ExecutiveFull TimeEN
Duration: Permanent
Location: Gloucester or Manchester
Working hours: The Board meets approximately six times per year, including away days
Closing date: 10th April 2026
Methodist Insurance PLC (MIC) are looking to appoint two Non-Executive Directors to join us. Board meetings will likely be held in person at our Gloucester or Manchester office.
MIC is seeking to appoint two new Non-Executive Directors to join its Board, complementing existing skill sets and enhancing cognitive diversity. The ideal candidates will have extensive experience in property insurance and / or investment experience with prior non-executive board experience in a relevant UK business or, alternatively, a successful senior management career as an insurance practitioner in the UK property insurance arena reporting into a Board.
In addition to industry expertise, applicants should bring a deep understanding of UK corporate governance, along with broader legal, regulatory, and risk management matters. They must also possess the ability to maintain and foster strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. While candidates do not need to be members of the Methodist Church, they must demonstrate a strong affinity with the Company’s Methodist ethos.
MIC welcomes applications from those seeking their first non-executive role, provided they can demonstrate the ability to operate at a strategic level, think creatively, and offer constructive criticism. The successful candidate will also have sound independent judgement, with a willingness to probe, challenge, and express their views confidently.
As a member of the MIC Board, the incoming Non-Executive Director is expected to provide independent guidance, support, expertise, and an objective perspective to management on key matters, including strategy, performance monitoring, risk, and financial integrity. All Directors act in good faith, ensuring that their decisions are aligned with promoting the success of the Company for the benefit of its members.
The incoming Non-Executive Director will actively contribute to MIC’s commercial and strategic discussions in a positive and constructive manner, while offering challenge and thought-provoking insights. They will foster strong working relationships with their board colleagues while maintaining the objectivity required to question and challenge constructively.
In addition, they should be forward-thinking and strategic, yet operationally grounded, with a strong commitment to ensuring the long-term financial stability of the Company. They will be expected to quickly understand the key issues facing the business and play an active role in Board debates.
Energetic and collaborative approach to decision-making, with a clear interest in contributing to the success of the business
Excellent interpersonal skills, with high levels of integrity and sensitivity
Gravitas - demonstrable credibility and a reassuring presence
Supportive yet able to challenge and guide a business through periods of growth
Flexible working style, with a willingness to dedicate the necessary time when required
Strong alignment with the company’s ethics, culture, and values
Independently minded and robust; able to voice well-grounded opinions and engage in healthy debate
Since 1872, Methodist Insurance PLC has specialised in providing insurance, especially property insurance, to the Methodist Church and its associated organisations with some services to the wider public.
Although the Company is a commercial organisation, it has remained true to its founding values and its mission is to run an ethical and profitable general insurance company for the benefit of the Methodist Church and to help communities create safe environments for worship, witness and service.
Today, the company continues to serve the needs of The Methodist Church by improving and expanding its range of policies to meet the challenges that the Methodist community faces in the 21st Century.
Methodist Insurance offers comprehensive cover across key areas, including Property Insurance, Liability Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Charity & Community Insurance and Home Insurance.
At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone.
If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.
