Non-Executive Director Services In Amersham

Independent judgement at the board table and a management team that delivers what it agrees

An Amersham business can bring a Secantor Non-Executive Director onto its board on a part-time basis. The director offers an outside perspective, a sounding board and mentoring for your leaders, and helps build a more accountable management team, remaining involved through to delivery. Our board-level support across the Chilterns and Buckinghamshire covers the neighbouring towns, and the national Non-Executive Director page sets out what the role involves.

BOOK A CALL WITH AN EXPERT

What A Non-Executive Director Does For An Amersham Board

An Amersham Non-Executive Director takes a seat on your board as a trusted colleague, brings experience from other boardrooms and shares responsibility for the standard of decisions. The areas of support typically include:

  • Outside perspective: experience gathered on other boards, free of your own habits and assumptions.
  • Sounding board: a confidential place to try an idea out before committing money or people.
  • Mentoring: coaching for the managing director and for managers preparing for bigger roles.
  • A more accountable management team: clear owners, deadlines and measures attached to every board decision.
  • Governance: well-prepared board meetings, clear minutes and proper follow-up.
  • Connections: introductions to lenders, buyers and specialist advisors.
  • Succession and sale: independent help when the business is changing hands or its leadership is due to change.

Where running the finance function is the priority, the Fractional Finance Director page explains that role.

SPEAK TO AN EXPERT

When An Amersham Business Needs A Non-Executive Director

Amersham owners look for a Non-Executive Director to gain an outside perspective, a sounding board, mentoring and a more accountable management team. The area is home to professional and financial services firms, property and construction businesses, specialist engineering, healthcare and life sciences suppliers, and independent shops and hospitality in Old Amersham, with many people and customers linked to London by the Metropolitan line. Signs that a board is ready for more include decisions that all pass through one person, a strategy that has not travelled beyond the boardroom, a sale or retirement on the horizon, and a wish among the directors for challenge from someone outside the day-to-day.

How An Amersham Appointment Begins

The first step is a diagnostic phase. Your Non-Executive Director takes stock of the business, gets to know the people who lead and run it, and reviews systems, processes, reporting, organisation structure and how the business operates. Together you agree an improvement action plan, and helping to put it into effect is part of the director's role, through board meetings and availability between them.

We introduce the Non-Executive Director whose experience suits your board, or more than one if you would like to choose. All of our advisors have held senior board roles themselves, and each is accredited by our directors. Once you have chosen, your director owns the outcomes you agree and stays on until they are delivered, with a Secantor director overseeing the engagement.

A non executive director discussing investment plans with an SME business owner

What A Non-Executive Director Costs In Amersham

Non-Executive Director support from Secantor costs £1,200 a day plus VAT and expenses. The days are agreed in advance and you have full flexibility to increase or decrease them to suit your business needs, so a board can begin with a few meetings a year and add time as the value shows. The national Non-Executive Director page sets out the wider picture.

A Non Executive Director discussing business performance with an SME management team
BOOK A CALL WITH AN EXPERT

Choosing The Right Role For Your Amersham Business

Senior board-level help reaches an Amersham business in four forms. Where the choice is not obvious, our recommendation follows once we have met you and seen how the business is run.

  • Non-Executive Director: a colleague at the board table who contributes independence, challenge and mentoring.
  • Finance Director: a Fractional Finance Director takes on reporting, budgets and cash day to day.
  • CFO: a Fractional CFO leads on raising finance, setting strategy and building value.
  • Interim Finance Director: an Interim Finance Director fills a vacancy or steers the finance function through a period of change.

Alongside Your Directors, Managers And Advisors

A Non-Executive Director takes nothing away from your managing director, your senior managers or the accountants and solicitors you already use. The role adds an independent voice to the board, and any finance director already in your team stays in post. If a sale or handover is on the horizon, Exit Planning explains how a business is prepared, and Build Value In Your Business covers what raises its worth.

