Job Introduction

Let’s firstly clear something up …What is a Non-Executive Director?

A non-executive director (abbreviated to non-exec, NED or NXD), is a member of the board of directors of a company or organisation, but not a member of the executive management team. They are not employees of the company or affiliated with it in any other way and are differentiated from executive directors, who are members of the board who also serve, or previously served, as executive managers of the company. However, they do have the same legal duties, responsibilities, and potential liabilities as their executive counterparts.

Non-Executive Directors provide independent oversight and serve on committees concerned with sensitive issues (such as the pay of the executive directors and other senior managers); Non-Executive Directors are usually Directors or Heads of a Division, (i.e. Finance, HR) with another company as their main employment, who dedicate around 2 days a months to sit on another businesses board as a NED in an advisory capacity. They are usually paid a fee for their services but are not regarded as employees.

All Directors should be capable of seeing company and business issues in a broad perspective. Nonetheless, Non-Executive Directors are usually chosen because of their independence, initiative, appropriate calibre and personal qualities that would benefit a board.

What’s going on?

At Your Housing Group we have an amazing track record in recruiting fantastic Non-Executive Directors to our Board. We know that many people of all different backgrounds are looking at Non-Executive Director posts and thinking about them as a route to different type of careers but don’t know where to begin. We also hear from candidates and the market place the hardest thing is often to secure that first NED post.

So…. What are YHG going to do about that?

We are going to have what we are calling two board apprenticeships which will offer the opportunity for two lucky individuals to develop and learn the role of NED as a Trainee Non-Executive Director. To apply, you will need a reasonable level of business knowledge and gravitas, (so will of already established yourself as a Director or Head of Division within your career so far with a medium/large sized business, and genuine appetite to work in the future as a NED and a passion to be involved in housing…

Why?

Our board is great, but we are looking for difference, we are looking to the future and we are open to candidates of all backgrounds, demographics and diversity, as we are working hard to ensure YHG is a truly inclusive place to work and our board represents our customers . Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, we are particularly keen to receive applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation.

When?

Now is the time…the assessment centre is being designed and set up …….its happening in August as we want to start the successful Board Apprentices on their journey with us in September!

What’s in it for me?

A reasonable remuneration of £1500 per annum plus, but more importantly, a rare opportunity to work with and learn from some fantastic Non-Executive Directors, (one of which will also work with you personally as a mentor). Access to an executive coach, training and Board Director specific courses and certification (through the Institute of Directors). You will also get the  opportunity to see first-hand how a board operates and the contributions you could make, as you shadow the board for 12 months and gain genuine, real time board exposure and the skills , experience  and that elusive first step to becoming board ready!

So… What do you have to do now……. Apply today and Good Luck! YHG3

Your Housing Group