Board Member

Job Introduction

Do you want to play a key part in shaping our future by helping to deliver our business strategy? Well, we’re on the lookout for a dynamic and innovative professional to join us as our new Board Member. This is a great opportunity to join us on our journey to being the UK’s best housing provider. 

What you’ll be doing:

This role sits on our Yorkshire Housing Limited Board who are responsible for ensuring the success of Yorkshire Housing through delivery of our business strategy. You’ll work closely with other Board Members and stakeholders to drive the key strategies and objectives and ensure they’re delivered.  

You’ll use your excellent communication and leadership skills to drive organisational performance and ensure we’re compliant with our legal and regulatory obligations.  

The Board meets at least four times a year, mostly virtually, with two strategy days which are in person.   

The stuff that sets you apart: 

We are seeking a new Board Member with expertise in ICT, digital technologies, data management, and systems. This individual will play a crucial role in our strategic transition to pre-emptive service delivery. Experience in agile transformation, data analytics, or AI would complement our current Board's experience and support the successful implementation of our Reactive to Pre-emptive strategy.

If you have a passion for social purpose and really want to make a difference then we want to hear from you, regardless of your previous experience with Boards and Committees. Yorkshire Housing is committed to fostering a welcoming and diverse environment for all.  

What’s in it for you? 

In addition to being a fantastic role, this position offers a chance to challenge yourself. The commitment is approximately 2 days per month, with a salary of £11,250 per annum.

So, now you’re really interested? 

At Yorkshire Housing, we’re actively building an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone can contribute their best work and be themselves.  We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

We know that not all candidates will meet every single desired requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.  Please go ahead and apply! 

If you require any additional support with your application, or have any further questions, please contact our amazing recruitment team via email at recruitment@yorkshirehousing.co.uk. 

The fine print 

To apply, click the link to our state-of-the-art recruitment platform for a personalised application process.  You'll receive step-by-step guidance and can choose to submit a CV with a cover letter or CV and a short video (no longer than 1 minute) explaining why you would be ideal for the position.  We also ask you to complete our equal opportunities monitoring form and confirm your right to work in the UK. 

Remember to take a look at our recruitment pack and role profile to find out more! 

Please submit your application by midnight on Wednesday 14th May 2025.