Board Members

Westfield Housing Association; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Housing Association is seeking committed Board Members to contribute their expertise in governance and community engagement. Ideal candidates will have experience in social housing, financial systems, or property development. This is a voluntary role focused on making a positive difference in the community.

Responsibilities

• Board members to sit on at least one subcommittee.
• Engagement with community and strategic planning.
• Developing new homes and services for local needs.

Skills

Lived experience of social housing

Asset Management experience

Knowledge of Financial systems/ accountancy

Property Development experience

Customer service experience

Regulatory governance experience

Job description

Westfield Housing Association (WHA) is seeking new Board Members to join an experienced and committed Board. We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds and are particularly looking for people who could fulfil one or more of these skillsets ideally from a housing, public sector or charitable background:

• Lived experience of social housing/ tenant engagement
• Experience of Asset Management and / or building safety in the social housing secto
• Experience/ knowledge of Financial systems/ accountancy
• Experience of Property Development, especially in the social housing sector
• Customer service experience Nursery/Early Years provision and or Ofsted
• Sector regulatory/ governance experience

We can offer some flexibility regarding on-line meetings. We require board members to sit on at least one subcommittee, ie. Audit & Risk, Remuneration & People or Development.

Our ambition is to make a lasting and positive difference to our customers and the wider community, and a key aim has been to work to ensure that tenants and residents live sustainably and successfully

Our strategic Business Plan sets out our ambition to develop 20 new homes for rent a year by 2030. Currently we have 638 properties/homes centered around Workington and surrounding areas. The Plan also seeks to build stronger customer and community engagement and to develop our services to meet local needs and support and strengthen local communities. We also own and manage a children’s nursery, providing early years learning to nearly 200 local children under the age of 5.

For further information about becoming a board member and how to apply please visit our website at www.westfieldha.org.uk.

For a confidential discussion, please email [e-mail] to arrange a telephone appointment with our Chair or CEO.

Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 10th July 2025Interviews: Potential dates 18th, 21st, 22nd or 23rd July 2025 – preferably face-to-face but virtual interviews will be offered if appropriate.

Please note for 2025/26 – we are reviewing Board remuneration- currently all Non-Executive posts are undertaken on a voluntary and unremunerated basis.