Non- Executive Director (Academic):
- Provide strategic oversight and challenge to the Board, particularly in areas relating to research, innovation and academic collaboration.
- Leverage academic networks to identify partnership opportunities, joint ventures, or research collaborations.
- Support the development of talent pipelines through links with universities and research institutions.
- Advise on trends in education, research funding, and policy that may impact the organisation.
- Contribute to board discussions with a focus on long-term value creation, ethical governance and stakeholder engagement.
- Contribute as active and supportive members of the Board, direct the strategic development through decisive leadership, clear plans and targets;
- Bring an external, independent perspective, and advise the Board and executive accordingly;
- Scrutinise and monitor the performance of HVM Catapult, ensuring that it delivers in line with its strategy and targets;
- Challenge and support the CEO, CFOO and executive leadership team in their decision making;
- Advise on risk management, internal control frameworks and systems which support the integrity and quality of management information;
- Assist in developing key relationships and communicating with industry, government, academia, sector bodies and other key stakeholders;
- Work with the fellow NEDs to provide governance and strategic oversight;
- Work with the Chair and fellow NEDs to ensure that HVM Catapult is meeting core objectives and that these objectives are in line with its purpose and strategy priorities;
- Develop effective relationships with government, relevant public and private sector organisations, academic bodies, the media, and other key external stakeholders in the UK and internationally to maximise engagement;
- Act as an enabler and promotor of innovation and technology;
- Maintain an awareness of local and national policy and how it impacts HVM Catapult;
- Act as an ambassador for HVM Catapult, championing its interests locally, nationally and internationally, representing the organisation effectively to external stakeholders; and
- Maintain absolute integrity, independence and professionalism in view of the exposure to delicate and confidential issues at Board level.
Non- Executive Director (Finance & ARC):
- Provide independent oversight and constructive challenge on financial matters, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Support the Board in ensuring robust financial controls, audit processes, and risk management frameworks are in place.
- Contribute to the development and monitoring of the organisation’s financial strategy and investment decisions.
- Serve as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee, where appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory financial requirements and uphold high standards of financial governance.
- Contribute as active and supportive members of the Board, direct the strategic development through decisive leadership, clear plans and targets;
- Bring an external, independent perspective, and advise the Board and executive accordingly;
- Scrutinise and monitor the performance of HVM Catapult, ensuring that it delivers in line with its strategy and targets;
- Challenge and support the CEO, CFOO and executive leadership team in their decision making;
- Advise on risk management, internal control frameworks and systems which support the integrity and quality of management information;
- Assist in developing key relationships and communicating with industry, government, academia, sector bodies and other key stakeholders;
- Work with the fellow NEDs to provide governance and strategic oversight;
- Work with the Chair and fellow NEDs to ensure that HVM Catapult is meeting core objectives and that these objectives are in line with its purpose and strategy priorities;
- Develop effective relationships with government, other similar organisations, relevant public and private sector organisations, academic bodies, the media, and other key external stakeholders in the UK and internationally to maximise engagement;
- Act as an enabler and promotor of innovation and technology;
- Maintain an awareness of local and national policy and how it impacts HVM Catapult;
- Act as an ambassador for HVM Catapult, championing its interests locally, nationally and internationally, representing the organisation effectively to external stakeholders;
- Maintain absolute integrity, independence and professionalism in view of the exposure to delicate and confidential issues at Board level.
