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The non-executive director’s (NED) role is to provide a creative contribution to the board by providing independent oversight and constructive challenge to the executive directors. Our resources support NEDs to play important contribution to make to the proper running of their organisations and understand the responsibilities of the role.

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IoD Factsheet

Removal of a director

Company Structure
Company Structure
organisational structures
IoD Factsheet

Protection for minority shareholders

Company Structure
Company Structure
IoD Factsheet

What is an organisational structure?

Company Structure
Company Structure
organisational structures
IoD Factsheet

What is an organisational structure?

Company Structure
Company Structure
fiduciary duties
IoD Factsheet

Fiduciary duties for directors A comprehensive guide

Governance
Governance
board of directors
IoD Factsheet

What is a quorum?

Governance
Governance
11 March 2025

World Oral Health Day The importance of dental care for directors

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7 March 2025

Menopause in the workplace - the benefits of an inclusive approach

Inclusion and Diversity
Inclusion and Diversity
IoD Factsheet

Trademarks useful information

Business Advice
Business Advice
Board of directors
3 February 2025

Delegation of authority The buck stops with the board

Governance
Governance

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Emerging NEDs

Emerging NEDs Group

Join the IoD Emerging NEDs Group to connect, develop, and secure a board role across a range of sectors, from charities to FTSE 250 companies.
Role of the Non-Executive Director

Role of the Non-Executive Director course

Gain practical advice from experienced non-executive directors and understand the critical requirements of the role across multiple sectors with this intensive one-day course!
NED roles and hires

NED jobs and recruitment

IoD members receive a special 5% discount on board-level recruitment rates and free access to the latest non-executive director board-level roles via the Nurole platform.
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What is the role of the non-executive director?

Explore the critical role of the non-executive director in ensuring effective corporate governance and diverse perspectives in the boardroom.

How to become a non-executive director?

Learn what it takes to be a non-executive director and how to secure your first role.

Essential services for NEDs

As the UK’s leading business policy and governance body, we can provide everything you need to steer you into a non-executive role.

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