff, we distribute over £2 Billion in European subsidy payments to farmers, producers and traders. We are looking for an NED to bring experience to our audit committee and to serve on our Board.

Our reasons for recruiting an NED is to make us more attractive to venture capitalist/ business angel investors. We need to move away from the family run lifestyle business to a formal structure/business model, as a result any appointments will be subject to us achieving investment. We are importers and distributors of chemicals and cleaning solutions, specialising in the automotive industry. We have exclusive distribution rights for Smartwax, a truly unique range of car care products aimed at the retail market. Smartwax was launched by us in the UK June 2006, since then we have recruited over 60 resellers and forecast 130 by the end of 2007.Ideally the candidate would have a good knowledge of the automotive aftermarket/accessory industry, a good track record and a strong financial or marketing background (or all of the above). In return we will be willing to negotiate a generous remuneration package, retainer, shares combination etc. We also have access to a wide range of other products, so future expansion opportunities are plentiful.

Connections Communication Centre celebrates 25 years supporting new talent into the film and broadcast industries. Based in Hammersmith, we promote social inclusion and cultural diversity through the delivery of innovative digital arts and media activities. We are looking for an NED who has experience and skills in governance and a knowledge of film, broadcasting and emerging media.

Now operating for one year, Yorkshire South Tourism unites the public and private sectors in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield to deliver the mission of being the UK’s fastest growing visitor economy. We are seeking NEDs from the fields of retail, arts and culture, transport, leisure and business tourism.

Located in the heart of Bath, we enjoy an international reputation as a specialist hospital with expertise in complex rehabilitation. Rated amongst the top 4% of trusts in the England by the Healthcare Commission, our adult and adolescent services include rheumatology, pain management, neuro-rehabilitation and chronic fatigue management. We are looking for a part time chairman and a couple of NEDs.

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