Ring Stones Maintenance and Construction –

Board Member

ROLE DESCRIPTION

POST: Board Member REMUNERATION: £2,500.00p/a

ROLE PURPOSE:To further the aims of Ring Stones, making sure it operates within the law, and its’ permitted objects as set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

With other Board Members, direct and control the affairs of the organisation.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The purpose of a Board is to direct the Company’s affairs – management is delegated to the Company’s staff within a framework of controls established by the Board. In relation to its strategic and leadership function, the key duties are as follows and are undertaken by the Board as a whole:

KEY DUTIES:

  1. To take part in formulating and regularly reviewing the strategic aims of the Company.
  1. To ensure that the policy and practice of the Company are in keeping with its aims.
  1. To monitor the performance of the Company against plans, budgets, controls and targets, taking into account customer feedback and the performance of comparable housing associations.
  1. To ensure that the Company functions within legal and financial requirements.
  1. To ensure that the Company is adequately resourced to meet its business objectives.
  1. To identify and manage the risks associated with the Company strategy.
  1. To formulate a Growth Group Strategy and appraise and monitor its delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential responsibilities of the Board and Board Members are as a minimum, to:

  1. Uphold the values and objectives of the Company;
  1. Uphold the Company’s core policies (Health and Safety/Equality and Diversity etc.)
  1. Contribute to and share responsibility for the Board’s decisions, including its duty to exercise reasonable care, skill and independent judgement as any prudent person would in the conduct of their own business affairs;
  1. Declare any relevant interests;
  1. Prepare for and attend meetings, training sessions and other events;
  1. Attend and participate in any reviews linked to individual performance or that of the whole Board;
  1. Represent the Company as appropriate and where authorised, including any public and publicity events;
  1. Respect confidentiality of information;
  1. Ensure that proper arrangements are in place for accurate financial accounting of the Company’s affairs, and making the necessary financial reports to Companies House;
  1. Work for and promote, the best interests of the Company, avoiding any activity that may bring the Company into disrepute;
  1. Foster effective team working with the Board/Committee and with staff;
  1. Assist the Chair to manage the meetings efficiently with regard to timeliness and effective decision making; and

This Role Description summarises the major responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to exclude other activities, nor future changes from the post holder’s responsibilities.

Ring Stones Maintenance and Construction –

Board Member

PERSON SPECIFICATION

POST:Board Member

Selection Criteria
/ Essential/
Desirable
E/D / Means of Assessment:
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
1. / Ability to make independent and critical judgments / E / A/I
2. / Ability to work as part of an effective team / E / A/I
3. / An understanding of the external factors which influence Ring Stones work such as financial markets and political agendas / E / A/I
4. / Ability to interpret financial and other numerical and statistical information from which they can draw conclusions / E / A/I
5. / Able to demonstrate the ability to think and act strategically rather than operationally / E / A/I
6. / Experience of working in a Constructionenvironment. / E / I
7. / General business and financial management skills / D / I
8. / Effective communication skills and the ability to make a positive contribution and to challenge appropriately in discussion/debate / E / A/I
9. / Other relevant or specialist skills such as commercial, financial, investment, risk management, legal, property management and housing development
(for specialist skills see section below) / D / I
10 / Ability to foster a culture that enhances commitment, enthusiasm and excellent performance for the Company employees / E / A/I
11 / Willingness to contribute to and share full collective responsibility for all Board decisions / E / I
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
12 / Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements in the construction/maintenance contracting sector. / E / A/I
13 / Knowledge of key growth opportunities in the commercial construction/maintenance sector. / E / I
14 / Senior level experience and responsibility for the profit and loss within a construction/maintenance company. / E / I
15 / Knowledge of the key risk factors affecting the construction of affordable housing. / E / I
16 / Knowledge of how the HCA development framework operates. / D / I
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
17 / Commitment to equality and diversity. / E / I
18 / An appreciation of the need to present to the public a positive and professional image of the Group. / E / I
19 / Will prepare for and attend at least 75% of training events - both individually and whole Board as identified through an annual Personal Development Plan and Board Development Plan / E / I
20 / Will prepare for and attend at least 80% of Board meetings per annum / E / I
21 / Will respect confidentiality of information / E / I

E = Essential

D = Desirable

A = Application

I = Interview

Nolan Committee’s ‘Seven Principles of Public Life’

The Seven Principles of Public Life, established by the Committee on Standards in Public Life and having wide acceptance, have informed the preparation of the code. They are reproduced here to set the context.

Selflessness

Holders of public office should act solely in the terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other benefits for themselves, their family or friends.

Integrity

Holders of public office should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might seek to influence them in the performance of their official duties.

Objectivity

In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards or benefits, holders of public office should make choices on merit.

Accountability

Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.

Openness

Holders of public office should be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions they take. They should give reasons for their decisions and restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly demands.

Honesty

Holders of public office have a duty to declare any interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.

Leadership

Holders of public office should support and promote these principles by leadership and example.