Job Description

Time commitment - around two days a month

We are Adra, a leading north Wales housing provider with over 7,000 homes and providing services to over 16,000 local customers. Our goal is to provide high quality affordable and reliable homes and services, and continue to improve the wellbeing of our communities.

We are looking to recruit a Non-Executive Director to the Adra Board with

legal and corporate governance skills / experience.

The successful candidate must have an appreciation of the area we serve, and an empathy with our communities, culture, and the Welsh language.

Our meeting arrangements and times can be flexible and include a mix of in-person, virtual and hybrid formats. In addition to the remuneration, Adra will re-imburse relevant mileage and expenses, in line with our Policy. We would also consider any additional assistances to support Members, such as childcare or care costs.

Responsible for:

Strategic direction and policy, directing the affairs of the organisation, sharing responsibility for Board decisions and acting in the interest of the organisation.

Key tasks:

Participate in discussions and decision making, to help form a consensus and share responsibility for upholding Board decisions Prepare for and attend Board and Committee meetings Read and consider reports for meetings, questioning these to ensure that decisions are well-founded and consistent Prepare for and attend training, seminars and conferences Ensure that decisions taken by the Board are in the company's best interests and that legal responsibilities are met Seek opportunities to promote, support and represent our work by visiting schemes and meeting tenants and agencies Treat information in confidence Develop and maintain good working relationships with other Board members and the Executive Team Approve policies and plans to meet the organisation's strategic objectives Appoint and, where necessary, appraise the Chief Executive (this responsibility is designated to Board Members who sit on the ARDP) Take part in appointing other members of the Executive Team (this responsibility is designated to Board Members who sit on the ARDP) Set clear targets for all activities and monitor the organisation's performance Always ensure that the organisation's work or reputation is not undermined Declare all relevant conflicts of interest and significant changes in personal circumstances

Uphold our Code of Conduct

Keep up to date with own specialist area of knowledge and with matters in the housing field Prepare, attend and participate in reviews linked to individual performance or that of the whole Board. Fulfil any specific brief agreed by the Board or the Chair

Who are we looking for?

Our purpose at Adra is to support our communities and provide quality homes where people feel safe and happy. We're making a huge difference to the lives of our customers and want to achieve more over the next five years. Our customers have always been at the heart of what we do - it's why we are here and why we will always look at ways to improve the customer experience.

We've carefully considered the skills and attributes we require at Board level to effectively steer Adra in future, and are looking to recruit one Independent / Co-opted Member to the Board with

legal and corporate governance skills / experience

. For the Adra Board level, the following would be particularly desirable:

Strategic legal insight - the ability to interpret and steer on legal and regulatory matters, ensuring decisions are made with a clear understanding of risk and compliance. Governance expertise - experience in supporting effective Board oversight, promoting strong governance principles and frameworks. Understanding of regulatory environments - particularly in housing or public services, with an appreciation of the context in which housing associations operate.

Language Requirements:

Board papers are provided bilingually, and a translation service is available in every meeting to allow members to use the language of their choice. The ability to speak Welsh is

desirable

, but not an essential requirement. Support will be available should successful applicants wish to learn. It is essential that all Members have an empathy for the Welsh language and culture.

To apply please submit:

An up-to-date CV which details your experiences, skills and career history (no more than three pages) A supporting statement explaining why you are interested in this role, why you are a good candidate for this post and how you fulfil the person specification (no more than two pages).

Please submit these to our Governance Team at: Governance@adra.co.uk

If you'd like to have an informal discussion to know more about the role, then please get in touch with

Aled Davies, Head of Governance,

on

01248 677144

or

0300 123 8084.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 5,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bangor LL57 4BL