Associate Non-Executive Director

The Associate NED is a developmental, non-statutory board role designed to broaden the diversity, skills and lived experience at Delt's Board discussions, while also supporting succession planning. This is an opportunity to work in a board environment, contribute to strategic decisions, and develop as a NED in a supported setting.
This role is suitable for individuals who bring strong professional expertise, system insight or community perspectives, but who may not yet have held a formal board-level appointment.Previousnon-executive experience is not necessarily required.
TheAssociate NEDwillparticipatefully in Board discussions, contributing independent thought,insightand challenge. WhileAssociateNEDs are not company directors and do not carry the statutory responsibilities of a fullNED, they are expected tooperateto the samehigh standardsof professionalism,confidentialityand integrity.
Purpose of the role
The Associate NED role is intended to:

Provide the Board with additional perspectives, insight and challenge
Strengthen Board capability in priority and emerging areas
Support inclusive leadership and long-term succession planning
Create a supported route into NED leadership for high-potential individuals

This is a structured development opportunity. Associate NEDs will be supported through:

A comprehensive induction to Delt, its governance and operating environment
Mentoring by an experienced Non Executive or Board member
Access to training and development in areas such as governance, finance, risk and strategy
Ongoing feedback and reflection with the Chair, a supporting statement (maximum two pages), clearly indicating the Associate Non-Executive Director role and answering the below questions.
What motivates you to apply for the Associate NED role at Delt, and why is this type of board role the right next step for you at this point in your career?
Drawing on your professional, community or lived experience, how do you believe that you would add value to Board and committee discussions at Delt, even if you have not previouslyoperatedat board level?
Associate Non-Executive Directors are expected to provide constructive challenge while continuing to develop their own board-level capability. Can you describe a situation where you haveoffered independent challenge or advice in a senior or complex setting?

Are curious,reflectiveand keen to develop board-level skills
Are able toprovide independent thought and constructive challenge
Are committed to inclusive leadership and ethical governance

Equality,diversityand inclusion are all integral to our organisational ethos and values. It is critically important to us that everyDeltemployee works in an inclusive environment which has a culture of mutualregard and respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Interested in this role?
Delt Shared Services Ltd. is the shared service provider of choice in the South West of England.

We particularly encourage applications from people who are currentlyunder-represented at board level, and from those who may not otherwise see themselves as "traditional"non-executives.
Remuneration and terms
£250 per day for board, committee and related meetings; time commitment: approximately 1 day per month.
The Associate NED appointment is for a fixed two-year term, with potential afterwards to progress to an Independent NED role.