2919 Board Member - South East - Women in Social Housing

Board Members - South East

Women in Social Housing

We are looking for three new people to join our WISH SE Board to provide extra support with organising events for our members. Interested? Read more below…

Women in Social Housing (WISH) is a supportive and inspiring networking community for females working across all disciplines of the UK housing sector. Our purpose is to use networking to promote gender equality and our vision is to support a housing sector in which everyone can flourish.  The WISH community was set up over 25 years ago after it was identified that women were not getting the same opportunities and support as their male peers across the sector. Although times have changed, inequality still remains and the WISH network continues to bring women of all ages and professional levels together to share, support and inspire each other across 10 different regions of the UK.

Our Regional Boards:

Each region is managed by a Regional Board of volunteers led by a Chair or Co-Chairs. Each will have around 10 Board members. They have a range of skills and experience and where possible, we aim to have a balance of those who are employed in the private and public sectors.

Our Regional Boards arrange in-person and online events to advance our vision. We provide access to expert speakers who share their knowledge and expertise to inspire those who attend. We create a welcoming, inclusive, safe and supportive networking environment. Those who attend leave our events to return to the workplace feeling inspired and happier, with renewed energy and vigor.

We are looking to recruit Board Members to join our South East Regional Board.  If you share our values and are passionate about gender equality and the value of networking, we’d love to hear from you.

The role is without remuneration; the reward comes from being a part of the positive difference WISH makes. You will work closely and collaboratively with fellow Regional Board members to:

• Organise events,
• Promote activities across social media platforms,
• Increase WISH membership by interacting with organisations and businesses in the social housing sector,
• Attend and participate in Regional Board meetings.

The time required is flexible. The Board work together as a team to provide support for each other. 

Interested in Applying?:

To apply, please submit a supporting statement explaining why you are interested in this role and why you are a great candidate. This statement can be submitted in writing and sent to Gill Cook at [email protected] along with our Chair Lauren Chivers at [email protected]

Applications should be received by 5pm on Tuesday 2^nd April 2024

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role and/or WISH, please get in touch at the email address above to arrange a chat. To find more information about WISH please visit our website www.wishnetwork.org