Board Member

3 days ago

Spennymoor, Durham, United Kingdom Livin Housing Full time £56,000 - £84,000 per year

Board Member

Spennymoor, County Durham

£7000 per annum

(£8600 per annum if appointed to be Committee Chair)

About us

We are an award-winning not for profit housing association owning over 9,000 homes across County Durham. We offer more than just a home. We help improve the lives of the people living in our homes and in our communities. We work hard to make sure those homes are warm, safe, high quality and sustainable, while meeting the needs of customers in balanced communities.

Our business strategy, Plan A, guides our work for the next three years to improve lives through sustainable homes and communities. From expanding digital services and embracing AI, to creating low-energy homes and empowering communities, every objective is designed to make a real difference. Whether it's through greener operations, smarter data, or stronger partnerships, we're setting the pace for a future where everyone can feel proud of where they live.

The group Board member will bring expertise to a talented and diverse Board team and will contribute their specific experience in one or more of the following areas:

Board member responsibilities

  • Support the Chair and Vice Chair of the Board to maintain good governance and to deliver Plan A, our business strategy.
  • Maintain open and effective working relationships with other Board members, applying individual skills and collective influence in delivering Plan A.
  • Ensure that business decisions further the delivery of Plan A and supporting delivery strategies.
  • Ensure the customer voice is at the heart of decision making and service development.
  • Ensure our financial viability and growth, while ensuring risks and internal controls are managed.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Knowledge of the social housing sector, including current key issues.
  • Knowledge and a good understanding of local communities and social housing residents.
  • Strong and impartial communicator and able to constructively challenge.
  • Statistically literate – able to accurately and critically interpret and analyse information.
  • Understanding of risk management.
  • Digital skills – able to use technology for business purposes.

For this role we are seeking an individual with skills and experience in housing and communities. Prior experience of the housing sector is essential.

Closing date for applications: Friday 5th December.

There will be the opportunity for shortlisted candidates to meet the Chief Executive and relevant Directors as part of the recruitment process.

Formal interviews will take place on the 9th December.

Further details and information on how to apply can be found on the microsite:

https://livin.castlepeak-

or by emailing

Livin fully committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and we particularly welcome female applicants, younger people, the LGBTQ community and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

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