Building opportunities

Join our board to help us develop more affordable homes for people in housing need

We’re looking for a Treasurer to help us steer the Community Land Trust through its ambitious housing development plans and ensure we are financially sound.

As a board member you join our small friendly team of fellow directors. Board meetings are once a month and there is an optional monthly informal drop-in to discuss and explore issues and share knowledge - all online. With over 30 new affordable homes in the pipeline, we now looking for a board member who can help manage our finances and plan for the future.

We're looking for someone with established skills and experience in bookkeeping, accounting or finance.

We have no employees at present but are supported by a co-operative development agency that undertakes most of our administrative and operational tasks.

This is a voluntary position that can be undertaken remotely.

The extent of tasks you will undertake as the treasurer is open to negotiation.

We can offer you:

The chance to be part of a Community Land Trust, at an exciting time in its development, and to have a big impact on its plans and operations. Board members are essential to ensuring that we remain strong and able to navigate the challenges ahead.
The opportunity to be at the vanguard of community-led housing across Somerset and make a real impact on addressing housing need in the communities we serve.
A range of expenses including child/dependant care, travel, home office allowance and IT support.
The opportunity to gain experience as a director of a growing and ambitious community land trust/housing provider

What difference will you make?

Your help will provide us with the foundation to ensure that we have a sound financial footing, and use our funds most effectively, helping people on housing need.

Application

It would be helpful if you could submit CV and a cover

Please include the following information in your cover letter:

Why you are interested in joining our Board
Your relevant skills and experience (if not covered in the CV)
How you think you could apply your skills and experience to strengthen our Board or fulfil our mission

Somerset Co-operative Community Land Trust

Somerset Co-operative Community Land Trust