Independent Audit and Risk Committee Members

We’re looking for highly adaptable, passionate and forward-thinking individuals who are ready to embrace their next challenge and join Lincolnshire Rural Housing, we are recruiting for two Independent members for our Audit and Risk Committee. We are seeking one member with financial experience and another with relevant experience, be that in or outside of the sector.

About LRHA

We’re a vibrant organisation with an amazing culture. LRHA were formed in 1986; and are a general needs housing provider. We own and manage 428 properties. We’re a specialist organisation providing high quality affordable housing in the smaller rural communities throughout Lincolnshire, parts of Rutland, Kings Lynn and West Norfolk.

We fulfil a vital role in sustaining small and dispersed rural communities by providing high quality and affordable homes for rural people in need. We’re all about the resident, and our service doesn’t stop once the keys are in the door.

These are great opportunities to make your contribution in a resident centric organisation.

We’re on an incredible journey, but we cannot do it alone. You’ll join the talented team of fellow members and energetic management team; and you’ll constructively challenge and support the management team to do the right thing.

Are you interested yet?

What you’ll bring to our Audit and Risk Committee?

Your professional and personal backgrounds, professional expertise and life experience will contribute to our future success by informing, supporting and developing how we lead the organisation.

However, if you have lived in social housing experience, have a diverse background; or have other skills that would enhance our committee, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be a trusted voice and a team player. You’ll apply your skill set and experience to a variety of situations to ensure our management team are set up for success.

By providing clear, succinct and objective guidance and scrutiny, you’ll drive organisational performance, ensure strong governance and that we stay compliant with all our legal and regulatory obligations.

Do you have the right experience and background, share our passion for making a positive difference in people’s lives; understand our vision, have empathy with our mission and values and can work collaboratively in a team? Then we, sound like a perfect match and we would like to hear from you.

LRHA is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work. We strive to be an inclusive employer and to be recognised by our staff team and residents as an organisation where everyone feels valued, included and empowered.

Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed.

Commitment

Meetings are held three times per year, currently via Teams. You will also be invited to attend Board and Operation Committee Workshops.

Induction, training, participation in learning and development sessions and ah-hoc engagement as required.

What you will get in return

You’ll be responsible for making a tangible impact in people’s lives. You’ll support people connected to rural communities and in need of a home, through the provision and maintenance of affordable and sustainable homes for life. We believe safe and secure housing is a fundamental right.

Independent Remuneration £1k p.a.

In addition, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

So, now you’re really interested?

Please email recruitment@lrha.co.uk for more information. Alternatively, you can call Michelle our Deputy Chief Executive for an informal chat on 01790 754219.

Closing date: 21 February 2025