Non-Executive Board Director - Anchorwood Ltd

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Barnstaple; Remote; GBP 3,000; Part time

Job summary

An affordable housing developer is seeking a Non-Executive Board Director to provide senior-level expertise in the commercial delivery and marketing of new homes. This role requires extensive experience in the housing sector and commitment to ethical development principles. The position involves engaging in strategic meetings both remotely and in person, contributing to the organization’s mission of delivering high-quality homes.

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in the commercial delivery or marketing of new homes for market sale.
• Extensive experience in the commercial property or housing sector.
• Commitment to ethical property development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic meetings focused on high-quality homes.
• Work collaboratively in a strategic team.

Skills

Commercial delivery

Marketing of new homes

Collaborative team work

Job description

Overview

Anchorwood Limited is a subsidiary of North Devon Homes, an established affordable homes provider that seeks to deliver high quality market homes in the south-west. Board meetings are held quarterly in North Devon and alternate between in person and virtual.

We are looking to enhance the skills and experience on our Board with someone who has senior level experience in the commercial delivery or marketing of new homes for market sale. You will ideally have extensive experience in the commercial property or housing sector and will be part of a strategic team focused on delivering high-quality homes.

Board details

There are typically 5 Board meetings per year, currently two of these will be held in person in North Devon, with the remaining three being virtual meetings. In person meetings tend to incorporate an additional element (e.g. training or strategy away day) to get the most out of the time together.

Remuneration and location

Non-Executive Board Director - £2,959 per annum
Location: Remote / Barnstaple, North Devon

Requirements

• Senior level experience in the commercial delivery or marketing of new homes for market sale.
• Extensive experience in the commercial property or housing sector.
• Commitment to our values and drive to be an ethical property developer.
• Willingness to work as part of a collaborative, strategic team to deliver the right homes in the right places and create communities where people want to live.

Application and timing

Closing Date: 10:00am on 17 October 2025.
Interviews: 23 October 2025 – virtually on Teams.

Equality and diversity

As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups and disabled candidates.