This course was excellent and greatly exceeded my expectations. The course format is interactive, with small-group teaching in a seminar/workshop format, led by an experienced Chartered Director who generously shared his personal experience
A well structured and presented introduction to the responsibilities, challenges and attributes required of being a NED. It was thought-provoking. I have referred back to my copious comments in the comprehensive slide hand outs many times already
Thank you for the interesting session on 
I found this very useful , John really knew his stuff and made this engaging and materials were spot on and good interaction with other members on the course which added to the skill sharing- I learned a lot.
This one day course is an excellent overview, providing real advice and very helpful information for those Directors who are interested in developing a non-exec portfolio
Knowledgeable presenter Good solid coverage of core financial concepts - P&L, balance sheet, ratios
I attended this course shortly after starting my first Non-Executive Director role and found David’s expertise and insight to be invaluable. The course also covers practical things such as how to go about finding Non-Executive Director roles – and so last week (6 months after I attended the course) I started my second NED role, and have an interview for a third one next week. I can highly recommend attending this course for current or aspiring NEDs.
I recently attended the Excellencia one-day course on 
An excellent course giving a clear picture of the role, the skills and characteristics required, the range of NED opportunities and the various routes to secure such positions. Particularly helpful focus on shaping your CV for this sector and the key skills required. As a bonus you also meet interesting people and useful contacts. A good career investment which will hopefully deliver quick, positive results.
Having attended 
Well structured and informative course with plenty of time/room for group discussions. Ideal for anyone looking at NED roles.
I found the 
David Doughty’s obvious experience and credibility, the course material and structure and the quality of attendees meant that the course was worth every penny. I now have a full appreciation of the many balls to be juggled in order to become a successful Non-Executive Director
I really enjoyed the last meeting. The seminar in particular was the best 
I did the course in Bristol, in January on a chilly day. I received a warm welcome however and David brought the subject matter to life, made it practical, and tailored it to our specific objectives. The course structure made sense, we had enjoyable discussions, and the other people on the course (as usual with such things) were a good resource too. I can recommend it fully to anyone considering it. You'll be in capable and experienced hands.
The course was well constructed and delivered by David who has extensive knowledge of a range of boards, their structure and governance. It was particularly helpful to me as I am new to applying for NED roles and the guidance made me totally rethink what is required from the application process – i.e. this is not an operational role! The delegate group was of a suitable size to allow for interaction and sharing of ideas and experience
Having attended this course in the last few months I can confirm its value. Having held NED roles in my favoured area of engineering and manufacturing David opens the mind to the potential of other sectors and using ones transferable skills. Have set a strategy for personnel growth as NED – if I could just stop getting interim assignments
I would thoroughly recommend this course. It gave me an excellent overview of the role of a NED and a clear steer on how best to look for and be successful in becoming a NED. All my pre course questions were answered. The examples the tutor gave were interesting and stimulated good debate. The small size of the group allowed questions and good dialogue. Look no further for a course on this subject
I found the course very helpful, as I wanted to understand in detail what a NED role entailed. I felt that I gained enough information not only to decide if this was the sort of role that I would be interested in, but also to be able to function in such a role. The guidance on seeking appointments was an added bonus. It was also an interesting day with a varied group of delegates and I would happily recommend it.
I can thoroughly recommend this course and David. As well as meeting interesting colleagues, a great way to understand compliance, personal capabilities and skills needed to fulfil a NED role. A helpful and well structured intro into the NED world.
An invaluable course for anyone looking for NED roles. Expertly delivered, honest and action focussed. Extremely useful materials. Feel much better equipped for to pursue opportunities as a NED.
is an essential introduction for those who seriously wish to pursue Non Executive Director Roles. The course, led by David Doughty an experienced and knowledgeable NED, is focused on the key information required to achieve your first position. It includes a discussion of the Non Executive Director Role, duties and liabilities, the relevant skill set and valid approaches to securing a NED position. The day includes case study work as well as interactive discussions of the course material. I thoroughly recommend this course which is good value for money.
I recently attended Excellencia's NED course written and run by the highly experienced David Doughty. In one day you cover an enormous amount of ground where the topics include, Governance, Risk, Information, Due Diligence, Solvency, NED role including required skills, duties and liabilities and finally how to win a position. I recommend it highly.
Non-Executive Director - Coastline Housing
Recruiter: Coastline HousingLocation: Redruth, Cornwall
Salary: £5,000 p.a.
Posted: 20 Aug 2021
Closes: 08 Sep 2021
Sectors: Charity & Voluntary, Management, Surveying & Property
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time
Coastline Housing Ltd (CHL) is an independent, not for profit housing association owning and managing almost 5,000 homes for individuals and families across Cornwall. Also part of the Coastline Group are the following wholly-owned subsidiaries;
- Coastline Services Limited (CSL), a building maintenance and grounds contractor;
- Coastline Design & Build Limited (CDB), a design and build contractor providing management services to CHL; and
- Coastline Homes Limited (CHM), a design, construction and residential housing contactor set up for the development and sale of open market housing.
Together our companies form Coastline Housing Group (‘the Coastline Group’ or ‘the “Group’) which employs a great team of over 300 people. We are governed by a Board of up to ten Non-executive Directors supported by co-opted members with specialist experience.
Our vision, values and objectives are all aligned to ensure we provide high levels of customer service, operate efficiently and have a strong financial and service delivery platform. However, we also recognise the challenges that our companies and customers face now, and over the coming years. We are determined to make the most of these challenges and opportunities through innovation and continuous improvement.
We are looking for applicants that will be able to contribute to the strong governance of the Coastline Group. It will be particularly helpful if applicants can offer a background in areas such as ICT, technology, data or systems, property management, maintenance, building technology and the ‘lived experience of social housing’. However, if you feel you could add value to our Board please do apply.
You do not need to have a detailed understanding of our work, but you will be able to demonstrate that you understand some of the challenges that our customers, and the communities in which they live, face. It will be a great advantage if you share a passion for and either live or work in Cornwall. So, if you would like to play a key role in shaping the future of the Coastline Group, we would welcome your application.
We have included headline information about Coastline in our recruitment information pack and there is a wealth of information on our website. I hope you find all the documentation both helpful and stimulating and that you are encouraged to apply.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 8th September 2021
Interview dates: Interviews will be held over September and October with a view to securing 2-3 appointments to commence from December 2021 to March 2022.
A copy of the recruitment information pack and diversity monitoring form can be downloaded from the Coastline Housing website or Forest HR website.
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