At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the future of housing services and ensure safety and compliance.
- Company: Golding Homes, a trusted housing provider in Kent.
- Benefits: £7,000 per annum plus reasonable expenses and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment with opportunities for impactful decision-making.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team dedicated to quality homes and positive community outcomes.
- Qualifications: Strong strategic asset management expertise and leadership experience in social housing.
The predicted salary is between 7000 - 7000 £ per year.
£7,000 per annum plus reasonable expenses
Maidstone, Kent
Part-Time
Golding Homes is looking for a new Board member with strong strategic asset management expertise, including building safety and landlord compliance, to help shape the future of our organisation and the homes and services we provide across Kent. We provide more than 8,500 homes and a range of services to over 20,000 people. Our vision is to be local and listening, visible and trusted, and efficient in everything we do.
As a C1, G1, V2-rated housing provider, we are ambitious for our customers, our communities and the long-term quality, safety and sustainability of our homes. As a Board member, you will contribute to strategy, scrutiny, assurance and collective decision-making. You will help the Board gain confidence that Golding is meeting its strategic objectives, managing risk effectively and complying with its legal, regulatory and landlord obligations.
We are particularly interested in candidates with substantial senior leadership experience in the social housing sector and deep knowledge of strategic asset management, building safety, landlord compliance, decarbonisation, retrofit investment and major investment programme oversight. You will bring a strong resident focus, understanding what property, compliance and safety issues mean for customers and communities. You will be confident in providing constructive, evidence-based challenge on risk, cost, quality, compliance and performance.
Previous non-executive or board-level experience is desirable, as is experience of working within a regulated organisation and contributing to good governance, assurance and accountability.
Board meetings usually take place in person at County Gate in Maidstone, Kent, at least five times a year, generally late afternoon on a Thursday. There are also two Board away days each year.
We are committed to valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities for all. We welcome applicants from all communities and are keen to hear from people who share our passion for safe, quality homes, excellent service and positive outcomes for residents.
The closing date is 9am on 21 September 2026. Interviews will take place in person on 5th or 7th October 2026 at County Gate, Staceys Street, Maidstone, ME14 1ST.
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