Board Members

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their Board as voluntary members. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on local communities through strategic direction and collaboration. Ideal candidates will possess skills in accountancy, housing management, and community engagement, and will be committed to promoting values of equality and diversity. Although previous board experience is beneficial, it is not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided. Join a team dedicated to improving lives and ensuring fairness in housing.

Benefits

Out of pocket expenses

Transport costs covered

Childcare costs covered

Opportunities to attend conferences

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in RSLs preferred.
• Skills in housing management and community engagement are valuable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a voluntary Board Member to influence change in housing.
• Collaborate with others to promote fairness and well-being in communities.

Skills

Accountancy

Housing Management

Asset Management

Procurement

ICT

Community Engagement

Third Sector experience

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Job description

Are you interested in:

1. people and making a real difference to their lives?
2. fairness in housing?
3. influencing change?
4. supporting staff and tenants?
5. promoting our Values?
6. collaborating with others?
7. providing insight and strategic direction?
8. improving people’s lives?
9. the well-being of local communities?

Then you might be what we are looking for, as a new voluntary Board Member of Manor Estates Housing Association. We are particularly interested to hear from people with skills, knowledge, or experience in:

1. Accountancy (preferably a qualified accountant with experience of RSLs)
2. Housing Management
3. Asset Management
4. Procurement
5. ICT
6. Community Engagement
7. Third Sector experience
8. Equality, diversity and inclusion

Our Board are voluntary but we pay reasonable out of pocket expenses including transport and childcare costs.

We are particularly interested in ensuring that our Board is diverse and representative of the communities that we serve.

Previous board experience is beneficial but not essential as we offer an induction and training programme. Our Chair carries out annual reviews with all Board members to ensure we are offering appropriate levels of support.

You will have opportunities to attend external conferences and events.

About us
We own and manage over 1,000 social and 95 mid-market rent properties, as well as providing factoring services to 1,700 owners operating throughout Edinburgh. We also have a small number of properties in Fife.

Notes

For an informal chat or additional information please contact:

Applications should be returned by close of business on Wednesday 30th April 2025.

The selection process will include a discussion with the CEO and a member of the Senior Management Team and then a meeting with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Association.