Board Member - Finance and/or Treasury Management Expertise
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £4,500 per year |
| Additional salary information: | and relevant training (An uplift in salary is expected to come into effect in 2026) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Gloucester, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RECR196002 |
Summary
3 Years Fixed Term Contract
Flexible with mix of online and in person meetings in Gloucester
£4,500 per annum and relevant training (*An uplift in salary is expected to come into effect in 2026)
Approx. two days per month plus preparation time, and up to four strategic planning days per year.
At Gloucester City Homes, we support approximately 12,500 customers in around 5,000 homes in Gloucester - the city and its people are everything that we’re about. We’re one team with a focus to provide safe and secure homes where people in our community can thrive.
Do your values and motivations align with our purpose? Do you think you can bring a different perspective to our boardroom? We’re seeking individuals who’d like to help us build on what we’ve already achieved, by joining as Non-Executive Directors on our Board and relevant committees.
You’ll bring financial or treasury management expertise alongside a passion for Gloucester. You’ll use your knowledge to effectively challenge and positively impact on our work in these areas. We’d love to hear from people with lived experience in the social housing sector, or from a group that is underrepresented on boards, such as people with a disability
Maybe this feels like you, but you think you don’t fit the mould of a ‘typical Board Member’? If so, you’re likely to be just who we’re looking for. Diversity is key to the success of our organisation, and our board is no different. It’s vital to us that our board represents the diverse backgrounds and communities which our customers are from.
An understanding of, and interest in, the housing sector, and regulatory context in which we operate, would be useful, but isn’t essential. Training and support will be provided. What is key, is keeping customers at the heart of our strategic decision making, with our values of Pride, Quality, Integrity and Innovation particularly resonating with you.
Why us?
You may have sensed that we’re not just any social housing provider. We look to do things differently to achieve our commitment to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.
We have strong community roots and an ambitious five-year strategy, which we’re refreshing right now. In the last year we’ve undergone significant change in our operating environment, regulatory framework and with the needs and expectations of customers and colleagues.
Our Governance structure is key to enabling us to continue to excel and support our vision of building homes and communities where people can thrive.
Application Information
For more information on the role accountabilities and skills required, please check out the job recruitment pack: https://www.gch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Board-Member-Recruitment-Pack-2025-1-1.pdf
On the following pages you’ll find information about GCH, which will provide you with a good overview and help you complete your application. We’re interested to know about you, your skills and knowledge, and your motivations and how these align with our vision and values.
We’re interested to know about you, your skills and knowledge, and your motivations and how these align with our vision and values.
To help demonstrate this, please provide a CV and Supporting Video.
Supporting videos can be sent to our Comms team on WhatsApp via the number - 07415 973212. If you are unable to provide a video, please do get in touch with the recruitment team to discuss alternatives.
t’s important to us that our board represents the diverse backgrounds and communities which we serve. We’re not there yet in reflecting the wider organisation and our community on our board, and this is something we’re committed to addressing. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, including this document in a different format.
Closing Date: Friday 10th October 2025.
We’ll complete shortlisting throughout the period of the advert, so the closing date may be brought forward if a suitable candidate is found. So, do send us your application at your earliest possible convenience.
Flexible with mix of online and in person meetings in Gloucester
£4,500 per annum and relevant training (*An uplift in salary is expected to come into effect in 2026)
Approx. two days per month plus preparation time, and up to four strategic planning days per year.
At Gloucester City Homes, we support approximately 12,500 customers in around 5,000 homes in Gloucester - the city and its people are everything that we’re about. We’re one team with a focus to provide safe and secure homes where people in our community can thrive.
Do your values and motivations align with our purpose? Do you think you can bring a different perspective to our boardroom? We’re seeking individuals who’d like to help us build on what we’ve already achieved, by joining as Non-Executive Directors on our Board and relevant committees.
You’ll bring financial or treasury management expertise alongside a passion for Gloucester. You’ll use your knowledge to effectively challenge and positively impact on our work in these areas. We’d love to hear from people with lived experience in the social housing sector, or from a group that is underrepresented on boards, such as people with a disability
Maybe this feels like you, but you think you don’t fit the mould of a ‘typical Board Member’? If so, you’re likely to be just who we’re looking for. Diversity is key to the success of our organisation, and our board is no different. It’s vital to us that our board represents the diverse backgrounds and communities which our customers are from.
An understanding of, and interest in, the housing sector, and regulatory context in which we operate, would be useful, but isn’t essential. Training and support will be provided. What is key, is keeping customers at the heart of our strategic decision making, with our values of Pride, Quality, Integrity and Innovation particularly resonating with you.
Why us?
You may have sensed that we’re not just any social housing provider. We look to do things differently to achieve our commitment to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.
We have strong community roots and an ambitious five-year strategy, which we’re refreshing right now. In the last year we’ve undergone significant change in our operating environment, regulatory framework and with the needs and expectations of customers and colleagues.
Our Governance structure is key to enabling us to continue to excel and support our vision of building homes and communities where people can thrive.
Application Information
For more information on the role accountabilities and skills required, please check out the job recruitment pack: https://www.gch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Board-Member-Recruitment-Pack-2025-1-1.pdf
On the following pages you’ll find information about GCH, which will provide you with a good overview and help you complete your application. We’re interested to know about you, your skills and knowledge, and your motivations and how these align with our vision and values.
We’re interested to know about you, your skills and knowledge, and your motivations and how these align with our vision and values.
To help demonstrate this, please provide a CV and Supporting Video.
Supporting videos can be sent to our Comms team on WhatsApp via the number - 07415 973212. If you are unable to provide a video, please do get in touch with the recruitment team to discuss alternatives.
t’s important to us that our board represents the diverse backgrounds and communities which we serve. We’re not there yet in reflecting the wider organisation and our community on our board, and this is something we’re committed to addressing. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, including this document in a different format.
Closing Date: Friday 10th October 2025.
We’ll complete shortlisting throughout the period of the advert, so the closing date may be brought forward if a suitable candidate is found. So, do send us your application at your earliest possible convenience.