Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to shape the next phase of Ark’s ambitious strategy? Ark’s mission—to create the best possible customer outcomes through highly skilled people, high‑quality affordable homes, and excellent care—will be achieved by creating inclusive communities where quality housing and care enable people to thrive and live a good life.
Established in 1977, Ark provides 450 tenancies and supports over 400 people through a dedicated, highly skilled workforce of 700+ staff. We operate in 12 local authority areas in the North and East of Scotland and also serve the Western Isles.
The Ark Group is made up of three companies:
* Ark – a registered charity and registered social landlord (RSL) that provides housing and care and is the parent company within the group structure.
* Ark Services Limited – a private company limited by guarantee and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ark.
* Ark Commercial Investment Limited (ACIL) – a private limited share company and wholly owned subsidiary of Ark.
Although a housing association, the majority of Ark’s activity relates to the provision of care and support for people with long‑term and enduring conditions such as learning disability, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services receive the very best support from Ark to enable them to live a good life.
Board Opportunities
We are about to launch a stakeholder engagement exercise across the business to consult on our new corporate strategy and celebrate our 50th anniversary. As a new Board Member, you will play a key part in developing and enabling the delivery of the strategy for the next 5–10 years and improving the governance framework to effectively monitor performance. The role will focus on the delivery of high‑quality Housing and Care & Support services.
Ark Group Board
We are seeking 2–3 recruits to fill non‑executive positions on Ark’s parent Board: Ark Housing Association. This Board meets 6–7 times per year in a hybrid approach and requires some face‑to‑face attendance. We welcome applications from people with experience in Care & Support, Housing/Asset, Finance or Digital Improvement, and an understanding of governance in an RSL would be an advantage, although not essential.
Ark Subsidiary Board
We are seeking to strengthen our governance by appointing non‑executive directors to our subsidiary Board, independent from the Ark Group Board. The Board serves both subsidiary companies and holds meetings four times per year on a remote basis. This role is ideal for individuals seeking their first Board position, offering exposure to a commercial/private company and a registered charity. A full induction and mentoring by an experienced Board member will be provided. No previous board experience is required. We are looking for dynamic, forward‑thinking, and enthusiastic people from a variety of backgrounds to contribute to Ark’s emerging future.
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