Chief Executive, Community Housing Leader

Brentwood Housing Trust; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brentwood Housing Trust in Brentwood is seeking a hands-on Chief Executive to provide authentic leadership, strong governance and a clear community focus. The successful candidate will work with an engaged Board to steer the charity through current housing challenges and future opportunities, upholding the Trust’s values and local identity.

The role requires senior housing leadership, financial acumen, regulatory understanding and a visible commitment to residents.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within housing, ideally within a smaller, community-based provider.
• Broad experience across corporate and operational functions, including finance, people/HR, governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, organisational assurance, commercial awareness and service delivery.
• Strong understanding of social housing, including its purpose, regulation and compliance.
• Experience of working effectively with a Board.
• Strong customer and resident focus.
• Evidence of delivering high-quality services including asset compliance, and H&S.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High levels of personal integrity and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and governance for a small independent housing association.
• Balance strategic leadership with financial and regulatory responsibilities.
• Oversee day-to-day housing and asset management services.
• Work hands-on and protect what makes the organisation special.
• Collaborate with the Board and stakeholders to shape the future.

Skills

Senior leadership

Governance experience

Finance knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Board collaboration

Customer focus

Communication skills

Job description

Brentwood Housing Trust in Brentwood is seeking a hands-on Chief Executive to provide authentic leadership, strong governance and a clear community focus. The successful candidate will work with an engaged Board to steer the charity through current housing challenges and future opportunities, upholding the Trust’s values and local identity.

The role requires senior housing leadership, financial acumen, regulatory understanding and a visible commitment to residents.