Non-Executive Directors

A ‘shining example’ of the Government’s Plans to promote economic growth
- Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer

‘The biggest opportunity for urban regeneration this country has seen since London 2012’
- Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester

The Old Trafford Regeneration (OTR) project represents placemaking ambition on a breathtaking scale. It’s a unique opportunity to deliver one of the largest investment and regeneration projects in Europe, and a step-change in economic performance and quality of life for Trafford, Manchester and the wider Northwest.

Anchored by a new £2bn, 100,000-seater stadium for Manchester United and a new sports district, we also plan to deliver up to 15,000 homes, not to mention 90,000+ new jobs, 1.76 million new visitors to Greater Manchester, and visitor spending up by 7.1% in real terms. Impressive metrics, you’ll agree.

The delivery vehicle will be a Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) which will work alongside a complex set of high-profile stakeholders to drive forward the regeneration objectives. The MDC Board, led by chair designate Lord Coe, will bring the governance and statutory powers needed to deliver this exciting project. This is where you come in. We are looking for 3 experienced and highly skilled non-executive directors who can bring a range of expertise across large scale placed based regeneration and development, visitor attraction, skills and employment, community and fan engagement and government relations.

We want to hear from a diverse range of people who have an outstanding track record in these areas with proven senior leadership experience, a nuanced and practical grasp of governance, and a strong preference for collaborative decision-making. Articulate and engaging you will be able to demonstrate a commitment to shaping an inclusive and sustainable approach to delivering a project of a lifetime.

For more information, please see the role profile below.

Role Profile

Indicative Timetable

Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 16 November 2025
Preliminary Interviews: w/c 24 November 2025
Informal Conversations: w/c 8 December 2025
Final Interviews: w/c 15 December 2025

Please let us know if there are any interview dates within the indicative timetable on which you are likely to be unavailable.

To arrange an informal conversation about this role, please contact:

Roger Russell
Email: rrussell@faerfield.co.uk
Phone: 0121 312 3755

Zara Bruton
Email: zbruton@faerfield.co.uk
Phone: 0121 312 3755

To apply:

To apply for this job please click on the Apply button below and fill out the requested information. When prompted, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement of no more than 1,000 words.

With your CV, please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages, and we will not contact referees without your permission.

Your supporting statement should express why you are interested in this role and what experience you can bring to the organisation. The statement should tackle the specific requirements of the role; outlining examples and outcomes showing how you meet those requirements.