Job pack. Chartered institute of housing. Executive Director of Finance and Resources

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1 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources

2 Page 2 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources CONTNTS PAG Welcome letter from the chief executive 3 Application details and timetable 4 About the Chartered Institute of Housing 5 Governing board 6 xecutive team 7 Organisation chart senior management team 11 Job description 12 Person specification 15 Principal terms and conditions of service 17 ANNXS Annual report 2015 attached separately

3 Page 3 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources Letter from Terrie Alafat, Chief xecutive, Chartered Institute of Housing Dear candidate, Thank you for your interest in this exciting and challenging role with CIH - the professional body for housing. If you are a dynamic leader with experience of playing a crucial role to drive organisations forward this could be an ideal opportunity for you. This is a crucial time, both for CIH and the housing sector. We have been going through a process of transformation over the last few years and we are looking for an experienced director to play a key role in driving us forward. More information is available in this pack and on our website and I would be happy to have an informal discussion with you about our vision for the organisation and the qualities we are looking for in this new role. We are looking for someone who will become a recognised and visible leader, working with the executive team to build and sustain a proactive and customer-focused organisation. You ll need the skills, ability and experience to build and maintain credibility at board level. Yours faithfully, Terrie Alafat. You will be able to combine technical financial experience with strategic leadership to help us to build our strength internally and continue the progress we have made to drive improved financial performance across the organisation, improving the vital systems and services that help us to thrive.

4 Page 4 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources HOW TO APPLY On the following pages you will find information about the executive director of finance and resources role at the Chartered Institute of Housing and details of the selection process to assist you in completing your application. This is a permanent position but for the right person we will consider a part-time arrangement or secondment. In order to apply you should submit: An up-to-date CV which shows your full career history we recommend that this is no longer than three pages; Please note that applications can only be considered if all of the documentation is complete. Please send your application, preferably in MS Word format by to: craig.hutton@cih.org Applications must be received by 12 noon on Monday 5th June If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role/organisation or if you have any other questions to help you decide whether to apply, please contact Terrie Alafat or Gavin Smart on A supporting statement explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing how you are a good candidate for this post and how you fulfil the person specification we recommend that this is no longer than two pages; The declaration form note that completion of the equalities section is not mandatory, this is requested for monitoring purposes in line with our commitment to equality and diversity; and Please also indicate on the declaration form if you cannot attend any of the interview dates.

5 Page 5 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources ABOUT US CIH was formed in 1916 and granted a Royal Charter in For more than a century our purpose and the passion that drives us have remained. We are here to maximise the contribution that housing professionals make to the wellbeing of communities, working to transform the lives of the most vulnerable in society. We aim to give everyone working in housing the advice, tools and knowledge they need to deliver decent, affordable homes in a thriving, safe community for everyone. CIH is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation. The money that we make is put back into the organisation and funds the activities we carry out to support housing work - last year we reinvested 11 million into the sector. We have 120 staff working across several UK offices and beyond. In 1864, Octavia Hill had an aim - to make lives noble, homes happy and family life good. This is still our aim today. We are a membership organisation with a diverse membership of people who work in both the public and private sectors, in 20 countries on five continents across the world. We speak with an independent voice to influence governments across the UK and in other nations where we have a membership base.

6 Page 6 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources GOVRNING BOARD Turlogh O Brien Chair Will Nixon Julie Fadden President / Gordon Perry Geraldine Howley Hayley Selway Karen Armitage Robert Grundy Hiten Patel laine lkington Keith Anderson

7 Page 7 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources terrie alafat CB, Chief xecutive Terrie joined CIH in April 2015 from the Department for Communities and Local Government, where she was director of housing. She has worked in the civil service since 2003, covering various housing policies including homelessness, supporting people, affordable housing and housing supply. Before moving to the UK 30 years ago she was involved in educational research and evaluation in Chicago schools. She started her career in the UK in social services policy development at a local authority and she was director of housing and corporate strategy at Kensington and Chelsea until 2002, before moving to the Government Office for London where she was responsible for housing and local government. I think what bonds us as housing professionals is a passionate belief about housing s potential to improve people s lives, strengthen communities, help vulnerable people and contribute to improving the economic and social health of our society. Our vision at CIH is of a housing system that works for everyone, and right now we have a very long way to go. Millions of people do not have access to a decent home they can afford. We have got to get more homes built and we have to ensure they are the right kind and in the right places. So as an organisation and as an industry we need to make sure we are clear about what works and what doesn t, and that we understand the impact of policies on our communities. Our strength is being able to advise on the impact of policies, to point out why things aren t working but also to suggest how things might work better. When it comes to delivering good housing we have little chance of getting it right unless we get things right on the front line. That s what motivated me to join CIH the opportunity to lead an organisation charged with ensuring that our profession is equipped to deliver better housing.

