Pauline Davis: Group Chair
Welcome to Futures Housing Group and thank you for your interest in joining us as Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee.
Futures Housing Group is a successful and significant housing provider in the East Midlands. We aim to provide great homes and services for our customers. This is an excellent time to join us as we’ve only recently launched our new corporate strategy, CP24+ for 2024 and beyond. We have set out clear targets and are now starting discussions on future funding strategies and exploring new areas of growth to meet the needs of our present and future customers.
Where we are
After more than a decade of housebuilding, we already own and manage over 10,000 homes and serve more than 20,000 customers, families and communities. Our core purpose is to provide social and affordable housing and play our part in increasing the supply of much needed homes. We have top regulatory ratings for governance and financial viability and have access to resources that will enable us to maintain our homes well and build even more thanks to hugely successful refinancing.
Futures Housing Group is a strong voice in the East Midlands and we’re proud to be a longstanding and active member of the National Housing Federation. We’re also part of PlaceShapers, an alliance of over 100 community-focused housing associations that believe in being much more than landlords. Last but not least, we are enthusiastic supporters of a range of national campaigns to serve our existing customers as well as to build more homes and provide affordable accommodation for future customers.
Where we are going
Our new corporate plan CP24+, reflects our renewed focus and vigour on providing good quality and safe homes as well as great services for our customers. This doesn’t simply mean getting bigger – it means getting much better too. We’re transforming how we interact with our customers in a challenging economic environment by investing in new technology and increasing our use of digital platforms. We’re extremely proud of our latest In-Depth Assessment G1/V1 outcome and want to build on this by investing in the long-term future of our customers, homes and communities. We will also continue looking for opportunities to further grow and develop in our region.
Why join us?
This is an exciting time to join Futures Housing Group as we continue to expand and refine our services. The role of Chair of Audit & Risk Committee is integral to the ongoing success and sustainability of Futures Housing Group. You will be leading a strong and effective Committee made up of committed members and will also be joining at a time where we are reviewing our future funding strategies. Your leadership will be key to ensuring we maintain our top-tier regulatory status while navigating future risks and seizing opportunities for growth. Your expertise will also support our ongoing efforts to manage performance and deliver value for money across all of our services.
About you
In addition to being a qualified accountant (CCAB or similar qualification), we are looking for someone who can bring senior-level experience in finance, governance, and risk management, particularly in a regulated environment with recent experience in audit & risk. Ideally an experienced Chair of a board or committee, we are very open to individuals who are from either a public or commercial professional background, what’s most important to us is that you are committed to our values and enthused about Futures.
If you like what you have heard about Futures Housing Group and would like to help us realise our vision please contact our recruitment advisor, Sioned Hughes at Altair Ltd to discuss and hopefully apply. Contact details are under the How to Apply section.