Non-Executive Director (NED) - Media

Sector: Media

Location: UK (Hybrid Board Meetings)

Time Commitment: ~2 days per month

Contract: Initial annual appointment with option to extend for 2-3 more years

The Business

The business is entering a pivotal inflection point following recent Board-level changes. The company is actively exploring strategic pathways to scale, accelerate growth, and/or achieve a successful exit within the next 2–4 years.

The Board is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Director to bring independent judgement, fresh perspective, and constructive challenge at a critical stage in the company’s evolution.

Purpose of the Role

The NED will play a key role in:

• Shaping and challenging the growth and value creation strategy
• Supporting the Board in planning and executing a potential exit
• Bringing external perspective and commercial insight
• Enhancing the overall quality of Board debate and decision-making

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Contribute to defining and refining the company’s growth strategy and value creation plan
• Support evaluation of strategic options, including partnerships, investment, and exit routes

Independent Challenge & Perspective

• Bring an objective and independent voice to Board discussions
• Constructively challenge assumptions, plans, and investment decisions
• Encourage robust, high-quality debate at Board level

Exit & Transaction Readiness

• Support preparation for potential sale, investment, or other liquidity events
• Advise on value drivers, positioning, and investor expectations
• Contribute to Board decision-making during any transaction process

Support & Mentorship

• Act as a sounding board to the CEO and executive team
• Provide guidance on leadership, organisational development, and scaling challenges

Candidate Profile

Experience

• Board-level or senior executive experience
• Track record of scaling businesses and/or delivering successful exits
• Experience in media, digital, content, or adjacent sectors preferred
• Exposure to succession or board level changes resulting in strategic pivot

Capabilities

• Strong strategic and commercial acumen
• Ability to balance support with constructive challenge
• Understanding of growth levers within media businesses
• Experience in transformational or high-growth environments

Personal Attributes

• Independent thinker with sound judgement
• Credible, collaborative, and influential
• Comfortable operating in dynamic, evolving environments
• High integrity

Key Relationships

• Chair
• CEO
• Executive Leadership Team
• Board colleagues
• External advisers (corporate finance, legal, investors)

Remuneration & Terms

• Fee: £40,000 per annum
• Time Commitment: Approximately 2 days per month
• Initial Term: 12-month appointment
• Extension: Expected extension of 2–3 years following the initial term, subject to mutual agreement and aligned to the company’s strategic and exit timeline
• Flexibility required to support periods of heightened activity at the tail end of engagement
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Measures of Success

• Clear articulation and execution of a credible growth and/or exit strategy
• Enhanced quality of Board debate and decision-making
• Demonstrable progress towards value creation and exit readiness
• Positive impact on leadership effectiveness and strategic clarity