Board Members – Apex Housing Association

Apex Housing Association (Apex) is currently seeking new voluntary board members to play a vital role in governing and leading the work of the association, which has responsibility for managing around 7,000 homes across Northern Ireland.

About us

Apex provides and maintains high-quality homes and provides support to around 17,000 tenants and residents in a variety of settings. As a registered housing association and not-for-profit organisation, Apex works to social enterprise principles, employs over 650 staff and is led by a voluntary Board.

We provide general needs housing for families and single people; purpose-built accommodation for older people and families with complex needs; supported housing for people with mental ill health, learning disabilities, alcohol/drug addictions, young people in need of support and older people; and housing support for vulnerable groups under the Supporting People programme.

We also provide a range of services and support for tenants and the wider community through our community investment programme.

Apex’s turnover is currently £64m per annum. We manage around 7,000 homes and have a significant pipeline of new developments.

Our vision is ‘for every person to enjoy great quality homes and support, in vibrant and caring communities’ and our values underpin all that we do: ‘we care; we take ownership; we do things well; we work together; we show respect’.

The role of board member

We are seeking forward-thinking board members who share our values and can help us deliver our vision.

The role is voluntary, however all out-of-pocket expenses whilst undertaking the role will be reimbursed.

The Board normally meets up to 6 times per year, in person in Derry~Londonderry or by joining remotely. You will also be required to participate in one or more committees of the Board and attend training and events. The average time commitment is therefore approximately 10 days per year.

Are you the right fit?

We are seeking applications from those with knowledge and experience at a senior level. In particular, we are seeking applicants who can demonstrate particular skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Health and social care
• Maintenance and building construction
• ICT

Experience in the public, private, community or voluntary sectors and knowledge of good governance is desirable.

For an information pack and application form, contact us using the details below:

Closing date for applications: Monday 21 October at 12noon