Join SIL as a Non‑Executive Director

We are seeking experienced, forward‑thinking professionals to join our Board as Non‑Executive Directors (NEDs).

This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of an organisation that plays a central role in supporting schools, settings and communities across the Liverpool City Region (and beyond!)
 

Could you join us?

We are looking to appoint up to three NEDs with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Finance
• Marketing, Communications, Strategy or E‑commerce
• Professional Services

NEDs will play an essential part in the effective governance of SIL, including: 

• Providing independent advice, scrutiny and constructive challenge
• Ensuring compliance, transparency and sound risk management
• Supporting strategic decision‑making and long‑term planning
• Bringing specialist insight from your field
• Championing SIL’s values and vision
• Attending quarterly Board meetings and occasional additional discussions, as required.

Please note: These are unpaid positions.

About SIL

SIL exists to ensure that every child and young person can be safe, develop, learn and achieve. 

As a trusted partner to over 600 educational settings, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning HR, Finance, Governance, SEND, Safeguarding, Attendance, Leadership, Curriculum, Health and Wellbeing, and Staffing Solutions.

Our values: Support, Inspire, Learn - guide everything we do and shape a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and purposeful action.

With a multidisciplinary workforce of more than 200 professionals, we bring breadth, depth and flexibility to solving complex challenges in education. 

As we continue to grow our impact across the Liverpool City Region and beyond, the oversight and insight of strong, independent Non‑Executive Directors has never been more important.

How to express an interest

If you believe you can add value to a purpose‑driven organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit a supporting statement and CV to Katie Smith, Company Secretary, [email protected] by 23.59 on Sunday, 22 March 2026.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an alignment and suitability conversation with the Chair of the Board and the CEO.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Katie in the first instance.