Overview

Lafford Homes is a dynamic and fast-growing housing developer, focused on market sales, based in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. We are expanding the Board and seeking a senior professional with executive or non-executive experience in private sector housing to join as a Non-Executive Director (NED). The NED will bring experience, knowledge, and commitment to enhance governance and strategic oversight.

Lafford Homes was established to help meet local housing demands and be an exemplar landlord. It has historically increased the quality and supply of market rental housing and is expanding into new homes for sale in line with our growth ambitions.

With a healthy development pipeline, we seek NED experience in one or more of the following areas: Sales and Marketing for a residential developer, Property Development, Finance, and Governance.

The total time commitment is estimated at 2-3 days a month. Remuneration in line with the role and responsibilities is available and will be discussed with the successful candidate.

About the role

We are seeking a senior professional who can provide independent oversight, strategic guidance, and constructive challenge, ensuring the organisation delivers high-quality new homes and excellent customer services.

A key element of the role is contributing to the development and review of systems, policies and procedures, helping shape the organisation’s governance and operational effectiveness.

The appointment is for an initial 1-year period, which may be extended by agreement.

The NED will be expected to attend bi-monthly Board meetings, review feasibility/viability models and attend site visits, have email and telephone discussions with other Board members. The NED will be an advocate for the Company and may occasionally attend stakeholder engagement events and training sessions.

The company provides suitable Director & Officers insurance for its NEDs.

About you

• Significant experience of working in a private sector housing development or property rental company, ideally within Lincolnshire.
• Strong understanding and experience of how successful organisations operate both strategically and operationally, particularly within the property development and rental sectors.
• Strong analytical capabilities and business skills and the ability to assess viability of proposed new residential schemes, including demand and supply factors in the housing market.
• A strong understanding of commercial considerations and risks relating to property construction and the private rented sector.
• Prior experience of being a Non-Executive Director is desirable but not essential.

How to apply

If you feel that you meet the criteria outlined above, please apply for this role by submitting a CV and accompanying statement by 2 November 2025 by email to jason.jarvis@laffordhomes.com

Interviews will take place on 12 November 2025.

If you wish to informally discuss this role please contact Jason on 07973 917520 or email jason.jarvis@laffordhomes.com