The Board
The Board operates at a strategic level and delegates operational responsibility through the Chief Executive. Its key activities are to;
- Bring insight to the challenges our customers face in living independently
- Promote and uphold our values and culture
- Set our Strategy and Business Plan and manage risk
- Take account of customers’ views
- Ensure Blackwood is a good employer that engages with its employees
- Monitor performance and ensure legal and regulatory compliance
This is a voluntary role which carries legal responsibilities that are the same as a company director. All Board members use their skills, knowledge and experience for the benefit of Blackwood. Members offer life experience and/or professional expertise, and all share the same responsibility set out in our Code of Conduct;
- Be committed to the Vision, Values and Strategic Business Plan of Blackwood
- Contribute effectively to discussions and decision making
- Maintain a good level of awareness of current issues relevant to Blackwood
- Take part in learning and development opportunities
- Participate in an annual appraisal
- Represent Blackwood positively and effectively
- Respect and maintain confidentiality of information
- Foster respect and effective working relationships within the Board and with staff
- Observe the Entitlements Payments & Benefits Policy and declare conflict of interests
Board and Committee Meetings are held on a Tuesday evening in Edinburgh. Members are asked to attend the following meetings each year:
- 5 Board meetings and Annual General Meeting
- Participation in Quarterly Audit & Performance or Services Committee
- 2 Annual Strategy Discussions
- Induction and training time