Opportunity to Join Our Board – Make a Real Impact in Social Housing
We're seeking a strategic, experienced professional to join our Board, bringing specialist knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) framework and the wider housing sector.
The Role
As a Board Member, you’ll play a vital role in overseeing our compliance with regulatory standards, upholding our commitment to clients, tenants and stakeholders.
Your experience in the housing sector and understanding of the RSH regulatory environment will be instrumental.
As the Housing Board Champion, you will also be the Member Responsible for Complaints (MRC). You’ll liaise with our Quality & Compliance Team on the production of our annual Housing Ombudsman Code of Complaints Report and support Senior Leadership to set the tone of a positive complaint handling culture at Board/Executive level.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Has:
- Proven experience in housing, ideally with direct involvement in RSH regulatory frameworks
- The ability to promote a positive complaint handling culture, particular in relation to Housing.
- A strong understanding of governance, risk, and assurance in a regulated environment
- Strategic insight, with the ability to challenge constructively and supportively
We welcome all applications and encourage those with lived experience and from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply to ensure our Board truly reflects the communities we work with.
Your Commitment:
You will need to be able to commit to approximately 1 day each month (cumulatively). This includes meetings, reading papers, away days, etc. Both the Board and the Operations and Development Sub-Committee meet quarterly on a Friday.
You do not need previous board experience.
You’ll receive a full induction and will be supported by other Board Members and the Chief Executive. If this is your first board role or you have areas needing development, we can look to support you with training.
Potential board members must be eligible in line with Charity Commission regulations which are available from www.charitycommission.gov.uk.
If you are excited by our work, share our values, and want to play an active part in the work of our Board, we want to hear from you!
If you'd like more info on the role, please contact our Strategic Governance Lead at helen.ferguson@inspirenorth.co.uk or call 0113 273 9670. Helen can support arranging an informal chat with our Chief Executive, Ruth Kettle.
There are two ways you can express your interest in becoming a board member.
· You should complete the Board Application form (found within our Board Recruitment Pack) and send this along with your CV to our Strategic Governance Lead, Helen Isabella Ferguson: helen.ferguson@inspirenorth.co.uk.
· You can also apply via our website buy uploading the completed form and your CV https://www.inspirenorth.co.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/
We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received. If successful, we will be in touch to arrange an interview at a mutually convenient time. This can be virtual if required.