Kensington and Chelsea Council - 2x Independent board members

Time Commitment: Quarterly meetings and two away days Salary: £1,200 allowance per yearDuration: 3-year appointment Help to deliver a renewable heat network - and put a green recovery at the heart of Grenfell recovery. We’re looking for two independent professionals to join the Notting Dale Heat board. Notting Dale Heat has an exciting vision to ‘put customers first’, generating clean, green heating and hot water for the local community. You will work with council and resident board members, shaping our strategic direction. Aiming to provide heating and hot water to over 800 social homes from 2024, you will scrutinise performance and ensure we deliver our vision.  The role:  Serve a three-year term, with the option of serving for an extra three years.  Attend quarterly board meetings   Perform occasional tasks e.g., business planning days, and scrutinising performance in line with your expertise About you: Are you passionate about tackling climate change? We're looking for candidates who are experienced in making big strategic decisions that challenge the status quo.  This is an opportunity to help scale-up the renewable energy sector, whilst developing local services that deliver excellent customer experience and decarbonisation.  We are looking for people who have a broad knowledge of sustainability and are committed to delivering excellent services to residents who live in social housing. We especially welcome interest from those with technical or strategic knowledge of the heat network sector, and/or experience around company governance, accounting and finance, establishing the strategic direction of a new organisation, or leading one through significant change. About Us: Notting Dale Heat will deliver renewable heat to Lancaster West Estate in North Kensington from 2024. It will rely on 100% renewable heat sources, put customers first, and tackle fuel poverty.  Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, a commitment was made by all levels of Government to deliver a resident-led refurbishment that transforms Lancaster West into a 21st-century model estate.  Notting Dale Heat will provide heating and hot water services to the estate, and customers in the wider ward - and potentially beyond. Notting Dale Heat was incorporated in January 2022 to design, build, operate and maintain the Notting Dale Heat Network. Notting Dale Heat is 100% owned by the Kensington and Chelsea Council. Application:We particularly welcome applications from women, BAME, LGBTQ+, and disabled candidates.  We will have a diverse recruitment panel, trained in inclusive recruitment and unconscious bias. To apply, please complete the linked form: https://form.typeform.com/to/cBWNwbKS A full recruitment pack is available via this link: https://www.wearew11.org/en/page/85822 Key dates: Midnight 11 September 2022: deadline for applications  Afternoon 29 September / Morning 4 October 2022: interviews (alternative dates and times can be requested)  October 2022: two independent board members appointed  Any questions: If you’ve any questions, please email janet.hall@rbkc.gov.uk Heat Network Engagement Manager, or call 0800 389 2005 for more information