Help shape the future of affordable housing.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Board of one of England's fastest-growing housing providers. Zen Housing is on a bold journey to deliver thousands of much-needed affordable homes while maintaining the highest standards of governance, customer focus and social impact.

As a Non-Executive Director, you will provide strategic insight, constructive challenge and independent oversight, helping to guide the organisation through its next phase of growth. Working alongside an experienced Board, you will influence decisions that create lasting benefits for residents and communities.

We're seeking accomplished leaders who bring commercial acumen, strong governance instincts and a passion for making a difference. Experience gained in housing, development, finance, risk, customer services, technology, sustainability or the wider public and private sectors will be welcomed.

If you are keen to join a Board with ambition, purpose and impact and help create more homes, stronger communities and better futures please contact us: Simon Wing on simon.wing@gatenbysanderson.com or 07809 195 628 or Rachel Salvia on Rachel.Salvia@gatenbysanderson.com or 07393013067.

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Recruitment Timetable

Closing Date
Monday 16th November 2026 9am

Longlist Meeting
w/c 23rd November 2026

Preliminary Interviews
w/c 30th November & w/c 7th December 2026

Shortlist Meeting
w/c 14th December 2026

Final Panel Interview
w/c 4th January 2026

How to Apply

• Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
• Detail any employment or education gaps.
• Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
• Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
• Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com