We are looking to appoint two Board Members with different knowledge and experience but a broad range of shared skills. Each role requires the following experience (and both require the skills and experience as set out below in Part Two of the person specification below):
Finance Background
In addition to being a qualified accountant or similar qualifications and/or significant relevant experience at an equivalent level, you will have one or more of the following:
- Ability to guide in a strongly regulated sector with an understanding of the regulatory framework for registered housing providers
- Strategic leadership and business planning experience in a complex operating environment
- Experience of risk-based decision making at a senior level and an understanding of risk frameworks and maps
- A senior finance leader with personal and professional credibility and track record of achievement within an organisation of a similar scale and complexity
Housing management background
You will have one or more of the following:
- A strategic understanding of housing management and customer service
- Extensive experience at a senior level, and knowledge of housing management including tenancy management, rent and service charges and dealing with complex housing issues
- Knowledge or experience of specialist/supported housing and lease-based models
- Experience of devising and implementing business or service plans and effective performance management
- Awareness and thorough understanding of the relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks
PART TWO
Both roles require the following:
- Knowledge of social housing regulation including new consumer regulation
- Experience of working in a complex operating environment subject to diverse risks, challenges and opportunities
- Awareness of the needs and aspirations of customers
- Experience of business change, growth and development at a senior level
- Commercial business skills including financial literacy
- An interest in care and support sector
- Non-executive experience is an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided
Other
Capacity
- Sufficient time to fulfil the role and flexibility to deal with unforeseen situations
- No significant actual or perceived conflict of interest with the organisation’s work
Eligibility
- Must be 18 or over
- Must not have a conflict or duality of interest which could jeopardise their ability to act all times in the best interests of the organisation
Terms and conditions
Remuneration
The remuneration for these roles is circa £5,000 per annum. All Board members will be reimbursed for all reasonable, out of pocket expenses such as travel, in accordance with the organisations Expenses Policy.
Commitment required
Once the new Board members are appointed, an induction will be arranged. This will include a Board member briefing session, including a plan for any further training and development, or shadowing another Board member. In addition, there will be an opportunity to attend a tour of FHA properties.
The total time commitment is estimated at 6 days per annum which includes 4 Board meetings, which are held in London and/or virtual attendance. Plus, further ad-hoc meetings equating to approximately 2 days.
It is anticipated that the successful candidates will take up the role from March 2024.