Independent Non-Executive Director

Triodos Bank operates at the forefront of ethical and sustainable finance, transcending the typical banking role to effect positive change. It’s more than a bank; it’s a community united by the belief that the conscious use of money can drive societal and environmental progress.

Triodos Bank UK is the wholly owned subsidiary of Triodos Bank NV, encompassing its operations in the UK market with Circa 300 employees and over £2bn in assets. Its mission is to help create a society that protects and promotes human dignity and quality of life for all. Its aim is to make money a force for good, emphasising that financial activities should contribute to a sustainable and socially responsible future.

Triodos is committed only to supporting initiatives and projects that align with its values and create positive impact, focusing on sectors and businesses that drive environmental, cultural and social progress. Triodos Bank UK reflects this commitment, providing a range of sustainable financial solutions for those eager to contribute meaningfully. From transparent current accounts to investment options and business lending which supports organisations working to tackle the biggest challenges of our time.

By fostering these opportunities, Triodos Bank continues to lead in ethical finance empowering its customers to manage their finances responsibly while contributing to a more sustainable and socially conscious world.

Role Summary

Triodos Bank UK is seeking to appoint a new Independent Non-Executive Director. The successful candidate will have Board level experience or equivalent within a UK-regulated financial services organisation.

UK – South West (Bristol)

24 days

£30,000 per annum

The Board of Triodos Bank UK (“TBUK”) is seeking to appoint an Independent Non-Executive Director (INED).

The Board of TBUK is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the Company, ensuring the achievement of its objectives and the effective conduct of its business activities. The Board sets the overall strategy, formulates policies, and provides oversight and guidance to the management team. It regularly reviews financial performance and is accountable for ensuring that robust risk management controls and procedures are established and maintained.

The role of an INED is to provide independent oversight, constructive challenge, and objective input to Board deliberations. INEDs play a critical part in the development of strategy and in supporting the Board to fulfil its governance responsibilities. In addition to the primary responsibilities of the INED include:

• Ensure the Bank operates within the regulatory framework set by the PRA, FCA, and other relevant authorities, including conduct, prudential, and Consumer Duty requirements.
• Approve and periodically review the Bank’s risk appetite and risk management frameworks, ensuring emerging risks (e.g., cyber, climate, conduct) are considered.
• Satisfy themselves that financial controls, regulatory compliance, and systems of risk management are robust and defensible.

• Scrutinise and hold management to account for the performance of the Bank against agreed goals, objectives, and key performance indicators.
• Monitor management’s delivery of the Bank’s strategy, including ESG and mission-led objectives.

• Attend and actively contribute to Board and Committee meetings and discussions.
• Take part in collective Board and Committee decisions, including voting, providing input, and challenge.
• Consider the views of the shareholder, customers, employees, regulators, and other stakeholders, recognising that these perspectives may provide valuable insights into the Bank’s performance and reputation.
• Oversee the Bank’s delivery of fair customer outcomes and compliance with Consumer Duty requirements.

• Scrutinise the design and implementation of the remuneration policy to ensure alignment with long‑term performance and regulatory requirements.
• Be actively involved in succession planning for…