What we’re looking for
Do you have the skills required to join our Board?
We are looking to appoint two new Board members.
The review of the overall Board skills shows a need to recruit Board members who have skills and experience in the following areas from our skills matrix:
- Asset management including asset value, net zero, capital works, compliance and asset investment. Ideally, we would want someone with experience of the housing sector who has a passion for making a difference.
- Human resources and organisational development including leading and shaping culture and vision. This individual does not need to have specific experience of housing, however we would be looking for someone who has the skills and attributes to be able to Chair our People and Culture Committee.
Whether you already have non executive experience or not, this could be an excellent career-enhancing opportunity. You’ll be able to scrutinise, challenge and strategically advise. As well as professional knowledge and expertise, you will have a desire to make a difference to people’s lives.
We would also want Board Members to demonstrate the core qualities and attributes detailed within the Board Member Role and Person Specification and the Board Behavioural Framework.
The Board, as a whole, is responsible for supporting the Chair and the rest of the Board in delivering its core responsibilities, which include:
- Setting the strategic direction and objectives in accordance with PCH’s values and vision.
- Ensuring PCH has plans and financial resources consistent with its strategic objectives.
- Ensuring the key risks are identified, monitored and managed.
- Overseeing the appropriate financial and management controls, including approving the budget and accounts.
- Monitoring performance in relation to agreed plans, objectives, budgets, etc.
- Ensuring PCH maintains effective relationships with residents and other customers, and key stakeholders, including staff and the Regulator of Social Housing.
- Ensuring PCH’s affairs are conducted solvently, lawfully and in accordance with accepted standards of best practice and propriety, taking key decisions and ensuring the effective working of the Board.
Eligibility criteria
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We also value people who are team players with the ability to question and offer constructive challenge whilst working collaboratively to support the collective Board decision process. We want to hear from you if you are good at developing relationships, offering ideas, spotting opportunities and understanding implications and risk.
You do not need to have experience of working with or being part of a Board – we will provide full training and support to develop your skills.
We have a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion by understanding the diverse views and needs of our communities. We are keen to encourage applications from underrepresented groups to our Board, this includes young people, people from all backgrounds and communities, or people with a disability.
If you have an absolute commitment to our core values, as well as a passion for social housing and the real difference it can make to people’s lives, then this role is for you.
