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Non-executive director – volunteer

Summary

We're looking for experienced business leaders to provide strategic oversight as volunteer Non-Executive Directors on our small, friendly Board. Through this work, you'll have the opportunity to use all your business skills and experience for good; to make a transformative impact on the lives of autistic girls and gender non-conforming young people in the Bristol area. Is this you, or someone you know?

Volunteer position (expenses paid)
1-2 days per month
Remote working, with occasional in-person meetings in Bristol
One year term, with possible opportunity for extension

About NeonDaisy

NeonDaisy is a Bristol-based social enterprise working with neurodivergent girls and gender non-conforming young people and their families. We run neuro-affirmative, autistic-led groups for young people to connect with others as their true selves. We also help parents and professionals to be allies to neurodivergent young people.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for volunteer Non-Executive Directors to join our Board, working with our friendly Executive Director team to help oversee the management of NeonDaisy.

Responsibilities

Take part in monthly board meetings and occasional workstream meetings as agreed to provide oversight in:

Strategy and operational management

Input to NeonDaisy’s Story of Change
Monitor progress against NeonDaisy’s business plan
Input to specific workstreams as needed (eg strategy, finance, commercial development)

Finance

Review company budgets
Monitor progress against financial plans
Sign off annual accounts

Governance and compliance

Provide support and thoughtful challenge for our neurodiverse executive team
Ensure the company is complying with its legal responsibilities, policies and procedures
Ensure the controls and systems are in place to safeguard the corporate governance of the company
Champion a culture of dynamic risk management

Your skills and experience

We’re looking for people who have had previous board or senior leadership experience, especially those who’ve led the growth of a small company.

You’ll bring experience and expertise in at least one of the following areas (preferably in a small/medium not-for-profit organisation):

Organisational management and leadership
Governance and compliance
Financial and budgetary planning and oversight; financial risk management
Commercial development and revenue generation

We encourage fresh insights and cross-pollination from different sectors. You don’t need to have worked in this area before or personal experience of autism or ADHD. But you will need to have an interest in neurodiversity and neuro-affirmative approaches, and be keen to learn more.

Although our organisation currently works in Bristol and surrounding counties, you do not need to be from the area yourself; UK-based people applying from outside the Bristol area are welcome to apply. Our board meetings can be held online if required. However, you may be required to travel to attend occasional organisational development workshops in person (eg once/twice a year).

We can provide any support or learning required to help you understand more about the work we do, the environment we’re working in, and all of our different stakeholder groups.

You’ll bring:

Willingness to give the necessary time and commitment to make a full contribution to the board
Ability to challenge supportively and contribute from your own experience
Curiosity and an ability to listen to, respect and reflect on other people’s opinions
A clear and inclusive communication style
A collaborative approach
A flair for enabling others
Personal integrity
Independent judgement

We would like to become a more diverse board, and would like to particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, for example people from ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ people and disabled people.

How to apply

Please email hello@neondaisy.org.uk explaining (500 words max):

What you'd like to get out of this role
Why your skills and experience would help NeonDaisy flourish

If you’d prefer, you can send us a voice recording or a video instead (3 mins max).

We are always taking applications for non-executive directors; there is no deadline for these roles.

After sending us your application, we’ll invite you for an informal chat with the Managing Director.

If you would like to have a chat with us before submitting an application, please email us at hello@neondaisy.org.uk to arrange.