Terms & Conditions

Remuneration and Board Terms

£9.5k per annum

You can claim for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses associated with carrying out the role.

The term of office is up to two, three-year terms, in accordance with the National Housing Federation’s Code of Governance which SCH has adopted.

The role is subject to a probationary period of six months. The appointment will be ratified by the Board at its next meeting, with further ratification by the Council at the AGM in November 2025. We are keen for the Chair to get started straight away, but the official count on time served starts from the AGM.

The role is an independent post and therefore SMBC members/officers and SCH customers are not eligible.

Time Commitment 

In addition to Board meetings that are held quarterly, the Chair will also be required to attend the following:

  • Building Safety Committee – (attend and chair) (meet quarterly)
  • Human Resources, Equalities and Remuneration Committee (meet quarterly)
  • Quarterly Monitoring Board meetings with SMBC (meet quarterly)
  • Two training days
  • Away day with Executive Team (annually)

There are likely to be other ad hoc events such as working groups and events where the Chair will need to attend.

The Chair currently meets weekly with the Chief Executive for a short meeting on Teams.     

We estimate that the time commitment for the role is around 2-3 days per month, some of this will be during the working day to facilitate meetings with the Executive and other staff.

We provide an extensive induction programme and so it’s likely it will feel busier in the first few months.

 

Board meetings are generally held in person on Mondays at 6.00 pm. Committee meetings vary but are more generally in office hours albeit sometimes towards the end of the day. All board meetings are face to face. However, other meetings are a mix of virtual and face to face. Our offices are at Endeavour House, Meriden Drive, Solihull B37 6BX

Board Meeting Dates for 2025

  • 24  February 2025
  • 02  June 2025
  • 18  June 2025 – Board Training
  • 15  September 2025
  • 01 October 2025 – Board Away Day
  • 17  November 2025
  • 26  November 2025 – Board Training

Further Committee meeting dates can be found here