Bournville Village Trust

Committee Member Recruitment Pack

About Bournville Village Trust

A foresighted social reformer, he valued fairness and integrity. He was brave and innovative, and worked not in isolation but in partnership with others to help the people of Birmingham to thrive.

Our new corporate plan is inspired by these values yet influenced from what we have learnt from listening to residents, staff, partners and civic leaders and understanding the changes that we see around us regionally and nationally.

It outlines our mission, the aims that will achieve this mission, the key projects and activities that we will undertake to deliver our aims, and the outcomes we will use to measure ourselves against.

You can read our corporate plan summary on our website at www.bvt.org.uk/publications/corporate-plan-summary-2020-29

In late 2018 we started a strategic review of the organisation and our services, guided by our founder George Cadbury’s vision.

Our mission

We want people to thrive and reach their full potential and we are determined to build a strong organisation, driven by our values, to achieve this.

We will build on our solid foundation and be inspired by our legacy, but we won’t be afraid to be bold and innovative and try new things to meet the needs of people today and into the future.

We will achieve our mission through a number of distinct aims, which will be well planned and focused. We will spend years one to three exploring and refreshing, years four to six delivering and years seven to ten achieving and excelling.

Creating and sustaining communities where people can thrive.

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Our strategic aims

Providing great homesProviding homes and delivering excellent services.

Sharing our experienceLearning, sharing and influencing others.

Building organisational and financial strength

Building a strong organisation driven by clear values.

Championing peopleRemoving barriers and helping people to achieve their full potential.

Community buildingBuilding strong and inclusive communities.

Place-shapingCreating and maintaining distinctive environmentally sustainable places.

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InnovationWe look for new and better ways of doing things.

PartnershipWe work with others to achieve great things.

IntegrityWe do the right thing.

FairnessWe treat people as individuals by exercising the right approach at the right time.

QualityWe are clear about what we do and we do it well.

Our values

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Our Group Governance Structure

Roles we are recruiting forIf you would like to play your part in our inspiring mission, we now have an opportunity to join us as an Independent Committee Member on our Audit and Risk Committee or Housing and Community Services Committee.

BOURNVILLE ALMSHOUSE TRUST

BOARD

REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

FINANCE COMMITTEE

ESTATE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEME COMMITTEE

AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

COMMITTEE

BOURNVILLE WORKS HOUSING SOCIETY BOARD

BOARD OF TRUSTEES (12)

TELFORD ESTATES AND DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE

PROPERTY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE

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Role ProfileCommittee Member role:The role of an Audit and Risk Committee member is to work with other members to oversee:

• The internal and external audit functions for the Group.

• The systems of risk management and internal control and the performance of these systems.

• The discharging of statutory and regulatory duties.

The role of a Housing and Community Services Committee member is to work with other members to oversee:

• The performance of a range of operational areas within the Committee’s remit including housing services, customer services, community services and supported housing.

• Delivery of operational plans for the relevant service areas and departments.

• Effective management of risks for operational areas and escalation of significant risks to the Board of Trustees.

• The development of related policies and strategies.

Governance duties:• Uphold our values, aims and policies as we fulfil

our governance duties, acting within and in accordance with the governing documents across the Group.

• Ensure that we hear the voice of our customers at every level of our governance.

• Ensure that we comply with statutory and regulatory requirements including the Regulatory Frameworks in which we operate.

• Ensure that we comply with the adopted Code of Governance and Code of Conduct, Standing Orders and Financial Regulations and any organisational policies.

• Contribute to and share responsibility for the decisions of the Committee.

• Attend induction, training and performance review sessions and other such sessions or events as are reasonably required, including representing the Group when requested.

• Attend all meetings of the Committee and to read Committee papers before meetings.

Responsibilities of a Committee Member:• Support and contribute towards the delivery of

those responsibilities defined within the Committee Terms of Reference.

• Ensure that those responsibilities are met collectively.

• Add value to the work of the Committee by contributing experience, expertise and insight.

• Act in the best interests of the Group and its key stakeholders.

• Build a constructive relationship with other Committee Members and with the Group’s Executive team and officers.

• Participate in group decision making by contributing to debate and positively challenging the views of others where appropriate.

• Use skills and knowledge to analyse issues presented to the Committee.

• Ensure high standards of probity and integrity in all aspects of the Group’s activities.

