This follows the retirement of John Hooton after 24 years service.
Tamplin becomes a non-executive director of the society following a 28 year career with international accounting firm KPMG. A qualified Chartered Accountant and member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Nigel joined KPMG in 1977 and was appointed a partner in 1981. He has expertise in corporate governance and international financial reporting standards matters.
Nigel is married with two children, lives in Lowdham and is currently chairman of governors at Nottingham High School.
David Fisher, chief executive at the Mansfield Building Society, said: "Nigel is a welcome addition to our board and offers a wealth of top-level experience. He has excellent commercial skills and is familiar with the rigorous standards of corporate governance that need to be applied in organisations like ours.
"We wish his predecessor John Hooton well for the future and thank him for his important contribution to the board."
Hooton, 62, of Mansfield was appointed to the Board in 1982 and has since served on all of its committees. He added: "I've thoroughly enjoyed my time as a director of the society and would like to thank everyone for their support. The Mansfield is going from strength to strength and I wish it continued success in the future."
