We are currently seeking to recruit non-executive board members to fill both current and future[...]

BCHA; Poole; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BCHA is seeking Non-Executive Board Members to help shape the future of their housing and support services. This voluntary role is crucial for individuals passionate about health and social care, contributing to a diverse and inclusive board aligned with BCHA's mission.

Benefits

Reasonable expenses reimbursed

Qualifications

• Strong experience in delivering health and social care services.
• Understanding of housing, homelessness, and social care in Devon, Plymouth, and Somerset.

Responsibilities

• Support BCHA in delivering their Strategic Plan.
• Attend board meetings approximately half a day per month, primarily online.

Skills

Senior-level experience in health and social care services

Knowledge of housing, homelessness, and social care

Job description

BCHA is a dynamic, charitable housing association providing housing, support and employability & skills services to people who are experiencing homeless or other forms of social need. We manage around 1400 short-stay and long-stay homes in Plymouth, Exeter, Yeovil, Wiltshire, Dorset and Bournemouth-Christchurch-Poole with a strong mission to provide accommodation and services for those most in need.

One year into our new 5-year Strategic Plan, we welcome you to join us work towards our exciting new vision that everyone has a home and the opportunity to thrive.

Position:

Join BCHA as a Non-Executive Board Member

We are currently seeking to recruit non-executive board members to fill both current and future vacancies. These are voluntary, unpaid roles for individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with strong experience in any of the following areas:

• Senior-level experience in delivering health and social care services, including mental health and wellbeing, to support our ambitions in business development.
• Knowledge of housing, homelessness, and social care across Devon, Plymouth, and Somerset, to help strengthen local representation on our Board.
  
  

If you have the motivation, skills, and commitment to support BCHA in delivering our Strategic Plan, we’d love to hear from you.

To express your interest, please contact us at [e-mail] with your CV and a short covering statement. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the same email address.

A Diverse and Inclusive Board

We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are particularly keen to increase the number of women on our Board.

Board membership is non-executive and unpaid, though reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. The role carries legal responsibilities, and the expected time commitment is approximately half a day per month, with meetings held primarily online and occasional in-person away days.

Join us in shaping the future of BCHA and making a real impact in the lives of those we support.

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