Housing And Homelessness Volunteer Roles

What will you be doing?

This is an exciting time for the Canaan Trust!

As the refurbishment works near completion on Aspire House to accommodate our new Female Project, we have started the process of appointing staff with the aim of accepting the first clients in January.

Our current Chair of Trustees, having been in post for ten years, has decided that now is the right time to step down from this role at our AGM in January.

We are therefore looking for the right person to lead the Trust into the future, to ensure that as we develop we are meeting the needs of both male and female residents while also supporting those in the community who call on our services.

Being an ecumenical Christian charity we wish to appoint someone who can demonstrate their commitment to the Christian Faith in their life as we firmly believe that Canaan is God’s project and we as a Trust are called to respond to the needs of the community.

What are we looking for?

The Trust is looking for someone experienced in organising policies able to lead the trustees in undertaking their duties as set out by the Charities Commission.

Being an ecumenical Christian charity we wish to appoint someone who can demonstrate their commitment to the Christian Faith in their life as we firmly believe that Canaan is God’s project and we as a Trust are called to respond to the needs of the community.

What difference will you make?

This is clearly a key role in the life of the charity. There are many challenges involved in helping our residents and those in the community. You will be supported by the current trustees who are totally committed to the work of the Trust.

There is in place a very experienced staff who often go above and beyond in their efforts to support those in need.

Time commitment

The time commitment is flexible given the nature of the role. The Trustees meet bi monthly for Board meetings with sub committee meetings in between.

Before you apply

The Trust has a policy in place for trustee recruitment and an application form. These can be sent to interested parties.

�� Voluntario/a de Desarrollo de Alianzas Benéficas - Unify Giving España (Please apply in English) 

¿Quieres ser parte de una revolución en donaciones benéficas y tener un impacto real en la vida de personas sin hogar?

Unify Giving está transformando la manera en que las personas ayudan a individuos sin hogar a través de nuestra innovadora plataforma de donaciones digitales. Ya establecidos en el sur de España, buscamos expandir nuestra presencia por todo el país.

Rol: Desarrollo de Alianzas con Organizaciones Benéficas y Gestión de Subvenciones

Responsabilidades principales:

• Establecer relaciones con organizaciones benéficas en España
• Identificar y solicitar subvenciones relevantes
• Representar a Unify Giving en reuniones y eventos
• Contribuir a nuestra estrategia de expansión en España

Perfil ideal:

• Bilingüe español-inglés
• Experiencia o interés en el sector social
• Habilidades comerciales y de desarrollo de relaciones
• Pasión por abordar el problema de las personas sin hogar
• Capacidad de trabajar de forma independiente
• Mínimo 5-10 horas semanales

Ofrecemos:

• Oportunidad de unirse a una startup social innovadora
• Posibilidad de crecimiento hacia un rol permanente
• Experiencia en tecnología social y fintech
• Formar parte de un equipo internacional apasionado
• Flexibilidad horaria y trabajo remoto
• Impacto directo en la vida de personas vulnerables

Esta es una oportunidad única para alguien que quiera ser pionero/a en la transformación digital del sector benéfico en España.

Ubicación: Remoto (España) Tipo: Voluntario (con potencial de convertirse en posición permanente)

Envía tu CV y una breve carta de motivación a [email] explicando por qué te gustaría unirte a nuestra misión.

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Housing with Heart

TRUSTEE – READING ALMSHOUSE CHARITY

Expiry Date: Friday 21st February 2025

Job Reference: RACTR

Reading Almshouse Charity (‘RAC’), a CIO, (registered no.1152759) is seeking to recruit primarily a trustee with building or property management experience but applicants with other skill sets are invited to send in an application.

The Charity has a current board of 11 Trustees who use their skills, knowledge and expertise to help the charity fulfil its mission and objectives alongside an operational staff of 4.

RAC has 104 flats (a few of which are bedsits) on three sites and planning permission to build 18 additional flats on land adjoining one of our sites.

RAC’s mission is to ‘provide and maintain affordable accommodation in a community environment on three sites in the Reading and Earley area. Our residents are adults in need who are of good character and are able to live independently.’

