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Our client a leading housing association in the South East are seeking a non-executive Director to join their board with Finance Expertise. The time commitment is expected to be 2 days per month on site. KEY COMPETENCIES Strategic thinking and direction: • Influences the development of vision and strategy • Delegates responsibility effectively to the Executive and other employees • Is sensitive to the political, economic, social, and technological external impacts upon the business • Anticipates and understands risk and consequences at a strategic level • Identifies opportunities and brings forward new ideas for business strategy and organisational effectiveness • Encourages creativity, is open to new ways of working and able to adapt flexibly to change Analysis and understanding: • Demonstrates clear analytical intellect • Assimilates and understands complex data, evaluates options, and understands different perspectives • Understands the sensitivities of key assumptions in business propositions • Satisfies themselves of the integrity of financial information and risk appraisals • Identifies and manages risk and its appropriate mitigations • Has the confidence to challenge and asks questions appropriately, and keeps to an appropriate level of detail • Brings an original perspective to discussions Decision making: • Shows sound, independent judgement and original thought • A demonstrable level of financial literacy appropriate to the fiduciary role • Supports the collective ownership of decisions • Actively participates in decision-making with objective analysis, alongside reasoned and rational judgement • Prepared to take difficult decisions based on accurate, measured risks • Respects and is open to the views of others in discussion Communication and interpersonal skills • Engages effectively with key stakeholders as an ambassador of the organisation • Builds and maintains good relationships based on personal credibility and integrity • Communicates clearly and persuasively, listens and takes account of the views of others • Challenges without appearing aggressive and is prepared to say what people may not want to hear • Works with integrity • Aware of own strengths, weaknesses, and motivations • Gets to know individuals and their aspirations Customer focus and organisational ethos • Committed to Housing Solutions’ vision and values in supporting people in housing need • Focused on the aspirations of residents in the development of homes and services • Welcomes the views of residents in decision making • Supports the development of a positive organisational culture and upholds our values • Values successful partnership working with organisations that add value to the work of Housing Solutions • Ensures commitment to equality, promoting and demonstrating leadership in relation to equality, diversity, and inclusion Team working and development • Engages and constructively contributes to meaningful debate • Supports a strong team spirit and able to work collaboratively • Works with the Executive team in productive working relationships built on mutual respect • Adds clear value to the work of the Board • Demonstrates commitment to the Board and its committees, is reliable, punctual, and fully prepared • Supports others, praises achievements, and celebrates success • Open to learning and development, for themselves, employees, and the Board KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE In addition to the competencies outlined above we look for all our Board members to bring: • Strong Board-level experience as an executive in organisations of relevant scale and complexity; and • Knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory mattersQualified Accountant - ICAEW/CIMA/ACCA