Aspire Housing Board Director 
As a Board Member, you will work alongside a team of dedicated colleagues who share our vision and aims for the future. Together, the Board brings a diverse range of experiences and skills to support the success of Aspire Housing.
Role description
General purpose of the role
As a Non-Executive Director, you will be responsible for directing the affairs of the organisation in line with its constitution and strategy, acting on behalf of our members, customers, and employees.
Supporting Delivery of the Corporate Strategy
- Work with the rest of the Board to set the Corporate Plan and monitor performance against strategic goals.
- To ensure that an appropriate governance and risk framework is in place which supports the achievement of the strategic goals.
- To ensure that appropriate financial controls are in place to allow the company to operate effectively and to achieve value for money.
- To establish sound constructive working relationships with the Executive Directors and a supportive partnership with colleagues within the business.
Board Meetings
- To attend all meetings and training sessions as and when required.
- To represent Aspire customers and share the ‘customer voice’ during Board meetings.
- To prepare adequately for meetings by reading and assessing all relevant papers and reports.
- To play an active role in the Board room by participating in any debates and by contributing their own ideas, views and relevant experiences in connection with the topics being debated, particularly in areas of expertise.
- To provide challenge by speaking out about any concerns and joining debates in a proper, respectful manner, addressing all points and avoiding irrelevancies whilst adhering to the principles of collective responsibility and confidentiality.
- To be committed to the principles of Equality & Diversity.
Training and Development
- To use the appraisal process as an opportunity for their own development. Board Directors should be open and truthful about how they are managing so that support can be offered if necessary.
- To provide feedback, using the feedback template provided, on any training or conferences attended.
- To respond to email requests for information from the business in a timely manner, and within two working days where possible.