Interested in Becoming a Management Committee Member?
- Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives?
- Do you have time to give as a voluntary Management Committee member to help shape the future of Govan Housing Association?
Govan Housing Association is a leading provider of high-quality housing and housing-related services in the Govan area of Glasgow. Govan Housing Association has a rich history of development and innovation. Founded in 1971 under the name ‘Central Govan Housing Association’, the Association was the first community-based housing provider, leading the way for social housing provision in Scotland. We currently have ownership and management of over 1,600 properties in the local area and have delivered a number of award-winning new build developments to assist with the continual development and regeneration of this proud and historic area.
In May 2017, we launched our Govan Home Team subsidiary and our group structure. The Govan Home Team is registered as a Community Interest Company, meaning that profits go directly into the communities that we serve.
Govan Housing Association is led by an experienced Management Committee that has overall responsibility for its governance and strategic direction. As a Management Committee member you will work closely with the Executive Management Team on strategic planning, monitoring and control of high quality, efficient services for our tenants and stakeholders.
To build on our current strengths, we are recruiting new members to our Management Committee who have a particular interest in the Govan area of Glasgow and the social housing sector as a whole. We are looking for individuals with the interest, skills and commitment to help Govan Housing Association achieve its objectives. We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- All aspects of housing development
- Legal;
- Finance; and
- Subsidiary/commercial management.
We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome approaches from all sections of the community.
What can we offer?
This is a voluntary, unpaid position but Management Committee members can claim travel and other expenses for attending meetings. We also offer Management Committee members a training programme and encourage them to develop their knowledge and skills by attending various events.
Your commitment
You will need to commit to attending around ten Management Committee meetings per year and other ad hoc meetings as required. These meetings are usually held in the early evening [6 pm till 8 pm]. In addition, you will be expected to take part in annual skills development and training provided by the Association to support you in your role as a Management Committee member.
Please note: all Management Committee members must sign a Code of Conduct prior to being permitted to join the Committee and will also be subject to a Disclosures Scotland check.
How to apply
If you wish to find out more about Govan Housing Association and Management Committee membership please contact Caron Quinn, Director of Corporate Services on 0141 440 0308 or email caron.quinn@govanha.org.uk.
For further information about Govan Housing Association, please visit out website at: www.govanha.org.uk.
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