Plus Dane is governed by a Board comprising of up to twelve Non-Executive Directors supported by up to six Independent Committee Members.
Non-executives bring various skills from across a number of industries, in line with our Board Knowledge & Experience Framework. Skills planning allows us to ensure our Board consists of an agreed blend of non-executives ensuring that they have the requisite skills to govern effectively and protect Plus Dane and our social housing assets. We also aim to have an inclusive Board which is representative of the communities where we work, this includes having non executives with direct experience of living in social housing.
Plus Dane is led by a skilled and diverse Board that values and respects all regardless of background, identity, or experience. We are committed to creating an environment where all colleagues, including non-executives have equal opportunities to contribute and succeed.
We have a Skills & Knowledge Framework which is regularly reviewed by Board. This outlines the skills we need across our Board and is reflective of the business that Board governs. It also supports our approach to succession so that we always have the appropriate mix of skills and experience to govern effectively.
We are committed to diverse membership of our Board as a measure of excellence in governance. Diversity of perspective, lived experience, and culture elevates discussion and debate and leads to more effective decision-making. We currently measure our success in this area by comparing our non-executive director characteristics against our customer characteristics.
Our Board is at the forefront of Plus Dane fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are committed to continuously improving our diversity and inclusion practices and regularly seeking feedback from non-executives and other stakeholders. We are equally as committed to ensuring we meet our skills and diversity aspirations among non-executive members.
We will continue to support training initiatives across the region that encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to strengthen the voice of diversity of non-executives in the boardroom.
Our commitment to those applying for non-executive roles at Plus Dane is that our recruitment and selection practices will be inclusive and based on the principles outlined in this statement. We will make sure that any required adjustments are also made to support applicants through the process.
If you are interested in becoming a non-executive, we would love to hear from you. contact us at governance@plusdane.co.uk.
There are four Committees that support the Board, which comprise of non-executive and Independent Members. Independent members are appointed to a committee but do not serve as a non-executive member of the Board. The Board is also supported by the Customer Assurance Panel who looking at issues that affect customers so that we can improve the customer experience and be the best we can be.
You can find out more about the Customer Assurance Panel here.
The Committees are Audit and Assurance, Foresight, Purpose and Chairs’ Committee. See the full Board structure:
The purpose of the Plus Dane Board is to determine the strategic direction and policies of the organisation and to scrutinise and control its work in an effective way, holding the senior staff to account.
The Board’s functions include:
