How to Apply

 

 

To apply please complete our online registration form, attaching the following three documents in PDF or Word format:

  • A detailed CV of no more than three pages of A4, including details of positions held and dates (including achievements relevant to a non-executive position).
  • A supporting statement answering the three questions below (250 words per question), please name the document ‘Supporting statement’ and your name.
  • Full contact details (name, phone, and email) for two referees (including your current employer, if applicable). Please upload these separately from your CV and note that we will not take up references without your prior permission.
  1. Please outline your motivation for applying to join SCH as Chair, what about this appointment resonates with you personally and professionally? How do our HEART values; Honesty; Excellence; Achieving together; Respect and Transparency align with your own?
  2. What specific skills and experiences will you bring to this role that will help advance our mission? Can you share examples of how you have embodied our values in your previous work?
  3. How do you envision contributing to the organisation’s goals? What ideas do you have for enhancing our impact in the community?

We kindly ask all applicants to complete our brief online recruitment monitoring form, as it plays a crucial role in helping us improve our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Your responses are completely anonymous and will greatly contribute to fostering a fair and inclusive recruitment process.

You will receive an automated acknowledgment (Please check your junk folder as it may go in there). Your application will be treated with strictest confidence.

 

Important Dates

  • Closing date – 10 am, Monday 10 February 2025.
  • First Interview (Virtual) 21 or 24 February 2025
  • Final Interview – 13 March 2025 held in person at Endeavour House, Meriden Drive, Solihull B37 6BX.

The role reference code is ALT369.

Click here for a printable version of the Role Profile & Person Specification

If you would like an informal and confidential discussion about becoming Board Chair at Solihull Community Housing, please get in touch with our retained advisor at Altair Ltd: Sioned Hughes, Head of Recruitment, email: sioned.hughes@altairltd.co.uk or mobile: 07887 791 381