Independent Non-Executive Director (NSEC)

This is not a North Somerset Council vacancy. The successful applicant will not be employed by North Somerset Council.

North Somerset Environment Company Ltd

Location: Weston-super-Mare

Time Commitment: circa 1 day per month

Remuneration: £5,000 per annum

North Somerset Environment Company (NSEC) is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking colleague to join our Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. This is an exciting opportunity to support the next stage of our development as we evolve and grow.

NSEC Ltd is a wholly owned trading company of North Somerset Council and operates as a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo). We focus on delivering high-quality, sustainable waste management, recycling, and highways maintenance services while providing best value to residents, communities and businesses across North Somerset.

As a Non-Executive Director, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction and long-term success of NSEC. You will bring constructive challenge, support and independent oversight, ensuring the Company continues to deliver high-quality services, strong commercial performance and measurable community benefit. We are seeking an individual who shares our commitment to delivering sustainable, community focused services and who can provide advice, scrutiny and oversight to the Board and senior leadership.

We are particularly interested in candidates with one of more of the following:-

• Significant private‑sector leadership experience with a strong track record in commercial business development and/or environmental or customer‑facing services
• Strong financial and business acumen, including experience of strategic planning, business modelling and performance management
• Understanding of digital strategy and technology‑enabled service delivery, and the role of digital transformation in operational and customer improvement
• Experience in service‑focused environments such as waste, environmental services, facilities management or related sectors
• Understanding of good governance practices and the role of a Board; previous NED experience is welcome but not essential

The Board will take responsibility for oversight of business performance and assurance.

Candidates will be:-

• A strategic thinker able to balance commercial opportunity with public purpose
• Skilled in constructive challenge, ensuring robust decision‑making while building collaborative relationships
• Strong analytical thinkers comfortable with complex information
• Excellent communicators with the ability to engage credibly with stakeholders at all levels

Closing Date Monday 23 March 2026

Interview Dates: 1st April (first interviews) and 15th April 2026 (final interviews)