• Job description

    An Exciting Opportunity!!

    We are looking for several Non-Executive Board Members to join us who share our passion for ensuring quality homes and excellent services.
    We are an ambitious and independent not-for-profit housing association which provides good quality homes in one of the most beautiful areas of the country.

    Our purpose is ‘Quality Homes, a platform for life’, and we have undergone significant transformation to ensure that we deliver a great customer experience, safe and sustainable existing homes and more new affordable homes.

    We are looking for individuals who have appropriate experience and skills who can contribute to our high standard of governance. At least one post will be filled by an individual with one or more of the following skills and experience at the appropriate level:

    • Housing management or asset management at a senior level
    • Customer Service and engagement
    • Construction and/or developing new homes

    We would also be interested in hearing from you if you have other general governance expertise such as finance, legal, data or risk management.

    Applications are also welcomed from individuals with ‘lived experience’ of the service delivered by SLH.

    We will provide any training and support you need to ensure that your time with us is successful.

    Equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to everything we do, and we proactively seek people to join us from all backgrounds.

  • Benefits

    • Board meetings are held in person in Kendal, however some Committee Meetings and occasional Board meetings can be attended ‘virtually’ as the need arises.
    • Prepare for, attend and contribute at Board/Committee meetings by considering reports and questioning/challenging the analysis and options presented to ensure that decisions are well-founded and consistent.
    • Prepare and attend strategy and training/development events.
    • Participate in the Board Director appraisal process, setting objectives and personal development plans.
    • This post is remunerated at £4,000 pa plus travelling and out of pocket expenditure.
    • The term of office is 3 years (subject to annual appraisal) with a maximum of 2 terms (6 years)

  • How to apply

    Please submit a CV and a supporting statement outlining your reasons for applying to South Lakes Housing and what you will bring to the role.

    • Provide contact details for two referees. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
    • Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
    • Applications should be submitted by email to: [email protected] and must be received by Monday 5th August 12 noon.
    • Should you wish to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Angela Tinkler at [email protected]