Non exec Board Member (HR specialism)

FRC is an award winning group of social enterprises and registered charities who exist to end furniture poverty.

We are looking for an FCIPD qualified Board Member who can support and add value to the strategic direction of FRC Group.

We have a vision to continue our growth we know that the key to this is our people. We are looking for someone with the skills and experience to help make our people strategy a reality and ensure our culture is not diluted as we grow.

We are committed to being more representative of the communities we serve and would welcome applications that increase the diversity of our board.

Role Summary

We are looking for an FCIPD qualified Board Member who can support and add value to the strategic direction of FRC Group - who can bring expertise and experience of all things people. The board meets on a quarterly basis and under normal circumstances, in our head office in Liverpool.  You will be working with a group of other non exec board members who have a wide range of experience and directly with FRC Groups Leadership Team which consists of Shaun, the CEO, Collette, the Director of People and Culture, Tony, the Finance Director and Helen, Director of FRC Group.  

We are fantastic organisation and a great place to work - but we want to better, and we grow we need to ensure that our culture is not diluted.  Someone who can assist with this and other strategic people issues would gain a lot of satisfaction from this role. We are committed to being more representative of the communities we serve and would welcome applications that increase the diversity of our board.

Person description

• FCIPD qualified or very senior level leading HR/People and Culture
• Leadership, commercially minded, integrity and personal responsibility
• Excellent communication skills, analytic and negotiating skills
• Experience of Culture change
• Can work effectively and respect the opinion of others but provided constructive challenge

What’s in it for the volunteer?

Many households live with the stress of worrying about Furniture Poverty, fearing what would happen when an essential item like their fridge or cooker breaks and there is no money to replace it. End Furniture Poverty works across sectors to raise awareness of these issues and to become a source of practical help for individuals in need and for professionals. This is the chance to be involved in forming the future of the UKs leading social enterprise. The team is fun and friendly - we take what we do very seriously, but meetings are fun and productive.

Time commitment

• The board meets on a quarterly basis and under normal circumstances, in our head office in Liverpool. You will need to read board papers in advance.
• Remuneration committee meets ad hoc and at least once per year

How to apply

Please apply via the Reach Volunteering site. Deadline: 01 March 2021.

We would like people to send CVs through Reach, they can also call for an informal chat.