• Board Owl's platform accurately matches registered paid members with opportunities and provides personalised recommendations based on members' profiles and preferences. However, individual members, can also search from a selection of available board opportunities shown on the platform.
• It's important to note that only some opportunities will be visable at any one time, as it depends on each company placing mandates with us and their privacy policies. Some companies don’t want roles to be publicly advertised. If you see roles that fit your expertise and interests but haven't been matched, please don't hesitate to reach out. Board Owl will check the requirements to see if you can be matched.

• Board Owl offers comprehensive training programmes designed to equip candidates with the necessary skills and knowledge for board roles. These programmes include individual coaching sessions, various board preparation workshops, and an educational programme.
• Coaching sessions provide personalised guidance from a Board Owl expert and an experienced board member on board readiness and transitioning to a board position. Board preparation workshops equip participants with the key knowledge needed for boardroom success, including understanding board dynamics, responsibilities, and the recruitment process. These programmes also cover topics such as corporate governance and legal responsibilities, leadership, financial literacy, risk and crisis management and strategic planning.
• Discuss your requirements with the team.

This is our most regularly asked question.

• It’s important to consider that getting picked for an exciting and engaging non-exec or advisory board role is a competitive process. Many members with strong CV’s and bios will be pursuing the top roles. You need to consider your own brand equity, how your skills and career achievements are being pitched in the market. Board Owl experts can help you do this.
• Consider how up to date is your LinkedIn profile? Are you showing competency, skill and experience in areas of business that are relevant and currently in demand? Do you have an up-to-date business photo on LinkedIn that you’re happy with?
• Consider that your CV and bio may be searched by a computer or algorithm that’s looking for key words on sector experience and which major or market leading businesses you’ve recently worked for.
• Obtain certifications and complete courses that fill gaps in your CV, many courses even from top universities are available free (contact your Board Owl team for details)
• Importantly, to improve your chances of securing a board role, ensure your Board Owl profile is complete kept fresh and up-to-date. Actively participate in relevant training programmes, and engage with opportunities and networking events on the platform. At these events we keep members informed on the latest trends, ideas and developments in the board space.
• Also make sure that your CV and bio have been tailored to be a good fit for the type of role you’re seeking. The perspective of an executive CV is quite different to a non-exec CV. If you’d like help, one of our expert trainers can help you with a full CV and LinkedIn makeover.
• Contact your Board Owl team for more details

Board Owl offers various membership plans with different features and pricing options, including free and premium plans. You can choose the plan below that best suits your needs and budget.

1. Gold Owl: Our Gold Owl membership is designed for directors and chairs (exec and non-exec) who are pro-actively seeking to build a portfolio or plural career.

• Gold Owl members realise the value of regular networking with their peers in the Board Owl community where open board opportunities that may not be listed on the platform are discussed. Gold Owl members understand the importance of keeping themselves up to date with Continuing Professional Development. They want to ensure that their CV, and recent attendance on educational programmes for high performance boards make them stand out from other candidates on the Board Owl network, and give them the best possible chance to landing a quality board or advisory board role within a dynamic business.
• Gold Owl members can also earn fees from coaching and mentoring opportunities within the Board Owl membership base. They are also the first candidates to be put forward where short-term interim, fractional roles or ‘sector expert’ assignments for due diligence come onto the Board Owl platform.
• All the Board Owl content including helpful videos on landing the best roles is available free to Gold Owl members. Gold Owl members also gain the higher possible discount on partner training programmes like IMD Business School and The Financial Times Director Program Workshops.

2. Board Owl: Our Board Owl membership is designed for directors and chairs (exec and non-exec) who are actively seeking to build out a non-executive or portfolio career. This may suit directors who already have one or two non-executive or advisory board roles they feel that that they can take on one or two more fractional roles.

• These individuals still wish to be included in networking events and have access to some training courses and useful materials but at a lesser discount than Gold Owl members.
• Board Owl members have access to the same content within the Board Owl portal as Gold Owl members, but accessing some of it will be at extra cost

3. Owlet: Our basic Owlet free membership is great for you if you’re not sure yet if you want a portfolio career or you’re passively looking for non-executive or an advisory board role.

• This membership gives individuals a chance to look more at the Board Owl platform and to access a selection of free content that provides more information about the Board Owl community.

Yes, Board Owl provides resources and support to help members optimise their profiles and resumes for board roles, including tips, templates, coaching sessions, and personalised feedback.

For every match received per email, you will be able to access all details on our platform in your member log-in area and decide whether this opportunity is a good fit for you. We will share your data with the company only after you have given your consent. In addition, at any time you can withdraw yourself from the application process should you not be convinced by the position.

No, Board Owl does not schedule appointments for individuals. The interview process is coordinated directly between the candidate and the company using the details provided by the system once a match is offered. However, our support team are available to provide support to both individuals and companies as needed. If you require assistance, feel free to reach out to us. Additionally, we offer resources such as guides, and contract templates designed to aid you throughout the process.

• Certainly, and we encourage members to regularly do this. Members have the capability to modify their profile details at any time by logging in accessing their accounts. Whether it's updating your CV or adding new information, you have full control over your profile.
• The modern business environment is changing quickly, business models and the challenges facing businesses ebb and flow and its important and its important your CV, qualifications, certifications, and profile reflect that.

While it's regrettable to see you leave, you have the option to cancel your membership at any point by accessing your member area. Should you require assistance with this process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us for support.