Salary: £5,000 per annum.
Location: Our meetings are held during the day and generally in London. There may be occasional travel required to other locations e.g. for scheme openings, resident events, etc.
Time commitment: Around 15 days a year, including an overnight stay to attend an away day.
Hastoe is looking to recruit a Board member who is a Hastoe resident, as part of our commitment to being customer-inspired and putting the customer voice at the heart of our decision-making.
- Are you a Hastoe tenant or a Hastoe shared owner?
- Do you enjoy working with a team that wants to make things better?
- Is improving the experience for all Hastoe residents important to you?
- Do you want to learn new skills, or develop existing skills?
If so, then we want to hear from you.
Why apply?
As a Board member you will:
- Help shape decisions that affect residents.
- Receive full training and ongoing support.
- Gain valuable leadership and governance experience.
- Work alongside experienced Board members.
- Build skills that are transferable to other work and volunteering roles.
- Ensure residents' voices are heard at the highest level of the organisation.
No previous committee experience or housing knowledge is required. We simply want a self-motivated candidate with a strong sense of fairness and accountability, with a willingness to learn, get involved and share ideas.
A full induction and training programme will be provided so that the successful applicant can fulfil their own potential and the role of Board member to the highest standard.
About the role
As a Board member, you will be responsible for:
- Helping to set our strategic direction for the future.
- Helping oversee our financial and operational performance.
- Supporting effective governance and risk management.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and customer focus.
- Acting as an ambassador and representing Hastoe.
More about the role of Board Member
More about the Board Member competencies
About us
Hastoe is one of England’s largest specialist rural housing associations, with homes across the south of the country. We are a social housing landlord, committed to listening to our customers, and providing a service that meets their needs. We are a passionate supporter of rural communities, and we build small affordable housing developments of a high quality, working alongside local people, councils and other partners. Our new homes enable local people to remain within their communities and keep rural services sustainable.
Our Business Strategy is focused on ensuring our homes are safe, that we deliver on our customer needs, and that we are sustainable as an organisation.
A word from Lindy Morgan, Chair of Hastoe’s Board
“Having a Board member who is a resident brings several advantages. Many Boards in different sectors recruit people with 'lived' experience and undoubtedly this, along with a range of other activities and reporting, helps the Board maintain its sightline to the front line.
“Being on a board is a fantastic opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge that are often transferable into other areas of life. I first became a Board member when I was a tenant and have always found it a stimulating experience where you feel you can make a difference.
“We recognise that the prospect can feel daunting and are therefore starting our recruitment process early, so that the successful candidate can have a long lead-in, training and shadow the current Board member who is a resident so that when they join, they can feel more confident in their role.”
A word from Julie Pearce-Martin, Hastoe’s current resident Board member
“When I applied for the role of Board member, it was a step into the unknown. I had never even been in a boardroom, let alone a Board meeting.
“But being a Hastoe resident gives you a unique role at Board meetings. You will understand the impact that decisions taken will have on every resident. So, your voice is important.
“I have had the opportunity to meet residents at many different Hastoe developments, listening to their concerns and taking their feedback to the Board. The highlights are meeting people from all walks of life, learning new skills and knowing that you make a difference.
“Being a Board member has been a very fulfilling role for me – so if you are a good listener and want to make that difference, please apply.”
How to apply
Please submit your CV together with a covering letter which sets out your interest and related experience. Email recruitment@hastoe.com.
Please also include the names of two referees. Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without your prior permission.
If you’d like an informal conversation about the role, contact our Housing Director, George Parkinson, at gparkinson@hastoe.com
The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 4 September 2026.
We may be conducting interviews as the recruitment progresses and may close the vacancy before the date specified. We recommend applying early.
