Independent Chair, Housing Impovement Board

Independent Chair, Housing Impovement Board in 222 Upper Street - Islington Council Skip to main content use space or down arrow not enter to open Careers home Jobs Why work here Application tips 0 Saved Jobs Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address has been left blank Password: Password has been left blank Remember email address * Required Login Forgot Password? Register for an account 0 Saved Jobs Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address has been left blank Password: Password has been left blank Remember email address * Required Login Forgot Password? Register Careers home Jobs Why work here Application tips Independent Chair, Housing Impovement Board Posted on 09/10/2026 Save Job Apply Vacancy Reference Number 3296 End Date: 01 Nov 2026 at 23:59 Address 1 Not Specified All Departments Islington Council All Departments has been left blank Advertising Salary Not Specified Contract Type Not Specified Contract Type has been left blank Additional Contract details Not Specified Working Pattern Not Specified Home Vacancies Independent Chair, Housing Impovement Board ⚠ Important Recruitment Notice We are aware that some third-party websites are advertising our vacancies without our permission. To help protect your personal information, we recommend applying only through this recruitment website or via our official vacancies on LinkedIn , Indeed and Find a Job . While we occasionally advertise through other channels, these will always direct you back to our official recruitment process. If you are ever unsure whether a vacancy is genuine, please apply directly through this website or contact our Recruitment Team before submitting your application or personal information. About The Role Islington Council is seeking an experienced and independent Chair to lead our Housing Improvement Board and provide strategic oversight, constructive challenge and impartial leadership across our Housing Improvement Programme. Working closely with senior officers, elected Members and stakeholders, you will support and scrutinise the Council's housing improvement activity, ensuring that agreed actions deliver better outcomes for council tenants and leaseholders. You will play a key role in strengthening governance, accountability and assurance arrangements while helping the Council achieve sustainable service excellence. As Independent Chair, you will bring insight from across the housing sector, helping the Council learn from best practice and emerging regulatory developments while maintaining a strong focus on resident experience, performance and compliance. This role is expected to require approximately two days per month for an initial period of one year, with the potential for extension. What we're looking for We are looking for a credible, impartial and values-led leader with substantial experience of social housing, governance and organisational improvement. You will bring: Significant senior leadership experience within the UK public housing sector. Experience of chairing boards, commissions or governance forums, with a strong track record of providing effective oversight and challenge. A deep understanding and awareness of current housing law, regulation, landlord responsibilities and social housing management. Experience leading or scrutinising large-scale improvement programmes, including performance management, assurance, benefits realisation and risk management. The ability to build productive relationships and facilitate constructive challenge in complex political and organisational environments. Excellent communication, facilitation and chairing skills, with sound judgement and the confidence to support, challenge and escalate where required. A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to improving outcomes for residents who experience inequality or disadvantage. Why join