Board Member
Fife
Ore Valley Housing Association
Closing date for applications
Job Type
Board member
Job description
Ore Valley Housing Association was established in Cardenden in Fife in 1992. It now operates across central Fife providing 815 homes and employs 21 staff members. Our historical heart lies in former mining communities that have seen considerable challenges since the closure of the coal industry.
We are seeking to recruit volunteers to join our Board which meets invariably one evening per month on Tuesdays.
The vision, mission and values which guide the development and delivery of everything we do are based on respect, fairness and equality and we would welcome applications from anyone with an interest in supporting our work. Details of these are outlined below:
Our Vision
"For everyone to have the opportunity to lead healthy fulfilling lives"
Our Mission
"Working to provide good quality homes and support communities"
Our Values
These values underpin the way we behave and work. In pursuing our vision, the following values are at the heart of everything we do:
• We will be a responsible and caring landlord and employer.
• We will be open and accountable for everything we do.
• We will be pro-active and innovative in dealing with opportunities and problems.
• We will be honest, approachable and reliable.
• We will be respectful and give fair treatment to everyone.
• We will listen to and learn from our customers and other networks.
An applicant will not be excluded on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and applications from people who identify with any of these characteristics are encouraged and will be very welcome.
Our Board has recently refreshed its overall strategy and plans are being implemented around the following strategic priorities.
● Equality and Social Justice.
● Housing Quality.
● The Environment.
● Sustainability.
● Service Improvement.
We are looking for new Board members to help us navigate the challenges ahead including addressing regional and national housing emergencies, homelessness and net zero. We will consider applications from anyone with an interest in our work and in joining our Board and although not essential we are interested in meeting a broad spectrum of people and in particular anyone with experience in the following areas:
● Human Resource.
● Equality and Diversity Issues.
● Housing – including operation, maintenance or construction.
● Finance.
● Law.
● Regulatory frameworks.
● Community engagement.
● Net Zero and sustainability.
● Health and Social Care.
Of greatest importance is that you share our values and a commitment to supporting us to deliver our strategic objectives.
You will join an existing Board of committed and welcoming individuals; you will have access to training and development opportunities and have the opportunity to work with fellow Board Members and staff to make a real difference within the communities with whom we work.
As a volunteer we can cover any out-of-pocket expenses you incur.
We are seeking to recruit volunteers to join our Board which meets invariably one evening per month on Tuesdays.
The vision, mission and values which guide the development and delivery of everything we do are based on respect, fairness and equality and we would welcome applications from anyone with an interest in supporting our work. Details of these are outlined below:
Our Vision
"For everyone to have the opportunity to lead healthy fulfilling lives"
Our Mission
"Working to provide good quality homes and support communities"
Our Values
These values underpin the way we behave and work. In pursuing our vision, the following values are at the heart of everything we do:
• We will be a responsible and caring landlord and employer.
• We will be open and accountable for everything we do.
• We will be pro-active and innovative in dealing with opportunities and problems.
• We will be honest, approachable and reliable.
• We will be respectful and give fair treatment to everyone.
• We will listen to and learn from our customers and other networks.
An applicant will not be excluded on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and applications from people who identify with any of these characteristics are encouraged and will be very welcome.
Our Board has recently refreshed its overall strategy and plans are being implemented around the following strategic priorities.
● Equality and Social Justice.
● Housing Quality.
● The Environment.
● Sustainability.
● Service Improvement.
We are looking for new Board members to help us navigate the challenges ahead including addressing regional and national housing emergencies, homelessness and net zero. We will consider applications from anyone with an interest in our work and in joining our Board and although not essential we are interested in meeting a broad spectrum of people and in particular anyone with experience in the following areas:
● Human Resource.
● Equality and Diversity Issues.
● Housing – including operation, maintenance or construction.
● Finance.
● Law.
● Regulatory frameworks.
● Community engagement.
● Net Zero and sustainability.
● Health and Social Care.
Of greatest importance is that you share our values and a commitment to supporting us to deliver our strategic objectives.
You will join an existing Board of committed and welcoming individuals; you will have access to training and development opportunities and have the opportunity to work with fellow Board Members and staff to make a real difference within the communities with whom we work.
As a volunteer we can cover any out-of-pocket expenses you incur.
Notes
A link to further details on the role and responsibilities can be found above.
There is more information about Ore Valley HA on our website www.orevalleyha.org.uk If you would like any additional information or an informal discussion, please, in the first instance, contact Maryjane Elder or Nick Clark via the following routes:
Maryjane Elder - Corporate Support Manager
melder@orevalleyha.org.uk / 01592 721 917
Nick Clark - Chief Executive Officer
nclark@orevalleyha.org.uk / 01592 721 917 / 07775 812 298
