Non-Executive Director (NED) – PE-Backed Financial Services Firm

📍 Location: UK (Remote, with occasional London-based meetings)
📅 Commitment: 2 days per month
💼 Remuneration: Competitive + Equity Potential

About the Company

Our client is a UK-based, private equity-backed financial services firm experiencing rapid growth and transformation. Backed by a London-based PE firm, the company operates in the [sector: fintech, wealth management, insurance, etc.], with a focus on scaling operations, strengthening governance, and delivering long-term value creation.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced financial services leader to join the Board as a Non-Executive Director (NED). No prior NED experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for a senior executive looking to transition into a board role.

You will work closely with the CEO, executive team, and private equity investors, providing strategic insight, commercial expertise, and governance support as the business scales.

This is a remote role, requiring 2 days per month, with occasional travel to London for key meetings.

Key Responsibilities

✔️ Strategic Growth & Scaling – Advise on expansion plans, M&A activity, and market positioning
✔️ PE Value Creation – Work alongside private equity investors to support business growth and returns
✔️ Governance & Risk Management – Help ensure compliance with FCA/PRA regulations and strong governance structures
✔️ Financial & Operational Oversight – Contribute to financial strategy, profitability, and efficiency
✔️ Exit Strategy Planning – Support the development of potential exit strategies (IPO, trade sale, secondary buyout)

Ideal Candidate

🔹 Senior leadership experience in financial services (CEO, CFO, COO, MD, or similar)
🔹 Expertise in [fintech, lending, asset management, insurance, etc.]
🔹 Understanding of private equity dynamics, including growth strategies and value creation
🔹 Financial acumen and regulatory knowledge (FCA/PRA experience preferred)
🔹 Proven track record in M&A, scaling businesses, or financial strategy
🔹 Well-connected within the UK financial services, investment, and regulatory communities

🔹 No prior NED experience required – ideal for a first-time board member looking to step into a governance role

How to Apply

To apply, please speak to your contact at ASG.

📍 Location: UK (London and Remote, occasional travel for board meetings)
📅 Commitment: 1-2 days per month
💼 Remuneration: £30-40k per year plus equity options

About the Company

Our client is an innovative VC-backed MedTech company based in the UK, specializing in cutting-edge healthcare solutions that aim to revolutionize patient outcomes. Supported by a well-established UK-based venture capital firm, the company is in an exciting high-growth phase and is working to expand both domestically and internationally.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Non-Executive Director (NED) to join the Board of this rapidly growing MedTech company. The NED will play a critical role in providing strategic guidance, supporting governance, and driving operational excellence while helping to shape the future growth and leadership of the company.

Experience in the MedTech sector is desired, as the ideal candidate will bring deep industry expertise to help guide the company’s product development, commercialization, and regulatory navigation.

This is a UK-based role, offering remote working flexibility, with a commitment of 1-2 days per month, and occasional travel to London for key meetings.

Key Responsibilities

✔️ Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence – Advise the executive team on key strategic decisions, driving operational efficiency and excellence across all business functions
✔️ Key Leadership Development – Provide mentorship and guidance to the leadership team, helping to strengthen capabilities, drive performance, and ensure alignment with the company’s mission and goals
✔️ VC Value Creation – Collaborate with UK-based venture capital investors to ensure the company is positioned for maximum growth and return on investment
✔️ Operational Oversight – Oversee the growth strategy for the business, with a focus on route to market, operating costs and execution modelling.
✔️ Exit Strategy Planning – Contribute to the development of potential exit strategies, such as IPO, acquisition, or sale, guiding the company towards a successful exit

Ideal Candidate

🔹 Senior leadership experience in the MedTech, healthcare, or life sciences sector in the UK 
🔹 Experience in scaling high-growth businesses
🔹 Proven experience and understanding of the MedTech space, including product development, commercialization, and market dynamics
🔹 A well-established network within the UK MedTech, healthcare, and investor communities

🔹 No prior NED experience required – perfect for a senior executive with MedTech experience looking to take on their first board-level role

How to Apply

To apply, please speak to your contact at ASG.

Non-Executive Director (NED) – UAE-Based Family Office

📍 Location: UAE (Remote and occasional travel to UAE)
📅 Commitment: 1-2 days per month
💼 Remuneration: Competitive + Equity Potential

About the Family Office

Our client is a UAE-based family office with a diverse portfolio, including significant investments in technology and other high-growth sectors. The family office is looking for an experienced Non-Executive Director (NED) to provide strategic oversight and leadership for its B2B tech investments. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the direction of high-growth technology companies, with a focus on international expansion and exit planning.

