Board Members

Aspen People; Inverness; On-site; GBP 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Highland Housing Alliance is seeking up to four Non-Executive Directors to join its Board. This role involves independent oversight and strategic input to guide the organization in delivering high-quality housing solutions across the Highlands. Applicants with a background in finance, audit, or housing markets are especially welcome, but diverse professional backgrounds are encouraged. The position requires about 1.5 days per month, with a remuneration of £7,500 per year.

Benefits

Travel and subsistence expenses covered

Full induction and support for first-time NEDs

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, audit, or risk is preferred.
• Knowledge of housing and property markets is advantageous.
• First-time Non-Executive Directors are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and support for strategic development.
• Ensure robust financial and risk management.
• Act as an ambassador for Highland Housing Alliance.

Skills

Finance

Audit

Risk Management

Housing Market Knowledge

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Mindset

Job description

Non-Executive Directors
Highland Housing Alliance
Inverness
£7500 p.a.
1.5 days/month

Make a lasting impact on housing across the Highlands

Highland Housing Alliance (HHA), a not-for-profit housing developer, is seeking up to four new Non-Executive Directors to join our Board. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation delivering high-quality Mid-Market Rent and private rented homes across the Highlands.

Since our inception in 2005, HHA has delivered over 470 MMR homes and continues to expand, with 177 more scheduled for completion in the coming year. Our developments provide essential accommodation for local workforces and are vital to the region’s economic and community resilience. We are proud to lead in urban regeneration too, breathing new life into disused buildings and turning them into attractive, modern residences.

As a Non-Executive Director, you will bring independent oversight, support the development of organisational strategy, and help ensure robust financial and risk management. You will offer constructive challenge to the executive team, act as an ambassador for HHA, and play a key role in guiding the organisation through its next chapter of growth and innovation.

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with experience in finance, audit or risk, or those who have knowledge of housing and property markets—particularly within the Highland region. However, we welcome applicants from all professional backgrounds who are able to bring a collaborative, strategic and analytical mindset to board discussions. First-time NEDs are encouraged to apply; full induction and support will be provided.

The role requires a commitment of approximately 1.5 days per month and includes attendance at four board meetings, an AGM, and two development days annually. A remuneration of £7,500 per annum is offered, alongside travel and subsistence expenses in line with HHA’s policies.

The Role Description is available for download below, and the Person Specification can be found here.

If you are passionate about housing and want to be part of a team making a meaningful difference in Highland communities, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Nigel Fortnum or David Currie at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555 or [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday 14th July