BOARD MEMBER ROLE PROFILE
Our Board brings together experience from housing, development, finance, law, governance,
safeguarding and the wider charity sector. We are now looking to broaden that collective expertise
and bring additional perspectives to the Board.
Purpose of the role
As a member of the Board, you will share collective responsibility for the strategic leadership, good
governance and long-term sustainability of the HYELM Group, ensuring that the organisation fulfils its
charitable purpose and delivers positive outcomes for residents.
You will contribute your expertise, insight and independent judgement to strategy and policy, while
ensuring that decisions support HYELM's strategic objectives and take proper account of the interests
of residents and other relevant stakeholders.
Purpose and strategy: Contribute to the development, approval and oversight of HYELM's strategy
and ensure that the organisation remains focused on its charitable purpose and long-term objectives.
Residents and social purpose: Keep residents and the outcomes HYELM exists to achieve at the
centre of Board decision-making, drawing on resident experience and insight where appropriate.
Financial stewardship: Oversee financial performance, viability, treasury and the responsible use of
HYELM's assets and resources.
Risk and assurance: Understand the principal risks and opportunities facing HYELM, agree an
appropriate approach to risk and seek assurance that effective controls and mitigations are in place.
Safety, quality and compliance: Maintain appropriate strategic oversight of the safety and quality of
HYELM's homes and compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Performance and accountability: Monitor organisational performance against agreed strategic and
business plans and hold the executive team to account for delivery.
Executive support and challenge: Provide constructive challenge and support to the Chief Executive
and executive team while respecting the distinction between governance and operational
management.
Culture and values: Promote HYELM's culture, values and commitment to equality, diversity and
inclusion, and contribute to an open, respectful and effective Board culture.
Governance and conduct: Act in accordance with HYELM's Articles and other governing documents,
declare relevant interests, respect confidentiality and comply with applicable governance and
conduct requirements, including the current NHF Code of Conduct.
Collective responsibility: Prepare for and participate actively in Board meetings, induction, training and
review; contribute constructively to collective decisions; and represent HYELM appropriately when
required