The Role

The Non-Executive Director will play a pivotal role in helping drive leadership development, guide international expansion strategies, and contribute to exit planning for the family office's B2B tech investments. You will work closely with the executive teams of portfolio companies to ensure strong governance, operational effectiveness, and the successful scaling of businesses in the global market.

The role offers remote working flexibility, with a commitment of 1-2 days per month, and occasional travel to the UAE for key meetings and strategy sessions.

Key Responsibilities

✔️ Leadership Development – Provide strategic mentorship to senior leadership teams, ensuring that the right leadership structure is in place to support international expansion and long-term growth.
✔️ International Expansion Strategy – Advise on global market expansion, helping portfolio companies identify and capitalize on international growth opportunities, from market entry to scaling operations across regions.
✔️ Exit Planning & Value Maximization – Contribute to shaping exit strategies, working closely with portfolio companies to prepare for successful exits, such as IPOs or acquisitions, and ensuring maximum return on investment.
✔️ Strategic Guidance – Offer strategic insight into the B2B tech space, leveraging your expertise to help portfolio companies navigate key challenges in product development, commercialization, and market penetration.
✔️ Governance & Risk Oversight – Ensure strong governance practices are in place across the family office's investments, offering insights into risk management, financial oversight, and compliance.

Ideal Candidate

🔹 Proven leadership experience in scaling B2B technology companies, with a track record of driving international expansion.
🔹 Experience in guiding companies through international market entry and scaling operations across multiple regions.
🔹 Deep expertise in exit planning – ideally having been involved in successful IPOs, mergers, or acquisitions in the tech space.
🔹 Strong governance and financial acumen, with the ability to advise on complex decision-making at the board level.
🔹 A strong network in the global B2B tech ecosystem, with connections across international markets.
🔹 Experience working with family offices or high-net-worth investors is a plus.

🔹 No prior NED experience required – ideal for a senior executive with B2B tech expertise looking to step into a board-level role.

How to Apply

To apply, please speak to your contact at ASG.

Non-Executive Director (NED) – UK-Based Start-Up

📍 Location: UK (Remote with occasional travel for key meetings)
📅 Commitment: 2-3 days per month
💼 Remuneration: £2,500 per month (No equity)

About the Start-Up

Our client is a dynamic UK-based start-up in an exciting growth phase. The business has established a strong foundation and is now looking to take the next step in professionalizing its operations. To support this transition and scale effectively, the company is seeking a Non-Executive Director (NED) to provide strategic oversight and advice to help build a more structured and scalable organization.

The Role

As an NED, you will play a critical role in advising the leadership team on professionalizing the business, enhancing strategic direction, and developing the company’s vision for growth. You will support the executive team in areas like financial planning, operational improvements, and building the necessary frameworks to scale successfully.

This is a UK-based role, offering remote working flexibility, with a commitment of 2-3 days per month, and occasional travel to the company’s headquarters for key meetings.

Key Responsibilities

✔️ Professionalization of Operations – Advise on building out and formalizing key business processes, from financial planning to operational structures, ensuring the company is set up for sustainable growth.
✔️ Strategic Oversight – Provide strategic advice on the company’s long-term vision, advising on key decisions that will help scale the business in a professional manner.
✔️ Financial & Operational Advice – Guide the executive team on financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation, focusing on efficient operational execution and long-term profitability.
✔️ Leadership Support & Development – Provide mentorship and guidance to the leadership team, helping them build and strengthen their leadership capabilities and scale effectively.

Ideal Candidate

🔹 Experience in scaling early-stage businesses, with a strong background in helping start-ups transition from informal to structured operations.
🔹 Experience with financial oversight, advising on strategic financial planning, budget management, and operational cost efficiencies.
🔹 A solid understanding of the challenges faced by start-ups in scaling, particularly in the UK market.
🔹 Previous experience in a board-level role or senior leadership position would be advantageous but not required.
🔹 A hands-on, mentoring mindset, with a passion for helping early-stage businesses professionalize and grow.

🔹 This role is ideal for a senior executive looking to step into their first NED role or someone who has prior experience in an NED capacity but seeks a hands-on, impactful role in a growing start-up.

How to Apply

To apply, please speak to your contact at ASG.

Non-Executive Director (NED) – Midlands-Based Start-Up in the Logistics Arena

📍 Location: Midlands, UK (Remote with occasional travel for key meetings)
📅 Commitment: 2-3 days per month
💼 Remuneration: £2,000 per month (No equity)

About the Start-Up

Our client is a fast-growing Midlands-based start-up in the logistics sector, focused on revolutionizing how goods are transported and delivered. With a strong foundation in place, the business is now poised to scale and professionalize its operations. To support this growth, the company is seeking a Non-Executive Director (NED) with expertise in scaling start-ups, logistics, and operational efficiency to help the business take the next step in its development.

