Our Board of Management is supported by a number of committees:
- Audit Committee
- Governance and Remuneration Committee
- Development Committee
The Board meet at least six times a year, while the committees meet quarterly.
Members are recruited to the Board and committees for their knowledge, skills and their lived experience. Our members come from a diverse range of backgrounds and we are working to ensure that our members reflect the diversity of the customers we serve.
We have a separate Residents Scrutiny Panel (RSP) - who agree the areas to be reviewed with the Board. They also report their findings and recommendations arising out of their scrutiny activities back to the Board. Click here for more information about the RSP and how you could get involved.
Over the past 12 months, our Board and committees have been:
- Reviewing the financial performance of the Association – so they are assured that we can achieve our future plans;
- Discussing the requirements of the building and fire safety regulations on our stock and approving remediation works required to keep our residents and buildings safe;
- Reviewing and agreeing changes to our risk map – making sure that we are focused on our key risks and not putting our business or assets under any unnecessary risk;
- Reviewing the performance of the Association as a whole;
- Discussing our financial capacity and treasury management (including planning for going out to market for additional funding);
- Approving opportunities for building new homes.
Members are paid in recognition of the responsibility, time and expertise they put into the running of the Association. The amount of payment they received is externally reviewed and market-tested on a regular basis.
Last reviewed in January 2022, our Board Members are rewarded as follows:
- Chair of Board of Management - £15,000
- Vice Chair and Chair of Audit Committee - £10,800
- Chair of Development Committee - £8,500
- Chair of Governance & Remuneration - £8,500
- Board member - £5,500
Board members who also sit on the Board of a subsidiary organisation within the IV Group also receive an additional £500 in recognition of their additional responsibility and time commitment.
Paul is the Chair of the Board and brings extensive finance and banking experience. A qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Paul brings a strong a focus on financial information, management strategy, risk management and working within regulatory and corporate frameworks.
Niki is an experienced leader and board member in the housing sector. Currently an Executive Director at another north west housing association, Niki brings significant skills and experience to the Board in relation to improving homes, services and both asset and neighbourhood management.
Fiona is a resident board member and housing professional specialising in homelessness. She is currently the Principal Homelessness Strategy Officer at a Local Authority within Greater Manchester and brings sound working knowledge of housing law, homelessness legislation and welfare reform to the board.
Susan is an expert in public sector management and finance. As an experienced director she has led major investment and partnership programmes in the public sector and has provided strategic leadership to deliver change and improve performance.
Shahida is a Chartered Accountant who has worked in the housing sector for over 20 years. Currently the Executive Director of Resources at another Registered Provider in the North West, she brings to the board her wealth of experience in finance, compliance, risk management, assurance, governance and health and safety.
Gemma is a Partner in a law firm and has spent her legal career advising social housing providers. Gemma grew up in social housing and knows first-hand the vital and positive contribution housing associations make, it's what has driven her her chosen career path. Gemma is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and is a mentor for Housing Diversity Network and Women in Social Housing.
Laureen was previously the Deputy Chief Executive at Stockport Council and has held senior roles for many years. She has worked on many boards and enjoys being able to influence, challenge, and support innovation to stretch organisational achievement. Laureen is committed to putting people at the heart of what we do and setting residents up for success. Sustaining and improving peoples’ outcomes has been the focus of her career and she has experience of working collaboratively with a range of partners to address issues ranging from homelessness, population, health and social inequality.
Jane is a Director at Ove Arup and the Planning and Housing Commissioner for Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). She brings a wealth of experience in development, residential housing and planning, regeneration projects and sustainability and the transition to net zero carbon. She has been recognised as the Visiting Professor of Planning at the University of Liverpool and a Fellow of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Jane has a long-standing interest in the social housing sector as believes that it is key to tacking the challenges of social inclusion and housing need going forward.
Adam currently works in the private sector and his background is focused on leading transformational change to deliver value to the business and customers. His experience includes digital and mobile product development. He is delighted to be able to apply his skills. knowledge and experience to our plans for the future.