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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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Post office governance
8 January 2024

The Post Office Horizon Scandal – lessons for directors

Governance
Governance
Company structure
IoD Factsheet

How to become a director of a company?

Company Structure
Company Structure
4 January 2024

Grasping the net zero opportunity

Sustainable Business
Sustainable Business
2 January 2024

Empowering the whole business to achieve net zero

Sustainable Business
Sustainable Business
19 December 2023

AI, ED&I and Business, with Dr Roger Barker

Inclusion and Diversity
Inclusion and Diversity
6 December 2023

Governance of AI what business leaders need to know

Science, Innovation and Tech
Science, Innovation and Tech
IoD Factsheet

Code of Conduct

Governance
Governance
Strategy
IoD Factsheet

Strategic decision making

Business Advice
Business Advice
29 November 2023

The Sustainable Director - Episode Fifteen with Gemma and Russ Wakeham

Sustainable Business
Sustainable Business

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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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Information and Advisory Service

Whether you’re researching market opportunities or need financial or legal counsel, IoD’s Information and Advisory Service can source actionable data and provide independent and confidential advice to help you make informed decisions for your business.

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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.

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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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