Racing Homes is a national charity providing affordable accommodation for those working and retired from the British horseracing and breeding industry. We are seeking an advisory committee member who shares our vision that everyone from the horseracing and breeding industry has access to high quality, affordable, safe housing.
The charity is in a period of change with exciting times ahead as we start to implement our new strategy. We will be seeking opportunities for capital development projects and growth in the North and South of England whilst ensuring our property portfolio is fit for purpose and provides the best accommodation possible for our tenants.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for the work that we do and who is familiar with the challenges of running a national organisation.
What will you be doing?
Racing Homes’s board meet four times a year, usually twice via video-call and twice in person. The meetings are currently routinely attended by trustees and committee members, the Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Housing and Finance Director. The meetings are held to report on and discuss the performance of Racing Homes, its strategy, to consider any current issues or challenges facing the charity, provide advice to the main board to help assist with high level decision making.
There will also be the requirement to undertake a committee member induction which we anticipate being a one-off one-day commitment. Each year, in addition to the committee meetings we anticipate another two days commitment would be required.
We invite committee members to join the Charity for an initial period of three years with the possibility of Trusteeship after one year.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking to add to the expertise that we have on the Racing Homes committee, through enthusiastic individuals who have experience and skills in the following areas:
* Background or knowledge of Safeguarding; or
* Legal expertise of housing associations, social housing and/or property
Please note, as this post will involve governing and advising on services that have direct contact with young people and vulnerable adults alongside some work of a sensitive nature it will be subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS disclosure. We also make checks on staff working with vulnerable adults and young people against the DBS barred lists.
What difference will you make?
Racing Homes currently has 165 units of accommodation housing young people, working age staff and retirees from the Racing industry. We have housing schemes in Newmarket, Lambourn, Middleham and Malton and have advanced plans for new schemes in two of those locations, providing more than thirty additional new units of accommodation. You will be part of this team, providing crucial advice to shape the housing provision and influence strategy.
What is in it for you?
You will enjoy working alongside and learning from an inspiring and knowledgeable team of executives, committee members and trustees. You will have the opportunity to develop your board member skills and there may be opportunity to progress to a trustee position after 12 months.
How do you apply?
* Send a covering letter and CV by either post or email
* Send a short video telling us why you are interested in the role, your relevant experience and what you feel you can bring to the role
Racing Homes is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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