At a glance

Skills

Campaigning
Financial management
Project / programme management

Where

Nottingham, NG7 6NX

Mainly at the office

Travel limit? 25 miles, expenses paid

Time

Mostly during office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month Attend up to eight Board meetings per annum, usually in Nottingham. Plus one weekend away for the Annual Board Conference.

Deadline

11 Oct 2024

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Do you want to be a part of a vibrant and ambitious charity that delivers services to homeless people and others with a range of support needs? If so, Framework Housing Association are looking for a new member of their Board.

What will you be doing?

The core purpose of Framework’s Board is to determine its vision and strategy and to direct, control, and scrutinise Framework’s affairs. This purpose is achieved by the Board carrying out the following essential functions:

Ensuring that, as a charity, Framework is carrying out the purposes for which it was set up, for the public benefit
Setting and ensuring compliance with Framework’s mission, strategic aims, corporate objectives and values, ensuring its long-term success
Approving strategies, policies and plans to secure the achievement of the above
Setting a positive culture, with strong service user focus
Ensuring that Framework operates effectively, efficiently and economically
Monitoring Framework’s performance in relation to the delivery of strategies and plans and the achievement of budgets
Providing oversight, direction and constructive challenge to Framework’s Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
The appointment (and, if necessary, the dismissal) of the Chief Executive, along with the approval of the Chief Executive’s initial salary, benefits and terms of employment
Satisfying itself as to the integrity of financial information, approving each year’s budget, long-term financial business plan and statutory accounts
Establishing, overseeing and reviewing a schedule of delegation and systems of internal control
Establishing and overseeing risk management processes in order to safeguard the assets and reputation of the organisation
Ensuring that Framework complies with its adopted governance code and includes, as necessary, an explanation of any non-compliance within its annual financial statements
The appointment (and, if necessary, removal) of the Chair

What are we looking for?

Personal Qualities of Board Members

Demonstrates a strong empathy with the purpose, culture and values of Framework
Champions the right of service users to have influence, and access to excellent services
Works in a way that builds and maintains trust and credibility with a wide range of people, regardless of background
Proactively works to build inclusive networks and relationships; recognising and valuing difference and diversity
Has the time, availability, drive and commitment to effectively discharge the responsibilities of a Board Member
Self-aware, open to feedback, reflective and prepared to develop
Behaves in a way that is a positive role model to others.

Desirable experience/expertise

Empathy with the services and client groups that Framework seeks to serve • Able to support and build on the strategic vision
Able to influence, engage and build strong working relationships
Capable of balancing the bigger picture with more immediate needs; avoiding getting bogged down in detail
Able to build credibility and maintain the trust of the Board
Contribute to the organisation’s commitment to embedding Equality, Diversity and inclusion in its thinking, planning and actions
Governance experience would be desirable, either as a member or Chair of a Board or similar
Experience in any walk of life, however expertise in Finance and Risk and Housing and Supported Housing would be an advantage

What difference will you make?

Framework is a registered charity and registered provider of social housing, delivering housing, health, employment and support services to people with a diverse range of needs. You will support our 70 services across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Sheffield to enable them to support more than 18,000 people each year and accommodate more than 1,300 people at any one time.

By joining our Board of Trustees you will be working alongside the Senior Leadership Team to navigate an external environment that is challenging and continually changing: budgets for support services have been drastically cut so we have to think carefully about how to create efficiency without compromising on quality.

Before you apply

To apply, please provide the following information:

An up-to-date CV with any career gaps explained.
A one page supporting statement explaining how you meet the needs of the role and how you can contribute positively.
The names and contact details of two referees together with the nature of your relationship with them - these will be taken up only if you are selected for appointment.

About Framework Housing Association

Causes

Housing and homelessness

Organisation type:

Charity

Framework is a Registered Charity and Registered Provider delivering housing, health, employment and support and care services to people with a diverse range of care needs. Regardless of their...

Trustee/Board Member