RAC is seeking to complement their existing Board with an additional 2 Trustees. Ideally one of whom will have property and building maintenance expertise or be from a housing related background. Other areas of appropriate expertise will also be welcomed.

The Charity outsources cyclical maintenance advice and inspections to an external Building Surveyor. Routine repairs are generally dealt with by the housing managers using one of the charity’s trusted suppliers.

Generally, potential candidates will:

• Assist with formulating and delivering the organisation’s strategic aims
• Be an active member of the Trustee body in exercising its responsibilities and functions. Our board is harmonious and collegial.
• Maintain a collaborative and supportive relationship with the managerial staff
• Fulfil such other duties as may from time to time be required by the Board
• Possess a strong interest in, and commitment to, the vision and values of the organisation, and its future development.

Our Values: 

• We are a friendly face for our residents;
• We listen to our staff and residents;
• We encourage a sense of community spirit and mutual co-operation;
• We take finances seriously to ensure a sustainable future;
• We preserve and build on our legacy;
• We promote courtesy and respect;
• We are committed to inclusion;
• We work with the Greater Reading community;
• We are an excellent employer;
• We maintain integrity in everything we do.

Trustees are encouraged to play a full part in the vibrant life of the organisation. Those already in this role find it extremely fulfilling and are a vital part of the team structure. Trustees should be able to commit to 4 Board meetings per annum and circa 4 Sub-committee meetings (timings to be decided). Meetings are usually held at Penton House, Kennet Island, Reading, and Liberty House, Lower Earley but some Committee meetings are held remotely. Meetings are usually during the working day. Accordingly, living in or knowledge of RAC’s area of benefit will be useful, but not essential.

RAC welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or other category protected by law. 

To apply for this rewarding voluntary opportunity, please submit your CV and supporting Statement to: Annabel Nicol by email, quoting reference RACTR.

Closing date for applications: 21.02.2025

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Are you passionate about Almshouses? Committed to supporting women in need? Looking for a volunteer role? Then read on...

The Friendly Almshouses on Stockwell Park Road currently supports twenty residents from a rich diversity of backgrounds and cultures to live independently in a safe, supported, community-inspired environment at our almshouses. We are now
seeking to grow our Board of Trustees and diversify its skills and experiences to help us improve and develop our Charity and raise its profile in the community. We welcome applicants from all fields, and particularly those from a social housing, legal and/or financial background. We would especially welcome a volunteer Treasurer for 2025, so if you have accounting skill or are interested in a specific Treasurer role, this could be exactly what you are looking for! 

Our Board meets once every two months, and our trustees are each assigned to at least one smaller working group which takes charge of a particular area of responsibility. The role of our trustees is sometimes challenging, always rewarding and never dull!

Unify Giving is a revolutionary platform empowering direct donations to individuals experiencing homelessness. Our goals is to increase transparency, accountability, and the overall impact of charitable giving and create a more equitable and compassionate world by connecting donors directly with those in need.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Payments/Stripe/Stripe Connect Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless and secure payment processing for our platform. You will be responsible for integrating and managing Stripe Connect within the Unify Giving app, optimising payment flows, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain seamless payment processing integrations using Stripe Connect.
• Optimise payment flows to minimise friction and maximize transaction success rates.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to implement new payment features and functionalities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve payment-related issues.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends and best practices in payment processing.
• Bonus: Experience with software development or a strong technical aptitude will be highly valued.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in payment processing, with a strong understanding of Stripe Connect.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Passion for making a positive social impact.
• Bonus: Experience with software development or a strong technical aptitude.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those in need.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,

VOLUNTEER CHARITY TRUSTEE

Do You…

• Want to support vulnerable people in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
• Have the skills we need to join our board of trustees

DHA are an established and successful charity. As we approach our 30th year in 2025, we are looking for new trustees to join the Board and help drive the charity through its next chapter.

We provide:

• Specialist legal advice on a wide range of issues such as housing, debt and welfare benefits
• Money, bills and debt management training plus benefits entitlement support.

