Job listing

Location: UK | Hybrid | Part-Time (2 days per month)

Salary: Up to £24,000 per annum + reasonable business expenses

Closing Date: 1st April 2025

AES Group is entering a critical phase of growth and transformation. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Non-Executive Director/Chair (NED) to provide advisory leadership, governance oversight, and board-level accountability across AES Sustainability Ltd and its subsidiaries – AES Sustainability Consultants Ltd and AES Compliance & Testing Ltd. This is a unique opportunity to shape the long-term strategic direction, ensuring that board decisions are well-informed, deliverables are met, and leadership remains aligned and empowered.

Key Responsibilities

• Board Leadership – Chair all board meetings with clarity and purpose, ensuring structured discussions, effective decision-making, and senior-level accountability.

• Strategic Oversight – Guide board-level decision-making, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategy, financial sustainability, risk management, and corporate governance.

• Leadership Support – Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board for the Managing Director, promoting open communication and enhancing leadership effectiveness.

• Problem Solving & Innovation – Provide commercial insight, constructively challenge ideas, and drive innovative solutions to complex business challenges.

• Governance & Representation – Uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, acting as an ambassador for AES Group both internally and externally.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a strategic and experienced leader with:

• A proven track record as a Non-Executive Director (NED) Chair, with experience in board development and corporate oversight.

• Strong expertise in corporate governance, risk management, and financial stewardship.

• Experience in scaling consultancy business models or similar people-led, service-based environments.

• Industry knowledge of construction, housing or comparable sector (highly desirable).

• A collaborative leadership approach, capable of offering independent guidance, encouraging engagement, and challenging constructively.

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to mentor, support, and inspire senior leadership teams.

Terms of Appointment

• Duration – The Chair will have an initial two-year term, with a maximum of two renewals, subject to majority board approval.

• Commitment – Quarterly board meetings (50% virtual) plus additional advisory support as required.