Board Member
(Cyber Skills)
North Yorkshire | Salary £5,778 per annum
Please download the declaration form and the job specification, then apply for the role.
(Photo credit:James Hardisty/ Yorkshire Post)
Introduction from the Chair
Dear applicant,
Thank you for your interest in joining Broadacres as a Board Member.
Broadacres is a housing association that’s proud to call North Yorkshire home. Surrounded by two stunning national parks, a picturesque coastline, and vibrant market towns, we take on the unique challenges of providing affordable, sustainable housing in one of the most beautiful yet demanding regions of the UK.
For over 30 years, we’ve been driven by a singular purpose: to create homes that are truly affordable to live in, in every aspect. From our 6,900 homes to our innovative decarbonisation and energy efficiency initiatives, we’re passionate about making a difference for our customers and communities.
This is an exciting period for Broadacres. With our ambitious development programme aiming to deliver 1,000 new homes by 2028 and a pioneering approach to sustainability, we’re at the forefront of tackling rural housing challenges. Add to this the changing landscape of local governance with the creation of the York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority and our first mayor and the evolution to a single unitary council for North Yorkshire and you’ll see why now is a defining time to be part of our journey.
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a highly skilled board member with deep expertise in cyber security. This role is pivotal in providing strategic oversight and strengthening digital risk governance across our organisation. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical acumen, collaborative leadership, and a strong commitment to shared values and best practices.
Whether your experience is rooted in the housing sector or spans other industries, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic Board of seasoned professionals from diverse backgrounds. As a board member, you’ll play a key role in shaping our future—contributing to our ambition of becoming the Best Rural Housing Association, championing an organisation that is committed to its customers and colleagues, and supporting the successful delivery of our five-year corporate strategy (2023–2028).
We look forward to receiving your application.
Yours sincerely
Helen Simpson OBE
How to apply
- A CV. Make sure this confirms your current/most recent roles (you can sum up earlier roles, say before the last 15 years), tell us about your achievements so we get a picture of your skills and experience, and try to keep it to two pages or three at most;
- A personal statement. We want to hear about your motivation, why this role/organisation, and you will also want to evidence how relevant your offer is to the role specification; again ideally in two to three pages; and
- The declaration form, which you can access here and includes space to indicate if you cannot attend any of the interview.
Please submit your completed application documents by uploading via the ‘Apply for this role’ buttons. You will receive an email confirmation and see an on screen confirmation message after submitting your application, but if you have any issues, you can call 020 3434 0990.
The roles close on Monday 12th January 2026 (4pm). Please ensure we receive your application in good time.
If you have any questions about the role or wish to have an informal discussion, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at kelly.shaw@campbelltickell.com to organise a prearranged time for a call.
Terms & Conditions
The annual allowance for the Independent Board Member is £5,778 per annum
Time Commitment:
The Board Member role requires an overall commitment of approximately circa 22 days per year. You will be expected to prepare and attend meetings, to devote adequate time to away days, be a member of up to two committees, visit projects, undertake mandatory training and development activities to attend customer events, and to attend and participate in reviews of your individual and the Board’s collective performance.
Term of Office:
The initial tenure length for board and committee members is three years. This can be renewed for a second three year term provided this is permitted by the Broadacres Rules and Broadacres’ Code of Governance. All members are restricted to a maximum of six years’ continuous service.
| Date | Meeting | Start Time |
| Monday 23 March 2026 | Board and Strategy Day | 10.00 |
| Monday 27 April 2026 | Board | 16.00 |
| Monday 20 July 2026 | Board | 15.00 |
| Monday 26 October 2026 | Board | 16.00 |
| Friday 27 November 2026 | Strategy Day | All day |
Location:
Board meetings may be held on-site or virtually when required. However, preferably on-site and held at Broadacres House, Mount View, Standard Way, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 2YD.
Key Dates and the Selection Process
Closing Date: Monday 12th January 2026 (4pm)
The longlist will be agreed on Thursday 15th January 2026. All candidates will be informed of the outcome of their application by Friday 16th January 2026.
First Interviews: Monday 26th January 2026
Longlist candidates will be interviewed virtually using MS Teams by a Campbell Tickell panel
Shortlisted candidates:
The shortlist will be agreed Thursday 29th January 2026.
There may be an opportunity for shortlisted candidates to have a virtual 1-2-1 conversation with the Helen Simpson – Chair prior to the final interview. Details will be confirmed nearer the time.
Final Interviews: Wednesday 11th February 2026
Interviews will be held face to face at Broadacres House, Mount View, Standard Way, Northallerton, DL6 2YD.
Candidates may also have the opportunity to meet with customer stakeholders on the same day.