We focus on the needs of the individuals, families and communities we support, as well as the colleagues and volunteers we work alongside.

We have an excellent Board of Trustees and are looking to expand their skill sets.

So if you have a passion to help people facing challenges such as homelessness, serious disrepair, management of household bills and debt we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking people with the following skills and experience:

• Strategic financial management
• Fundraising, particularly securing grants, corporate partnerships and high net worth individuals
• Legal representation, particularly Legal Aid
• Risk management and governance

Whether you are an experienced Trustee or wanting to take your first step at Board level, please get in touch.

As a trustee you will:

• Have an induction and ongoing training opportunities to support you in your role
• As this is a voluntary, unpaid role, any reasonable expenses incurred can be reimbursed
• Have opportunities to develop new skills and to network with like minded professionals
• Know your contributions are paving the way for a positive future for individuals and families in our community

The expected time commitment is a bi-monthly, 2 hour board meeting. These usually take place online or in-person. As well as preparing for the board meetings, trustees have the opportunity to join a sub-committee or ad-hoc working group and may be called upon for specific advice in their areas of expertise.

For more information including the role description, please contact us!     

Summary

The gardening and growing volunteer will support our accommodation sites in maintaining their outdoor spaces at our sites across Hertfordshire and Bucks including

Brindle Court, Watford
Northgate End, Bishop's Stortford
Our smaller sites in Stevenage, Hoddesdon and Hemel Hempstead 
Crest Rd, High Wycombe

Detailed description

Having access to a secure garden or outdoor area can be crucial for providing opportunities to socialise and relax, which can be invaluable for the mental well-being of our residents.

The gardening and growing volunteer will support our accommodation sites in maintaining their outdoor spaces, including:

·Weeding

·Sweeping

·Pruning

·Clearing leaves and large twigs

·Watering plants

·Planting bulbs and tidying up flower beds

We would love for this to be an opportunity to involve our residents and potentially lead a gardening activity with them, equipping them with knowledge and skills to maintain their own green spaces in the future. 

You will need:

• Enjoy working outside in all weathers.
• An interest/basic knowledge of gardening
• Role requires some degree of physical work and lifting/manual handling
• To work under your own initiative.
• Good communication skills
• Opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills

A full induction to the service and specific site will be provided as well as access to training and events throughout the year!

Some sites have basic tools however any additional tools and material required can be discussed with your volunteer manager .

What volunteers need:
You will be required to under go a Disclosure and Barring Service check and provide details of 2 x referees

What we will provide to volunteers:

• Reimbursement of costs
• Full training and induction
• Access to events and celebrations throughout the year 

Housing Rights Support Volunteer

This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people who are experiencing housing issues and to join our fight for home. 

The housing rights support volunteer will provide support non-advice related tasks for the senior housing rights worker. The support tasks will include triaging clients, inputting client data into the system, engaging with casework clients, carrying out support tasks and researching and reporting. 

Volunteers would complete at least 4 hours per week between the hours of 10 and 4, Monday to Friday, with a minimum suggested commitment of 9 months. The days and times the volunteer is available can be flexible as needed.

Why this role matters to Shelter Scotland: 

Volunteers are essential to Shelter’s mission to end housing injustice. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. The insights and life experiences our volunteers bring to Shelter are valued as much as their contribution through volunteering. 

We aim to provide our volunteers with a positive experience. This is by prioritising accessibility and tailoring the support we provide to the needs of the individual. We make sure our policies and processes are equitable, which means that no-one is unfairly disadvantaged while volunteering because of their background or identity. 

Main Tasks 

You will support one of our Senior Housing Rights Workers to help people who are experiencing housing issues.

Your tasks will include: 

• Triage clients: You will help the housing rights worker to assess the needs of clients who contact us for help. This will involve listening to their concerns and gathering information about their situation. 
• Input client data: You will help to keep our client database up to date by inputting client data into our CRM system. 
• Engage with casework clients: You will work with the housing rights worker to engage with clients who are receiving casework support at outreach and in the office. This may involve making catch-up calls, helping them to fill out forms, or providing other practical support. 
• Carry out support tasks: You will help the housing rights worker to carry out support tasks such as housing and welfare fund applications. This may involve researching options, filling out forms and calling on behalf of clients.
• Research and reporting: You will help the housing rights worker to research housing issues and to prepare reports on our work. This may involve gathering data, conducting interviews, or analysing information. 

