Housing Lead Trustee

You will act as a champion for housing on the Board and serve as a constructive, supportive point of contact for the Head of Accommodation. The role does not involve operational housing management.

Please note, all Boaz Trustees are volunteers. This role is unpaid, with reimbursement for travel and reasonable expenses.

If you bring the experience and skills outlined in the pack and you share our ethos and values, we would love to hear from you. Find out more and how to apply by downloading the role description. 

The Housing Lead Trustee provides board-level leadership and oversight on housing, helping the Boaz Trust sustain and develop its accommodation provision. Following Charity Commission best practice, the role ensures the Board has clear oversight of housing, property, and related risks, while remaining focused on governance rather than day-to-day management. As the named Housing Lead Trustee, this person acts as a champion for housing within the Board and serves as a constructive, supportive Board-level point of contact for the Head of Accommodation. The role does not involve operational housing management. 

Key responsibilities

The Housing Lead Trustee will:

• Lead and champion housing matters for the Board, supporting strong governance and strategic oversight.
• Chair the Housing Sub-Group, liaising closely with the Head of Accommodation, and report key discussions to the ful Board.
• Provide insight and chalenge on housing risks, opportunities, and development plans.
• Support oversight of compliance, health and safety, property standards, and asset management.
• Contribute to discussions on new housing models, partnerships, or approaches.
• Bring a housing perspective to wider Board discussions and decision-making. Maintain clear boundaries between governance and operations.

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who:

• Shares and supports the Christian ethos and values of the Boaz Trust.
• Brings relevant strategic experience in housing, property, or accommodation, which could include social or supported housing, housing associations, local authority housing, estates or property management, charity housing, or related development and growth work.
• Understands the Trustee role and is confident providing oversight and chalenge rather than operational input.
• Can assess risk, review information, and contribute to sound decisions.
• Communicates clearly and works colaboratively with Trustees and senior staff.
• Is motivated by the impact of safe, stable accommodation on ending destitution.
• Lived experience of housing insecurity or the asylum system is welcomed but not essential.