• Apply specialist knowledge where appropriate to help the Committee to make decisions.

• Work with the Chair to identify personal development needs.

Time commitmentPreparation for and attendance at around 4-5 Committee meetings each year plus occasional additional activities and events. Meetings last approximately 2 - 2½ hours and you will need to allow time to fully read your Committee papers.Audit & Risk Committee meetings usually take place during the day. Housing and Community Services Committee meetings usually take place in the afternoon.

What we will provide• A tailored induction programme with appropriate

levels of support and access to learning opportunities.

• Ongoing learning and development activities.• Access to IT equipment to support you in your role

(if required).• Our roles are not remunerated but reasonable,

allowable expenses such as mileage can be claimed.6

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Person Specification Competencies, Behaviours and Skills Structure

We are looking for people who believe in our mission of ‘creating and sustaining communities where people can thrive’ and people who demonstrate our values.

As well as taking a lead at Committee level on your area of expertise, we will expect you to contribute more widely to our governance and organisation through your general skills, knowledge and commitment. We will also look to you to be an ambassador for BVT through your own networks and engagement with our key stakeholders.

You will need access to IT and email as this is one of our key methods of communication.

We are working hard to to ensure that we have a diverse range of members with the relevant competencies, skills and experience throughout our governance structure. All applicants are required to meet the following core competencies and behaviours or be able to work towards meeting them with some support.

BVT Trustees Competencies, Behaviours and Skills Framework

Core Competencies & Behaviours

All Board Members should possess all core competencies or have the capacity to achieve them within a 12 month period

Vision and strategic leadership

Demonstrates strategic vision and a strategic perspective; contributes to strategic planning, effective decision making and outcome monitoring.

Team working Works effectively and collegiately, builds positive relationships with Trustees and the Executive team and accepts collective responsibility for Board decisions.

Analysing and scrutinising Identifies the main issues and factors in reports and debates; evaluates risks and options and takes a balanced approach to problem solving and forming good judgements.

Group decision making Engages in debates and discussions constructively, listens to and respects the views of others and is able to make clear, rational judgements.

Personal effectiveness Ensures own performance meets the Board role requirement including sufficient time and energy to devote to the Board, its Committees and wider working. Is open to appraisal, learning and development, takes responsibility for refreshing own knowledge and skills. Shares knowledge with others to build capacity and is open to new ideas and ways of working.

Integrity Demonstrates integrity, independence of thought and maintains appropriate confidentiality.Demonstrates commitment to the values of accountability, openness, transparency and equality.

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Audit and Risk Commitee Housing and Community Services Committee

• Strategic risk management, systems of internal control and assurance.

• Strategic housing management, particularly social or not for profit housing.

• Internal and external audit functions. • Service quality, performance and efficiency.

• Regulatory frameworks and compliance with statutory duties.

• Customer insight and hearing the voice of the customer.

• Community engagement and development.

We require a range of skills and experience across our governance structure. For these roles, we are specifically looking to recruit members with skills and knowledge in the following areas:

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Please submit an expression of interest, a copy of your CV and a completed equalities monitoring form to Hannah Pryce, Head of Governance, at hannahpryce@bvt.org.uk Your CV must include: • Your full name and postal address.• An email address and contact phone number.• Employment history.• Education and qualifications. • Memberships of relevant professional bodies.• Details of any voluntary activities.

In your expression of interest, please provide details of any known personal or business connections to the BVT Group.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before you apply, please contact Hannah Pryce.

Candidates successfully appointed to the roles will need to fully complete and sign a Declaration of Interests form and a Fit and Proper Persons declaration before the appointment is confirmed.

Recruitment timetable

Deadline for expressions of interest: 5pm on Tuesday 18 August 2020 Shortlisting: 19 August 2020Interviews: To be confirmed for a date in September 2020

How to Apply

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Bournville Village Trust (BVT) is a charity and housing organisation founded in 1900. Our mission is to create and sustain communities where people can thrive. Our Board of Trustees has overall responsibility for the governance of BVT.

To find out more about our Trustees, please visit our website bvt.org.uk

Bournville Village Trust 350 Bournville Lane, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1QY

Cherry Tree House, 1 Lightmoor Way, Lightmoor Village, Telford, TF4 3TX

T 0300 333 6540 E enquiries@bvt.org.uk

bvt.org.uk@BVTNews