Are you passionate about people and making a real difference to their lives? Do you believe in fairness in housing, supporting staff and tenants, promoting our Values, collaborating with others, providing insight and strategic direction, improving people’s lives, and enhancing the well-being of local communities?
Then you might be what we are looking for, as a new voluntary Board Member of Manor Estates Housing Association. We are particularly interested to hear from people with skills, knowledge, or experience in:
* Accountancy (preferably a qualified accountant with experience of RSLs)
* Housing Management
* Asset Management
* Procurement
* ICT
* Community Engagement
* Third Sector experience
* Equality, diversity and inclusion
Our Board members are voluntary, but we pay reasonable out-of-pocket expenses including transport and childcare costs. We are particularly interested in ensuring that our Board is diverse and representative of the communities that we serve.
Previous board experience is beneficial but not essential as we offer an induction and training programme. Our Chair carries out annual reviews with all Board members to ensure we are offering appropriate levels of support.
You will have opportunities to attend external conferences and events.
About us
We own and manage over 1,000 social and 95 mid-market rent properties, as well as providing factoring services to 1,700 owners operating throughout Edinburgh. We also have a small number of properties in Fife.
For an informal chat or additional information, please contact Claire Ironside, Chief Executive, Manor Estates Housing Association Ltd, Suite 4, 5 New Mart Place, Edinburgh, EH14 1RW. Email: cironside@manorestates.org.uk / Phone: 0131 510 8540.
Applications should be returned by close of business on Wednesday, 30th April 2025. The selection process will include a discussion with the CEO and a member of the Senior Management Team, followed by a meeting with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Association.
Location
On-site: Barrowfield Community Centre, Yate Street, G31. Closing date: 28th April 2025.
As the charitable subsidiary of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA), Willowacre Trust’s overarching aim is to tackle social and economic disadvantage and impact on tenancy sustainment within the communities served by WSHA. We want a staff team and Board that shares our values and puts customers at the centre of service delivery.
Our staff are at the heart of our business, and we support them to be their best, which is demonstrated with 84% of staff saying Willowacre Trust and WSHA is a good place to work.
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability or from a black, Asian, or minority ethnic background.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible, be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. We are committed to achieving high standards of quality in recruitment and to ensuring that our appointments are made solely on the basis of merit and that you are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
We are looking for a new Community Hub Coordinator who shares our values and will use them to guide the way they work on a daily basis. You will be accountable to our Community Services Manager.
The post-holder will play a key role in ensuring the management, development, and smooth operation of Barrowfield Community Hub, MUGA, and play park. Working closely with colleagues and external partners, the Community Hub Coordinator will ensure that the Community Hub is a vibrant, well-managed facility, with a wide range of activities, groups, and events for the benefit of local people, anchor tenants, and those booking community spaces.
You should:
* Have experience of managing a Community Hub and ensure the effective day-to-day operation for the benefit of the community, anchor tenants, external organisations, and other users of the building.
* Ensure effective maintenance of the building, grounds, and play areas, including repairs and supervising contractors and others regarding work in the building.
* Have good literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to collate and analyse information, maintain written records, and write reports.
Kindred is a highly respected, vibrant charity supporting families of children with disabilities and complex healthcare needs in Edinburgh, the Lothians, and Fife. We are currently looking to expand our board and welcome applications from people interested in becoming Trustees. Our Trustees are responsible for Kindred’s governance and for overseeing its strategic direction and operational performance.
Prior trustee experience is not essential. Of greater importance is a belief in the importance of Kindred’s work and a willingness to apply your skills and energy to support Kindred’s staff, board, and families.
We are particularly interested in applicants with knowledge of finance, IT, policy and advocacy, and with personal experience of caring for a child or young person with complex needs.
Established in 1990 at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP), Kindred has always been parent-led. Our vision is that all parents of children with complex needs in Scotland have the support and resources they need to create a happy family home. We currently support over 800 families of children and young people with complex needs. We provide information, advocacy, and emotional support. We also provide specialised counselling services and a Parenting Programme (Early Positive Approaches to Support).
Our three teams are based at the RHCYP, at our offices in central Edinburgh, and at our office in Dunfermline.
There is a comprehensive induction pack and process for all new Board members. We are also able to provide trustee training through the Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council (EVOC).
Flexibility & Time Commitment
There are 6 in-person or online 2-hour board meetings per year, including the AGM. The meetings are currently held on Wednesday afternoons. Roughly half the meetings are in-person at our central Edinburgh office, though we can be flexible to suit Trustees’ circumstances. Trustees are also expected to attend the annual Kindred away day.
Trustees are expected to contribute to the charity beyond preparing for and attending board meetings. Contributions could include supporting fundraising and advocacy activities, providing support on IT, HR, financial or governance issues.
Location
Kindred’s offices are at 1 St Colme Street, Edinburgh EH3 6AA. The offices are accessible by elevator.
Expenses
Reasonable travel expenses will be covered. All other expenses must be agreed with the Chair in advance.
We are currently seeking to enhance our Board of Directors through the recruitment of suitable volunteers. A commitment to young people and youth work is essential, and experience in GDPR, management of voluntary organisations, or strategic development would be advantageous.
The Board of Directors meet bimonthly at our office in Dumbryden Drive; meetings are held in the evening. There is no remuneration for Directors; however, all reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Have you considered joining a Board? Maybe The Time Is Now!
Do you have self-awareness and independence of thought? Can you analyse key information? Are you performance-oriented? Can you communicate well with others and form stakeholder relationships? Have you got experience in a leadership role and are used to making difficult decisions?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for committed individuals from a variety of professional and diverse backgrounds to join our Board to be part of a people-centred organisation on an exciting change journey. Supported by technology and data, we are transforming how we work and deliver services to our customers. We would particularly welcome applications from those with housing or legal experience and groups who are often under-represented to strengthen diversity across our Board and be reflective of the society we live in today.
At Trust we are values driven
* We love to learn
* We believe in better
* We are here for each other
If you share in our values and have the time and expertise to support us in our efforts, as a sector-leading charitable organisation, to make a difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
What you will get in return
* Training opportunities
* Enhance your network and knowledge
* Satisfaction in giving something back
* Out of pocket expenses (such as travel expenses and a contribution to childcare for attending meetings)
Time Commitment
* 6 x in-person Board meetings per year, usually held in Edinburgh on a Thursday mid-afternoon (with pre-reading of board papers in advance of meetings)
* 2 in-person strategic away days (taking place over 2 days with an overnight stay)
* Annual visits to housing developments across Scotland
* Option to attend sector and other events throughout the year
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