NHC 2025 Election of Directors
The Northern Housing Consortium represents the views of housing organisations in the North of England, with our membership of local and combined authorities, ALMOs and housing associations representing over 9 out of every 10 social homes in the North. Our vision is our collaborative Northern voice helps members create and regenerate sustainable homes and build resilient, thriving communities.
The overall management and strategic direction of the Northern Housing Consortium is entrusted to the Board of Directors who are subject to election each year from Member organisations. Membership of the Board is balanced between the three Northern regions and consideration is made of sectoral representation across different organisation types as well as the need for balance across the range of equality categories – age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation. We would strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds to support our inclusion and diversity objectives.
Under the Consortium’s governance arrangements, all nominations for the position of Director will be reviewed by the Board (or their nominated representatives), against a Skills Set for Directors to ensure that they meet the Board’s requirement to fill any vacancies – the Skills Set and Board Director Role Profile are enclosed in the Board Director Nomination Pack.
In accordance with a procedure agreed by the Board, we are seeking nominations for up to two new Directors’ places to be filled for the three-year period 2025-2028. The Director who is also retiring this year but who wish to stand for re-election are as follows:
- Pam Smith, Chief Executive, Newcastle City Council
NB The Board have confirmed their support for the re-election of the above candidate.
Should the number of successful nominations exceed the vacancies available, a ballot will be arranged and the results announced for formal approval by the Members at the Consortium’s Annual General Meeting on 20th November 2025.
How to apply
An application form can be obtained from jennifer.gursoy@northern-consortium.org.uk and must be returned by Wednesday 13th August 2025.
If you would like to discuss your nomination for the position of Director, please contact:
Tracy Harrison
Chief Executive
T: 07809659492
E: tracy.harrison@northern-consortium.org.uk
