Avela Services – Non-Executive Director (Board Member)

Remuneration:  £5,224 per annum

Location of meetings: most meetings will be held at the SLH offices: Parklands, Conleach Road, Speke, Liverpool, L24 0TY.

Term: appointments are made for an initial three-year term

Closing Date: 10 August 2025

Our vision is Great homes. Strong communities. Bright futures.

This vision supports our mission to provide homes and services to those in need. As a social landlord and a major stakeholder in the communities where we work, it is our duty to tackle societal issues, closing the gap on the multiple inequalities that our communities face. Fundamental to this is the provision of good quality housing that people are proud to call their home.

About our Board and Customer Services Committee

South Liverpool Homes (SLH) is the parent to Avela Services Limited, who in turn is the majority partner in a joint venture with Penny Lane Builders Limited, Avela Home Service. The Avela Services (Avela) Board is responsible for setting the strategic vision and direction of Avela, whilst also directing, controlling and scrutinising Avela’s affairs and performance.  In line with legal and financial requirements and the organisation’s objectives through good governance and effective strategic planning. As a board member, you will contribute to this collective responsibility by providing strategic leadership and control of Avela, acting in its best interest.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for applicants that can bring diversity of thinking, who care about our purpose, and can fully support our values and commitment to our customers. Your input, challenge, and perspective will be invaluable in ensuring the interests of all areas of our community are represented and reflected in the decisions we make. We particularly welcome applications from those with commercial experience.

Time commitment (approximate)

• 4-5 board meetings per year


• 2-3 SLH board and committee strategy days per year


• Appointments are made for an initial three year term

 

The right fit?

You’ll love being part of a caring, inclusive, professional and innovative organisation.  Our board represent our values and so it is important that you are able to demonstrate these in everything you do.

How to apply

Please visit our website and complete our online application process.

https://avela.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3901936?cid=3406&t=Avela-Services---NonExecutive-Director--Board-Member-

 

You will need to provide;

• an up-to-date CV which shows your full career history (explaining any gaps) we recommend that this is no longer than three pages

 

• a supporting statement detailing the reasons you want to join our board and the potential contribution you would bring. It is important that your covering letter highlights supporting evidence of how your previous experience and skills relate to the criteria outlined in the recruitment pack. We recommend that this should be a maximum of 400 words.

Please note that applications can only be considered if all the above documentation is provided.

 

Encouraging diversity

We are always working to increase diversity and seek people who can bring diverse thinking, who care about our purpose, and fully support our values and commitment to our customers. We therefore welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support innovation, creativity, and to help us build balanced teams from all walks of life.

 

We understand applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds and/or with a disability may have experienced additional barriers when applying for a new role and so we offer applicants from ethnic minority groups or disabled applicants a guaranteed interview if they wish to apply under the relevant scheme and meet all the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

 

If you wish to apply under either of these schemes, then please ensure you select "YES" to the relevant question on our online application form.

 

Key dates

 

Date	Milestone
10 August 2025	Closing date
Week commencing 18 August 2025	Interviews

 

Please indicate as part of your application if you cannot attend any of the key dates detailed above.

Further information

For further information about this exciting opportunity please download the recruitment pack on our website.