Please Refer to the Principlesframework for Details of the Competencies Required Relating

Board Member

For the purpose of the application stage you will be assessed on those areas identified (*) only and you should address these areas only within the application form.

Qualifications/Memberships / Essential / Desirable / (*)
Degree or higher education qualification in a relevant discipline / 
Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of the Social Housing Sector / 
Knowledge of the Association and its history / 
Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements the Association works within /  / 
Knowledge of funding and financial management /  / 
Skills
Proven ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships with board members and its employees /  / 
Ability to contribute to meetings in a courteous and orderly manner, using tact and diplomacy to achieve results through negotiation and compromise / 
Ability to analyse and scrutinise /  / 
The ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences via both written and verbal communication /  / 
Proven ability to speak in public / 
Proven ability to draft reports and other types of correspondence /  / 
Experience
Providing a strong strategic direction and a partnership approach to working / 
Supporting organisational change / 
Working as part of a team /  / 
Working within the requirements of the Data Protections Act, 1998, and a proven ability to maintain confidentiality / 
Experience of being required to absorb, comment upon and make decisions about formal reports presented to meetings, such as policies, performance information and budget reports /  / 
Other
Willingness to attend training courses, seminars and conferences to gain knowledge and skills appropriate to the role /  / 
Ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Equal Opportunity issues as they relate to the work of CCHA and a commitment to uphold the Association’s polices around Equal Opportunities /  / 
Values** / Level / (*)
Integrity / 1
Respect / 1
Innovation / 1
Accountability / 1
Fairness / 1
Effectiveness / 1 / 
Leadership practices / Level
Challenge the process / 2
Model the way / 2
Inspire a shared vision / 2 / 
Encourage the heart / 2
Enable others to act / 2

** Please refer to the PrinciplesFramework for details of the competencies required relating to our Values and Leadership practices.