Board Member

Greatwell Homes is a provider of affordable housing and support services in the East Midlands. We own and manage over 5,000 homes with a £33 million turnover and our mission is “We partner with customers and communities to shape places people are proud to call home.” We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking progressive housing association reflective of what is an ever-changing sector. With housing being high on the public’s agenda, Greatwell Homes continues to grow and we anticipate being inspected by the Regulator of Social Housing in 2026-27. 

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

 

We are looking to fill two vacancies on our Board with individuals who can strengthen our existing skills-based Board by bringing high-level knowledge and experience in one or both of the below areas: 

 

• Risk  

• Strategic Communications 

 

The successful applicants will be a member of our Board and a member of one or more of the following committees: 

• Audit and Risk 

• Board Effectiveness and People 

• Customer Assurance 

 

The successful applicants will be appointed at the July Board meeting however their term of office will commence in October 2026. The Board typically meets online however there are approximately three in-person meetings a year, of which one also includes an overnight stay. 

 

As a full Board Member, the remuneration is £6,280 p.a. plus reasonable expenses. 

 

We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, and communities, and seek to improve the collective diversity of thought and experience across our Board. 

We will make reasonable adjustments to the selection process if required. xwzovoh  

 

There will be a two-stage interview process for these vacancies. The first stage interviews will be held online on the 11th and 12th June with the Chair of the Board and the CEO. 

 

Closing Date: 12 noon on Wednesday 20th May 2026