We are looking for a new board member
As part of our succession plan, we’re seeking a new board member who is committed to our values and our purpose. We own and manage more than 7,500 homes across Devon and Cornwall and we deliver a range of contracted support services to around 1,000 people, making us one of the leading affordable housing providers in the south west. Our focus is without a doubt meeting the needs of the 20,000 customers who live in our homes, and ensuring they have a brilliant customer experience, and their homes are safe, well maintained, and affordable to heat. But we’re so much more than just a landlord. We enable communities and we recognise the role we have in building more homes, to meet the increasing need in the areas we work.
If you would like to help us transform lives by providing homes and supporting communities, we would love to hear from you.
Job Details:
We are seeking professionals operating at a senior level, not necessarily within the housing sector, but ideally bringing prior board and regulatory experience. We welcome applications from our customers who meet the criteria – board skills training can be provided where needed. We are especially keen to hear from candidates with a background in one or more of the following:
- People and culture
- Customer journey
- Technology and transformation
Your preferred style of working will be collaborative with both members and the executive. You will also be comfortable liaising with customers and stakeholders including councillors and MPs.
Take a look at our recruitment pack for further details about Westward and the board member role.
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Board member remuneration – £5,876 per annum. In addition, we will reimburse reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of duties, including travelling to meetings.
Time commitment – estimated at around 15-20 days a year
Closing date – Monday 25 August, midnight
Interviews – Wednesday 10 September, in person at Templar House, TQ12 4PH
We aim to promote an inclusive environment, which attracts people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to advance the service we provide, for the benefit of all our employees and communities we support.