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The Board recognises that the manner in which the Group is governed is critical to the long-term success of the business.
This includes managing all internal day-to-day aspects of the business but also managing the impact the Norse Group has on the wider community and environment. The Board strives to act responsibly in everything it does. The Board is committed to ensuring that high standards of corporate governance are achieved throughout the Group and strongly believes that any corporate governance initiatives need to promote and support good business practices.
Our Board members
Fiona McDiarmid Chair, Non-Executive Director appointed by Norfolk County Council
Andrew Proctor Non-Executive Director appointed by Norfolk County Council
Dean Wetteland Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Norse Group Limited
Nick Frogbrook Chief Finance Officer (CFO) Norse Group Limited
Karen Knight Non-Executive Director
Lord Gary Porter, CBE Independent Non-Executive Director
Simon Hardwick Independent Non-Executive Director
Brian McCarthy Independent Non-Executive Director
Our Governance Framework
The governance and operating model of the Norse Group differs significantly from that of privately-owned commercial companies in order to operate a business that complies with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Board recognises that the manner in which the Group is governed is critical to the long-term success of the business.
The Group’s board is made up of Directors of the Norse Group and is chaired by an Executive Director of Norfolk County Council. The Board is support by three independent Non-Executive Directors who provide challenge and guidance to enhance the Group offerings.
The Investment Committee recommends and provides advice to the Board on the development of the Group’s Investment Strategy and investment priorities. The committees takes an active role in reviewing previous investments and also provides constructive challenge and support to the Group executive team in relation to significant investment decisions.
The Group’s Audit Committee provides effective governance over the appropriateness of the group’s financial reporting, and the performance of both the Internal and External Audit functions. The Committee also oversees the group’s internal control systems, business risks management and related compliance activities.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee evaluates the composition, diversity, experience, knowledge, skills and independence of the Board and its committees. This allows the appropriate balance to be maintained and ensures the continued effectiveness of the Board. The Committee also ensures that appropriate succession plans for the Non-Executive Directors, Executive Directors and the group’s senior management are also kept under review, taking into account the challenges and opportunities facing the group, and the diversity, skills and expertise that are therefore required in the future.
All of our Committees are chaired by a Non-Executive Director and directly report back to the Norse Group Board.
The figures on gender pay for the eleven Norse Group companies reported to the Government for 2018 almost exclusively show our companies are below the national mean average gap of 17.9% (for all staff), with eight reporting figures of less than 10%.
It’s important to remember that the gender pay gap is not the same as equal pay, as men and women doing the same jobs are paid the same.
Some areas of our work have, in the past, traditionally been dominated by men. But we are working hard in all areas to attract more female candidates. Our mentoring and coaching programmes, along with graduate recruitment, will help us grow and retain this talent in the years ahead.
This will remain a work in progress for some time yet, but we are generally moving in the right direction. We pride ourselves in having some of the best female professionals within our various industries across the Group.
To see gender pay figures for April 2018 for NorseCare and various Norse Commercial Services companies, visit:
The Norse Group are partners with a renowned whistleblowing support service. The aim of the service is to give our staff the empowerment to report any issues surrounding bribery and corruption, fraud or serious allegations which they have encountered.
