Established in 2017, Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) is a not-for-profit, industry-led, technology research and development organisation based in Aberdeen. NZTC invests in partnership with industry, local and national government, and academia to address major innovation challenges, working across a range of sectors from renewables to manufacturing to accelerate the transition to a net zero energy system.

NZTC was created as part of the Aberdeen City Region Deal, with £180m of UK and Scottish government funding to maximise the potential of the North Sea. It has a strong track record of delivery, having to date evaluated more than 1,400 technologies, invested in more than 250 projects, delivered more than 50 field trials, grown more than 25 new companies and delivered more than 20 commercialised technologies.

The organisation has been restructured to support an enhanced focus on net zero. It seeks to deliver technology which ensures that hydrocarbon is produced in the North Sea with a net zero footprint - while also unlocking the potential of carbon sequestration, blue and green hydrogen - and supporting the growth of the renewable sector.

NZTC wants to accelerate the transition to net zero, ensure that the next generation of energy is affordable and drive the creation of a new energy industry in the UK. NZTC is committed to a culture of innovation and helping to attract the next generation of engineers and scientists to its industry. It has three core values: to inspire those who want to make positive changes, drive those who have a curiosity to innovate and to thrive on diversity of thought.

Key duties of the Non-Executive Director will include:

• Challenging, supporting, and approving the Executive’s proposals for strategy and the evolution of the business
• Holding the Executive to account for a high standard of delivery against the business plan and participate in the evaluation of the CEO with the Chair 
• Acting as an ambassador to enhance NZTCs profile through engagement with key stakeholders
• Being a strong supporter and coach for the executives 
  
• Providing expertise and support to the board on the remuneration committee and audit committees 

Focused on technologies that will drive transition, and established in 2017, NZTC is now looking for new board members to support the long term sustainability of the company. The new board member will have a background of operating in the energy sector or a companion sector (electricity, oil and natural gas, renewables, power and utilities).

The successful candidate for this role must have previous board experience in a commercial organisation. They will be familiar with best practice corporate governance and navigating complex stakeholder and investor relationships. Within commercial organisations, it will be ideal if the candidate brings experience of global private equity, fundraising or marketing and communications.

NZTC is especially interested to hear from candidates who will be able to demonstrate their experience of mentoring and coaching at executive levels. The organisation is based in Scotland but it enthusiastically welcomes candidates across the UK for this role.

The time commitment is likely to be between 10-12 days per year, with five scheduled Board meetings (hybrid, roughly two in person & three virtual). This role is unremunerated but reasonable, pre-agreed travel expenses will be reimbursed. The term is three years with a two-year optional extension.

NZTC is based in Scotland but it welcomes candidates across the UK for this role. Meetings will be a hybrid model with two in-person meetings (for which all travel costs will covered) and two virtual meetings.