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Company Overview

A highly respected and long-established UK food group is seeking an independent Non-Executive Director to join its Board during a period of strategic growth and organizational development.

The company operates within the food manufacturing and FMCG sector and is recognized for its focus on quality, partnership-driven operations, and long-term business stewardship.

Role Overview

The Non-Executive Director will provide independent oversight, strategic guidance, governance support, and board-level challenge to the executive leadership team.

The role focuses on strengthening governance, supporting long-term growth strategy, and contributing to financial oversight and organizational development within a complex, multi-site operating environment.

The Board is seeking a collaborative and commercially grounded leader who can contribute strategic insight while supporting a values-driven and people-focused culture.

Key Responsibilities

Provide independent strategic guidance and constructive challenge to executive leadership.

Support governance, financial oversight, and enterprise risk management activities.

Contribute to long-term business strategy, capital allocation, and growth planning.

Support both organic and acquisitive growth initiatives.

Participate in board discussions and strategic decision-making processes.

Help strengthen board effectiveness and governance practices.

Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and shareholders.

Support a collaborative and inclusive board culture.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Senior leadership experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or related consumer sectors.

Experience operating within businesses exceeding £500 million in scale preferred.

Exposure to complex, multi-site operational environments.

Strong understanding of governance, financial controls, enterprise risk, and board dynamics.

Prior experience as a Non-Executive Director, Executive Director, or readiness to transition into a first NED role.

Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management abilities.

Ability to provide constructive challenge while maintaining a collaborative leadership style.

Personal Attributes

Commercially pragmatic with strong strategic thinking skills.

High integrity and sound judgment.

Strong listener and trusted advisor.

Collaborative, low-ego leadership approach.

Commitment to inclusive discussion and diversity of thought within the boardroom.

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