Become our new Chair
Welcome
Thank you for your interest in the role of Chair of the Board of Homes England.
A high-performing Homes England is essential to achieving the government’s ambitious housing agenda. The Deputy Prime Minister and I want the Agency to be relentlessly focused on delivering the homes the country so desperately needs, while also prioritising quality of build and good placemaking.
The Public Bodies Review of the Agency which was published last year detailed its significant contribution to date. However, it also made clear that changes are required to maximise the impact that Homes England delivers.
As Chair, you would be responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the Homes England Board, while playing a leadership role across the sector. Your primary responsibility would be to ensure Homes England delivers the mandate set by the Deputy Prime Minister.
However, you would be expected to support the Board in bringing expertise, support, and challenge to the Chief Executive and the wider executive team. In doing so, you would ensure the organisation continues to deliver its overall objective of boosting growth through new housing supply and place-based regeneration.
As such, experience of delivering projects on the ground and working with local partners will be key. We would also welcome candidates with a strong public sector or commercial background, and experience of leadership roles in organisations operating complex financial and risk management systems.
Full details of the role, responsibilities and commitments are set out on this website. We want to receive applications from a wide range of individuals, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of Boards across our Arm’s Length Bodies. We particularly welcome applications from people with ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and disability characteristics currently underrepresented on Homes England’s Board.
We are looking for a Chair that is motivated and inspired by improving the lives of people across the country. If you believe you have the experience and qualities we are seeking, the Department looks forward to receiving your application.
Information about the work of Homes England Board can be found here.
Matthew Pennycook MP
Minister of State for Housing and Planning