Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) - Non Executive Director

Location: Nottingham (with occasional travel across the East Midlands)

Time Commitment: Approximately 12 meetings per year

Remuneration: £6,553 per annum

Closing Date: 27th August 2025

Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) is seeking to appoint a new Non-Executive Board Member with expertise in technology and cyber security to join our experienced and values-led Board.

For over 50 years, NCHA has been a trusted provider of homes and care services across the East Midlands. With over 10,000 properties and a turnover of £100 million, we continue to invest in new homes and improved services to meet the evolving needs of our communities. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to “More Homes, Great Services, Better Lives.”

About the Role

As a Board Member, you will work collectively with fellow non-executives and the executive team to guide the strategic direction of the organisation. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring NCHA meets its regulatory obligations while remaining focused on delivering positive outcomes for customers and colleagues.

This vacancy is specifically for an individual with a background in technology and cyber security. Your insights will help strengthen the organisation’s digital resilience, guide our digital transformation journey, and support safe innovation in housing and care delivery.

Your commitment will include attendance at Board meetings, a strategic away day, and membership of one of NCHA’s Committees. The expected time commitment is around 12 meetings per year, plus preparation time and ad hoc engagements as required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to strategic planning and oversight of performance, compliance, and risk
• Challenging constructively and supporting the executive leadership team
• Championing an organisational culture of openness, inclusion, and accountability

About You

We are particularly interested in individuals who bring:

• Senior-level experience in technology, digital strategy, or cyber security
• Prior non-executive or Board-level experience, although not essential.
• A collaborative mindset, sound judgement, and the ability to influence constructively
• A strong connection to the East Midlands or an understanding of the regional housing landscape
• A commitment to our values and the communities we serve

What You’ll Gain

• Personal development through governance training and Board engagement
• Opportunities to contribute to regional impact and positive social change
• A platform to apply your professional skills in a purposeful context
• Representation of NCHA in external settings, with full IT support provided

Apply Today

If you are passionate about using your technology expertise to make a difference in the housing sector, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information please reach out to Hannah Smith at Neemar Search hannahsmith@neemarsearch.com

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Our Commitment to Inclusion

Nottingham Community Housing Association is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and values-led organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Our recruitment process is fair and accessible, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. As a Disability Confident employer, we’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please let us know if there’s anything we can do to support you.

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