TACT Member
How to apply
Send your application in any format that suits you, for example:
- A written statement (up to 3 sides of A4) or
- A short audio or video (up to 10 minutes).
Tell us why you’re interested, how your experience and values match the person specification, and whether you are applying as a tenant, leaseholder or shared owner.
Email: tenantpartnership@winchester.gov.uk
Post: Tenant Partnership Team, Winchester City Council, Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LJ
TACT Board Tenant Member (Paid role)
Use your lived experience to shape council housing across Winchester.
Winchester City Council is recruiting a Tenant Member to join the Tenants and Council Together (TACT) Board - the most senior tenant group influencing our housing policy, priorities, and performance. You don’t need prior board experience: we’ll provide the training and support so you can contribute confidently and make a real difference for residents.
What you’ll do
- Prepare for and contribute to at least six in-person Board meetings a year, including a short pre-meet with fellow tenant members and an optional debrief.
- Review reports, policies and performance data; ask constructive questions and represent tenant and leaseholder views.
- Attend one quarterly Housing Improvement Workshop (themes include Safety & Quality, Neighbourhood & Community, Tenancy, and Transparency, Influence & Accountability) and bring insights back to the Board.
- Champion equity, diversity and inclusion, follow our Code of Conduct, and respect confidentiality.
What we offer
- £1,200 per year, paid quarterly, plus reasonable expenses.
- Funded training and conferences so you can grow in the role.
- Ongoing support from the Tenant Partnership Team and housing officers.
- Term of office: 3 years, with the option to renew for a further 2 years (subject to satisfactory attendance and engagement).
Who we’re looking for
- A current Winchester City Council tenant, leaseholder or shared owner.
- Someone fair-minded, reliable, open to learning, and confident to speak up (we’ll support you if you’re new to this).
- A collaborator who values different perspectives and wants to improve housing services for all residents. Printed papers and other support are available if helpful.
Our commitment to inclusion
We want the TACT Board to reflect the diversity of our communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic tenants, LGBTQ+ tenants, disabled people, younger tenants, and those living in rural areas. We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process and in the role.
How to apply
Send your application in any format that suits you, for example:
- A written statement (up to 3 sides of A4) or
- A short audio or video (up to 10 minutes).
Tell us why you’re interested, how your experience and values match the person specification, and whether you are applying as a tenant, leaseholder or shared owner.
Email: tenantpartnership@winchester.gov.uk
Post: Tenant Partnership Team, Winchester City Council, Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LJ
Questions or support: Charlotte Bailey (Tenant Partnership Manager) - 0800 716 987.
Key dates
- Applications close: Wednesday 1 October 2025
- Shortlisted notified: Friday 3 October 2025
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Interviews: Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 October 2025
Interview panel: Cllr Mark Reach (Chair of the TACT Board), two TACT Board Members, and Simon Hendey (Strategic Director). Interviews are conversational (no presentation required).
Please note: This is not a contract of employment. Tasks may vary with service priorities and opportunities for wider tenant engagement.
Salary range
- £1,200 per year