Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking to recruit Non-Executive Directors to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a part-time basis (6 to 8 meetings per year), on a fixed-term contract for 3 years (renewable subject to performance). The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £10,000 per annum.
Babergh and Mid Suffolk Councils are two ambitious Local Authorities working together to deliver services more effectively. To support this, the councils established a company structure in 2016 to invest in and manage property assets for a medium-term commercial return.
The Role
Sitting alongside 4 elected Members and a Member of the Councils' Executive Team, your role as a Non-Executive Director will require you to be a source of knowledge, insight, and judgment as the company manages a portfolio of commercial assets approximately 9 years after its creation.
You will support the Chair in governance and board effectiveness and contribute constructive challenge on strategy and financial performance of the business.
The Person
* Suitable candidates will have asset, risk, and leadership skills in a relevant property investment or fund management industry.
* You will have a high level of professionalism, strong intellect, with the confidence to challenge while also being collaborative.
* Relevant experience could come from the financial, property investment, or fund management sectors.
Closing date: 11:59 pm, 27 July 2025
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Non-Executive Director role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
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