Become a Non-Executive Director
Who is a Non-Executive Director
A Non-Executive Director is an individual or a member of a board appointed or elected to oversee and manage the affairs of a trust, nonprofit organisation, or charity. The role of a Non-Executive Director involves taking responsibility for the organisation’s proper governance, decision-making, and strategic direction. Non-Executive Directors are fiduciaries, meaning they have a legal and ethical obligation to act in the organisation’s and its beneficiaries’ best interests.
Governance Oversight & Committee Participation
- Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, and other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Safeguard and advance the mission and values of Citizens Advice.
- Non-Executive Directors actively engage in committees, contributing their expertise and insights.
- Committees include:
- People Committee:
- Focuses on human resources, employee well-being, and diversity and inclusion
- Finance & Risk Committee
- Manages financial matters, assesses risks, and ensures economic sustainability
- Fundraising Committee
- Develops and oversees fundraising strategies to support our mission
- People Committee:
Compassion at the heart of what we do
We believe it’s our purpose to care about and professionally support our community without restrictions or barriers to entry.
Our culture means it’s in our DNA to care and help our community. We are a friendly and social bunch that seeks and thrives on linking, empowering and engaging with all
We say we are a charity. We celebrate our uniqueness. We are person centric. Advice the by citizen, for the citizens
