Non Executive Director Opportunity

Vertas Group are looking to recruit an experienced and collaborative Non-Executive Director to work with Suffolk Group Holdings Board of Directors and Vertas Group executive team, who will contribute appropriate independent oversight and constructive challenge to help guide the business in accordance with its vision, purpose, values and strategic growth objectives. The Director will lead the Remuneration Committee and will also advise on aspects of company, people and culture strategy.

The current membership of the Vertas Group Board is as follows:

• Duncan Johnson - Chair
• Robert Coyle - Independent NED & Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee which has three co-opted members to support
• Cllr Robert Everitt - Suffolk County Council nominated NED
• Chris Bally - Suffolk County Council Deputy CEO (attends as an observer only)
• Ian Surtees - Group CEO
• Jamie Smith - Group CFO

As a member of the Suffolk Group Holdings Board, the successful candidate will:

• Make an active contribution to the success of the business through the provision of strategic and commercial insights, and independent, constructive challenge.
• Provide independent and impartial counsel to the Chairman, Non-Executives, Chief Executive, Chief Financial Officer and Board colleagues as required.
• Scrutinise and monitor the company’s performance in meeting agreed goals and objectives, ensuring they are aligned to the People Making the Difference strategy.
• Probe, question and encourage the development and formulation of strategy.
• Review general policy and performance of the Group against agreed Key Performance Measures and recommend appropriate means to enhance performance, manage risk and achieve corporate goals.
• Ensure that high levels of accountability, best practice, and corporate governance are delivered.
• Regularly refresh his/her skills, familiarity with the developments in Vertas Group business, its risk environment, and the applicable regulations within which it operates.
• Lead the Remuneration Committee, chairing two committee meetings per year
• Additionally, Non-Executive Directors should be available to shareholders and other Directors for occasional ad hoc advice via telephone/email etc.

The Person

To add value to the Board discussions experience is sought in the following areas:

• An Executive career as Chief People Officer/Human Resources Director in a large, complex commercial service delivery organisation.
• Proven track record as a Non-Executive Director.
• Have led progressive people strategies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion that are aligned to business growth and make a positive impact on local communities.
• Previous experience and up to date knowledge of executive leadership reward structures.
• Corporate governance experience.
• A connection or interest in Suffolk’s current affairs.

Competency Requirements:

• Integrity.
• Curiosity & Critical Thinking.
• Judgment & Decision Making.
• Relationship Building & Communication.
• Strategic approach with commercial and business acuity.
• Committed to pursuing and exploring all issues relevant to the business and governance of the company.

Time Commitments & Remuneration

• Board meetings: Up to 6 per year
• Sub-Committees: Twice annually
• Events: Ad-hoc

In total, the time commitment is not expected to be greater than 22-24 days each year.