About the Role
We are supporting the appointment of a Non-Executive Director to the board of a recently private equity-backed e-commerce business. This is a newly created role designed to strengthen governance, support investor alignment, and bring an external perspective to a fast-scaling leadership team.
The company has achieved B Corp certification and is now adapting its governance model to balance commercial growth with stakeholder accountability. The incoming Non-Executive Director will contribute to this transition, helping to shape board practice, navigate investor engagement, and advise on sector scale-up.
Key responsibilities include:
• Contributing to the evolution of governance structures and board effectiveness
• Supporting the CEO and Chair in balancing growth, risk, and stakeholder commitments
• Advising on digital commerce strategy, operational scaling, and leadership capacity
• Serving as an independent voice on key board committees as required
• Acting as a sounding board to the executive team, especially during moments of inflection
The appointment will require a regular quarterly cadence of board activity, with additional informal engagement at key decision points.
Requirements
We are seeking an experienced board-level advisor with deep sector knowledge and strong governance judgement. The successful candidate will bring:
* A background in e-commerce, direct-to-consumer, or digital retail
* Experience of board service in investor-backed or founder-led businesses
* Familiarity with private equity dynamics, governance structures, and value creation planning
* A clear understanding of fiduciary duty, independence, and stakeholder accountability
* Interest in or experience with B Corp governance and ESG disclosure frameworks
* The ability to build trust quickly and contribute with clarity, tact, and insight
This is a non-executive role for an individual with credibility across founders, investors, and executive teams. A track record of scaling businesses while safeguarding integrity will be particularly valued.
About the Organisation
The company is a UK-based e-commerce business with a loyal customer base, a strong brand, and a purpose-driven culture. It operates in a high-growth category and has recently secured private equity investment to scale its operations, strengthen leadership, and expand internationally.
Having achieved B Corp certification prior to investment, the business is now focused on building a governance model that reflects both its commercial ambition and its stakeholder commitments. This includes reconstituting its board, clarifying decision rights, and embedding new reporting and assurance structures.
The executive team remains founder-involving and is supported by an experienced private equity partner. The business has professionalised many of its core functions and is now seeking additional non-executive input to guide its next phase of growth with discipline and alignment.
This appointment offers a rare opportunity to shape a governance journey from the outset and contribute to a leadership team navigating complex and meaningful change.