Non-Executive Director – Basildon Council

Working for Essex; Basildon; On-site; GBP 4,800 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

Sempra Homes Limited, Basildon Borough Council's housing development subsidiary, seeks three Non-Executive Directors to strengthen governance and oversight.

Roles involve board meetings, risk and financial scrutiny, and contributing to the strategic plan for the next three years; time commitment is one to two days per month. Remuneration is £5,000 per annum; fixed term contract up to three years; closing date 5 November 2026; contact details.

Qualifications

• 3 x Board Members with Legal and/or Finance and Audit sector expertise.
• Board experience and governance oversight.

Responsibilities

• Attend Basildon Borough Council / Sempra Homes Board meetings and committees.
• Contribute to the strategic direction and financial viability of the company.
• Provide external oversight and challenge as part of governance.

Skills

Legal expertise

Finance and audit

Job description

Non-Executive Director - Basildon Council

Basildon Borough Council

Fixed Term,Part Time

£5000 per annum

Location:Basildon

Closing Date: 5th November 2026

Fixed Term Contract up to 3 years

Non-Executive Director x 3 Positions

ROLE: Non-Executive Director

COMPANY: Sempra Homes Limited

RENUMERATION: £5,000 per annum

TERM: Three years (reviewable on an annual basis)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Sempra Homes Chair supported by Company Secretary

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Jointly responsible for the overall effectiveness of Sempra Homes’ development and delivery of the Company’s business plan.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS: Sempra Homes Board meetings, working groups and other briefings as required.

TIME COMMITMENT: One to two days a month

The borough of Basildon is alive with opportunity and has the ingredients to be one of the most successful and desirable places in the South East. As the largest economy in the Thames Estuary outside London, we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved but we are never complacent. We are driving inclusive, sustainable growth to provide opportunity and prosperity for local people and businesses, access to quality homes, vibrant town centres and an enhanced local environment.

Sempra Homes Limited is Basildon Council’s wholly owned, award‑winning, subsidiary housing development company. The company’s primary purpose is to provide homes for local residents through a range of different types of housing and tenure and generate a financial return to the Council as its sole shareholder.

The company was incorporated in 2014 and has a successful track record of delivery. It continues to develop and is at an exciting key point to review its long‑term business and financial strategies and develop a pipeline of housing for delivery over the next five years across the Basildon borough and wider Essex area subject to Local Government Reform . The company’s objectives will be revised as part of the company’s new strategic business plan and currently are to:

• Optimise the shareholder’s financial returns;
• Maintain control of design and density of schemes and where possible achieve low‑cost energy use by design;
• Grow the portfolio over the next 5 years by a minimum of 10% per year;
• Contribute to the development of a diverse housing offer for borough residents;
• Encourage economic activity using local business and supply chains and provide borough residents with training and learning opportunities through apprenticeships.

As Sempra grows its programme for the next five years, the Board needs to supplement its existing membership with external expertise, challenge and oversight, to ensure Sempra continues to flourish and is seeking 3 x Board Members with Legal and/or Finance and Audit sector expertise.

There is also the opportunity for one of these roles to take on the Company Chair person role.

MAIN PURPOSE

The Board Member will work with the Chairman and Service Lead for Sempra to further develop the overall strategic direction of Sempra Homes; developing and committing to its mission, vision and strategic objectives; and ensuring the business’ continuing financial viability.

If you would like to be part of Basildon and Sempra Homes success, we look forward to receiving your application.

PLEASE NOTE:

Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.

We are pleased to announce that we are Disability Confident certified Employer.

The Council applies a robust recruitment vetting process. If you are successful you will need to undergo a Pre‑employment Vetting Procedure.

Applicants with a hearing or speech impairment can contact us using the Text Relay Service. Dial 18001 followed by the full telephone number as above. Calls are charged at your telecommunications provider's standard rate.

If you have any queries regarding this or any of our roles, please contact Human Resources 01268 208242 or [e-mail]

Good Luck with Your Application.