Benefits of volunteering with us:  

• Volunteering for a charity with a well-known national identity and reputation
• Experience supporting people affected by a range of issues
• Great experience for gaining employment
• Excellent training opportunities – Housing Law Training for Volunteers, Excel, Volunteer Management
• Excellent support as part of a friendly team

Induction, Learning & Development: 

Volunteers will take part in an interactive online or face to face induction session either on their own or with a group of volunteers with the Volunteer Coordinator. You will receive ongoing support from the Volunteer Coordinator and Senior Housing Rights Worker.

Volunteers will be able to access a range of other excellent learning opportunities. 

Skills and Qualities: 

• Confident in using computer programs such as Word and Excel
• Effective communication skills both in person and over the phone
• Understanding, non-judgmental, patient and empathetic and anti-racist
• Good teamworking skills
• Willingness to follow Shelter Scotland’s policies, including health and safety, equality and diversity, data protection and confidentiality. 

Recruitment and Selection Requirements: 

All potential volunteers will be asked to participate in a recruitment chat so that we can find out more about you and your reasons for wanting to volunteer.

If following the recruitment chat you are selected for this role, you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any unspent convictions you might have. However, we recognise that many people with convictions have valuable life skills and experiences to share, and we are

committed to ensuring that our volunteering opportunities are accessible to as many people as possible. As such, having criminal convictions does not necessarily mean that you will be unable to volunteer, and we would encourage anybody to enquire about volunteering with us.

This role also requires volunteers to complete a Basic Disclosure check. We will support you through this process and you will not be out of pocket as a result.

Expenses: 

Volunteers are encouraged to claim any out of pocket expenses. We are committed to reimbursing reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for travel and subsistence related to volunteering activity. We will discuss expenses with you during your initial recruitment chat. 

It’s fantastic that you would like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. As a Barber volunteer, you will be boosting clients’ self-esteem and confidence by offering dry haircuts and styling to them, while chatting to clients and getting to know them. For this role it is required that you have experience of barbering and a barbering qualification and insurance.

*Please note for this role we are only looking for volunteers who are male or male identifying. 

Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role:

• Hammersmith and Fulham- The third Thursday of every month, between 9am-5pm, 3 hours per month.

What will I be doing? As a Volunteer Barber, you will be boosting clients’ self-esteem and confidence by offering haircuts and styling to them. In this role, you will be supporting us with all or some of the following tasks: 

• Cutting and styling our male/ male-identifying clients’ hair. • Chatting to clients and getting to know them while cutting their hair. • Adhering to St Mungo’s Policies and Procedures at all times.

We particularly welcome applicants with lived experience. 

Do I need to have any specific skills?

 • Have experience of hairdressing/barbering. • A Hairdressing/Barbering Qualification and Insurance. • Ability to see the best in people and to motivate individuals. • Client and customer focused. • A friendly personality, good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and motivation. • Good communication skills. • An understanding of the causes of homelessness and its impact. • Genuine interest in and commitment to St Mungo’s work and client group. • An understanding of and commitment to diversity & equality.

It’s fantastic that you would like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. As a  Hairdresser volunteer, you will be boosting clients’ self-esteem and confidence by offering dry haircuts and styling their hair, while chatting to clients and getting to know them. For this role it is required that you have experience of hairdressing and a hairdressing qualification and insurance.

Please note for this role we are only looking for volunteers who are female or female identifying. 

Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role:

• Hammersmith and Fulham- The first Thursday of every month, between 9am-5pm, 3 hours per month.

In this role, you will be supporting us with all or some of the following tasks:

• Cutting and styling our clients’ hair. • Chatting to clients and getting to know them while cutting their hair. • Adhering to St Mungo’s Policies and Procedures at all times.

Do I need to have any specific skills?

