Chair of the Board

Chair of the Board

Meridian Home Start is a Community Benefit Society building affordable rental housing for working families typically offering rent at around 65% of market levels for the Royal Borough of Greenwich, one of the capital's most dynamic and diverse communities.

Demand for affordable housing far exceeds supply and we are seeking a Chair of the Board to help us meet our ambition for the future, to develop 500 homes within the next five years. This is truly an opportunity to shape the future of our organisation.

Our current Chair, Richard Reynolds is due to step down at the end of his term in 2026. We are looking for an experienced Chair who will build on the success of his tenure and buys into our vision and nurtures and leads a team with shared endeavour. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have sector experience in housing development and place making. You will have a track record in delivering strategic change and will have a deep experience of governance and regulation in a comparable sector. An ability to build positive partnerships and being solutions focused with experience of operating in a politically sensitive environment is essential. Understanding the challenges specific to Greenwich is also desirable.

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

If you can bring clarity, collaboration and challenge at a time of change, this is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to families and communities in Greenwich.

To find out more, please click the 'Apply on website' button below to visit our recruitment microsite

If you would like an informal and confidential discussion about the opportunity to become Board Chair, please get in touch with our retained advisor at Altair Ltd: Sioned Hughes, Head of Recruitment, email