Build a better board

Board Services

At WB Directors, we offer a range of services aimed at enhancing the quality and diversity of boards across all sectors and industries in the UK.

Whether it’s identifying areas for improvement with our newly launched Board Evaluation service or sourcing talented individuals with our established Vacancy Board and top-quality Bespoke NED Search service, we’re committed to building better boards.

 

Take a look at the various ways we can help your board reach its full potential:

Recruiting for diversity ~ Board Evaluation ~ Upskill your board

Recruiting for diversity

Vacancy Board

Advertise your board position on the UK’s largest source of non-executive opportunities. Our diverse membership includes experienced board members and first-time NEDs, ensuring a wide pool of talent for your vacancy.

From advertising first roles at small community organisations to chair positions at listed companies, our platform caters to all and receives over 10k monthly views. Advertising on our Vacancy Board is absolutely FREE, but our paid featured roles receive 4x the views, giving your role greater exposure.

 

Bespoke NED Search

In search of candidates with specific skill sets? Our Bespoke NED Search service takes a proactive approach, targeting potential candidates within our membership of thousands with the skills/experience you are looking for. We also collaborate with headhunters to provide an efficient candidate research service for our clients.

Our Bespoke NED Search is a straightforward, cost-effective service tailored to your needs and can provide a more confidential approach if desired.

Board Evaluation

Our Board Evaluation service is designed to enhance your board’s performance, addressing team dynamics and specific boardroom issues as needed. Whether you’re looking for specific, limited inputs or a comprehensive board performance review led by expert consultants, this highly flexible service can help you make a difference.

Suitable for all types of boards, we have experience evaluating board quality and performance in AIM-listed and privately owned SMEs, the boards of sports bodies, professional bodies, educational institutions and charities of all types.

Upskill your board

Boardroom Essentials Quick Courses

Our online learning courses are designed to provide the knowledge required to be an effective board member at any career stage. In under an hour, these courses cover what you need to know to present confidently and competently in the boardroom – filling knowledge gaps or providing a solid basis for in-depth learning.

Our Boardroom Essentials course covers the basics all board members need to know to get board-ready. It consists of five one-hour online lessons covering Governance, ESG, Finance, Risk & Tech.

Chairs Programme

For more experienced NEDs, our ‘Becoming an Effective Chair’ programme is perfect for non-executives seeking to become board or committee Chairs or current Chairs targeting more complex positions and looking to enhance their skills and effectiveness.

The programme combines leading board effectiveness research with practical experience and will prepare you to step up confidently as a Board Chair, whether in your first role or to a more complex board. It will also expand your personal network of non-executives and Chairs.

In-house workshops and discussions

We regularly run workshops and discussions on board effectiveness themes, such as ‘Boardroom Dynamics’, ‘What makes a ‘good’ board?’ and more. We also provide external facilitation to your board discussions on any issues you may be facing and/or areas for improvement.

Ready to take the next step in improving your board?

Get in touch to find out more about our services and join us in our commitment to building better boards.