ROLE PROFILE. Date: 30 March 2017 Compiled by: Membership Panel ROLE PURPOSE

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1 Role Description ROLE PROFILE Role: Board/Committee Member Team: The Board of Management Responsible To: The Chair of the Board. Responsible For: Please see responsibilities of the Board below Date: 30 March 2017 Compiled by: Membership Panel ROLE PURPOSE The Board is responsible for ensuring that the Association is viable, properly governed and properly managed. This responsibility requires the Board to: 1.1 Define and ensure compliance with the values, vision and strategic objectives of the Association; 1.2 Set a positive culture, with strong customer focus; 1.3 Maintain governance arrangements that deliver its aims, objectives and intended outcomes for tenants and potential tenants in an effective, transparent and accountable manner 1.4 Establish policies and plans to achieve its objectives; 1.5 Satisfy itself as to the integrity of financial information, test the robustness of and approve each year s budget, business plan and accounts prior to publication; 1.6 Establish and oversee a framework of delegation, systems of control and a risk management strategy that sets the Association s risk appetite and defines key strategic risks. Role Description: Board and Committee Members Page 1 of 5

2 1.7 Agree policies and make decisions on all matters which might create significant financial or other risk to the Association, or which raise material issues of principle, particularly: Treasury Management and new borrowing Parameters for development schemes and bids for social housing grant Asset Management and disposals strategies Expansion of operations into new activities or new local authority areas of operation or decisions to cease a material part of the Association s operations 1.8 Monitor the Association s performance in relation to these plans, budgets, controls and decisions; 1.9 Provide oversight, direction and constructive challenge to the Chief Executive and Leadership Team; 1.10 Satisfy itself that the Association has in place effective arrangements to ensure health and safety and to safeguard children and vulnerable adults; 1.11 Appoint and, if necessary dismiss, the Chief Executive, Chairs and participate in the appointment of Directors; 1.12 Satisfy itself that the Association s affairs are conducted lawfully, in accordance with its Rules and the requirements of its regulators, and in accordance with high standards of performance and probity. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES All Board and Committee Members are required to: 1 2 Act as the champion and guardian of Connect s values, upholding them, keeping them alive and relevant, ensuring that they are translated into desired behaviours, particularly in respect of equality, diversity and inclusion, and maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Be an effective contributor to the overall vision, strategy, management, policy formulation and risk management of Connect and achievement of its objectives. 3 Contribute to and share responsibility for the Board s decisions on all matters described in Role Description: Board and Committee Members Page 2 of 5

3 All Board and Committee Members are required to: the role profile; 4 Prepare for and attend meetings, training sessions and other events; Attend and participate in reviews linked to individual performance or that of the whole Board; Represent the organisation as appropriate, contributing to developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external working partners to meet organisational vision and values. Act wholly in Connect s best interest. Board members must ensure that the interests of Connect are placed before any personal interests. All relevant interests must be proactively declared. Proactively contribute in a way that complies with and contributes to the implementation of all policies and relevant legislation including Data Protection, Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety, Financial Regulations, and Safeguarding. Uphold the National Housing Federation s Code of Governance and Code of Conduct and Connect s own Code of Conduct Role Description: Board and Committee Members Page 3 of 5

4 Person Specification Essential Desirable Method of Assessment Experience Experience in one or more areas required by the Board as a whole in order to govern the Association effectively (see membership criteria). Knowledge An understanding of: - the principles governing confidentiality; - issues involving conflicts of interest. An understanding of strategic management Knowledge of housing policy Skills Skills and/or experience in one or more areas required by the Board as a whole in order to govern the Association effectively (see membership criteria). Ability to understand accounts IT skills to handle electronic board papers Disposition A genuine commitment to: - the provision of good quality affordable housing within the context of the wider community; - the implementation of Equal Opportunities. Ability to work as part of a team. CV,, References CV,, references Person Specification: Board and Committee Members March 17 Page 4 of 5

5 An open minded and flexible approach to decision making A sense of humour Personal circumstances Prepared to undertake 8 hours training annually. Able to devote at least 3 hours per month (excluding travel) to Connect Housing Association business. Prepared to participate in at least one Committee or Panel or act as a Strategic Lead. Able and willing to attend at least 80% of Board meetings and Seminars, and applicable Committee/Panel meetings. Person Specification: Board and Committee Members March 17 Page 5 of 5