The Board meets four times a year for half a day in addition to the AGM. Total commitment, including meeting preparation would be one day per month.
The Board provides strategic direction and oversight. Major policy decisions are made at Board level drawing on information provided by the Chief Officer and senior management team. The decisions of the Board are actioned through the Chief Officer and senior management team.
As Board members will be Directors of the organisation applicants must:
- be at least 16 years old
- not be an undischarged bankrupt
- not be a disqualified director
Further information about us can be found on our website dsl-businessfinance.co.uk
Desirable Board Experience and Skills
We welcome expressions of interest from individuals from a diverse background, which is representative of the clients we serve.
We’re looking for people who have a wide range of professional skills and experience that can help take us forward, but who are all driven by that mission of creating a more inclusive economy in Scotland.
We’re interested in hearing from candidates with and without experience on a Board.
Skills and experience that would be of particular interest are in the areas of:
- Legal
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Services
For further information on desirable skills, knowledge and work experience please refer to the director job specification below.
The Board and Time Commitment
The Board comprises 5 members, with a maximum of 11. Board members are drawn from across various sectors and disciplines.
The full Board meets four times a year. Board meetings are held in February, May, August and November. The AGM is usually held as part of the August Board meeting.
Meetings are in-person, held in Glasgow with an online option available.
In addition to these set meetings, DSL has a Board representative on both the
Finance and Staffing, Health & Safety Group subgroups that meet quarterly throughout the year normally in Glasgow or online.
Furthermore, the Board has an annual strategy day in Glasgow, which takes place in March and a development day with staff, which takes place in September. Board members are also welcome to the Group-wide bi-annual staff days to learn more about different parts of the group.
Duration of Appointment
There is currently no enforced maximum or minimum term for members to serve on the Board. However, we recommend Board members are elected for an initial period of three years with the opportunity to serve for a further maximum period of three years.
Remuneration
The post of Board member is a voluntary post for which expenses relating to attendance at meetings of Directors, general meetings, meetings of committees of Directors or otherwise in connection with carrying out their duties will be paid.