Cathcart & District Housing Association (CDHA) is a community-controlled housing association, governed by a Management Committee made up of local members.
CDHA is led by a Management Committee of up to 15 tenants, residents and other individuals with an interest and/or skill that suits the aims of the Association. Each Management Committee member brings particular skills and experience to the governing body.
The Management Committee is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Association, providing challenge and oversight of the staff team to ensure that all decisions and services are provided and delivered in the best interests of our tenants and customers. The Management Committee meets monthly.
We currently have a casual vacancy on our Management Committee and would welcome applications from our tenants.
This role offers you the opportunity to lead the strategic direction of a growing organisation, playing a key role in delivering high-quality services to our customers and defining goals and targets.
What can you expect?
- Making a difference to the people of Cathcart
- Personal development opportunities and training
- Use your skills where they are really needed.
- Networking opportunities and meeting new people.
- Help support the work of Cathcart & District Housing Association
- Contribute to decision-making processes involved in the development of CDHA.
- Attend our business planning day.
- We will reimburse out-of-pocket expenses, including childcare and travel costs for attending meetings
What can we expect?
- Your skills and enthusiasm
- New ideas for CDHA
- Your attendance at approx. 9 meetings per year
- Increased support for the Management Committee and Staff
How to apply
Cathcart & District Housing Association positively welcomes applications from anyone interested in joining our Management Committee regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age (providing the minimum age of 16 has been reached), religion or belief. We are committed to equality of opportunity and encouraging diversity, and we aim for our Committee to reflect the communities we serve.
If you are interested in becoming a committee member, please email info@cathcartha.co.uk.
Please note that to be elected to the Management Committee, you must be a Share Member of the Association.
Eligibility for Committee
Our Model Rules (pages 14-15) outline the reasons why a person may be ineligible to serve as a Committee Member.
All Management Committee Members are expected to sign up to the Code of Conduct which sets out the standards and performance expected of Committee Members.