Charity
Position title
Non-Executive Finance Director
Description

Organisation Confidential — UK Food & Farming Assurance Organisation
Location United Kingdom (hybrid; Board meetings typically London-based)
Commitment Approximately 15 days per annum
Term Non-Executive Board appointment
Remuneration Competitive NED fee (details on application)
Recruiter NED Capital
About the Organisation
Our client is one of the UK's leading food and farming assurance organisations, underpinning trusted standards across the food supply chain — from farm to pack. Operating in a complex, stakeholder-led environment spanning farmers, processors, retailers, government and industry partners, it plays a vital role in safeguarding food safety, animal welfare, traceability and environmental responsibility.

The organisation's identity will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates under confidentiality.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Non-Executive Finance Director to join the Board and provide independent, Board-level financial oversight, governance challenge and strategic insight. This is an opportunity for a senior finance leader to contribute to an organisation at the heart of British food and farming, helping to steward its financial health and reinforce confidence in its standards.

Working alongside fellow Board members and the executive team, you will bring an independent voice to financial strategy, risk and controls, and support the organisation in navigating a demanding multi-stakeholder landscape.

Responsibilities

Provide independent, Board-level scrutiny and challenge on financial performance, strategy and long-term sustainability.
Support robust financial governance, internal controls, risk management and audit processes.
Contribute to sound decision-making on budgets, investment and financial planning.
Bring constructive challenge and strategic advice to the Board and its committees.
Act as a trusted, independent adviser in a stakeholder-led assurance environment, upholding the highest standards of corporate governance.

Qualifications

Essential
Current or former CFO, Group Finance Director or Finance Director, with significant senior finance leadership experience.
Board-level experience and a strong understanding of corporate governance.
Demonstrable expertise in financial controls, risk management and audit processes.
The credibility and independence of mind to provide effective challenge and strategic advice.
Highly desirable
Previous Non-Executive Director experience.
Audit Committee experience, or Chair/committee experience.
Experience operating in stakeholder-led environments — for example food, agriculture or FMCG; standards, assurance or regulatory bodies; membership organisations, charities, levy boards or public bodies.

Job Benefits

Why Join
This is a rare opportunity to lend your financial leadership to a purpose-driven organisation that touches millions of consumers and thousands of British farms. You will help protect the integrity of a trusted national assurance scheme while shaping its financial resilience for the future.

Contacts

How to Apply
NED Capital is managing this appointment on behalf of our client on a confidential basis. To register your interest, please apply with your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant Board and senior finance experience. Full details of the organisation will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

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Employment Type
Part-time
Beginning of employment
1st September 2026
Duration of employment
Perm
Industry
Charity
Job Location
London, South East, United Kingdom
Working Hours
9-5
Base Salary
£9,600-£9,600 Per year
Date posted
August 11, 2026
Valid through
August 31, 2026
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