Board Member – Strategic Human Resources and Organisational Change

Background     

It's a great time to join Golding as we focus on our exciting ‘Fit for the Future’ change programme to maintain our financial resilience and continue to modernise our business model, enhance our engagement with customers and harness the power of data and digital technology. We’ve an established track record of building quality homes and investing in our communities and, we’re passionate about our vision to be an efficient, local, visible, and listening organisation providing sustainable homes and communities. 

The role of the Board Member     

Board members share an equal role and have collective responsibility for Golding Homes. It’s expected that Board members will use their own skills, knowledge and experience to help the Board reach the best possible decisions for Golding Homes its current and future residents and the wider community.    

In particular we’re looking for;   

• Substantial experience as a strategic leader or in a senior leadership role  
• A strategic understanding of people matters and human resources  
• Experience of strategic human resource leadership including cultural development, workforce planning, change management and organisational development  
• Experience in driving employee engagement alongside productivity and efficiency programmes  
• Expertise in human resource and people strategy, talent management and employee relations   
• Experience of embedding a high performing customer focused culture  
• Experience in diverse and inclusive workplace initiatives  
• Knowledge of emerging trends in human resource and cultural development   
• Highly analytical and numerate, able to gather, utilise and assimilate information  
• High level of numeracy combined with financial awareness, can analyse performance, financial and other information 
• Interest in or understanding of affordable/social housing and other relevant business areas 

We welcome applications from any resident (tenant, shared owner or leaseholder) or non-resident who has an appetite to help us deliver excellent services to our customers. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, ensuring that our Board reflects the communities we serve. You don’t necessarily need experience on another Board to apply, however, you’ll need to demonstrate that you've the right skills or that you can develop them with our support.    

What to expect   

Taking up a position as a Board member will be challenging but can also be rewarding. You’ll gain new skills and abilities which may help you in other areas of your life.   

Time commitment   

We operate a hybrid model for our meetings in person at County Gate in Maidstone and on MS Teams with one in three board meetings taking place at County Gate. We meet 4-5 times per year for board meetings, have quarterly committee meetings and two overnight stays per year for Board away days.   

Board meetings are generally held late afternoon on a Thursday for a duration of 2-3 hours. We provide Board members with the necessary equipment to enable them to receive meeting papers and relevant information electronically and also attend meetings by video conference.   

We can also help with any other arrangements to meet additional needs. You’ll need to be able to devote sufficient time for preparation for meetings to enable you to participate fully and effectively.    

Payment as a Board member   

The current amount is £5,964 per annum plus reasonable expenses for other costs to support you in this role (including mileage, childcare or carer costs).   

Location: Our office is in central Maidstone County Gate One, Staceys Street, Maidstone ME14 1ST (View on a map). 

Application Process   

Thank you for your interest in this exciting new opportunity with Golding Homes. Here's some information that you'll find helpful in completing your application.   

You’ll be required to fill in the key section of the online application form and to upload your detailed CV and a supporting statement.   

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 27 January 2025.   

Your application will be acknowledged and treated in the strictest confidence. We won’t be able to accept late applications.   

If successful to the next stage, you’ll be invited to a formal interview. If you’re invited to attend a formal interview, we’ll contact you by email confirming the arrangements.    

The interviews will take place on 11 February.  

If you’re unsuccessful at the shortlist stage, we’ll also contact you by email to let you know.   

Recruitment Timetable    

• Closing date: Monday 27 January 2025, midnight 
• Interviews:  Tuesday 11 February 2025  
• Shadow board meeting: Thursday 20 March 2025, 4pm 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

We’re committed to building diverse talent at Golding and believe our strengths as a team come from having many unique perspectives. We have opportunities for colleagues to work flexibly, allowing us to build a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation which encourages everyone to be themselves at work.  

No matter what your ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age or disability status, you’ll get all the opportunities, support and respect you’d expect from Golding Homes. We're committed to valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities for all and welcome applicants from all communities.