The Role

As an NED, you will play a key role in advising the leadership team on professionalizing the business, enhancing the company’s strategic direction, and helping to guide operational improvements. You will provide crucial support in areas such as market positioning, scaling the business in the competitive logistics sector, and optimizing operations.

This is a Midlands-based role, offering remote working flexibility, with a commitment of 2-3 days per month, and occasional travel to the company’s headquarters for key meetings.

Key Responsibilities

✔️ Professionalization of Operations – Advise on building out and formalizing key business processes, such as logistics management, operational structures, and growth strategies, ensuring the company is set up for sustainable success.
✔️ Strategic Oversight – Provide strategic advice on the company’s long-term vision, advising on key decisions that will help scale the business in a professional manner, particularly within the logistics space.
✔️ Operational Optimization – Support the executive team in improving operational efficiency, streamlining logistics processes, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and scalability.
✔️ Leadership Support & Development – Provide mentorship to the leadership team, helping them build strong leadership capabilities and scale the company effectively.

Ideal Candidate

🔹 Experience in scaling logistics or transport-based businesses, with a strong background in optimizing operations and navigating challenges specific to the logistics arena.
🔹 Experience in operational efficiency and process optimization, with a focus on improving workflows, logistics management, and cost-effective scaling.
🔹 A solid understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the logistics industry, including technology adoption, supply chain optimization, and regulatory matters.
🔹 Previous experience in a board-level role or senior leadership position would be advantageous but not required.
🔹 A hands-on, mentoring mindset, with a passion for helping early-stage businesses scale successfully.

🔹 This role is ideal for a senior executive with logistics industry expertise who is looking to step into an NED role and make a tangible impact in a growing start-up.

How to Apply

To apply, please speak to your contact at ASG.

📍 Location: Europe (Remote, with occasional travel for key meetings)
📅 Commitment: 1-2 days per month
💼 Remuneration: Negotiable

About the Company

Our client is a leading financial services firm, providing innovative solutions to clients across Europe. As the company continues to grow and expand its offerings, they are looking to bring in a Board Advisor with expertise in financial services to provide strategic insights and support to the executive team.

The Role

The Board Advisor will work closely with the leadership team, offering strategic advice on key initiatives related to business growth, market expansion, financial planning, and regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong background in financial services and regulatory matters, looking to contribute at a board level and help steer the company towards continued success.

This is a remote position within Europe, with a commitment of 1-2 days per month, offering occasional travel to meet with the leadership team and attend board meetings.

Key Responsibilities

✔️ Strategic Insight & Planning – Advise the leadership team on strategic decisions related to business growth, market positioning, and competitive advantage in the financial services sector.
✔️ Regulatory & Compliance Oversight – Provide guidance on regulatory matters, ensuring the company complies with relevant industry standards, laws, and regulations.
✔️ Financial & Operational Expertise – Offer advice on improving financial performance, driving operational efficiencies, and managing risks within the financial services space.
✔️ Leadership Support – Provide guidance to the executive team on developing effective leadership and executing on strategic priorities.

Ideal Candidate

🔹 Experience in financial services, ideally in a senior advisory, executive, or leadership role, with strong knowledge of regulatory environments, financial operations, and market trends.
🔹 Regulatory experience is highly desired, with an in-depth understanding of the regulatory landscape in the financial services sector across Europe.
🔹 Experience in VC-funded environments, with a strong understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in venture-backed businesses.
🔹 Existing Non-Executive Director (NED) experience, ideally within the financial services industry, with a proven track record of adding value at a board level.
🔹 Expertise in financial planning, operational management, and strategic growth within the financial services sector.
🔹 Strong network and credibility within the financial services industry, with the ability to open doors and support business development initiatives.
🔹 A strategic mindset, with the ability to think big-picture and advise on high-level business decisions.

How to Apply

To apply, please speak to your contact at ASG.

Non-Executive Director (NED) – SaaS Business

📍 Location: South UK (with travel to London for meetings)
📅 Commitment: 1-2 days per month
💼 Remuneration: Competitive + Equity Potential

About the Company

Our client is an innovative, owner-managed SaaS company based in the UK, specializing in timesheet management and seamless platform integration. The business provides professional service firms—including digital agencies, law firms, and accounting practices—with tools to manage teams, track timesheets, generate full reports, and accurately bill customers.

With an upcoming funding round, the company is entering an exciting growth phase and is seeking an experienced Non-Executive Director (NED) to provide strategic guidance, governance support, and operational expertise to help scale the business.

The Role

The NED will play a critical role in shaping the company’s strategic direction, supporting the leadership team in fundraising, market expansion, and enterprise sales. This is a South UK-based role, requiring in-person attendance for meetings and travel to London as needed.