8 Page 8 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources Gavin Smart, Deputy Chief xecutive Gavin started his career as a researcher at the School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol and spent five years at the then Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, heading up the high demand housing markets research team. Before joining CIH he worked for the National Housing Federation as assistant director for research and futures. CIH provides evidence based and authoritative expertise on policy and practice across the housing industry. Our views are strongly informed by the expertise and experience of our members my job is to work with the policy and practice team to harness that creativity and energy and use it to make the case for the best possible policy framework for housing and to ensure we give practitioners the information and knowledge they need to do their jobs to the very best of their ability. Ultimately, our aim is to ensure our housing system works for everyone we want everyone to have access to a decent, affordable home in an area that works for them. We also want to make sure housing professionals have the tools they need to do their jobs every day. The best thing about working for CIH is having the opportunity to make a real difference to people s lives - both housing professionals and the people who depend upon their good work and the vital products and services they provide.

9 Page 9 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources judy waugh, executive director of Membership & ducation Judy spent two years as head of membership at the Royal Town Planning Institute and was previously a consultant on management and leadership for the not-for-profit sector in Australia. Previous roles include chief executive of the Finance and Treasury Association and she has also worked in policy for the Australian Government. Professionalism is about behaviours and values, not just knowledge. It s being able to operate in a context that takes into account the broader issues around you, making ethical decisions based on sound judgement. If you re a CIH member it gives the people around you the confidence that you stand for something, whether that s your employer, the people you work with or the people you look after. CIH s growth strategy is about making sure what we re offering is relevant to changes in the industry environment we are not going to grow if we re not delivering what people need. That s why we re talking to members, carrying out qualitative and quantitative research and searching out feedback from our regional boards, our online forums and our courses. We re talking to employers about what they want from their employees and working closely with organisations around the UK and internationally. There is so much I love about my job it s so rewarding being able to help people achieve the best they can in their career. Working in the housing industry is also very rewarding because the people involved are very impressive they are doing something they believe in. My top three priorities are getting the CIH member offer right, making sure that anyone who wants to become a chartered member has a clear pathway they can follow to get there, and ensuring our regions are resourced to deliver a quality offer for all members.

10 Page 10 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources annie mauger, executive director, devolved nations & republic of ireland Annie joined CIH as executive director of the devolved nations and Republic of Ireland in February 2015, after four and a half years as the chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. She s working to transform member services and promote the value of professionalism across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and she is a passionate campaigner and advocate to governments and policy makers, making the housing sector s voice heard. Annie is also part of the executive team at CIH and has a role to play across the organisation in strategic leadership and representation. After a career in local authorities for 15 years, she became chief executive of a government agency, in From 2008 she worked as a consultant to charities and public sector bodies and as chief executive of a charity for asylum seekers and refugees. Annie is from Jersey, Channel Islands. Based in dinburgh, Annie leads the team in Scotland to support and engage with members and stakeholders but also has a much wider role, leading the teams across the devolved nations and the Republic of Ireland in delivering member services and providing advocacy and policy engagement with four different governments. Housing is a devolved matter and devolution has created very different policy environments in each nation. Teams across the devolved nation offices work to ensure that members are kept informed, politicians are aware of our views and that consultations by each government are responded to, driven by the needs of members and the public interest.

11 Page 11 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources organisation structure: senior management team chief executive Terrie Alafat executive director, member services & education Judy Waugh director of marketing & communications Josie Twinning- Stroud deputy chief executive Gavin Smart executive director of finance and resources VACANT executive director, devolved nations Annie Mauger head of professional standards Vanessa Howell head of business development Oliver Humi head of practice Debbie Larner head of finance* Mandy Sindhu *vacant from the end of May director of Cymru Matt Dicks head of governance and company secretary Mary Aluko head of membership & professional development David Pipe (interim) head of policy Melanie Rees IT technical manager Richard Sewell (outsourced) director of NI & ROI Nicola McCrudden head of events Gel Chaplin human resources Deminos (outsourced) deputy director (Scotland) Marian Reid

12 Page 12 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources - job description Title: xecutive director of finance and resources Department: Finance and resources directorate Reports to: Chief executive management Responsibility: Finance, HR, estates, facilities and IT Job purpose: 1. As part of the executive team, to support the chief executive to deliver the organisation s targets and strategic objectives 2. To develop, implement and review a financial strategy for CIH. 3. To ensure efficient and effective management of the corporate operations and resources of CIH, leading in particular its financial, IT, and HR strategies to support the delivery of corporate objectives. 4. To improve business performance management, financial strategy, organisational development, change management, risk management and deliver excellence. 5. To oversee the organisation s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. 6. To ensure effective relationships with key subsidiaries (Housemark; ConsultCIH) working with the xecutive Team to manage these relationships. Main Functions: Corporate 1. As a member of the CIH executive team, contribute to the development and delivery of CIH s Corporate Plan and lead the development and delivery of the operational plan and budget for the Finance and Resources Directorate. 2. Develop effective partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders in support of our corporate plan objectives. 3. Lead/contribute to corporate priorities and programmes as agreed with the chief executive. 4. Drive efficient and customer focused performance. 5. Provide strategic leadership and management to the finance and resources directorate. 6. Actively support the chief executive and executive team in the management of the finance and resources for CIH group as a whole, contributing strategic and operational challenge to the use of resources. 7. Carry out any other activities which may be necessary as required by the chief executive.

