Location
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

Hours
Approximately 1 day per month

Salary
£5,000 per annum

About the Role
North Somerset Environment Company Ltd (NSEC) is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Independent Non-Executive Director to join our Board. This is an exciting opportunity to support the next stage of our development as we evolve and grow. NSEC Ltd is a wholly owned trading company of North Somerset Council operating as a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo). We focus on delivering high-quality, sustainable waste management, recycling, and highways maintenance services while providing best value to residents, communities, and businesses across North Somerset.

As a Non-Executive Director, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction and long-term success of NSEC. You will provide constructive challenge, support, and independent oversight to ensure the Company continues to deliver high-quality services, strong commercial performance, and measurable community benefit. We seek an individual who shares our commitment to sustainable, community-focused services and who can provide advice, scrutiny, and oversight to the Board and senior leadership.

Experience
- Significant private-sector leadership experience with a strong track record in commercial business development and/or environmental or customer-facing services
- Strong financial and business acumen, including experience of strategic planning, business modelling, and performance management
- Understanding of digital strategy and technology-enabled service delivery, and the role of digital transformation in operational and customer improvement
- Experience in service-focused environments such as waste, environmental services, facilities management, or related sectors
- Understanding of good governance practices and the role of a Board; previous Non-Executive Director experience is welcome but not essential

About you
- A strategic thinker able to balance commercial opportunity with public purpose
- Skilled in constructive challenge, ensuring robust decision-making while building collaborative relationships
- Strong analytical thinker comfortable with complex information
- Excellent communicator with the ability to engage credibly with stakeholders at all levels

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required; however, relevant experience and a commitment to the role are essential.