Non-Executive Director
Pobl Group
Date: 1 day ago
City: Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Contract type: Part time
Summary
We are committed to building a board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
Overview
At Pobl Group, we are guided in everything we do by our FREDIE principles: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement. We believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive positive change.
We are seeking to engage a new Non-Executive Director to join our board and help us deliver on our mission. If you have experience in working in organisations of a scale that match our ambitions, with a large footprint and thousands of customers. Maybe in energy, banking, utilities, insurance, retail, healthcare, civil service, telecoms or construction and the built environment. If you have experience at scale, commercial acumen and a passion for making a difference then we’d love to hear from you. We have two NED roles available: this one and another requiring a finance/accountancy background - please find the alternate role on our website.
Where does this role fit in?
Pobl Group is a proud employer of over 2,700 colleagues. We provide social housing, care and support services, and we develop new homes in communities throughout Wales.
We operate in a “Large & Local” way—combining the scale of a major organisation with the care, consideration, and in-person service of local delivery in over 150 communities. Following our recent merger with Linc Cymru, we are now the largest organisation of our kind in Wales, with bold ambitions for the future.
What’s great about the role?
As a Non-Executive Director, you’ll play a vital role in steering the strategic direction of the Group. You’ll work closely with fellow Board members, our Group Executive Team, and Senior Leaders to ensure we continue to grow sustainably, deliver on our purpose, and stay true to our values.
Responsibilities
We’re particularly seeking someone who brings experience of operating at a senior level within a large, complex organisation—ideally one with significant customer reach, operational scale, and regulatory responsibilities. This might include sectors such as:
Your experience will add value across the board, with particular input into areas like operational risk, organisational resilience, and the delivery of high-quality services in regulated environments.
What Skills and Experience do you need?
We’re committed to having a board that reflects the communities we serve. So, as always, we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences.
That Said, We’re Especially Interested In People With
What You’ll Do
You’ll need to commit around 12–15 days per year, including Board meetings, committee duties, strategy sessions, and stakeholder events. Meetings are mainly in person, some virtual, and all during business hours.
We offer an annual remuneration of £7,815. Terms of office are typically three years, with up to two, three year extensions, subject to periodic review.
What’s FREDIE?
It’s our commitment to Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement. We apply these principles to everything we do—including how we recruit.
We’ve built Positive Action into this recruitment. That means applicants from underrepresented backgrounds can opt in to be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria.
What’s next?
To apply, follow the link and submit a CV, answer two questions about your interest in joining the board, and complete a short application form.
If you have questions about the role, get in touch with Richard Barnes – Head of Talent Attraction: [email protected]
Our Assessment Approach
We want to get to know you—your thinking, your values, and how you might contribute around the board table. If shortlisted, as part of the process, we’ll ask you to take part in a mini board session to explore how you interpret data, interact with other board members and how you’d approach a strategic or financial challenge relevant to our work.
You’ll also take part in a structured interview with a panel, and we may invite you to complete a brief psychometric profile to support our understanding of your strengths and decision-making style. The aim is to create a balanced, inclusive process that values both your experience and your potential.
Shortlisting will be held week commencing 30th June. Interviews will be held on the 16th and 17th July.
We are committed to building a board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
Overview
At Pobl Group, we are guided in everything we do by our FREDIE principles: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement. We believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive positive change.
We are seeking to engage a new Non-Executive Director to join our board and help us deliver on our mission. If you have experience in working in organisations of a scale that match our ambitions, with a large footprint and thousands of customers. Maybe in energy, banking, utilities, insurance, retail, healthcare, civil service, telecoms or construction and the built environment. If you have experience at scale, commercial acumen and a passion for making a difference then we’d love to hear from you. We have two NED roles available: this one and another requiring a finance/accountancy background - please find the alternate role on our website.
Where does this role fit in?
Pobl Group is a proud employer of over 2,700 colleagues. We provide social housing, care and support services, and we develop new homes in communities throughout Wales.
We operate in a “Large & Local” way—combining the scale of a major organisation with the care, consideration, and in-person service of local delivery in over 150 communities. Following our recent merger with Linc Cymru, we are now the largest organisation of our kind in Wales, with bold ambitions for the future.
What’s great about the role?
As a Non-Executive Director, you’ll play a vital role in steering the strategic direction of the Group. You’ll work closely with fellow Board members, our Group Executive Team, and Senior Leaders to ensure we continue to grow sustainably, deliver on our purpose, and stay true to our values.
Responsibilities
We’re particularly seeking someone who brings experience of operating at a senior level within a large, complex organisation—ideally one with significant customer reach, operational scale, and regulatory responsibilities. This might include sectors such as:
- Utilities or energy
- Healthcare or public services
- Telecoms or transport
- Financial services
- Large-scale housing, infrastructure, or construction
Your experience will add value across the board, with particular input into areas like operational risk, organisational resilience, and the delivery of high-quality services in regulated environments.
What Skills and Experience do you need?
We’re committed to having a board that reflects the communities we serve. So, as always, we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences.
That Said, We’re Especially Interested In People With
- Senior leadership experience within large, complex, or regulated organisations
- A strong understanding of how to manage risk, operational complexity, and service delivery at scale
- Experience serving on boards (desirable) or working with senior stakeholders (essential)
- A strong sense of purpose and community impact
- The ability to constructively challenge, bring fresh ideas, and ask the right questions
What You’ll Do
- Provide insight: Help the board make sound decisions on strategy, risk, and operational resilience
- Drive performance: Use your expertise to support and challenge our teams constructively
- Champion integrity: Embody Pobl’s values and high standards of governance
- Bring an external perspective: Engage with our teams, customers, and stakeholders
- Support committees: Serve on at least one of our Committees (depending on your experience)
- Commit to learning: Take part in board development and keep informed of sector challenges
You’ll need to commit around 12–15 days per year, including Board meetings, committee duties, strategy sessions, and stakeholder events. Meetings are mainly in person, some virtual, and all during business hours.
We offer an annual remuneration of £7,815. Terms of office are typically three years, with up to two, three year extensions, subject to periodic review.
What’s FREDIE?
It’s our commitment to Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement. We apply these principles to everything we do—including how we recruit.
We’ve built Positive Action into this recruitment. That means applicants from underrepresented backgrounds can opt in to be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria.
What’s next?
To apply, follow the link and submit a CV, answer two questions about your interest in joining the board, and complete a short application form.
If you have questions about the role, get in touch with Richard Barnes – Head of Talent Attraction: [email protected]
Our Assessment Approach
We want to get to know you—your thinking, your values, and how you might contribute around the board table. If shortlisted, as part of the process, we’ll ask you to take part in a mini board session to explore how you interpret data, interact with other board members and how you’d approach a strategic or financial challenge relevant to our work.
You’ll also take part in a structured interview with a panel, and we may invite you to complete a brief psychometric profile to support our understanding of your strengths and decision-making style. The aim is to create a balanced, inclusive process that values both your experience and your potential.
Shortlisting will be held week commencing 30th June. Interviews will be held on the 16th and 17th July.
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