Board Member

Board Member  

Voluntary + reasonable Board related expenses  

Castle Vale, Birmingham     

Maximum term - 6 years   

Closing Date for applications: 14th March 2025 

Interview Dates: These will be held 1st or 2nd April 2025 

We are looking for individuals with shared values to join our Group Board.  You will bring strategic leadership to help shape our direction by applying your skills and experience gained either on a board or working at a senior level in an organisation of comparable scale and complexity.  

We are interested in applicants who have experience of:  

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  Large scale digital and cultural transformation programmes/Technology and data including data quality and reporting  

  
  


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  Customer Insight/Experience  

  
  


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  Local connections   

  
  


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  Knowledge of, and links within, our communities  

  
  


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  Treasury / finance  

  
  

The successful candidate will have the following essential attributes:  

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  A genuine commitment to our Mission and Values  

  
  


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  A strategic outlook with the ability to understand and analyse complex information   

  
  


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  The ability to develop key relationships and act as member of the board collective  

  
  


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  The ability to provide effective challenge to other Board colleagues and the Executive Leadership Team  

  
  

Time commitment: 

While the exact time commitment varies, we estimate it to be approximately 15 days per year. 

If appointed to a committee, this commitment increases to around 23 days per year. 

The initial induction period may require additional time as new Board Members settle into their role. 

Training and development: 

We are committed to supporting our Board Members through a learning and development programme designed to enhance governance skills. Successful candidates will undergo a structured induction period and may be offered a mentor if desired. 

Meetings and Board Papers: 

Board business is conducted through formal meetings. Additionally, we hold an annual away event to facilitate strategic discussions outside the standard meeting schedule, and all Board Members are expected to attend. 

Meetings are held in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format to accommodate flexibility. 

Terms of Office: 

Board Members serve a maximum term of six years, consisting of two three-year terms. Continued service is subject to satisfactory performance, evaluated through an annual appraisal process. 

How to apply: 

Please submit: 

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  A current CV (maximum 3 pages) 

  
  


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  A covering letter outlining how you meet the required skills and competencies 

  
  

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities and people with experience of living in social housing.   Training will be provided to support successful candidates in their role.