Property Development - Board Member for community-led affordable housing organisation UK

Building opportunities

Join our board to help us develop more affordable homes for people in housing need

We’re looking for someone experienced in property development, preferably in social housing, to join our board. This is a great opportunity to help us take a step up in fulfilling our aim of developing community-led, sustainable homes for affordable rents in Somerset, BANES & North Somerset.

We currently manage one block of flats, two commercial units, and have two developments in the pipeline for 30+ affordable homes for rent. We will be applying to become a Registered Provider of Social Housing.

Living or working in Somerset, BANES, or North Somerset would be an advantage but not essential.

Role
As a board member, you will join a small team of fellow directors with a broad range of housing expertise and experience. Board meetings are held every two months, and the Development Committee currently meets monthly online. As a board member, your role is to ensure we are governed properly and follow good practice. You will need to review reports in advance of meetings, as well as assist with and help to oversee development operations.

You will be joining us at an exciting time that is not without its challenges.

We have no employees at present but are supported by a co-operative development agency that undertakes most of our administrative and operational tasks.

What we are looking for:

You will need to be suitably experienced or qualified in property development and be able to play an active part in ensuring we follow governance good practice and guide us into the next phase of our mission.
Essential:

• Ability to spare 4-8 hours per month
• Ability to use your experience and knowledge to make considered judgments
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Property development experience

Beneficial but not essential:

• Housing development experience
• Affordable housing development experience
• Lived experience in social housing or deprived communities
• Lived experience and a background from an under-represented community

We can offer you:

• The chance to be part of a Community Land Trust at an exciting time in its development and to have a big impact on its plans and operations. Board members are essential to ensuring that we remain strong and able to navigate the challenges ahead.
• The opportunity to be at the vanguard of community-led housing across Somerset and make a real impact on addressing housing need in the communities we serve.
• A range of expenses including child/dependant care, travel, home office allowance, and IT support.
• The opportunity to gain experience as a director of a growing and ambitious community land trust/housing provider.

Application

When applying, please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience. There is no formal interview. Applicants will have the opportunity for an initial informal chat before being invited to a board meeting.

When applying, please provide a CV and a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role, your relevant experience, and what you can offer the Community Land Trust.