Outsourced Director

An Outsourced Director is a board member who brings independent oversight, strategic guidance and commercial experience to your business. Unlike executive directors, Outsourced Directors don’t manage day-to-day operations but provide challenge, support and accountability at board level.

Many SMEs benefit from having an Outsourced Director when they’re facing growth, succession, strategic change or governance challenges. An Outsourced Director brings outside perspective, experience and accountability — helping the business owner step back and make better long-term decisions.

An Outsourced Director acts in a purely advisory and oversight role, while a part-time Finance Director or Operations Director is hands-on and involved in day-to-day operations. Many Secantor team members are qualified to act in both capacities where needed.

Most Outsourced Directors work with SMEs for 1–2 days per month, often around key board meetings. The frequency can increase if the business is undergoing major change or planning an exit.

Look for someone with strategic vision, commercial judgement, integrity, and the ability to challenge constructively. But it is equally important that their personal chemistry is right with you and your team. At Secantor, all our Outsourced Directors are personally accredited and selected for both their experience and their ability to build strong relationships with business owners.

Yes — succession and exit planning are among the most valuable contributions an Outsourced Director can make. They bring an outside view, keep the plan on track, and ensure decisions are made with long-term value in mind.

Costs vary depending on how involved the Outsourced Director is.  As a guide, the cost of a dedicated Secantor Outsourced Directors typically starts from £1,200 +VAT per month. We tailor each engagement to the needs, size and stage of the business.

Our Outsourced Directors are not just advisors — they’re proven commercial leaders, handpicked for their ability to influence, support and guide SME owners. Every Secantor Outsourced Director is personally accredited by our directors and has hands-on experience across sectors and business lifecycles.