• Have experience of hairdressing/barbering. • A Hairdressing/Barbering Qualification and Insurance. • Ability to see the best in people and to motivate individuals. • Client and customer focused. • A friendly personality, good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and motivation. • Good communication skills. • An understanding of the causes of homelessness and its impact. • Genuine interest in and commitment to St Mungo’s work and client group. • An understanding of and commitment to diversity & equality.

We particularly welcome applicants with lived experience.

We are looking for a committed, experienced person to join our voluntary Trustee board as Treasurer. This is a strategic/advisory, and the focus of the Treasurer is not to manage the Charity’s finances on a day-to-day basis. 

The overall role is to:

• Advise the Board of Trustees on the Charity’s financial health, liaising where appropriate with the CEO and the Head of Finance and Administration. 
• Chair the Finance and Income Generation subcommittee, in line with our terms of reference. 
• Provide Board level liaison with external auditors. 
• Support and advise the CEO and Head of Finance and Administration, on the requirements underpinning proper financial governance and procedures. Regular liaison with Chair of Trustees, CEO and HFA is expected. 
• Commitment of 18 hours per year + Quarterly Board meetings plus 5 Finance Committee Meetings

The ideal candidates will possess: 

• A strong financial background and ability to interpret accounts.
• Demonstrate good independent judgement with a willingness to ask questions when necessary. 
• Ability to work as part of our Board of Trustees, showing commitment to the role, the principles of EDI and the charity’s goals and mission. 
• A willingness to contribute time and effort to the Charity by volunteering for some of our fund-raising events and service provision.

A high level accounting qualification is not necessary but accounting experience will be paramount, please get in touch to discuss.

Shop Volunteering Opportunities

Kentish Town

Our shops are at the heart of local communities raising vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!

Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.

Availability: The shop is open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00-18:00

Location: 148 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 9QB

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Why volunteer with Shelter? 

Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We’re passionate about what we do, and love giving second-hand clothing a chance of going to a good home. Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun. 

What can I do?

After you’ve filled in an application, we will invite you for an informal chat to find the right role for you. Some roles involve a basic criminal record check being completed during recruitment. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us, but it may impact the ways you can get involved.

• Volunteering in the shop

Our retail volunteers are in the middle of it all, and there’s plenty to get involved with. You might be sorting stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, creating fantastic window displays or keeping our shop floor looking organised.

- You will not undergo a criminal record check for this role  

• Volunteering in a leadership role

Our volunteer supervisors help with overseeing the running of our shop and creating a fantastic environment for our customers. You may be involved with coordinating and supporting other volunteers, operating computer systems, and being a key point of contact for the shop.

Skills and Experiences Required:

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need to have volunteered or worked in a shop before as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and willing to follow Shelter’s policies and can be an excellent ambassador for Shelter. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of bad housing or homelessness.

Induction, Learning and Development:

To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:

• Welcome you with a Volunteer Handbook
• Provide training, induction, and ongoing support from your Shop Manager to help you feel confident in your role
• Refund any out-of-pocket expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy

Benefits of volunteering with Shelter…

• Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
• Gain valuable experience in a retail environment
• Getting involved in your local community and being part of a great team
• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills

We aim to respond to all applications within 14 days

If you would like to find out more about the volunteering opportunity before applying, why not pop into the shop for a chat?

About Us

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 1,300 people each year. We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help break the cycle of homelessness and help them move forward with their lives.

Our mission is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness reach their potential, and move on to live happy, fulfilled lives.

Background to the role

Evolve is both a registered charity and a registered housing provider. Regulation is complex and ever-increasing for registered housing providers, and the voices of our customers need to take the right position in housing governance. We are seeking to bring balance to our board to ensure we exceed our duty to both our customers and regulators by increasing our internal regulated housing expertise. We have opportunity for three individuals to join our board.

Main Responsibilities

The Board is crucial to the successful running of the organisation. The Board, in partnership with the leadership team, ensures that the organisation operates effectively, setting its strategic vision and delivering its Business Plan. The Board is responsible for upholding and demonstrating excellence in governance, and ensuring that the organisation works within the parameters laid down by its Articles of Association and all regulatory requirements.

