• Job description

    Help Shape the Future of Housing in Greater Cambridge

    Hundred Houses Society is a charitable housing association managing 1,500 homes across Greater Cambridge. We are seeking new Board Members and an Independent Audit & Risk Committee Member to help guide our future and deliver positive outcomes for our customers and communities.   These are strategic governance roles. Board and Committee Members do not manage day-to-day services, but provide oversight, constructive challenge and assurance, holding the Executive Team to account for delivery in line with the Society’s mission, strategy, regulatory duties and customer commitments.

    Board Members £3,500 per annum plus expenses / Independent Audit & Risk Committee £2,125 per annum plus expenses. 

    What We’re Looking For

    We welcome people with strategic insight, strong values and a commitment to good governance. Previous board experience is not essential. We are keen to hear from people with connections to Greater Cambridge, lived experience of social housing and a passion for customer engagement.  We are looking for the following skills:

     

    Board Members

    • Digital, data and technology expertise and/or
    • Asset management, repairs, housing quality or building safety experience.

     

    Audit & Risk Committee Member

    • Qualified accountant or equivalent
    • Senior finance leadership experience
    • Audit, assurance and risk management expertise.

     

    Why Join Us?

    • Influence strategic decisions
    • Support strong governance and customer outcomes
    • Help shape the future of a respected local organisation
    • Develop your governance and leadership experience
    • Receive training, mentoring and ongoing support.

     

    Commitment:

    Board Member: £3,500 per annum plus expenses | Around 1.5 days per month.

    Independent Audit & Risk Committee Member:  £2,125 per annum plus expenses | Around 1 day per month.

     

    If you are motivated by social purpose and want to use your skills to make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you.

     

    For more information, Board and Committee Member Recruitment Pack.  Please apply by submitting your CV and supporting statement on the link above by 3rd August.

     

    Hundred Houses Society
    Providing good quality homes and services in Greater Cambridge that people value.

  • Benefits

    Support and Development

    Successful candidates receive a comprehensive induction, governance training, mentoring, support from the Chair and Executive Team, and opportunities to deepen their understanding of customers, housing services and the wider sector.

  • How to apply

    To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a supporting statement by 3rd August  to Board and Committee member submit application, providing evidence of how your skills, knowledge and experience match our values, the job description and person specification. Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments you want or need to share with us to help us consider your application.

    Interviews are provisionally scheduled to be held between 17th and 20th August on Teams or in person in our offices in Cambridge.  Please let us know if there are any days you are not available that week in your application and whether you would prefer to meet online or in person.

    To find out more contact Magda Syposz, Governance Manager on [email protected] or (01223) 856 347 for an informal chat.