Karbon Group
Group Board Chair
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Board Chair to join us in making a difference to communities in the North.
At Karbon we build, own and manage homes for people across the North. And then we go further, we want to build better lives for our customers, not just better homes. Everything we do is for their security, health and happiness under their own roofs, in their communities and out there in the wider world.
We employ over 1,000 people, looking after around 70,000 customers in 34,000 homes.
Despite being a large and diverse organisation, we have a local approach. We provide homes and services which form the foundations to support people and places to fulfil their potential. As a profit for purpose organisation, we re-invest our surplus into improving homes and communities, building new homes and delivering services which provide sustainable outcomes for customers and communities.
We’re now looking for someone who shares our commitment to people and communities to lead our Group Board.
As Chair of the Board, you’ll help steer our direction, ensure strong and effective governance and support our long-term success. You’ll be a collegiate leader, a thoughtful listener and a constructive challenger when it’s needed.
We’re looking for someone with experience as a Board Chair or CEO - someone who brings confidence, clarity and genuine care to their leadership. Experience will have been gained in complex organisations which operate at scale.
If you have board experience, a strong strategic mindset and a passion for the housing sector, we’d love to hear from you.
We welcome individuals who can offer fresh perspectives, strategic thinking and a commitment to delivering high-quality services for our customers, with a passion for making a positive impact.
This position offers the chance to work with a talented board and colleagues, contribute to a socially responsible organisation and shape services for the better.
We’re committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience in social housing.
For more information and to apply, please click Apply. If you require a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at GatenbySanderson: Nick Roberts on 07393 013697 or Chantelle Harris on 07384 460191.
The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 11th May 2026. Please note that we are also seeking to appoint a Board Member for our Group Board. Information on this and other roles available with the Karbon Group can also be found by clicking Apply.