Closing Date  – Monday 12 June 2023

Local Housing Company - Venta Living Ltd

£2000 remuneration per annum – subject to annual review.

We are looking to recruit an independent Board Director to help provide leadership and strategic direction to oversee a newly formed Winchester City Council owned housing company called Venta Living Ltd.

Venta Living will lease from the council high quality council owned housing to residents who struggle to rent privately and access council and other affordable housing products.   

As an independent Board Director you will be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Venta Living and its business goals and strategic objectives in accordance with the Articles of Association, the law regulatory requirements and the agreed annual business plan.

Directors will also be responsible for holding the council to account ensuring that the functions of Venta Living Ltd remain viable and independent from the council’s core housing role.

We are interested to hear from anyone preferably with a housing background who could offer skills and experience in business management and or finance and leadership.

You will join a Director team of 4 members with an expectation of initially attending two board meetings a year.  

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you. To apply for the position please provide a current CV and covering letter setting out your reasons for applying for the role.

For further information about the role and requirements please see the Job Description below.

Please apply to Gillian Knight, Corporate Head of Housing at Winchester City Council via gknight@winchester.gov.uk