Eastlight Community Homes
Board Member
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Board Member Recruitment
Eastlight Community Homes are seeking two experienced and visionary individuals to join our Board.
Ideal Candidates
Ideal candidates will be passionate about co-design, the importance of resident voice, and understand how we operate within the ever-evolving financial and regulatory landscape. Ideally, they will also have knowledge of the challenges facing the social housing sector and understand who makes up our customer base to help shape our services and strategies to best support outcomes for them.
About Us
With a G1 V1 governance and financial viability rating, and a C1 consumer grade, over the coming years we are delivering on our ambitious Corporate Strategy– our forward vision, co-designed with residents. To realise our plans, we seek two Board Members - who share our purpose and embody ambition, inclusivity, and accountability in their work and in their behaviour.
They will be eager to join an innovative and diverse organisation with a solid financial foundation and clear vision for housing across Essex and the East.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
We have recently reviewed the skills sets of our Board. Through this recruitment campaign and future recruitment opportunities over the coming year, we want to attract candidates with the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
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- Information Governance/Data Governance/Data Quality
- Resident Engagement/Involvement
- H&S - corporate/workplace focus
- Treasury Management
If you have the relevant skills, knowledge, and experience in either of these categories, then we would love to hear from you.
Additional Desired Attributes
In addition to the above, we’re ideally looking for someone with:
- Understanding of social housing and what it brings to people, this could be through being a resident, having grown up in social housing, or working in the sector, or it might be through other experiences and learning
- Related industry experience or understanding of the issues and challenges facing the housing sector
- Leadership experience
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good analytical skills
- Strategic thinkers
- Business acumen
What We Offer
You may be considering your first Board Role; we encourage you to apply and help grow your skills and experience with us.
At Eastlight, we prioritise our people, nurturing a culture where everyone flourishes through support, development, and investment. We offer a competitive renumeration package of £10,000 plus expenses. Additionally, we provide agile working opportunities, comprehensive training programs, and foster a supportive and inclusive environment, demonstrating our commitment to your growth and wellbeing.
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Why Join Us
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of Eastlight, join us in our mission to create affordable homes and great neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.
About Us
Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone regardless of characteristics.
If you require any support with the application process, please contact charlie.johnson@eastlighthomes.co.uk.
Application Information
For a confidential discussion about the position or for more information, please contact Harriet Rushton, Company Secretary, on harriet.rushton@eastlighthomes.co.uk
Application Closing Date: Sunday 20th September 2026 at 23:59
Interview Date: Monday 5th October 2026 – in person at our Braintree Office
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