Board member at whg

 

 

 Employer: whg

Salary: £8,160 per annum.Travel and out of pocket expenses will be paid in line with whg’s Board and Committee member expenses policy.

Basis: The estimated time commitment for the role is around 25 hours per month, but it will feel busier at the beginning with induction and orientation. There are between six and eight full-day Board sessions per year. These are normally held on Thursdays, in person at our Walsall office and generally require a full day attendance (along with the formal Board meeting there is usually training or other sessions). Committees usually meet four times per year, again normally in person although from time to time they maybe on Teams. Meeting times are either 2.00pm or 5.00pm start. There are occasional ad hoc meetings and wherever possible plenty of notice is given and these may be held on Teams. During the course of the year, there are training and development days, strategy away-days, other shadowing and training sessions, and external events. Bespoke training can be arranged and there are plenty of housing sector and NED webinars available too. Members also need to factor in time to read Board papers and other information and Board members are expected to prepare fully for all meetings. whg expects Board and Committee members to spend time with customers, on the neighbourhoods and estates where they live.

Location: In person meetings are usually held at our office in Walsall. Some meetings may be held virtually via Teams. Residency in the Walsall area is not a requirement of the role, but it is helpful for Board members to be familiar with the West Midlands region and its challenges and opportunities. Knowledge of key stakeholders such as local authorities, the West Midlands Combined Authority, NHS, government agencies, as well as commercial entities and of course, the local communities, would also be an advantage.

Tenure: Board members are appointed for one year and reappointed annually, up to a maximum of six years.

Who We Are

whg was formed in 2003 with a mission of being dedicated to the success of our people and places. It’s this mission that continues to guide and motivate us.

We started life in Walsall, where most of our homes are, and it is still the place that anchors us.

Today we operate across the Midlands, in local authority areas such as Walsall, Telford, Wolverhampton, Worcestershire and Staffordshire amongst others. We are proud champions of our great region, playing an active role in its future prosperity through regeneration, place shaping and community investment. We specialise in delivery through strategic partnerships, including with Homes England. 

whg provide affordable homes for rent, shared ownership and sale across the Midlands. Working in partnership with customers to keep their homes safe, secure and comfortable. We create sustainable and resilient communities through investment in people and places.

What To Expect As a Board Member

As a Board member at whg, you will attend meetings at Head Office in Walsall (sometimes virtually via Teams) to share your expertise. You will have the opportunity to join neighbourhood walks, meet customers, and attend events.

Job Role

Looking for people with expertise in housing management, customer services, finance, IT, housing development and asset management to join us.

We are looking for up to four new Board members with a combination of the following range of experiences and skills:

• Housing management – knowledge and expertise gained from working in the social housing sector either in a housing provider or an associated professional service or from being involved in the work of housing associations through other means

• Customer service, customer involvement and engagement

• New build housing development and asset management (reinvestment and regeneration)

• Finance – including strategic financial planning/treasury

• IT, cyber security, AI, digitalisation

• The socio-economic environment in which whg and other housing associations are operating – so good awareness of our services, our customer base and the external factors that impact upon our communities

The roles have varied start dates from April 2025 throughout the year and this can be discussed with candidates at interview stage.

Previous experience as a Board member (Non-Executive Director) is desirable but not essential – we want Board members who can align with the whg values and way of doing things. 

To apply for Board member jobs, please visit https://www.whg.uk.com/board-member-jobs/ and email your application before Monday 3 March 2025.