Board Member - Finance in London

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