A Non Executive Director creating a strategic plan with an SME business owner

Starting With A Free Business Review

Our Free Business Review costs an Amersham owner nothing and carries no obligation. After a first conversation we come to you, hear how the business has developed and get to know your team. You are left with our independent view of the business and a recommendation for the next step.

Our 5-Point Commitment to You

✅ Expert Advice You Can Rely On: You’ll work with qualified, experienced advisors who are focused on results.

✅ A Trusted Working Relationship: We select advisors who fit your culture, team and goals.

✅ Tailored Support for Your Business: No templates, just relevant, practical, hands-on input.

✅ Dependable, Consistent Delivery: We meet deadlines, keep promises and deliver lasting impact.

✅ Clear, Proactive Communication: No jargon. Just senior-level expertise, clearly delivered.

Next Steps

Start with a Free Business Review, or arrange a call first if you would like to speak to one of our directors.

Questions Amersham Owners Ask About Non-Executive Directors

What can a Non-Executive Director offer that our own directors cannot?

Distance and experience. A Non-Executive Director has no stake in the daily politics, has seen similar situations on other boards and can ask the question that insiders avoid. That outside perspective, together with a sounding board and mentoring, is what an owner-managed board often lacks.

Is a Non-Executive Director a consultant?

No. A consultant reports from outside and moves on. At Secantor the Non-Executive Director becomes part of your board, takes responsibility for the support you agree and stays with you while it is put into effect.

How much of a Non-Executive Director's time will we need?

That depends on the board. Some begin with a handful of meetings a year and add days as the value becomes clear. You set the days at the outset and can raise or lower them as your needs change.

Will a Non-Executive Director work with our Finance Director?

Yes. The Finance Director runs reporting, budgets and cash. The Non-Executive Director challenges, guides and mentors from the board, so the two roles sit side by side without overlapping.

Can a Non-Executive Director help us prepare for a sale or handover?

Yes. The director can advise on a successor, mentor the person stepping up and help the board get ready for a buyer. Our article on what buyers value in a business explains what they look for.

Can a Non-Executive Director make our managers more accountable?

Yes. Clear objectives, a named owner for each and a regular review at board level do the work, alongside coaching for managers growing into larger roles. Our article on why SMEs should develop their teams goes further.

Does Secantor support businesses outside Amersham?

Yes. We work with businesses in Chesham, Little Chalfont, Chalfont St Giles, Beaconsfield and High Wycombe, and in nearby counties.

Not quite found the answer you need? Contact our team and we will get back to you personally. If you are also weighing a finance role, our Fractional Finance Director and Fractional CFO pages set out what each does.

Talk To Paul About Your Business Goals

Book a Free 30-Minute Business Review

Paul (colour)

Paul Gibbins

Use the calendar to book a free 30-minute call with Paul and get clarity on your next steps

On the call, you’ll:

  • Identify what’s holding back your profit and growth
  • Gain clearer direction on your business priorities
  • Understand how to improve cashflow and performance
  • Explore practical steps to move your business forward

No obligation

30-minute call

Expert advice

Want to Boost Your Business Profits?

Profitability is the heartbeat of any successful business. Ready to take your business to the next level? Download your free guide and discover 10 powerful strategies to increase your business profits today!

Inside this guide, you'll discover how to:

✓ Create a budget that works for you

✓ Identify profit hotspots (and tackle any losses)

✓ Maximise sales while keeping costs in check

✓ Master the difference between 'Mark-up' and 'Margin'

…and so much more!

Click the button below to get instant access to your free guide and start growing your profits now!

Read Our Latest Case Studies

View All
The image shows a wooden surface with a row of six round, bite-sized chocolate truffles, each coated in various toppings like chocolate, nuts, and sprinkles. The background is blurred with hints of greenery.

Achieving the Dream Business Exit

Read More

Achieving the Dream Business Exit
Interim Finance Director Case Study

The Value of an Interim Finance Director

Read More

The Value of an Interim Finance Director
Resolving Board Conflict

Resolving Boardroom Conflict

Read More

Resolving Boardroom Conflict