Thank you for your interest in becoming a Board Member of this speicalist Housing Association. As part of their approach to succession planning, they are currently looking to appoint one exceptional candidate to join the Board. The ideal candidate for this role will bring a wealth of experience in asset management and procurement. Job Title: Board Member Hours: Typically, five board meetings a year, plus three committee meetings, and two- or three-days visiting sites or attending external events. Term(s): For up to two terms of three years each. Responsible to: Chair of the Board Salary: Currently unremunerated with associated expenses paid (The Board have agreed that a £2.5K per annum salary be introduced from September 2025) Location: Board and committee meetings are usually facilitated by remote video access with at least three board meetings in person. In person meetings are generally held in London. Induction: All incoming Board Members benefit from a comprehensive induction process, including meeting staff, being assigned a board ‘buddy’, up to three professional coaching sessions and Insights Discovery personality profiling. Appraisal: Board Member appraisals are carried out annually and incorporate a 360-degree approach. About the Organisation Our client is a leading specialist rural housing association with an active development programme. They build and manage homes in village locations, principally across the South of England. They currently own and manage around 1,600 homes in almost 200 villages. Their ambition is to build a further 150 homes as part of their Business Strategy. All the homes this association builds are enabled in partnership with local communities and are designed to help local people. Their developments are high-quality and have a small footprint, with an average scheme being only six homes. They are also one of the prominent national advocates of affordable rural housing, with HRH The Princess Royal as their Patron. About the Role This is an exciting time to join the Board, as this organisation continues the successful delivery of an ambitious Business Strategy, which supports their position as a leading provider of affordable rural homes. Through the Strategy they are investing more than ever in their agreed purpose – ‘The provision and management of affordable housing for local people in rural villages in England and to be an advocate for affordable rural housing’. As well as meeting the general requirements of the role, they are particularly looking for candidates who can contribute in one or more of the following areas: Expertise in asset management within a housing or similar sector Sound knowledge of procurement and contract performance management Experience of implementing sustainability and environmental aims within a housing or similar sector This organisation hopes you will find yourself inspired by the valuable work that they do, and they look forward to receiving your completed application. The closing date for applications is: 10:00am on Monday 24th March 2025. Your application will be acknowledged and treated with strictest confidence. Interviews: Week of 7th April 2025 Board meeting to confirm appointments: Thursday 1st May 2025 Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). This organisation recognises the positive value of diversity and promotes equality. They welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. No agencies please.