Dulas

Independent Non-Executive Director

Member-Owned Group (Renewable Energy & Life Sciences Manufacturing) 

Remuneration: £15,000 per annum

Time Commitment: Approx. 15 days per year

Location: Hybrid (UK-based, with travel to Mid Wales as required)

Start Date: December 2026 (AGM appointment)

About the Organisation

Dulas Ltd and Polestar Cooling Ltd form a member-owned, purpose-led Group operating across two distinct but complementary sectors:

• Dulas Ltd – an internationally respected renewable energy and sustainability business working across energy access, climate resilience, and low carbon systems

• Polestar Cooling Ltd – a specialist life sciences manufacturing business designing and producing cold chain solutions supporting healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and global health outcomes

Polestar Cooling Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dulas Ltd. Together, the Group combines technical excellence, ethical trading, and long-term stewardship, with Members central to governance and accountability.

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for an Independent Non-Executive Chair to provide Group-level governance leadership, strategic oversight, and stewardship across both Dulas Ltd and Polestar Cooling Ltd.

This is a rare opportunity to chair a values-led, member-owned Group, operating across renewable energy and life sciences manufacturing at a pivotal stage of development.

The Chair will ensure the Group remains aligned with its purpose, values, and democratic governance model, while supporting long-term commercial sustainability and impact.

This is a stewardship-focused role, centred on long-term value creation rather than short-term operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Board Leadership & Governance

• Provide independent leadership across Group Boards

• Ensure strong governance, accountability, and decision-making processes

• Promote effective Board culture, constructive challenge, and collective responsibility

Strategic Oversight

• Support oversight of Group strategy, risk, and financial sustainability

• Maintain a Group-wide perspective across multiple business units

• Ensure alignment between commercial activity and organisational purpose

Executive Oversight

• Work closely with the senior executive leadership team

• Provide support and constructive challenge while maintaining clear governance boundaries

• Ensure clarity of roles between Board and executive management 

Culture & Values

• Champion the organisation’s values and member-led governance model

• Act as a steward of long-term purpose, ethics, and reputation

• Ensure Members remain central to governance and accountability

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will bring:

Experience

• Senior Board-level or Chair/Vice-Chair experience

• Strong understanding of SME or multi-entity governance structures

• Experience overseeing strategy, performance, and risk at Board level

• Exposure to complex stakeholder or purpose-led organisations

Knowledge Areas (desirable)

• Employee-owned, co-operative, or member-led organisations

• Renewable energy, life sciences, manufacturing, or social enterprise environments

Personal Attributes

• Strong alignment with values-led governance and stewardship models

• Ability to provide constructive challenge and build consensus

• Strategic thinker with sound judgement and integrity

• Comfortable operating across different sectors and business models

Key Dates (Indicative)

• Interviews: June 2026 (in person, UK-based)

• Appointment: December 2026 (AGM)

Further Information

Full role details can be viewed here

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and covering letter outlining relevant experience and motivation to: jobs@dulas.org.uk.

Please email steve@advance-services-group.com when applied so we can add you to our internal endorsement list and engage and discuss with the Dulas team