Elections

Term of Office

Each non-executive member of the Board will remain in office for no more than 4 consecutive years. Upon the expiry of the term of office, the member of the Board will automatically retire.

Method of Appointment

For elected positions on the BESA Board, candidates are elected by the BESA Membership.

Accountability

Is responsible to the BESA Council and the overall BESA membership.

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the BESA Council, the Board will help to shape the strategic direction of BESA, in line with the constitution and legislation, through good governance and effective strategic planning. The Board will have nine members. Three people will be nominated and elected by BESA members.

The Board has overall responsibility for the following areas as part of its wider responsibilities:

•    defines the:
o    BESA vision, mission, strategy, key performance indicators and structure
o    authorities delegated to management.

•    approves:
o    Major corporate actions
(e.g., acquisitions, disposals, commencing or terminating of business activities)
o    BESA corporate plans
o    overall staff remuneration budgets
o    unbudgeted financial payments below £250,000 and above £25,000.

•    ensuring that the BESA Group progresses through management of:
o    The membership structure, admissions, and decision-making process
o    the BESA governance system and process
o    guarantee schemes and relevant funds
o    committees, Regions, and Groups
o    the Chief Executive
o    policy on external communications and political profile
o    IPR for use by Members.

•    Reviews and recommends to Council, operating and capital budgets, investments, funds, levies, and funding/ subscription systems
•    investigates and recommends actions regarding complaints
•    develops, implements, and reviews effective governance structures and procedures
•    remains continuously able to discharge its duties and responsibilities as set out in the constitution
•    recruits, supports, and retains Board members who have the necessary skills to be effective in their roles and who collectively are representative of the members of BESA
•    always behaves with the utmost transparency and responsiveness and is accountable to the BESA membership for doing so
•    acts in the best interests regarding the membership always and having regard to securing the best use of BESA money.

Key tasks
•    Strive to attend all Board meetings and be an active participant in discussions and activity
•    take part in the Board’s business in an efficient and effective manner exercising independent judgement
•    be aware of the legal duties of directors, including to promote the overall success of the BESA for the benefit of its members as a whole – further guidance and training will be made available to Board members
•    avoid conflicts of interests where possible or ensure conflicts are declared in line with any applicable requirements
•    work closely with the Board Chair and BESA Chief Executive to maintain effective working relationships
•    act jointly – exercising no powers alone unless specifically delegated to do so by the Board
•    prepare for Board meetings by reading the agenda, minutes, and any other papers in advance of the meeting
•    fulfil any responsibilities assigned to you at the meeting and be prepared to report back on your progress at the next meeting.

Commitment
Estimated at one day bi-monthly.
Ad Hoc: Other committee and task meetings as required. 
Annual General meeting (July).

Knowledge and experience
•    Experience of, or good understanding of the building engineering services sector, wider construction and facilities management industries and the nature of a trade body representative organisation
•    experience of strategic decision making and the ability to operate effectively at a senior level
•    experience as a member of a management board, committee, or senior management team
•    financial acumen and an ability to probe and scrutinise financial proposals, results, and forecasts
•    an understanding of the seven principles of accountability, honesty, integrity, leadership, objectivity, openness, and selflessness
•    a willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills relevant to the role.

Skills and Abilities
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve common goals
•    ability to work collectively as part of a group
•    ability to engage in constructive debate and dialogue, rather than confrontation
•    ability to quickly assimilate complex information
•    ability to influence.

Personal Attributes
•    Results focused with sound commercial and financial experience and acumen
•    financially astute
•    enthusiastic, forward, and outward looking
•    proactively demonstrates a strong commitment to equality and diversity
•    a style that motivates people to work together and to deliver their best
•    time and commitment to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the post.

Term of Office

Each elected member of Council will remain in office for no more than 4 consecutive years. Upon the expiry of the term of office, the member of the Council will automatically retire.

Method of Appointment

For elected positions candidates are elected by the BESA Membership.

