Wokingham Borough Council
Non-Executive Director and Chair of Audit and Risk - Loddon Homes
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Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £4,000 per annum, plus expenses
Location: Shute End, Civic Offices, Wokingham
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Part Time
Hours: Approximately 10 days per year including Board meetings, Committee meetings and Development sessions.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 06/09/2026 at 23:00
Reference: Loddon004
Loddon Homes is seeking an experienced and committed Non-Executive Director to join our Board and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of affordable housing across Wokingham Borough.
Help Shape the Future of Affordable Housing in Wokingham
We have an ambitious vision: to deliver safe, high-quality, affordable homes that strengthen communities and improve residents' lives. We are looking for a Board member who will bring independent judgement, strategic insight and constructive challenge to support our continued growth and success.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a purpose-driven organisation while helping to ensure the highest standards of governance, financial stewardship and accountability.
The Role
As a Non-Executive Director, you will work collectively with fellow Board members to set the strategic direction of Loddon Homes, oversee organisational performance and ensure the company maintains strong governance and regulatory compliance.
We are particularly interested in candidates with significant expertise in finance, audit and risk management, who are able to Chair the Audit and Risk Committee.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Provide independent challenge and support to the executive team.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the organisation's long-term strategy.
- Ensure robust oversight of financial performance, business planning and investment decisions.
- Champion effective risk management and internal control frameworks.
- Chair the Audit and Risk Committee, leading scrutiny of financial reporting, assurance and compliance.
- Support the Board in maintaining strong governance and regulatory standards.
- Ensure residents remain at the heart of decision making.
- Act as an ambassador for Loddon Homes and its mission.
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About You
We are looking for an individual who brings senior-level leadership experience and a passion for public purpose.
You May Currently Be, Or Have Previously Been
- A Board Member, Non-Executive Director or Trustee.
- A Chief Executive, Finance Director, Audit Partner, Chief Risk Officer or equivalent senior executive.
- A leader from the housing, public, private or not-for-profit sectors with strong financial and governance expertise.
You will bring
- Significant experience in finance, audit, risk or assurance.
- The ability to analyse complex information and provide constructive challenge.
- Experience of corporate governance and board-level decision making.
- Strong strategic thinking and sound judgement.
- A commitment to integrity, accountability and resident-focused outcomes.
- An understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing housing organisations.
Knowledge of the social housing sector is welcome but not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring diverse perspectives and transferable expertise from other sectors.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a growing housing organisation at an exciting stage of its development.
As a Board member, you will have the opportunity to:
- Influence strategic decisions that directly impact residents and communities.
- Help deliver much-needed affordable housing across Wokingham Borough.
- Contribute your expertise to an organisation with a strong social purpose.
- Work alongside experienced and committed Board colleagues.
- Support the development of a modern, well-governed housing company.
Successful candidates will receive a comprehensive induction programme, including stakeholder engagement, governance training and ongoing Board development opportunities.
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Closing: Sunday 6th September 2026, 11pm
Interviews: 10th and 11th September 2026
Further Information
This role will be for approximately 10 days per year, including Board meetings, Committee meetings and development sessions, for a duration of up to two terms for three years.
To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Karen Howick, Managing Director Karen.Howick@wokingham.gov.uk or Nigel Bailey, Chair nigelb901@gmail.com.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Loddon Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Loddon Homes and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Loddon Homes is an equal opportunities employer.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
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