Job Title
Board Member
Organisation
Soha Housing
Job Description
Soha Housing is a community based, mutual housing association owned by its residents and staff. Our mutual status embodies our commitment to the full engagement of residents and staff in making decisions about our future, collaborating in the design and delivery of services, and holding Soha to account for delivery of excellent services. We reinvest all our surpluses in improving services for our residents and developing new homes to meet local housing need.
We own and manage around 8,000 homes within an hour's travel time from our Didcot base and currently have over 18,000 residents. We build new homes at sector leading levels – predominantly homes for rent and for shared ownership. We are financially strong and committed to doing all we can to provide homes for the many people who struggle to afford secure, affordable homes in our very expensive area of the country.
In the last twelve months we have brought our repairs service in house to improve the service to our residents, and we have agreed our new five year strategic plan setting out our ambitions for delivery until 2030. We are committed to our area and our communities, are values led and able to take a long term view on how to deliver with and for our local communities.
We are seeking a new Board member and applications are welcome from individuals who share our vision for vibrant, sustainable and resilient communities where everyone can find a home.
To augment the existing skills and experience on the Board, we would especially like to hear from finance professionals who have a recognised accountancy qualification and who may also have had experience of sitting on an Audit and Risk Committee. The successful applicant will be a member of the full Board and also join the Audit and Risk Committee.
All applicants will need to demonstrate a commitment to the vision, values and culture of a mutual housing association, and a commitment to the full engagement of residents in decision making.
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community to reflect the diverse needs and views of our current and future residents. We believe in the need to reflect our area of operation and it is anticipated that applicants will live no more than an hour's drive from our office.
The time commitment for a Board role is approximately two to three days per month to include meetings, training, strategy discussions and other opportunities throughout the year.
How To Apply
If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please submit:
An up to date CV which shows your full career history including any voluntary positions
A supporting statement explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing how you are a good candidate for this post and how you will demonstrate a commitment to the vision, values and culture of a mutual housing association, and a commitment to the full engagement of residents in decision making
The declaration form – completion of the equality and diversity section is not mandatory but will help us to reach a wide and diverse audience.
Please return your completed documents to Marisa Elliott, Governance and Regulation Manager at
For more information and a copy of the declaration form, please visit our website
For an informal discussion with the Chair, Mark Goldring or the Chief Executive, Kate Wareing, please call Marisa Elliott on or email
Closing date for receipt of CVs together with supporting documents is Monday, 22 September 2025 at 12 noon.