Accountability

Is responsible to the BESA membership.

Role and Responsibilities

The BESA Council is collectively responsible for you will play a role in defining the overall vision, mission, strategy, management, and control of the BESA for delivery of the Objects as set out in the BESA Constitution.

Subject to the provisions of the Constitution, the Council is the supreme governance body of the BESA and will exercise plenary powers in the management of the business and affairs of the BESA to ensure that the Association lives up to its shared vision, aims and values.

Members of Council will be accountable within the framework of the Constitution, the Authority Levels, and the Code of Conduct, to the Association’s Membership collectively for the governance, management, and strategy of the BESA.

Council will have 24 members. Four people will be nominated and elected by BESA members.

The Council has overall responsibility for the following areas as part of it wider responsibilities:

•    defines the:
o    BESA vision, mission, strategy,
o    authorities delegated to the Board.

•    approves:
o    Major corporate actions (e.g. acquisitions, disposals, commencing or terminating of business activities)
o    BESA corporate plans
o    overall staff remuneration budgets
o    unbudgeted financial payments below £250,000 and above £25,000.

•    manages the BESA:
o    and BESA group, progress.
o    membership structure, admissions, and decision-making process
o    the BESA governance system and process
o    guarantee schemes and relevant funds
o    committees, Regions, and Groups
o    chief Executive
o    policy on external communications and political profile
o    IPR for use by Members

•    reviews and authorises operating and capital budgets, investments, funds, levies, and funding/subscription systems
•    investigates and recommends actions regarding complaints
•    develops, implements, and reviews effective governance structures and procedures
•    remains continuously able to discharge its duties and responsibilities as set out in the constitution
•    recruits, supports, and retains Council members who have the necessary skills to be effective in their roles and who collectively are representative of the members of BESA
•    always behaves with the utmost transparency and responsiveness and is accountable to the BESA membership for doing so
•    acts in the best interests about the membership always and having regard to securing the best use of BESA money.

Key tasks
•    Strive to attend all Council meetings and be an active participant in discussions and activity
•    take part in the Council’s business in an efficient and effective manner exercising independent judgement
•    avoid conflicts of interests where possible or ensure conflicts are declared in line with any applicable requirements
•    work closely with members of the Board to maintain effective working relationships
•    act jointly – exercising no powers alone unless specifically delegated to do so by Council
•    prepare for Council meetings by reading the agenda, minutes, and any other papers in advance of the meeting
•    fulfill any responsibilities assigned to you at the meeting and be prepared to report back on your progress at the next meeting.

Commitment    
Estimated at one day per quarter including Three Council meetings per year
Ad Hoc: Other committee and task meetings as required.
Annual General meeting (July).

Qualifications    

Eligibility Criteria/Term of Office You must:
•    declare any conflict of interest
•    be an employee of a member who is actively engaged in the day-to-day management, operation, and administration of the Member’s business.
•    not be either a Trustee or Incapacitated.
Knowledge and experience
•    Experience of, or good understanding of the building engineering services sector, wider construction and facilities management industries and the nature of a trade body representative organisation
•    experience of strategic decision making and the ability to operate effectively at a senior level
•    experience as a member of a management board, committee, or senior management team
•    financial acumen and an ability to probe and scrutinise financial proposals, results, and forecasts
•    an understanding of the seven principles of accountability, honesty, integrity, leadership, objectivity, openness, and selflessness
•    a willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills relevant to the role
•    an enthusiastic approach to the Association and its activities.

Skills and abilities
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve common goals
•    ability to work collectively as part of a group
•    ability to engage in constructive debate and dialogue, rather than confrontation
•    ability to quickly assimilate complex information
•    ability to influence.
Personal attributes
•    Results focused with sound commercial and financial experience and acumen
•    financially astute
•    forward and outward looking
•    proactively demonstrates a strong commitment to equality and diversity
•    a style that motivates people to work together and to deliver their best
•    time and commitment to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the post.