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Southway and WCHG Board Members
Location: Manchester
Remuneration: £9,174 per annum
This job post will be advertised for a minimum period of two weeks on LinkedIn. After this time, please apply directly to https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job-search/?search=southway&action=search until the closing date of 9am, Monday 7 September 2026.
Help shape the future of social housing in South Manchester.
This is a unique opportunity to join the Board of a new organisation being created through the merger of Southway and Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG). Bringing together two highly regarded, community-focused housing providers, the new organisation will own and manage more than 20,500 homes, becoming the largest housing provider in Greater Manchester.
With a shared commitment to residents, communities, and neighbourhoods, the merger will create a stronger, more resilient organisation with the scale, capacity, and financial strength to deliver even greater social impact. Guided by the principle of 'Large and Local', the new organisation will combine the benefits of scale with a deep understanding of the communities it serves. This is an opportunity to positively impact a significant new housing provider from the very beginning.
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We are seeking three Board Members who can bring expertise and strategic insight in the following areas:
Finance:
- A professionally qualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA) with executive-level leadership experience gained within a regulated environment.
People & Culture:
- A senior leader with expertise in people strategy, organisational change, and transformation. Experience may have been gained in any sector.
Technology:
- A senior technology leader from customer-facing or consumer-focused organisations with experience at CIO, CTO, or equivalent level, bringing expertise in digital transformation, enhanced customer experience, cyber security, AI, and technology governance.
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For all roles, previous non-executive experience is welcomed but not essential. We are particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate strategic leadership, sound judgement, and the ability to contribute effectively at board level. For the Finance and People & Culture appointments, there may be an opportunity to chair a committee in the future. The Technology Board Member is expected to join the Customer Experience Committee.
If you are excited by the opportunity to help build a sector-leading organisation that will deliver outstanding services and lasting community impact, then please click Apply to download the candidate pack.
For a confidential discussion, please contact our advisers at GatenbySanderson:
- Simon Wing on 07809 195628 (simon.wing@gatenbysanderson.com)
- Nick Roberts on 07393 013697 (nick.roberts@gatenbysanderson.com)
- Jude Watters on 07594 250060 (jude.watters@gatenbysanderson.com)
Closing date: 9am, Monday 7 September 2026.
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