13 Page 13 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources - job description Leadership 1. Support the chief executive to lead the process of developing CIH s corporate plan and business plan. 2. Drive efficient and customer focused performance across the team, creating an effective performance management framework with the active participation of senior team members. 3. nsure that CIH is both compliant and customer focused, developing a strong performance and results culture and capability within the team. 4. nsure CIH s resources (120 staff working across several UK offices with annual turnover of around 11 million) are appropriate for the challenges facing the organisation. 5. Recruit, retain and motivate staff to ensure that the directorate has the resources to meet its objectives. 6. Manage and report on the directorate level risks to the chief executice as required by the risk management policy. Finance 1. Set the strategy for the organisational budget, and establish and manage directorate budgets. 2. With the governing board and executive team set the CIH s long term financial strategy, and have executive responsibility for overseeing its delivery. 3. nsure robust financial controls, reporting and cash flow management are in place to provide assurance to the governing board and members on the appropriate use of the charity s funds and the development, maintenance and management of reserves. 4. nsure excellent financial and annual reporting of performance to the governing board and members 5. nsure full and effective financial compliance including formal relationships and filing of information with the Charities Commission and Office of the Scottish Regulator.

14 Page 14 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources - job description Information technology 1. nsure that the organisation has an effective IT infrastructure and management, to support corporate strategies. 2. Lead on the implementation of the IT strategy across CIH. 3. Manage the key relationships with providers of the IT support services. Risk Management 1. Oversee and have responsibility for the CIH s programme of audit and risk management, and report directly to the Audit and Risk Board. 2. nsure an effective approach to the management and reporting of strategic risk across CIH, ensuring that a risk awareness culture is embedded within CIH. HR and Organisational Development 1. Manage the relationship and contract with the outsourced provider. 2. Lead the implementation of the HR strategy by ensuring appropriate specialist support and that proper policies, procedures and processes are developed and implemented. states and facility management 1. Support the development and implementation of an effective estate strategy. 2. nsure that our estate is well managed with efficient facilities to deliver of CIH s work across the UK. 3. Lead the recruitment, retention and development of talent in the organisation.

15 Page 15 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources person specification: executive director of Finance and resources ducation Degree or equivalent level qualification Financial qualification Legal or business qualification Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development ssential Desireable D xperience Proven track record at an executive level of an ability to think strategically and contribute to strategy development, performance management and reporting Leading change and organisational transformation that impacts culture and ways of working Overseeing delivery of a range of strategic projects and programmes delivering critical projects to time and on budget Building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally, including contract management Working effectively with boards and committees to deliver good governance within the charity and corporate sector Strong experience of leading and managing cross functional teams, including finance, IT, HR, organisational development and estates D D Knowledge Knowledge of statutory financial reporting requirements, costs and financial accounting techniques; investment approaches; and charity accounting issues Strong appreciation and understanding of sensitive financial issues, financial acumen and the ability to apply this to business and operational planning Knowledge of business planning processes and the ability to apply to CIH s strategic objectives Demonstrable knowledge of handling external relations, communication to a general audience and specific partners Understanding of the potential for new technologies for business development D D

16 Page 16 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources person specification: executive director of Finance and resources Skills/abilities Working to strict, demanding deadlines in a pressurised environment Ability to identify and implement continuous process improvement alongside routine business delivery, to ensure effective and efficient services including value for money Strong interpersonal, professional and influencing skills, including contract negotiation and management, and an ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams Strong people management skills and experience in leading, performance managing, motivating and developing people Use of effective project management techniques Ability to develop a dynamic and agile work environment at pace while maintaining quality of service A strong customer focus: developing and delivering services that meet or exceed the expectations of internal and external customers xcellent IT skills including a range of finance and CRM systems and Microsoft Office suite ssential Desireable D Attributes Gravitas, confidence and ability to gain credibility at board level Works effectively in a collaborative manner as a member of a team Flexible and comfortable with change

17 Page 17 xecutive Director of Finance and Resources PRINCIPAL TRMS AND CONDITIONS executive DIRCTOR OF FINANC & RSOURCS 1. Salary: c. 80,000 per annum, paid monthly. 2. Annual leave: 25 days per year in addition to public holidays. 3. Pension: CIH offers membership of a defined contribution stakeholder personal pension plan. (Continued membership of an LPFA approved scheme may be available to existing LPFA scheme members). 7. Relocation: Reimbursement of relocation expenses may be offered where appropriate at the discretion of the chief executive. 8. Working hours: Normal hours of work for a full-time position are 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday. This is a permanent position but for the right person we will consider a part-time arrangement or secondment. 4. Benefits: Occupational sick pay scheme: full pay in accordance with eligibility guidelines. 5. Private medical scheme : Membership of a scheme is offered as a free benefit to employees with options for additional family cover (subject to income tax regulations). 6. Location: Your normal place of work will be our head office in Coventry. Travel undertaken in connection with your responsibilities will be appropriately expensed in accordance with our financial procedures.