Board Member Scotland

Home Group

Scotland

Board Member Scotland
Voluntary role with expenses paid

Home, a place where you belong

Home in Scotland is looking for new Board Members to deliver our mission to build homes, independence and aspirations across Scotland. 

Home in Scotland is part of part of Home Group, one of the UK’s largest providers of high-quality housing, integrated health and social care. In Scotland we manage over 5500 homes serving 12,500 customers. 

As a member of our Home in Scotland Board, you’ll set the strategic direction and offer support, guidance and constructive challenge, ensuring our Board discharges its legal and regulatory responsibilities.  

Your key responsibilities

•    Set clear strategic direction and priorities for Home in Scotland.
•    Monitor and review Home in Scotland’s progress and performance in accordance with our strategy and business plan.
•    Contribute your personal and professional knowledge and expertise to Board discussions and decisions, ensuring that we Deliver for our Customers and Communities.  
•    Promote and uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring the Board discharges its duties and complies with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
•    Ensure appropriate controls and risk management are in place. 
•    Maintain high standards of honesty and integrity, adhering at all times to our Board Members Code of Conduct.

Why Choose Us

Joining our Board is a fantastic opportunity to expand your professional network, develop governance and leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact on communities across Scotland.

We provide a comprehensive induction and ongoing support to help you settle into your role, including mentoring from experienced Board Members. Whether you’re new to board level roles or bring a wealth of experience, we’ll ensure you feel confident and well prepared.

You bring

•    Knowledge or experience of social housing in Scotland, including its regulatory and policy environment.
•    A strong sense of social purpose and empathy with Home Group’s mission, along with a passion for housing and communities, making a difference for our customers.
•    Proven ability to work at a strategic level, think creatively, and challenge constructively.
•    An understanding of the role of a Board Member, commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance, and the ability to build constructive working relationships with Board Members and colleagues.
•    A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
•    Excellent communication and networking skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively and represent Home in Scotland externally.

A place where you belong 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We value diversity in all its forms and our goal is to foster a culture where everyone feels respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer, do let us know if we can do anything to help you shine in the process in the way of reasonable adjustments. 

What’s involved

•    The role is unpaid, however all reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
•    We ask you to commit an average of 1 day per month to Home in Scotland Board meetings and activities. You will have as much notice as possible for all events.
•    As a Board we meet 6 times per year. Most meetings are virtual. Some meetings include site visits and engagement with our customers.
•    In-person commitments may very occasionally involve travel and an overnight stay. 
•    The initial term of your appointment is for three years and may be renewed.  
•    If you are successful, we’ll ask you for details of two referees

How to apply

For more information, please see our Home Scotland Board Member briefing pack. Applications are invited in the form of:

•    A current CV or description of work and other relevant experience.
•    A supporting statement highlighting how your skills and experience match our requirements.
•    Completion and Submission of our Eligibility Form

To apply, please send your application to recruitment@homegroup.org.uk no later than. Do get in touch if you have any questions or would like to know more.

Key Dates 

We’re keen to make our selection process as engaging and informative as possible. Here are the key dates to be aware of.
•    Applications close at midnight on the 19th of January 2025.
•    We’re holding informal coffee chats for us to get to know each other better. These chats will provide insights for our Chair and are being held on the 30th or 31st of January 2025, via Microsoft Teams.
•    Our formal interviews are scheduled on the 11th of February 2025 and will be held in person in Edinburgh.
•    We’re keen to have our new Board Member attend their first Board meeting on the 12th of March 2025.