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Paragon Housing Association
- VO78722
Paragon Housing Association Limited is a well established Registered Social Landlord based in Grangemouth and operating in the Forth Valley area. We provide social rented housing. We are a "not for profit organisation" with chartable status.
We provide day to day services to our tenants such as repairs and maintenance, build new homes for social rent and provide other services such as energy advice, benefits advice etc. We also work on projects across the wider community including providing employment opportunities and have a very active Tenant Scrunty Panel in place and our tenants are at the heart of what we do.
The day to day operations of the organisation are managed by paid professional staff. The Management Committee is made up of volunteers who are responsible for the strategic direction and the governance of the organisation. The composition of the Committee is mixed with tenants, housing professionals and community champions involved.
We are looking for new members with a variety of backgrounds - training and support will be provided and at this time we would particularly welcome people with financial management/scrutiny skills.
The role involves preparing for and attending meetings and undertaking training. There are around 10 meetings per year of the main management committee and there are opportunities to be involved in a number of specialist sub committees e.g. on audit, finance, health and safety etc. Meetings can vary from afternoon to evening mainly in person however hybrid facilities are in place. More details can be found on our web site:
https://paragonha.org.uk/data/Management_Committee_Application_Pack_2022_2022_06_20_16_03_22.pdf
Experience required
We welcome people with a range of backgrounds and skills. The main attribute is to have an interest in social housing and be prepared to work to the required governance standards.
At this time we would particularly welcome people with financial management/scrutiny skills.
Travel details
Meetings are normally in our office in Grangemouth.
Travel expenses
45p per mile/public transport.
Refreshments and subsistence provided as required.
Support
Training details
There are a number of inhouse and external training opportunities via specialist providers including potentially gaining a formal housing/governance qualification.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
There is limited access to our upper floor via chair lift but we can organise alternative venue if required.
There may be restriction as per our rules - see recruitment pack.
Frequency & commitment
5-6 hours per month. Mainly 2nd Wed of month (1.30pm or alternative 6pm). Meeting lasts 2-3 hours. Extra preparation (reading papers) beforehand will be required.
Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Management Committee Member with Paragon Housing Association
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Margaret Torrance, Paragon Housing Association
Margaret Torrance, Paragon Housing Association
Email address: [email protected]
Phone number: 01326 664966
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Falkirk:
Contact name: General Enquiries
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 01324692000
Thank you for registering your interest in Management Committee Member with Paragon Housing Association.
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Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at [email protected] quoting reference #VO78722.