I found the course very helpful, as I wanted to understand in detail what a NED role entailed. I felt that I gained enough information not only to decide if this was the sort of role that I would be interested in, but also to be able to function in such a role. The guidance on seeking appointments was an added bonus. It was also an interesting day with a varied group of delegates and I would happily recommend it.
I found the 
is an essential introduction for those who seriously wish to pursue Non Executive Director Roles. The course, led by David Doughty an experienced and knowledgeable NED, is focused on the key information required to achieve your first position. It includes a discussion of the Non Executive Director Role, duties and liabilities, the relevant skill set and valid approaches to securing a NED position. The day includes case study work as well as interactive discussions of the course material. I thoroughly recommend this course which is good value for money.
I attended this course shortly after starting my first Non-Executive Director role and found David’s expertise and insight to be invaluable. The course also covers practical things such as how to go about finding Non-Executive Director roles – and so last week (6 months after I attended the course) I started my second NED role, and have an interview for a third one next week. I can highly recommend attending this course for current or aspiring NEDs.
I attended the 19th July course in Bristol and found it to be very informative. Not only was there a wealth of technical information provided but there were numerous case studies - based on real incidents - which were really thought provoking.I would happily recommend this course to anybody who is considering taking up the challenge of being a Non-Executive Director
I found this very useful , John really knew his stuff and made this engaging and materials were spot on and good interaction with other members on the course which added to the skill sharing- I learned a lot.
Right from the start of the 
The course was well constructed and delivered by David who has extensive knowledge of a range of boards, their structure and governance. It was particularly helpful to me as I am new to applying for NED roles and the guidance made me totally rethink what is required from the application process – i.e. this is not an operational role! The delegate group was of a suitable size to allow for interaction and sharing of ideas and experience
I can thoroughly recommend this course and David. As well as meeting interesting colleagues, a great way to understand compliance, personal capabilities and skills needed to fulfil a NED role. A helpful and well structured intro into the NED world.
A great introduction to the world of NEDs; well-structured and expertly delivered.
I can thoroughly recommend this very well structured and informative course. It provides an excellent introduction to the remit, capabilities and attributes of NEDs.
This course is a must for any aspiring NED and even established NED's as a refresher. The content and its delivery were well paced, informative and challenging in equal measures, led by a seasoned expert whose capabilities provide a wealth of knowledge to be drawn upon. Incredible value for money and should be part of a suite of courses leading to a more formal qualification for aspiring NEDs. 100% recommended, you will not be disappointed.
I found the day stimulating and informative. It confirmed many of the areas I was aware of working with a Board as a Company Secretary and refreshed my knowledge on some of the legal aspects of the role
David is a solid expert. The overview of the role of a NED was very well presented. Highly recommended.
Philip had an excellent wealth of experience & practical knowledge of a wide number of industries and was really warm & welcoming- An asset to the course!
This one day course is an excellent overview, providing real advice and very helpful information for those Directors who are interested in developing a non-exec portfolio
I recently attended David's 
The material, the course leader’s insights, and the opportunity to share thoughts and feelings with similarly inclined business people, made for a really valuable day. I came away with some clear actions.
Unlike many courses I have attended in the past, 
An excellent course giving a clear picture of the role, the skills and characteristics required, the range of NED opportunities and the various routes to secure such positions. Particularly helpful focus on shaping your CV for this sector and the key skills required. As a bonus you also meet interesting people and useful contacts. A good career investment which will hopefully deliver quick, positive results.
A well structured and presented introduction to the responsibilities, challenges and attributes required of being a NED. It was thought-provoking. I have referred back to my copious comments in the comprehensive slide hand outs many times already
I recently attended the Excellencia one-day course on 
I found the 
As an introduction to the world of NED's this course is well structured to give an honest and practical insight in to how to identify and prepare for a move in this direction. Money well spent!
A really useful day for anyone with serious intentions of becoming a NED. The event was well structured with a good balance between the theory of corporate governance and NED responsibilities as well as allowing plenty of time for sharing experiences through group interaction
Having attended one of David's 
Trustee (Legal) - The Tutor Trust
Business / Organisation Name: Trustee (Legal) | The Tutor TrustBusiness / Organisation Sector: Not-for-Profit
Business / Organisation Type: Charity or Not-for-Profit
Role Title: Trustee
Remuneration: Expenses only
Role Description
The Tutor Trust is an education charity rooted in tackling educational inequality in a unique way. We began life as a small pilot project in Manchester with big aspirations and a radical new idea to boost the educational opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people.
Our mission is to ‘transform lives through tutoring’ by ensuring every child who needs academic support can access a great tutor. We recruit and train bright university students as tutors in the core subjects of Maths, English and Science and place them in state schools.
To date we have recruited and rigorously trained over 1,800 tutors, provided over 100,000 hours of tutoring support, and supported over 15,000 pupils (mostly on free school meals or Looked After Children). Our interventions have supported disadvantaged young people to reach their full potential and have helped them lead happier and healthier lives.
We have won awards and today we are nationally recognised as one of the most innovative and impactful charities in the UK. We are at a crucial part of our development as we are now halfway through a three-year expansion plan in partnership with Impetus and EEF. The heart and soul of our plan is about maximising the positive impact of tuition, especially for disadvantaged pupils and so we plan to increase our number of beneficiaries by 70%. We want to refine our mission, create a new impact strategy, work smarter in targeting schools, change our programme design, improve how we recruit our amazing tutors and ensure we have robust systems, financial controls, and governance.
With this in mind, we are looking for a new Trustee who can support us on this next stage of our journey to be the best possible version of The Tutor Trust we can be. Earlier in the year, we welcomed a number of new Trustees to our board who have expertise across the education sector and we are looking to appoint a new Trustee in the new school term.
Who we're looking for:
As one of our Trustees, Jim Lister, comes to the end of his term, we are looking for a new Trustee to join us with expertise in the legal profession. While there are many different areas of the law, and the Tutor Trust is able to seek specific legal opinion where needed, we are looking for a Trustee who can apply legal critical thinking in their role on our Board. We are looking for someone who is passionate about tackling educational inequality and shares our vision and ambitious mission. This is an opportunity to lead an organisation through an exciting period of growth and to impact and transform education and lives through tutoring.
Our board meets six times a year with a strategy away day and an annual summer reception. We expect all our trustees to attend one tutoring session as an observer every year.
You will support the future development of The Tutor Trust, provide support and appropriate challenge to our senior leadership team and board and you will be an ambassador for our organisation.
Application Details
For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion about this role, please contact our advising consultant:
Jennifer Horan | [email protected] | 07519 070 497
Closing Date: 20/09/2021
Contact Name: Jennifer Horan
Contact Email: [email protected]
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