Non-Executive Directors

Golden Lane Housing

Location: London, Manchester and remote (hybrid)

Remuneration: £4,500 per annum

Commitment: 1-2 days per month

Golden Lane Housing (GLH) is one of the UK’s leading supported housing providers for people with a learning disability and autistic people. With over 3,000 tenants across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, we provide high quality homes that enable people to live independently in the heart of their local communities. Our work is values led and purpose driven, underpinned by strong governance and financial resilience and reflected in our G1/V1 ratings by the Regulator of Social Housing. Our homes play a vital role in supporting independence, choice and stability for people who have historically faced significant barriers to accessing good quality housing that meets their needs.

As we look to the future, we are seeking to appoint two new Non-Executive Directors to our Board. This is a pivotal moment in our journey, as we continue to respond to sector-wide change and embrace new opportunities to strengthen the quality, safety and sustainability of homes for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

The Opportunities

We are looking for individuals with strategic leadership experience in either of the following two areas:

1. Non-Executive Director – Strategic Asset Management

This role will offer strategic guidance on the management, investment, and safety of our property portfolio, ensuring our homes remain fit for purpose and supportive of tenants long term independence and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide assurance on building safety, compliance and delivery of our Asset Management Strategy (2026).
• Advise on key regulatory frameworks including the Building Safety Act and Awaab’s Law.
• Support decision-making around stock condition, regeneration, Net Zero and sustainability.
• Help prioritise investment through an understanding of risk, asset lifecycle and value for money.

We welcome candidates with:

• Senior experience in asset management, compliance, regeneration or capital investment within the housing sector.
• Knowledge of building safety and housing programme delivery.
• Awareness of sustainability and emerging housing technologies.

2. Non-Executive Director – People, Culture and Organisational Development

This role will support the development of an inclusive, high-performing organisational culture.

Key responsibilities:

• Guide workforce planning and talent development in line with long-term strategic goals.
• Support leadership capability, staff wellbeing and employee engagement.
• Advise on change management and organisational resilience.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation.

We welcome candidates with:

• Senior leadership experience in People, Culture, HR or Organisational Development.
• Expertise in building inclusive cultures and future-focused workforce strategies.
• Knowledge of change leadership, employee engagement, and people-centred innovation.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to serve on two of our key committees, aligned with your expertise or as part of your development.
• A clear social mission and values-led culture.
• A supportive and inclusive Board environment.
• A chance to contribute to long-term strategy and governance in a high-impact organisation.
• Induction and training, including a co-delivered session with tenants.
• Opportunity to serve on two of our key committees, aligned with your expertise.
• Hybrid working and national reach – with Board meetings held in London, Manchester and online.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals seeking to contribute to a dynamic and impactful housing organisation. Prior Board experience is not required, and we welcome applications from those seeking their first non-executive role. We also encourage interest from individuals with a personal or lived connection to learning disability or autism.

Key Information

• Closing date: Friday 23rd January 2026
• Interviews: 23rd or 24th February 2026 (in Manchester)
• Tenure: Six years, subject to annual evaluation.
• Remuneration: £4,500 per annum plus expenses, in line with policy.

For more information please reach out to Hannah Smith at Neemar Search (hannahsmith@neemarsearch.com)

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Golden Lane Housing is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and values-led organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Our recruitment process is fair and accessible, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. As a Disability Confident employer, we’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please let us know if there’s anything we can do to support you.

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