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Job Title
Independent Board Member
Organisation
Ongo
Job Description
Want to make a real difference in your community?

We’re looking for Independent Board Members to join our Ongo Communities Board.

This voluntary role offers the chance to influence decisions that impact thousands of lives in areas where Ongo has properties.

We’re particularly interested in people with experience in:

  • Community development and engagement

  • Social enterprise

  • Employment and training

  • Charitable funding

  • Business development


The time commitment is around 8–10 days per year.

What does Ongo Communities do?

  • Supporting over 700 people each year with training, employment and wellbeing opportunities

  • Delivering recruitment services through our social enterprise employment agency, Ongo Recruitment

  • Creating safe, welcoming community centres on our estates and delivering a range of support services to tenants and wider communities

  • Working with partners like North Lincolnshire Council and other local authorities, Humberside Police and local colleges to drive economic growth

  • Access external funding grants and contracts to maximise opportunities for our customers


Our Corporate Plan (2024–2029) sets ambitious targets:

  • Be a great landlord – Homes in good repair, safe and secure, thriving neighbourhoods, and excellent customer service.

  • Customer focus – Listening and acting on feedback, investing in communities, and creating opportunities for education, training and wellbeing.

  • Growth & sustainability – Building 1,200 new homes, reducing carbon footprint, and maintaining strong governance and financial stability.


Closing date: 14 February 2026   Interviews will be held on 24th March

For an informal chat, contact Kevin Hornsby on (01724) 279900 or email kevin.hornsby@ongo.co.uk.

Apply by sending your CV to steve.fox@ongo.co.uk in the first instance

More information here https://www.ongorecruitment.co.uk/vacancy/JOB-14820/

Job Summary
  • Location

    Scunthorpe

  • Organization

    Ongo

  • Job Type

    Permanent

  • Salary

    N/A

  • Closing Date

    14/02/2026

  • Reference ID

    36365

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