Independent Non Executive Director

Independent Non Executive Director

Final date to receive applications: 15 June 2026

Department: CEO Office

Employment Type: Contract

Location: HQ - Leatherhead

Independent Non Executive Director - Two positions available.

We are looking for two Independent Non Executive Directors to join our team.

Independent NED - Finance, Audit & Risk

Independent NED - People, Equity, Leadership & Governance

Status: Contract

Location: Remote / Hybrid with in person meetings

Time commitment: Approximately 3–6 days per month, with the expectation that this may increase during periods of intensive reform or implementation activity

About PFEW

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) is a statutory staff association representing over 145,000 rank and file police officers across England and Wales. PFEW exists to represent and support members professionally, legally and collectively, and to act as the authoritative voice of policing in national debate.

Following recent Independent Reviews and Tribunal findings, PFEW is delivering a wide ranging transformation programme focused on strengthening governance, improving transparency, professionalising leadership and ensuring long term organisational resilience.

As part of this programme, the National Board has agreed to appoint Independent Non Executive Directors (NEDs) to enhance governance, provide independent challenge and bring external expertise into Board and committee decision making.

The National Board has approved the appointment of two Independent Non Executive Directors to sit alongside elected Board members.

Under the current Police Federation Regulations 2017 and PFEW Rules, Independent Non Executive Directors cannot hold voting rights. Appointments will therefore initially be made on an interim basis as Independent Non Executive Advisers, with a clear intention to transition these roles to full voting Non Executive Director status following the necessary rule and regulatory changes.

Independent Non Executive Advisers will:

• Participate fully in National Board discussions in a non voting capacity
• Sit on, and chair, Board sub committees as required
• Provide independent challenge, assurance and external perspective during a critical phase of reform

This recruitment forms part of a phased approach to strengthening independent governance on a permanent basis. For this document, we have used the term Non-Executive Directors even when the role will formally be that of Non-Executive Adviser prior to regulation change.

Independent Non Executive Directors play a central role in the Federation’s governance framework.

The National Board is supported by a small number of core committees, including committees covering finance, audit and risk; remuneration; and nominations. Independent Non Executive Directors are expected to play a leading role within this structure.

The Remuneration and Finance, Audit and Risk committees will be chaired by Independent Non Executive Directors. Where appropriate, Non Executive Directors may also sit on committees they do not chair, ensuring strong independent oversight, continuity and coherence across the governance system.

Specific committee chairing arrangements will be agreed following appointment and may reflect the skills, experience and background of successful candidates.

The Independent Non Executive Director (Finance, Audit & Risk) will bring senior level expertise in finance, audit and risk to the National Board, strengthening financial oversight, assurance and accountability across the Federation.

The postholder will play a leading governance role during a period of significant organisational change, supporting the Board in establishing robust financial controls, assurance arrangements and risk management practices aligned to the Federation’s reform objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide independent judgement and constructive challenge on financial strategy, budgeting, reserves, investment and risk
• Chair and/or contribute to Board sub committees relevant to finance, audit and risk
• Oversee…