Lead Non-Executive Board Member

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently seeking a Lead Non-Executive Board Member (NEBM).

 

This is an exciting opportunity on the Departmental Board, an advisory body that supports and challenges both the Department for Transport’s ministers and the Permanent Secretary. You will play a key role in the effective strategic and operational leadership of DfT in line with the Government’s priorities.

 

Our Secretary of State’s priorities are:

 

- Improving performance on the railways and driving forward rail reform

- Improving bus services and growing usage across the country

- Transforming infrastructure to work for the whole country, promoting social mobility and tackling inequality

- Delivering greener transport

- Better integrating transport networks

 

As the Lead NEBM, you will:

 

- Work closely to support and advise the Secretary of State and the Permanent Secretary in their leadership of the organisation.

- Convene the wider NEBM team to synthesise their views for the organisation and ensure they are supported in their work across the Department.

- Sit as a member on the Department’s Investment Committee and be the Chair of the Department’s Nominations Committee.

 

Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g4XeEf6s

 

- Time Commitment: 15 days per year

- Term: 3 years (with possibility of re-appointment)

- Remuneration: £20,000 per year

- Application deadline: midday on 11th March 2026

 

For more information about DfT, click here: https://lnkd.in/daq_WDy