Board Member

Posted 26 Apr 2024

Eastlight Community Homes Ltd

Flexible Base, UK (Other)


Job Type:contractDuration:36 months
Category:OtherRecruiter Reference:998826
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Eastlight Community Homes is seeking an experienced and visionary individual to join our Board.

With a G1 V1 governance and financial viability rating, we are prepared to deliver on our ambitious Corporate Strategy 2024-2027 – our forward vision, co-designed with residents. To realise our plans, we’re searching for a non-executive leader who shares our purpose and embodies ambition, inclusivity, and accountability in their work and in their behaviour.

As key decision-makers, our Board Members play a vital role in upholding our values, ensuring compliance and helping to shape the strategic direction of Eastlight. We are seeking individuals with a passion for good governance, a commitment to excellence and a desire to drive positive change.

We’re looking for:
Ideal candidates will not only possess the financial and commercial acumen needed to navigate an ever-evolving landscape, but they will also be eager to join an innovative and diverse organisation with a solid financial foundation and clear vision for housing across Essex and the East.

We are particularly looking for candidates with the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Housing related – including housing, development and regeneration, asset management and related investment; or
• Treasury related – including treasury management, commercial acumen, current and emerging funding models.

If you have the relevant skills, knowledge and experience in either of these categories, we would love to hear from you!

At Eastlight, we prioritise our people, nurturing a culture where everyone flourishes through support, development, and investment. We offer a competitive remuneration package of £8,500 plus expenses. Additionally, we provide agile working opportunities, comprehensive training programs, and foster a supportive and inclusive environment, demonstrating our commitment to your growth and well-being.

Why Eastlight?
Eastlight Community Homes is a vibrant, resident-led housing association for the East of England. We own and look after 13,000 homes, across a healthy mix of social rent, affordable rent and shared ownership, and we have plans to build many more to help tackle the demand for truly affordable housing.

We care about the health and wellbeing of our residents by ensuring they have access to high-quality, safe homes and neighbourhoods. People who live in our homes pay rents and charges that are less than the market rate. We reinvest every £1 and use our strong finances to fund new housing projects, invest in our existing homes, improve services and solve the significant challenges evident in our communities.

We work side-by-side with our residents; our shareholding and governance structures, including our resident-led Customer Influence Committee, enable us to continually listen to their views and ensure that they have the ability to influence decision-making.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of Eastlight, join us in our mission to create affordable homes and great neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

Eastlight Community Homes is a Level 3 disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone regardless of characteristics.

If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk.

Join us and be part of something extraordinary at Eastlight Community Homes.

For a confidential discussion about the position or for more information, please contact Hannah Ghanavati on Hannah.ghanavati@eastlighthomes.co.uk

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 21 May (Midnight)
Interview Date: Wednesday 5 June (In-Person)

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