Independent Chair and Non-Executive Director

Chair and Non-Executive Directors - EdenServ - East Devon £500 per day Chair: c.40 days NEDs: c.12 days EdenServ is seeking to appoint its first Independent Chair and three Non-Executive Directors to help shape a brand-new, council-owned company set to transform how environmental services are delivered across East Devon. EdenServ represents a bold and ambitious shift by East Devon District Council: bringing recycling, waste and environmental services back in-house through a commercial, agile model with strong public sector values at its core. Launching in July 2026, the company will deliver essential frontline services to over 150,000 residents, with scope to grow and evolve over time. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new organisation from inception, setting its culture, governance and strategic direction at a critical stage. Board members will play a central role in establishing a high-performing, purpose-led organisation that delivers both commercial value and meaningful impact for communities and the environment. EdenServ is being established at a time of wider system change, including proposed Local Government Reorganisation across Devon. As such, the Board will need to balance immediate operational priorities with longer-term strategic positioning, ensuring the organisation is resilient, adaptable and well-placed to respond to a changing public service landscape. The Roles The Independent Chair and Non-Executive Directors will work closely with the Managing ..... full job details .....