Housing Board - Tenant and Leaseholder Member (voluntary position) - 3 posts We are seeking Council housing tenants and leaseholders to become members of a new Housing Board for Cannock Chase Council. The Housing Board is being established to oversee Cannock Chase Council’s responsibilities as a Registered Provider of social housing (RP) and to ensure that it meets the Regulator of Social Housing’s (RSH’s) consumer standards. This includes meeting relevant laws, regulations and other commitments. The Housing Board is made up of members with different skills knowledge and experience who all provide assurance to the Council on the performance of landlord services to tenants and leaseholders and the asset management and maintenance of existing homes. In addition, the Board oversees the Resident Involvement Strategy to ensure that the needs and experience of tenants and leaseholders influence its recommendations. Housing Board members are drawn from three groups: elected members, tenants and leaseholders, and independent members. All members are equal, sharing the same responsibilities and ability to make recommendations and give assurance. The Housing Board will make recommendations to the Cabinet for the Cabinet to consider and approve or ratify (or, if required recommend to the full Council for approval). Key Skills: The ability to draw on lived experience as a tenant or leaseholder in Cannock Chase and to understand and articulate the needs, priorities, and issues of all Cannock Chase communities. An interest or awareness of the social housing sector and social, economic, and political environment. The ability to demonstrate objectivity, impartiality, and integrity in thinking and actions. To be able to focus on risk identification and mitigation so that the Housing Board can support the Council to achieve its long-term strategic aims for landlord services. The ability to analyse and interpret complex information and evidence. Demonstrate flexibility and sound judgement in decision making. The ability to listen, support, communicate, challenge and influence effectively. To apply for this voluntary position online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail vacanciescannockchasedc.gov.uk quoting the role title. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1 st November 2024. Information Events With the help of TPAS, we will be hosting a couple of online information sessions to tell interested tenants more about the Housing Board. Come along and find out more if you are interested. These will be held on ‘Zoom’ (a video call software program) on Tuesday 15th October at 6:30pm and Friday 25th October at 2pm. You won’t need a Zoom account, we will just send you a link to join a meeting directly. If you wish to attend please email residentengagementcannockchasedc.gov.uk to register your interest and we will provide you with the meeting link. We will also be available in-person each week in Cannock and Rugeley, come along and have a chat with us, we’ll tell you more about the opportunity to join the Housing Board. Wednesday 9th October, 9am - 2pm - Rugeley Community Centre, Burnthill Lane, Rugeley WS15 2HX Tuesday 15th October, 9am - 4pm - Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, WS11 1BG Wednesday 23rd October, 9am - 4pm - Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, WS11 1BG Tuesday 29th October, 9am - 2pm - Rugeley Community Centre, Burnthill Lane, Rugeley WS15 2HX