Chair of Audit & Risk Committee - Housing Association

Overview

Phoenix Community Housing, created by tenants in 2007, is a not-for-profit housing association based in South London. They own and manage more than 7600 homes in Lewisham and are building new homes with a focus on sustainability and high-quality design. Phoenix is the first resident-led housing association in London, empowering tenants and leaseholders to participate in decision-making and become shareholder members.

The Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee is responsible for ensuring the committee carries out its delegated duties effectively and that all members can provide views to inform decisions.

• Chair the Audit & Risk Committee and support effective governance and risk management for the organisation.
• Ensure committee processes enable informed decision-making in relation to audit and risk matters.
• Support engagement with tenants and leaseholders in alignment with Phoenix’s resident-led model.
• Attend and contribute to board and committee meetings, often in the evenings (hybrid role).
• Provide independent oversight and challenge as a non-executive member when applicable.

• Experience in the social/affordable housing sector with in-depth knowledge of audit and risk.
• Ideally previous non-executive experience or equivalent governance roles.
• Ability to contribute to strategic discussions and stakeholder engagement in a resident-led organisation.

Remuneration: £4000 per annum. This is a hybrid role with board and committee meetings often held in the evenings.

For further information on Phoenix and the responsibilities and commitments associated with the role, please contact Keith Butler at