Vacancy: Non-Executive Director

Posted by EMEC on Friday, October 10, 2025

EMEC is an innovation catalyst pioneering the transition to a clean energy future.

EMEC is the world’s leading demonstration facility for testing wave and tidal energy technologies in the sea. Based in Orkney, the centre is also working on R&D projects looking at green hydrogen and e-fuels, floating wind, island decarbonisation and energy systems.

As a plug-and-play facility EMEC helps reduce the time, cost and risk of testing innovative sustainable technologies.

Non-Executive Director

We are looking to appoint a new Non-Executive Director to strengthen the EMEC Board.

This is a critical position which will offer strategic guidance and governance to the company and strong leadership during EMEC’s next phase of development and growth.

We are seeking applications from individuals with a proven track record in finance and audit, having operated at senior positions in these disciplines’ in other organisations. Familiarity with renewables, energy, government or R&D sectors would be advantageous.

EMEC values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. In light of the current composition of the board, we would particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced female candidates. Being based on Orkney is preferred.

The appointment will be for a period of three years starting in February 2026 with an anticipated time commitment of around 30 days per annum, which will vary on a month-by-month basis to suit business needs, and remuneration of £15,000 per annum.

Apply now:

Thank you for your interest in EMEC. Please consider the job description and submit your C.V. to hr@emec.org.uk along with a covering letter explaining how you believe you fit the description for the post.

The following information must also be provided:

A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (downloadable from EMEC’s website)
Written confirmation that you are eligible to work in the UK. Documentation will be requested if you successfully progress to the next stage of our recruitment process. For examples of eligibility proof, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checklist.
An indication of any times that you will not be available for interview on the date noted below.

For further information, please call Donna Ritch on 01856 852040

All of the relevant documents that are required to apply for this job can be found at the bottom of this page in the downloads section.

Closing date for applications: 1pm Monday 10th November 2025

Interview date: Monday 17th November 2025.

Interviews will be held in the EMEC Stromness office, Orkney and you will be expected to attend in person. This will comprise the first part of the interview process, and a secondary interview is expected to be held with two of EMEC’s Directors at a later date.

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