Board Member
Salary£5,000
LocationBromsgrove, Worcestershire
ClosingDate: Friday 24thApril 4pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026 - in person interview
Join Us in Strengthening Our Governance and Shaping Our Future
We are seeking two exceptional individuals to join our Board and help guide bdhtthrough an exciting periodas we continue to improve on our delivery of servicesto our customers.As a Board Member, you will play a vital role in ensuring we deliverhigh qualityservices, strong governance, and real impact for our customers and communities.
What WereLooking For
We welcome applications fromindividualswho share our values, bring fresh perspectives, and are passionate about making a meaningful difference.Weare seeking candidates with particularexperienceor expertisein one or more of the following areas:
Finance strong financial literacy, audit, risk management, investment, or corporate financial leadership.
Governance expertisein regulatory frameworks, compliance, organisational assurance, orboard levelgovernance.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) shaping inclusive cultures, reducing inequality, and championing representation and accessibility.
Customer Experience understanding customer insight, service design, complaints, engagement, and servicequalityoversight.
IT & Cyber Security strategic oversight of digital transformation, data protection,cyber riskmanagement, and technological innovation.
Ideally, youllhave had affordable housing experience before, either in a senior role in a housing association or development partner organisation or as a Board member. Just as important as anything else is your ability to process complex information, ask challenging questions, make strategic decisions and be an advocate for our customers, ensuring their voice has influence.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We want our Board to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We warmly encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups, including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Time Commitment & Remuneration
You will be expected to attend regular Board and committee meetings, take part in strategic discussions, and contribute to shaping our long termdirection.
In terms of your time, there are 4 board meetings a year which bdhtboard members are expected to attend and you will be a member of a committee which also meets 4 times a year.
In addition to this there are 2.5 strategic days a year, board training events and ad hoc working groups and task and finish groups. All meetings are in normal working hours
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
Remuneration,induction, and ongoing training will be provided.
How to Apply
If youreready to help shape a forward thinkingorganisation and contribute to a strong, inclusive, and effective Board, wedlove to hear from you.
Should you wish to applyplease submita copy of your cv and supporting statement through Networx.
The Company
BDHT employs 170?people andis dedicated to providingexcellent services to our customers by having excellent staff. We are very much a learning organisation. We have a major commitment toidentifyingtransferable skills within our employees and creating opportunities for individuals to grow.
BDHT is apeople basedorganisation and our people are actively encouraged to 'bring their whole selves to work'. The things that are important to you become important to us too.
We believe in ourpeople, andactively support them based upon three core themes: Look after yourself,Look after your colleagues and Look after the business. xsngvjr
We are a great employer who pays fairly and has excellent terms and conditions. Butabove all weabsolutely recognise thatgood performanceis linked to happy staff, so we actively encourage fun and expect that it is part of the normal working day.
Our Values:
Listening
Fair
Honest
Respect
Integrity
Transparent
Inclusive