Non-Executive Director
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW1H 9NH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ENH-6395-5 |
Summary
Non-Executive Director
Location: Storey's Gate, SW1H 9NH.
Salary: This is a non-paid role; However, you are entitled to claim recompense for lost earnings.
About Our Client
Our client is one of the largest conference and events venue in Central London. Their beautiful heritage building offers 23 varied rooms and spaces to accommodate events of all sizes ranging from intimate meetings to major events of over 2,000 guests. Their venue has hosted an extraordinary range of high profile occasions, from global premieres and concerts to major political, corporate and international conferences.
They have a star-studded and historically rich events record including, in recent times, performances from Katy Perry, Candlelight Concerts and the world Netflix Premiers for Wednesday: Season Two, as well as hosting serious debate and conferences for Labour Together, IBM, EBRD, Grow Europe amongst others.
Their company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trustees appointed by the Methodist Church to provide funds to further the Methodist Church's Mission and to maintain their home, Methodist Central Hall. They conduct business in line with the Church's ethics and their own company values.
Their Non Executive Directors (NEDs) play a vital role in providing independent oversight, strategic guidance and robust governance. They help ensure the company's long term success, alignment with the parent charity's objectives, effective risk management and a healthy organisational culture. The role carries full statutory responsibilities under the Companies Act.
Board commitments include three 3 hour meetings plus one full day meeting annually, alongside membership of typically two sub committees that meet around four times per year. Additional preparation and occasional project involvement are expected.
About You
You bring strong strategic insight, sound judgement and the confidence to provide constructive challenge at board level. Your experience enables you to support and hold senior leaders to account, contribute to long term planning and ensure robust governance.
You are committed to high standards of integrity, ethical leadership and good stewardship. You understand the responsibilities of a company director and are comfortable operating within the unique context of a trading subsidiary serving a charitable parent.
You Will:
- Offer strategic guidance, specialist advice and independent oversight.
- Scrutinise performance of management, company's risk management and financial integrity.
- Contribute to executive appointments, remuneration and succession planning.
- Engage with key stakeholders, customers and staff to understand the organisation's culture and priorities.
- Dedicate time to ongoing learning and board visibility.
- Champion the company's values and support a positive, accountable board culture.
This role suits someone who is collaborative, values driven and motivated to contribute to an organisation with both commercial ambition and positive purpose.
You Will Have:
- Proven experience of corporate governance and working as a member of a board of directors / trustees / governors etc.
- Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within a commercial organisation.
- Experience of external representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders.
- The ability to use your judgment to make decisions.
- Leadership, encouragement and coaching skills at senior levels.
- An understanding and sympathy to the values of the Methodist Church.
- Functional expertise in one or another area relevant to the company, but they are especially keen for candidates with experience in: Events and Hospitality / Demand Creation / Technology / Facilities / ESG / Legal.
Our client welcomes applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please let them know.
Given their organisation's affiliation with the Methodist Church, an understanding and alignment with Methodist values are essential.
Applicant's Data
Our client is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR. They ensure that your data is collected, used, and stored securely. They adhere to strict guidelines to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse of your data.