• To review and approve the strategic Business Plan, Annual Plans and Budgets.
• To contribute to the effective leadership and governance of the organisation.
• To contribute to ensuring that the affairs of Evolve Housing + Support are carried out effectively and in compliance with its Articles of Association, the Regulator of Social Housing, the Charities Act, the Companies Act and all regulatory bodies.
• To contribute to ensuring that effective internal controls are in place and to ensure compliance with internal financial regulations, standing orders and delegated authorities.
• To monitor all aspects of performance to ensure services are delivered to the highest standards and in line with Evolve’s vision and values.

Person Specification

We are seeking to bring individuals to our board with senior level experience in one of these core areas: finance, housing management, maintenance, asset management, compliance, health & safety, development, and safeguarding in housing. It is not necessary to have held a board role previously, however, a knowledge of good governance principles is required.

Key requirements:

• Able to contribute effectively to the work of the Board, providing appropriate strategic oversight and scrutiny of the organisation’s work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences.
• Strong commitment to equality and diversity; social justice and inclusion.
• Strategic thinking, able to analyse complex information, demonstrate clear analytical intellect and guide rational decision making.

Diversity and inclusion 

Evolve Housing + Support is fully committed to equality of opportunity, and creating an inclusive culture across our organisation is at the heart of who we are. We actively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds, cultures, genders, and disabilities.

How to apply

Eastside People is supporting Evolve Housing + Support in the recruitment of these roles. 

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter after reviewing the recruitment pack. If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please email John Sanger to arrange a convenient time. Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 17th February. 

About Us

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 1,300 people each year. We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help break the cycle of homelessness and help them move forward with their lives.

Our mission is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness reach their potential, and move on to live happy, fulfilled lives.

Background to the role

Evolve’s long-servicing Chair stepped down due to tenure served at the end of 2024, with our Vice Chair stepping up to Chair. We are now looking to bring support to the role of chairing the board with a Vice Chair who brings experience from the registered housing sector. Evolve is both a registered charity and a registered housing provider. Regulation is complex and ever-increasing for registered housing providers, and the voices of our customers need to take the right position in housing governance. 

Main Responsibilities

The Vice Chair is crucial to the successful running of the organisation. The Vice Chair, in partnership with the Chair, the Board and the Chief Executive, ensures that the organisation operates effectively, setting its strategic vision and delivering its Business Plan.  The Vice Chair assists the Chair in upholding and demonstrating excellence in governance and ensuring that the organisation works within the parameters laid down by its Articles of Association and all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist the Chair in ensuring that the Board and the organisation operate effectively in accordance with the Articles of Association, demonstrating the highest standards of governance.
• To assist the Chair in ensuring that all the affairs of Evolve Housing + Support are carried out effectively and in compliance with the requirements of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act, Charities Act, the Companies Act and all regulatory bodies.
• To assist the Chair in ensuring effective internal controls are in place and to ensure compliance with internal financial regulations, standing orders and delegated authorities.

Person Specification

We are seeking to bring individuals to our board with senior level experience in one of these core areas: finance, housing management, maintenance, asset management, compliance, health & safety, development, and safeguarding in housing. It is not necessary to have held a board role previously, however, a knowledge of good governance principles is required.

Key requirements:

• Governance experience, member or Chair of a Board or similar, with knowledge of good governance practice.
• Experience at Executive level within a registered housing provider.
• Current working knowledge of regulatory requirements for social housing providers and key issues facing the sector.
• Strong commitment to equality and diversity; social justice and inclusion.
• Enabling and supportive management style that motivates the Chief Executive, other staff and the Board to deliver the best.

Diversity and inclusion 

Evolve Housing + Support is fully committed to equality of opportunity, and creating an inclusive culture across our organisation is at the heart of who we are. We actively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds, cultures, genders, and disabilities.

How to apply

Eastside People is supporting Evolve Housing + Support in the recruitment of this role. 

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter after reviewing the recruitment pack. If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please email John Sanger to arrange a convenient time. Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 17th February.