Senior Independent Director - Housing Association

Our client - Phoenix Community Housing - is recruiting a Senior Independent Director.

Created by tenants in 2007, Phoenix is a not-for-profit housing association based in South London. They own and manage more than 7600 homes in Lewisham and are building new homes with an emphasis on sustainability and high-quality design. Indeed, two recent developments were winners in the Housing Design Awards..

They are the first resident-led housing association in London and their model empowers tenants and leaseholders to take a central part in decision-making and become shareholder members. Under their rules, the Chair of the Board must be a tenant and tenants and leaseholders are currently the largest group on the management board. Residents are encouraged to get involved with Phoenix at all levels to influence services and define future priorities. It believes resident leadership is its core strength.

Phoenix’s vision is “Together, we are building a better future for our Phoenix community” and, helped by the strong strategic partnership they have with Lewisham Council, Phoenix proactively supports local community initiatives to improve the environment and quality of life for everyone who works and lives in south Lewisham.

The Senior Independent Director role is crucial for good governance and can involve mediating disputes, guiding succession planning for the Chair, and ensuring effective board communication, especially with the CEO. As such, we are looking for somebody with significant experience of operating at a senior level within the social/affordable housing sector and who ideally has already worked at non-executive level.

This is a hybrid role, with board and committee meetings often taking place in evenings.

Remuneration will be £4000 per annum.

For further information on Phoenix and the responsibilities and commitments associated with role, please contact Keith Butler at [email protected]