Worthing Homes Board Member Recruitment - June 2017

Board Member

Salary £3,066 per annum

Worthing Homes is a housing association with 3,500 homes in the Sussex coastal area. The majority of our homes are for social rent but we also provide affordable and intermediate rented housing; shared ownership and homes for outright sale. We have ambitions to increase the provision of homes locally and have the resources to be able to provide an additional 500 homes over the next 5 years. We also have commitments to deliver an excellent customer experience, increase the use of IT to access our services, and to invest in the local community. 

We are seeking people to join our Board as non-executive directors and are particularly interested in people who have a background in one or more of the following:

• Property development and maintenance
• Finance, particularly investment and appraisal;
• General business and commercial acumen;

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the provision of housing and the communities that we serve on the South coast working closely with other board members, the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and the staff of Worthing Homes to deliver our ambitious plans.  Our Board members should have a clear understanding of the housing policy and are truly aligned to the Worthing Homes’ vision and values. As a local community based organisation we do ask that all board members and staff live within an hour’s commute of Worthing.

We have recently developed a Fairness Strategy in partnership with our residents, staff and stakeholders. We are an inclusive organisation and value each individual’s unique contribution, irrespective of race, ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or social background. 

To find out more about us, visit our website www.worthing-homes.org.uk.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact either Jackie Bligh, Chief Executive, on 01903 703 169 or e-mail jbligh@worthing-homes.org.uk or Catherine Taylor, Assistant Company Secretary on 01903 703 184 or email ctaylor@worthing-homes.org.uk.

To apply, send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are interested in this role to jobs@worthing-homes.org.uk.  Closing date for the receipt of applications is 5pm Friday 30 June 2017.