Essential Links
If you are learning more about becoming a Non-Executive Director or Non-Executive Director opportunities please refer to the links below:
Institute of Directors - This website provides a wealth of information and services for Non-Executive Directors.
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) - The ICSA is the world's leading authority on corporate governance
The Commissioner for Public Appointments - This website provides information on the role of the Commission who ensure that public appointments within her remit are made on merit after a fair, open and transparent process.
Charity Commission - This website provides information about the role and responsibilities for a charity trustee and organisations that can help with such appointments.
Public Appointments - This website provides details of current vacancies on the boards of UK public bodies and on a range of UK Government committees
Regional Development Agencies ('RDA') - Information on vacancies across the RDA network (including opportunities at One North East)
The Appointments Commission - The Appointments Commission is the only organisation in the UK dedicated to public appointments, recruiting and selecting the best possible people for public appointments in all areas of public life. Predominately handles Non-Executive Director appointments to the NHS and other public appointments.
The School Governors' One-Stop Shop - A small, highly successful charity which recruits volunteers to become governors in schools across England and works with schools to make mutually beneficial matches.
AboutTime - A multi-facested campaign which is support by Common Purpose which aims to increase the number of people involved in public life across the UK, by overcoming barriers that get in the way of participation.
Common Purpose - An independent not-for-profit organisation which runs leadership development courses which mix preople from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Common Purpose run a range of leadership development courses that offer participants the inspiration, knowledge and connections to help them become more active and engaged in society.
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs - Recruitment website for Defra Public Appointments
Department for Culture, Media & Sports - Recruitment website for DCMS Public Appointments
Getting on Board - Getting on Board works with employers to identify opportunities and encourage candidates to apply for appointments on the Boards of charities, schools and other public bodies.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations - Excellent website with lots of information aboout governance and leadership