Interim Director (Rapid Execution & Finance)

[Educating Beyond Borders]

Emergency Appointment – Time-Sensitive

This role is for UK based applicants only

Educating Beyond Borders is seeking 1–2 Interim Directors to support an urgent, time-critical phase of our work delivering emergency winter support to students during campus closures.

This is a rapid execution role, not a traditional advisory board position.

The Situation

• We are in the final stages of acquiring a vessel to deliver emergency student support
• The process requires immediate action on banking and loan documentation
• Delays have real-world consequences for vulnerable students this winter
  

The Role (Immediate)

You will:

• Act as a director listed at Companies House
• Support or initiate a business bank account and loan application
• Sign time-sensitive board resolutions and finance paperwork
• Work calmly and decisively within a 2–3 week execution window
  

Who This Is For

You may be a fit if you:

• Have experience with company finance, banking, or loans
• Are comfortable signing documentation under time pressure
• Understand that speed ≠ recklessness in crisis contexts
• Can commit time between now and early January
  

Who This Is Not For

• Advisory-only roles
• People unable to prioritise execution
• Those seeking a long onboarding period
  

Term

• Interim / emergency appointment
• Potential to transition into a longer-term governance role if mutually aligned

Checklist

• Are you available to act on time-critical board decisions between now and early January 2026?

  Ideal answer: Yes

• Have you previously served as a director of a company or charity, including signing legally binding documents such as bank accounts, loans, or contracts?

  Ideal answer: Yes

• Are you comfortable reviewing and signing bank loan documentation under time pressure, understanding financial obligations and repayment structures?

  Ideal answer: Yes

• This role involves acting in a time-critical and high-stakes environment. Can you work under tight deadlines and adapt quickly if circumstances change?

  Ideal answer: Yes

• You will be helping oversee support for vulnerable students. Are you confident in your ability to act responsibly, follow safeguarding policies, and escalate concerns where needed?

  Ideal answer: Yes

• You will be helping oversee support for vulnerable students. Are you confident in your ability to act responsibly, follow safeguarding policies, and escalate concerns where needed?

  Ideal answer: Yes

• If selected, candidates must be able to start the bank application process immediately upon appointment. Can you start immediately?

Ideal answer: Yes

If you can act quickly and responsibly, we want to hear from you.