Board Member

ABOUT ELDON HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Eldon Housing Association was established in 1981 and specialises in the provision of housing for older people. Our sheltered and extra-care housing schemes are in the London Borough of Croydon and West Sussex. We also provide Facilities Management services to three London Borough of Croydon Residential Care Homes/Day Centres.

We’re proud of our purpose and our track record, and we’re ambitious about what comes next. As the sector continues to change, we are strengthening our Board to ensure we have the right mix of skills, perspective and challenge to support Eldon’s long-term resilience and growth.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a new Board Member to help shape Eldon’s strategic direction, provide constructive oversight and ensure we continue to deliver safe, high-quality services for our tenants.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a locally rooted organisation that supports older people - bringing your insight, judgement and governance experience to Board discussions that genuinely matter.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We welcome applications from people who share our values and can bring strong strategic thinking, sound decision-making and a commitment to good governance.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Governance and Regulation


• Risk Management


• IT / Digital (cybersecurity, data management, and the practical opportunities/risks of AI)


• Housing Management


• Human Resources

Previous Board experience is helpful but not essential. We’re especially keen to hear from candidates who can contribute fresh thinking and help us reflect the communities we serve.

TIME COMMITMENT:

• Four Board meetings each year.


• Four Committee meetings each year.


• Two Saturday away days.

Meetings are typically held Thursdays at 5.30pm, with a mix of in-person meetings in Croydon and virtual sessions.

A full induction programme and ongoing support will be provided.

INCLUSION MATTERS

We want our Board to better reflect the breadth of backgrounds and lived experiences in our communities. We strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups and from candidates who can bring different perspectives to our decision-making.

LOCATION PREFERENCE

Ideally, you will live within a 20-mile radius of our Head Office in Croydon to support occasional in-person attendance and local engagement.

HOW TO APPLY

The Board Recruitment Pack which includes the Role Description and Person Specification is available from our Executive and Governance Officer, Phoebe Herschdorfer.

To apply, please send:

1. An up-to-date CV, and


2. A short supporting statement (maximum two pages) explaining: why you are interested in becoming a Board Member at Eldon Housing; and what skills and experience you would bring to the Board.

Please email your application by 11:59 PM Thursday 11th June 2026 to:

Phoebe Herschdorfer

Executive & Governance Officer.