Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity that makes a positive difference to the everyday lives of others? Then why not consider becoming a Director with the charity of Elizabeth Janes Jones, the David Henry Waring Home, and Cranford Cottage Homes charities? We are an almshouse charity, providing 103 units of high‑quality accommodation for people of limited financial means in Bedfont, South‑West London, and we have plans to create new units. The charity has recently undergone a review and has strengthened its governance, agreeing on a new committee structure of five specialist sub‑committees with delegated powers and a full board.
As a Director, you’ll work as part of a board alongside other Directors and will have opportunities to collaborate with the CEO, staff, and volunteers, bringing fresh ideas to property‑management and development projects. You will also be responsible for governance, regulatory compliance and the effective stewardship of our finances and resources.
We are looking to recruit a new Director to the board. If you have an interest in property and housing, and you would like to contribute, we’d be delighted to hear from you. This position is voluntary and requires the following commitments:
* Dedicating the necessary time to prepare for and attending scheduled meetings and other obligations. All Directors as well as being required to attend full Board meetings are expected to join at least one of the Charity’s Sub Committees.
* Understanding and accepting the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of directorship of the Charity.
* Respecting and upholding the Charity’s values, staff policies and processes and applying the generally accepted principals of directorship, self‑lessness, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and personal leadership.
* Think creatively and identify new directions while preserving the overall purpose of the Charity.
We’re looking for people who are passionate about making a difference to the housing sector. Ideally, we hope to find volunteers with experience and knowledge in the following areas.
* Resident welfare and engagement, charity law and governance, with a practical understanding of a director’s legal duties.
* Contributing to the smooth running of a senior management team.
* Familiarity with personal responsibilities and liabilities like that of a director and acting in the best interests of the team and organisation.
* Time management and decision‑making skills.
* Management and mitigation of risk, including areas such as finance, reputational and organisational risk.
* Interacting with others and people skills, and a track record of being able to get along with boards, employees, service users and the public.
* Working with people and interpreting data and management information to develop plans and help make and support the making of informed decisions.
* An understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
* Property management or housing experience.
All positions are volunteer and non‑remunerated.
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