Non Executive Director

Journey2Self; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Berwick-upon-Tweed is seeking a Non Executive Director to provide independent challenge to the Executive and help establish its strategic direction. This voluntary position involves ensuring statutory duties are met, promoting safety, and maintaining high standards of governance. Ideal candidates should have experience in corporate management and a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The position requires attendance at one board meeting per month and reimburses reasonable expenses.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and corporate management.
• Ability to promote high standards of integrity and professionalism.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure statutory duties are discharged effectively.
• Establish strategic direction during organisational changes.
• Promote safety and high standards across the organisation.
• Ensure corporate governance and financial management are maintained.
• Establish committees with appropriate terms of reference.

Job description

Hours: Voluntary 1 Board Meeting Per Month

Salary: Reasonable Expenses Only

To provide independent challenge to the Executive and a fresh perspective on its deliberations.

To help establish the overall strategic direction of the organisation in a period of change. To ensure that the statutory and governance duties of the organisation are discharged effectively; and that the interests of a wide range of stakeholders are properly considered. To instil a culture of continual improvement and performance management.

Role as a Member of the Board – Job description: Non Executive Director

• Ensure the organisation's statutory duties are discharged, that the organisation takes proper account of directions or guidance issued by Government and that it operates within the limits of its statutory powers.
• Establish the overall strategic direction of the organisation for the discharge of its statutory duties, which are under review and likely to develop.
• Promote an integrated ethos throughout the organisation and foster a culture where safety is paramount.
• Promote high standards of propriety and regulatory practice, including Better Regulation and the efficient and effective use of staff and resources.
• Promote the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in support of the organisation values; develop in the organisation's staff excellence and a commitment to deliver value for money.
• Ensure high standards of corporate governance, financial management and control are observed at all times.
• Ensure that relevant committees are established with appropriate terms of reference.