Independent Non-Executive Director

South East Consortium; Woodstock; Hybrid; GBP 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A new independent organization based in the UK, is looking for Non-Executive Directors to support its growth and strategy in the housing sector. The role involves working closely with the CEO, shaping governance, and championing a modern, inclusive culture. Candidates should possess strengths in technology, commercial strategy, finance, and governance. An annual remuneration of £5,000 plus expenses is offered for a commitment of up to 20 days per year. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds and should be submitted by January 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Energetic, curious, confident, and forward-thinking individuals.
• Ability to guide growth and focus on key priorities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CEO and Chair to embed new structure.
• Shape and scrutinise the delivery of the new strategy.
• Support digital, commercial, and organisational transformation.
• Strengthen governance, financial resilience, and risk assurance.
• Represent SEC with Members, suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Champion values and support an inclusive culture.

Skills

Technology, digital transformation or data insight

Commercial strategy, business growth and market development

Finance, audit, risk and investment planning

Procurement, supply chain or public sector commissioning

Governance, compliance and assurance

Partnerships, community leadership and stakeholder influence

Job description

Join the SEC Board

South East Consortium (SEC) has just entered a landmark moment in its journey. We are an independent company shaping our future with confidence, clarity and ambition. With a new CEO in post and an exciting strategy now in development, we are ready to accelerate our impact across the housing sector.

Why This Moment Matters

Our New Strategy Will

• Modernise our services and create a clearer, more compelling Member offer
• Grow our commercial strength and reinvest more into the sector
• Transform our use of tech, data, platforms and digital capability
• Expand our influence with Members, suppliers, policy makers and partners
• Strengthen the skills, culture and leadership of our organisation
• Accelerate social value, community benefit and sector-wide training

We are ambitious, optimistic and standing tall as our own incorporated company for the first time. We want a Board that can help us reach our full potential.

Who We're Looking For

We want energetic, curious, confident and forward-thinking Non-Executive Directors who can help guide our growth and keep us focused on what really matters.

We Especially Welcome People With Strengths In

• Technology, digital transformation or data insight
• Commercial strategy, business growth and market development
• Finance, audit, risk and investment planning
• Procurement, supply chain or public sector commissioning
• Governance, compliance and assurance
• Partnerships, community leadership and stakeholder influence

Your Role as a Board Member

As An SEC Non-Executive Director, You Will

• Work closely with our CEO and Chair as we embed our new incorporated structure
• Help shape and scrutinise the delivery of our new strategy
• Support our digital, commercial and organisational transformation
• Strengthen governance, financial resilience and risk assurance
• Represent SEC with Members, suppliers and strategic partners
• Champion our values and support a modern, inclusive culture

One appointed candidate will also join our Audit & Risk Committee.

Commitment

Up to 20 days per year.

Location

In person board meetings 6 times a year (London, South East), remote sub committees.

Remuneration

£5,000 per annum plus expenses.

Actively Welcome Diverse Voices

• We want a Board that reflects the SEC serves.
• We warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.

Ready to Shape SEC's Future?

Candidates interested in shaping SEC's future are invited to submit their application documents (as detailed below) to Vicki Smith. Please note that the deadline for applications is midnight on Friday, 30th January 2026.

• A covering letter (ideally no longer than two pages) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the Board Member role, with reference to the criteria in the role description.
• A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements.