Board Members & Chair
Edinburgh area
Blackwood Homes and Care
Closing date for applications
Full salary & employment details
The Blackwood Board has recently agreed a remuneration allowance for the Chair of the Board and the Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee.
All Board Members are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses including travel.
All Board Members are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses including travel.
Job Type
Board member
Job description
Blackwood is driven by its vision to help people to live life to the full through good quality landlord and care services.
As a registered Scottish charity and registered social landlord, we are a leading housing and care provider in Scotland, specialising in services for people with disabilities. Founded in 1972 by Dr Margaret Blackwood, the organisation is entirely focused on creating personalised and individual solutions to help people live fully and independently. We provide warm, safe, comfortable homes and care and support for adults with physical disabilities, long term conditions, sensory impairment and learning disabilities.
We are seeking a new Chair of the Board and up to three other Board Members to help us deliver our strategic objectives to deliver good outcomes for our customers. Specifically, we are looking to further strengthen our board with new members with experience and skills in:
- Financial management
- Care services
- Housing and Asset Management
Our Board meets 5 times a year and Board Members will also be required to attend additional Committee meetings, and two Strategy Days. Most meetings take place in the early evening, with a mix of in person and remote attendance. Our Head office is in Edinburgh. Full induction and on-going training and development support will be provided.
We would be delighted to arrange an initial confidential discussion with our Chair or another Board member if you wish to discuss the role and ask any initial questions. If you wish to do so, please contact a member of the Governance Team at governanceteam@blackwoodgroup.org.uk to arrange a discussion.
To apply, please send us your CV, a covering letter and equal opportunities form, setting out clear evidence of how your experience, skills and knowledge fit with the requirements we have set out, and why you are interested. Please also state if you are applying for the role of the chair. Submit your completed application by email to governanceteam@blackwoodgroup.org.uk
As a registered Scottish charity and registered social landlord, we are a leading housing and care provider in Scotland, specialising in services for people with disabilities. Founded in 1972 by Dr Margaret Blackwood, the organisation is entirely focused on creating personalised and individual solutions to help people live fully and independently. We provide warm, safe, comfortable homes and care and support for adults with physical disabilities, long term conditions, sensory impairment and learning disabilities.
We are seeking a new Chair of the Board and up to three other Board Members to help us deliver our strategic objectives to deliver good outcomes for our customers. Specifically, we are looking to further strengthen our board with new members with experience and skills in:
- Financial management
- Care services
- Housing and Asset Management
Our Board meets 5 times a year and Board Members will also be required to attend additional Committee meetings, and two Strategy Days. Most meetings take place in the early evening, with a mix of in person and remote attendance. Our Head office is in Edinburgh. Full induction and on-going training and development support will be provided.
We would be delighted to arrange an initial confidential discussion with our Chair or another Board member if you wish to discuss the role and ask any initial questions. If you wish to do so, please contact a member of the Governance Team at governanceteam@blackwoodgroup.org.uk to arrange a discussion.
To apply, please send us your CV, a covering letter and equal opportunities form, setting out clear evidence of how your experience, skills and knowledge fit with the requirements we have set out, and why you are interested. Please also state if you are applying for the role of the chair. Submit your completed application by email to governanceteam@blackwoodgroup.org.uk
