Board Committees
Committees and their responsibilities
The Board delegates certain responsibilities to the Audit & Risk, Nomination and Remuneration committees. The primary roles and key responsibilities of these committees, and the Sustainability committee, are set out below:
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Audit & Risk Committee
Primary Role
The purpose of the Audit & Risk Committee is to support the Board in fulfilling its corporate governance responsibilities and safeguard the interests of all stakeholders by undertaking duties including:
- Monitoring the integrity and accuracy of corporate reporting, including
- financial reporting
- reviewing key accounting judgements and estimates
- non-financial reporting
- ensuring the Annual Report and Accounts, taken as a whole, is fair, balanced and understandable;
- Overseeing the quality, independence and effectiveness of the external audit;
- Ensuring the effectiveness of the Group Risk & Internal Audit department in delivering independent and objective assurance; and
- Reviewing the effectiveness of the Group’s systems of risk management and internal control.
Members
- Paula Bell (Committee Chair)
- Andrew Wyllie
- Colette O'Shea
DocumentsAudit & Risk Committee Terms of Reference
The Audit & Risk Committee’s report can be found in our most recent Annual Report
- Monitoring the integrity and accuracy of corporate reporting, including
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Nomination Committee
Primary Role
The key duties of the Nomination Committee include:
- Reviewing the structure, size and composition of the Board;
- Leading the process for Board appointments; and
- Ensuring that plans are in place for orderly succession to both the Board and senior management.
When considering the appointment of new Directors, the Nomination Committee determines the skills and experience which would be of benefit to the composition of the Board, then evaluates candidates’ skills, knowledge and experience to determine which candidate would be most suitable. All nominations by the Committee are made on the basis of merit and overall suitability, taking into consideration the diversity of the Board.
Members
- Roger Devlin (Committee Chair)
- Annemarie Durbin
- Andrew Wyllie
- Alexandra Depledge
- Colette O'Shea
- Paula Bell
- Anand Aithal
DocumentsNomination Committee Terms of Reference
The Nomination Committee’s report can be found in our most recent Annual Report
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Remuneration Committee
Primary Role
The Remuneration Committee determines the remuneration policy for the Group’s Chair, Executive Directors, and the Senior Executive Group, which for 2025 consisted of the UK MD, Deputy UK MD, Regional Chairs, the Group Transformation and Land Strategy Director, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Group Strategy and Regulatory Director, the Chief Human Resources Officer and the Company Secretary. Membership of this Group is kept under review to ensure it aligns to the organisational structure and comprises the senior management roles. This is a responsibility which has been delegated from the Board. The policies and practices are designed to support strategy and promote the long-term sustainable success of the Group. When setting and implementing the Policy for Executive Directors, the Committee reviews and takes into account workforce related policies and the alignment of incentives and rewards with culture. The Committee carefully considers the Group’s strategy to increase customer focus and improve build quality and aligns variable remuneration metrics to meet this.
Members
- Annemarie Durbin (Committee Chair)
- Alexandra Depledge
- Anand Aithal
DocumentsRemuneration Committee Terms of Reference
The Remuneration Committee’s report can be found in our most recent Annual Report
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Sustainability Committee
Primary Role
The Sustainability Committee is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the Group’s sustainability strategy, policies and objectives. Reporting directly to the Board, the Sustainability Committee is chaired by the Group Chief Executive and members include the Group Sustainability Director, the Group Strategy and Regulatory Director, the Company Secretary, the Chief Customer Experience Officer, the Group Construction Director and the Deputy UK Managing Director. The Board receives updates on sustainability issues and performance at each of its meetings, and bi-annual presentations from the Group Sustainability Director.
The Sustainability Committee also supports the Board’s oversight of climate change matters and oversees the implementation of the Group’s climate change strategy. The Sustainability Committee ensures climate issues are being effectively considered and managed and reports its findings and recommendations to the Board.Members
- Dean Finch (Committee Chair)
- Company Secretary
- Group Strategy and Regulatory Director
- Group Sustainability Director
- Chief Customer Experience Officer
- Group Construction Director
- Deputy UK Managing Director
Role of the Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors sets the Group’s purpose, defines the Group’s values, sets the strategy and monitors and assesses the Group’s culture.
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