Position Description
We are now seeking to appoint both a Chair of the Development Committee (Board Member) and an Independent Member of the Development Committee to strengthen governance and bring specialist expertise in regeneration and construction.
About the Roles
Chair of the Development Committee (Board Member)
This is a key Board-level appointment, providing strategic leadership of the Development Committee and contributing to the overall governance and direction of Southern Housing.
You will:
- Chair the Development Committee, ensuring effective oversight of development strategy and delivery
- Provide strategic leadership across development, regeneration and capital investment programmes
- Support and challenge the Executive to drive performance and value for money
- Ensure robust governance, risk management and decision-making at Board level
- Act as an ambassador for the organisation with key stakeholders, including residents and regulators
About You
- Significant senior leadership experience in house-building construction or regeneration.
- Strong commercial and procurement expertise
- Board-level experience (highly desirable)
- The ability to chair effectively, providing both support and constructive challenge
- Strategic insight and credibility to operate at Board level
Independent Member of the Development Committee
As an Independent Member, you will bring specialist technical and commercial expertise to support effective scrutiny and assurance of development activity.
You will:
- Scrutinise development & regeneration programmes, including cost, risk, procurement and delivery
- Review development appraisals and commercial strategies
- Contribute to effective governance and decision-making within the Committee
- Provide constructive challenge and independent insight
- Support the monitoring of performance against strategic objectives
About You
- Senior experience in construction delivery, or regeneration
- Understanding of development appraisals, procurement strategies and contracting structures
- Strong commercial judgement and the ability to assess viability and risk
- The confidence to provide independent challenge and contribute to Committee discussions
- Board experience is not essential; technical expertise is the priority.
Chair of Development Committee (Board Member)
Time Commitment: Approx. 3–5 days per month
Location: London (primarily in-person at Farringdon)
Remuneration: £20,408 per annum
Independent Member of the Development Committee
Time Commitment: Approx. 1–2 days per month
Location: London (hybrid – Farringdon and virtual meetings)
Remuneration: £5,515 per annum