Chair of Homes and Investment Committee/Independent Group Board Member
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The Vacancy
Chair of Homes and Investment Committee/Independent Group Board Member
A commercial business with a social heart, our dynamic approach has made us one of the Eastern region’s leading providers of affordable homes for rent and shared ownership sales.
Cross Keys Homes was inspected by the Regulator of Social Housing earlier this year and has- just been awarded C1, V1 and G1, the highest possible rating for a registered housing provider.
Responding to change with agility and innovation, we will continue to grow our business in today’s fast-paced and unpredictable operating environment while focusing on our residents, the people that make our communities great.
With a development programme set to deliver more than 2,000 homes over five years, we are committed to building quality, affordable homes that people want to live in throughout the East of England and Home Counties. We are also committed to providing excellent housing and landlord services to all the residents in our existing homes.
The Chair will lead the Committee responsible for overseeing new home building, investment in the existing stock and meeting regulatory and compliance requirements, reporting to Group Board
Key Strategic Skills Requirements
We are seeking a new Board member to join our experienced Board and skilled executives. We are looking for an individual who shares our values and can bring:
Expertise in property management, health and safety, the development of new affordable housing and land-led development, with strong construction, commercial business and communication skills and a proven ability in risk assessment and management. Together with an understanding of the role and interactions of the supply chain and the economics of the affordable housing market.
Commitment
The minimum requirement will be an average one day per month to attend meetings, mostly held remotely via MS Teams, with attendance at our Head Office around 3-4 times a year.
There would also be a required commitment to CPD through conferences, training and workshops. You will receive a detailed induction programme so as to familiarise yourself with the way we work and our operating environment.
Cross Keys Homes believe having a diverse Board is vital to our ongoing success and we particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
For an informal discussion, please contact Claire Higgins, CEO on 01733 385001
Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 16 April 2025
First round interviews will be held remotely (via MS Teams) on Wednesday 14 May 2025
Second round interviews (in person at our Head Office in Peterborough) will be held on Friday 6 June 2025
There will also be the requirement to attend/observe a committee meeting, prior to appointment.
The Company
A commercial business with a social heart, our vision is to create opportunities that change lives through our drive, expertise, resources and passion.
Our dynamic approach has made us one of the region’s leading providers of affordable homes for rent and sale. Developing new homes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and the surrounding area, we’re committed to increasing the supply of affordable homes in the communities where they are needed most. Agility and innovation are central to our approach to adapting to change, and we’ll continue to grow our business in today’s fast-paced operating environment.
There’s more to building communities than building houses. In addition to providing quality homes and delivering excellent landlord services, we also provide care at home and at our two extra care communities in Peterborough as well as around the clock support through our LifeLine personal alarm service. Our community investment programme sees us working with specialist partners to bring a range of employment, wellbeing and family-friendly services to the heart of our communities, with a rapidly expanding digital support offer too.
You can find out more about us and the services we offer our residents on the CKH website.
Putting People First
CKH actively seeks to continue to build an inclusive environment for its employees and the communities it serves and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.
At CKH, everything we do is about the people who live in our homes and access our services. So, we know we need the best people to deliver the outstanding services and support our communities deserve. No matter where your career with us takes you, you’ll be part of a team that makes a difference and creates opportunities that change lives.
As well as working to create sustainable, prosperous communities, we’re also keen to build a workplace community where you can feel supported by colleagues and enjoy your time at work. With a broad range of backgrounds and experience, our team is united by our shared values: action, commitment, excellence, integrity and teamwork. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
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