Committee Vacancies
We currently have vacancies on our Management Committee and would welcome applications from our membership, from the wider community, or from anyone interested in bringing their skills and experience to our organisation.
Serving on the Committee
Whiteinch & Scotstoun Housing Association is a long established yet innovative community-based housing association. Community is at the heart of everything we do.
Our voluntary Management Committee comprises of individuals with differing skillsets and experience with a strong and shared commitment to set and deliver the Association’s strategic objectives. We are about to launch our exciting new Business Plan which will detail how we will interact with tenants and residents in the local area and are seeking new Management Committee members to complement and strengthen our Management Committee.
If you would like to play a part in improving the lives of people living in the Whiteinch & Scotstoun area, why not join us by volunteering as a Management Committee member?
What are we looking for?
To help us complement the existing skill set of the Management Committee we are recruiting for new Management Committee members and are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience and knowledge in:
- Finance
- Asset Management
- Housing Management
- Community Services
- HR
- Communications
Benefits
In return for your commitment to us we pledge to support you in the role, progress your skills and provide you with experience that will assist in your career development. Benefits include:
- Build on your professional experience
- Develop new skills
- Expand your knowledge
- Grow your network
- Get personal satisfaction from giving something back to the community
- Play a key role in the strategic direction of Whiteinch & Scotstoun Housing Association
- Tailored support and training provided
What’s Involved
The Management Committee are collectively responsible for the governance and strategic direction of WSHA.
You should be willing to commit to attending 10 Management Committee meetings per year.
The Management Committee currently meet on the last Wednesday of every month at 7pm at our offices in The Whiteinch Centre, 1 Northinch Court, Glasgow, G14 0UG. Meetings last a maximum of 2 hours.
In addition, you may be asked to play a part in the governance of our subsidiary companies along with sitting on our Audit & Risk and Staffing & Health & Safety sub-committees.
Whiteinch & Scotstoun Housing Association has three subsidiaries:
- Whiteinch Centre Ltd
- WS Estate Services Ltd
- WS Property Management Ltd
All Management Committee Members are expected to sign up to the Code of Governance which lays out the standards and performance expected of Committee Members as they carry out their functions and represent the organisation. As part of this, Members must declare any interests which could be perceived to have any possible influence on their roles within and for the Association.
Interested?
If you’re interested in an exciting opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation at the heart of the community, we would love to hear from you!
If you would like to find out more, please email James Ward (Chief Executive Officer) at jward@wsha.org.uk with expressions of interest.
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