Orbit

These opportunities are open to Orbit’s current customers. We use the word ‘customer’ to describe anyone who is a resident, tenant, leaseholder or shared owner with Orbit.

Orbit’s vision is to provide amongst the best customer experience of any housing association in the country by building and maintaining safe, quality homes that our customers love, both sustainably and at scale, supported by excellent customer service. All delivered by happy colleagues who jump out of bed each day to make a social difference. We know we have a lot to do to get there, but we have clear plans to improve, all outlined in our new 2030 Strategy.

As part of this, we are looking to strengthen our governance – the way we make decisions at the highest levels – and we are excited about bringing customers onto our Board as key part of this.

Board members can come from all walks of life and a variety of backgrounds. Support and training will be provided and we don’t expect people to have previous experience in a similar role. The main qualities we are looking for are sound judgement, strong communication skills, some understanding of governance and an enthusiasm for championing the voice of Orbit customers.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to Orbit, and help ensure we are the best organisation we can be.

Non-Executive Directors on our Group Board are currently paid a fee of £11,000 per year plus expenses and the time commitment is estimated at about 20 hours per month.

We hope you will download the Appointment Brief to find out more about what it means to be a Non-Executive Director.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Orbit on these appointments. Orbit customers should apply for this role through our website at www.saxbam.com/appointments using code KACAFE. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on 9th September 2024.