Help shape the future of social housing in South Manchester.

This is a unique opportunity to join the Board of a new organisation being created through the merger of Southway and Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG). Bringing together two highly regarded, community-focused housing providers, the new organisation will own and manage more than 20,500 homes, becoming the largest housing provider in Greater Manchester.

With a shared commitment to residents, communities and neighbourhoods, the merger will create a stronger, more resilient organisation with the scale, capacity and financial strength to deliver even greater social impact. Guided by the principle of 'Large and Local', the new organisation will combine the benefits of scale with a deep understanding of the communities it serves. This is an opportunity to positively impact a significant new housing provider from the very beginning.

We are seeking three Board Members who can bring expertise and strategic insight in the following areas:

• Finance: A professionally qualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA) with executive-level leadership experience gained within a regulated environment.
• People & Culture: A senior leader with expertise in people strategy, organisational change and transformation. Experience may have been gained in any sector.
• Technology: A senior technology leader from customer-facing or consumer-focused organisations with experience at CIO, CTO or equivalent level, bringing expertise in digital transformation, enhanced customer experience, cyber security, AI and technology governance.

For all roles, previous non-executive experience is welcomed but not essential. We are particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate strategic leadership, sound judgement and the ability to contribute effectively at board level. For the Finance and People & Culture appointments, there may be an opportunity to chair a committee in the future. The Technology Board Member is expected to join the Customer Experience Committee.

If you are excited by the opportunity to help build a sector-leading organisation that will deliver outstanding services and lasting community impact, then please download the candidate pack by clicking the 'Continue' button below.

For a confidential discussion, please contact our advisers at GatenbySanderson: Simon Wing on 07809 195628 (simon.wing@gatenbysanderson.com), Nick Roberts on 07393 013697 (nick.roberts@gatenbysanderson.com) or Jude Watters on 07594 250060 (jude.watters@gatenbysanderson.com)

Closing date: 9am, Monday 7 September 2026.

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Recruitment Timetable

Closing Date
9am, Monday 7 September 2026

Longlist Meeting
Tuesday 22 September 2026

Preliminary Interviews
Weeks of 21 and 28 September 2026

Shortlist Meeting
Monday 5 October 2026

Final Interviews
Technology role: Afternoon of 14 October 2026 Finance role: Morning / early afternoon of 19 October 2026 People role: Afternoon of 21 October 2026

How to Apply

• Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
• Detail any employment or education gaps.
• Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
• Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
• Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com