Key Responsibilities

✔️ Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence – Advise the executive team on key strategic decisions, driving efficiency and excellence across all business functions.
✔️ Leadership Development – Provide guidance to strengthen leadership capabilities, drive performance, and ensure alignment with the company’s mission.
✔️ Fundraising Support – Leverage previous success in raising capital, offering strategic insight and industry contacts to support the upcoming funding round.
✔️ Operational Oversight – Support growth strategy, focusing on go-to-market execution, operating costs, and scalability.
✔️ Enterprise Sales Support – Facilitate introductions and sales opportunities within professional services firms.

Ideal Candidate

🔹 Senior leadership experience in the SaaS sector within the UK.
🔹 Proven experience scaling high-growth businesses, ideally in a venture-backed environment.
🔹 Deep understanding of the SaaS space, including product development, commercialization, and market dynamics.
🔹 A strong network in professional services, digital agencies, and investor communities.
🔹 Experience in supporting fundraising efforts, with a track record of successful capital raises.

How to Apply

To apply, please speak to your contact at ASG.

Part-time, strategic technology leadership with competitive compensation

We are seeking a London-based Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to provide high-level strategic technology leadership on a 4-day-per-month basis. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in AI, large-scale data solutions, and cloud technologies, ensuring that our technology strategy aligns with business objectives.

As a Fractional CTO, you will work closely with leadership teams to define and implement technology roadmaps, enabling digital transformation and scalable technology solutions.

Key Details:

• Commitment: 4 days per month

• Location: London-based or able to work closely with London leadership teams

• Salary: Circa £70K per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic technology leadership to drive innovation and efficiency.

• Define and oversee solution architecture for AI-driven and data-intensive applications.

• Develop and implement agile product development strategies to enhance efficiency and innovation.

• Mentor and advise technology teams, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Ensure cloud, security, and enterprise architecture best practices (Microsoft technology stack preferred).

• Identify emerging technologies that drive operational efficiencies and competitive advantages.

• Enhance eCommerce and data infrastructure for scalability and performance.

• Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams, ensuring seamless execution of technology initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience as a CTO, VP of Technology, or senior technology leader in a fractional, interim, or advisory capacity.

• Strong background in AI, data analytics, and cloud computing.

• Expertise in enterprise architecture, technology strategy, and digital transformation.

• Proven track record of leading technology initiatives and advising leadership teams.

• Ability to assess, refine, and optimize technology roadmaps.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to engage with executives and investors.

This 4-day-per-month fractional role is perfect for a visionary technology leader looking to make a strategic impact while maintaining flexibility.

Strategic financial leadership to drive investment readiness with competitive compensation

We are seeking a Midlands-based Fractional Financial Director (FD) with a focus on investment readiness to provide high-level financial leadership on a part-time or flexible basis. The ideal candidate will bring extensive financial expertise and a proven track record in preparing businesses for fundraising, investment rounds, and financial due diligence.

As a Fractional FD, you will work closely with leadership teams to align financial strategy with business growth, prepare for investment readiness, and ensure that financial operations and reports are in optimal shape to attract potential investors.

Key Details:

• Commitment: Part-time or flexible hours

• Location: Midlands-based, with flexibility for remote work and occasional in-person meetings

• Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic financial leadership to ensure the business is investment-ready.

• Develop and oversee the financial strategy to ensure attractiveness to potential investors.

• Lead the preparation of financial forecasts, budgets, and business plans for investment purposes.

• Oversee due diligence processes, ensuring that financial data is transparent, accurate, and ready for investor review.

• Help develop a clear financial story for potential investors, ensuring that the business can clearly articulate its growth plans, profitability potential, and return on investment.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards required for fundraising.

• Advise on capital structure, equity management, and fundraising strategies.

• Collaborate with external advisors, such as investors, lawyers, and auditors, to ensure smooth fundraising processes.

• Support the leadership team in negotiating funding deals, investor presentations, and managing investor relationships.

• Develop KPIs and metrics to track financial performance and make data-driven decisions that support investment opportunities.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Extensive experience as an FD, CFO, or senior finance leader, with a proven track record in investment readiness, fundraising, and financial due diligence.

• Experience in preparing businesses for private equity, venture capital, or debt financing.

• Strong experience in financial planning, reporting, and forecasting, with an ability to present financial data clearly to potential investors.

• Deep knowledge of capital markets, investment structures, and the fundraising process.

• Ability to advise on business valuation, equity allocation, and deal negotiation.

• Excellent communication skills, with experience in investor relations and the ability to present financials to external stakeholders.

• Knowledge of financial modeling, cash flow management, and business growth strategies.

This fractional role is ideal for an experienced Financial Director with a passion for helping businesses become investment-ready and take the next step in their growth journey