NED – Renewable Energy

Overview of Need

Thrive Renewables is a leading UK renewable energy investment and development organisation with over 30 years of experience funding, building, and operating clean energy projects. With a diversified portfolio spanning wind, solar, hydro, battery storage, geothermal, and heat technologies, the organisation is now entering a significant growth phase with a target to double generation capacity by 2028. Thrive is seeking two Non-Executive Directors to join its established Board, bringing complementary expertise to support the next stage of strategic expansion while maintaining its strong environmental and social purpose as a certified B Corporation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight, strategic input, and constructive challenge at Board level.
• Support long-term strategic planning, growth execution, and impact delivery.
• Contribute to financial oversight, risk management, and governance excellence.
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation with investors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Support leadership development and mentoring of senior executives.
• Help guide sustainable growth aligned with environmental and social objectives.

Candidate Profile – Essential Experience

• Proven Non-Executive Director or senior executive experience (or readiness for first board role).
• Strong strategic thinking and long-term planning capability.
• Experience in one or more of: renewable energy, impact investing, corporate finance, or high-growth businesses.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and financial oversight.
• Experience engaging with investors, capital markets, or strategic partners.

Position 1 – Impact & Ethical Entrepreneurship

• Experience in purpose-led or impact-focused organisations.
• Strong understanding of sustainable finance and impact investing.
• Networks within renewable energy, social investment, or impact funds.
• Experience in strategy, innovation, or stakeholder engagement in mission-led businesses.

Position 2 – Corporate, Commercial & Finance

• Senior corporate, financial, or commercial leadership experience.
• Experience supporting capital raising and growth strategy execution.
• Strong governance, audit, and risk management capability.
• Background in listed companies, investment funds, or high-growth organisations.

Personal Attributes

• Strong alignment with sustainability and climate impact values.
• Collaborative and credible boardroom presence.
• Strong influencing and communication skills.
• Ability to balance commercial discipline with long-term mission focus.

Remuneration & Appointment

• £17,500 per annum.
• Approx. 12–15 days per year.
• Quarterly Board meetings (Bristol / hybrid).