Person Specification
Competencies
Accent Group has adopted the following competencies as appropriate for its board members:
Analysis and challenge
- analyses and rigorously questions complex issues and underlying assumptions;
- thinks creatively, while keeping focus on the big picture;
- interprets and challenges financial information and opportunities in the context of both Accent Group’ business and the wider economy;
- scrutinises, monitors and provides feedback on performance against both financial and non-financial measures to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Leadership and motivation
- contributes proactively to collective leadership;
- establishes and exemplifies clear mission, values, objectives and delegations;
- sets and demonstrates high standards of probity and integrity and behaviours;
- inspires the confidence of the Chief Executive, senior managers and other staff
Stakeholder relationship management
- relates, and represents Accent Group positively, to service users, partners, other stakeholders and press as required within an agreed communications strategy;
- identifies key current and potential stakeholders and suggests ways in which engagement could enhance Accent Group’ reputation and opportunities
Risk focus
- contributes to determination of Accent Group’ risk appetite and capacity;
- evaluates threats, uncertainties and opportunities;
- ensures that Accent Group has appropriate processes in place such that risks are mitigated and opportunities explored in the most cost-effective manner;
uses risk management to enhance discussion and decision making
Self management
- is conscientious and enthusiastic about full range of board member responsibilities and obligations i.e. thorough preparation, regular attendance, quality contributions in and outside meetings, reviews of individual and board member effectiveness and on-going personal development;
- keeps abreast of evolving legislation, policies, competition and markets
Specialisms
- applies specialist skills, knowledge, experience and perspectives in and outside meetings to add value;
- shares such skills, knowledge etc to enhance and develop others’ contributions
Strategic thinking/Decision making
- understands the preferences and experiences of current and future customers and applies this to inform and improve services;
- weighs issues and makes balanced and reasonable judgements and decisions, with others;
- promotes the efficient, effective and ethical utilisation of balance sheet capacity to facilitate achievement of Accent Group’ objectives;
- takes a broad overview and sees both the short and long-term implications for Accent Group and the wider community
It may include identifying and promoting ways of increasing equality and diversity across all of Accent Group’ activities
Team working
- puts Accent Group’ objectives above any personal or other relationships in discussions and decision making;
- communicates constructively, critically, objectively, persuasively and clearly, combined with good listening skills;
- appreciates, respects and is positive about working with others, from a diverse range of backgrounds;
- compromises when appropriate and supports the Board’s decisions