Group Board Chair
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- Employer:
- Karbon Homes Group
- Location:
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Salary:
- £28,000 per annum
- Closing Date:
- 9am Monday 11th May 2026
- Job Ref:
- GSe130580
Description
We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Board Chair to join us in making a difference to communities in the North.
At Karbon we build, own and manage homes for people across the North. And then we go further, we want to build better lives for our customers, not just better homes. Everything we do is for their security, health and happiness under their own roofs, in their communities and out there in the wider world.
We employ over 1,000 people, looking after around 70,000 customers in 34,000 homes.
Despite being a large and diverse organisation, we have a local approach. We provide homes and services which form the foundations to support people and places to fulfil their potential. As a profit for purpose organisation, we re-invest our surplus into improving homes and communities, building new homes and delivering services which provide sustainable outcomes for customers and communities.
We’re now looking for someone who shares our commitment to people and communities to lead our Group Board.
As Chair of the Board, you’ll help steer our direction, ensure strong and effective governance and support our long-term success. You’ll be a collegiate leader, a thoughtful listener and a constructive challenger when it’s needed.
We’re looking for someone with experience as a Board Chair or CEO - someone who brings confidence, clarity and genuine care to their leadership. Experience will have been gained in complex organisations which operate at scale.
If you have board experience, a strong strategic mindset and a passion for the housing sector, we’d love to hear from you.
We welcome individuals who can offer fresh perspectives, strategic thinking and a commitment to delivering high-quality services for our customers, with a passion for making a positive impact.
This position offers the chance to work with a talented board and colleagues, contribute to a socially responsible organisation and shape services for the better.
We’re committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience in social housing.
If you require a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at GatenbySanderson: Nick Roberts on 07393 013697 or Chantelle Harris on 07384 460191.
The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 11th May 2026. Please note that we are also seeking to appoint a Board Member for our Group Board. Information on this and other roles available with the Karbon Group can also be found at https://join-karbonhomesgroup.co.uk/.
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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