Board trainee programme

about this opportunity

Due to the success of the first one, we are excited to launch our second Board Trainee Programme.

The programme aims to offer Board experience as well as a bespoke training and development plan. And the ultimate goal is for trainees to become Board members either at believe housing or elsewhere within the sector.

You do not need to have any previous experience of social housing but you do need to share our vision and passion for achieving ‘life without barriers’.

In return, we will need you to invest around two days per month towards reading papers, attending meetings and participating in the formal training programme.

The Board Trainee Programme will begin in January 2026.

what does the programme involve?

The programme involves a mixture of training and observations to help you develop the skills a Board member needs.

If you’re selected, you’ll take part in an 18-month scheme that will include:

• A comprehensive induction to believe housing.
• Technical training in a number of subjects to give you the confidence to ask questions around things like finance, risk and performance.
• Training to help you understand how we meet our customers’ needs.
• Opportunity to observe believe housing Board and committee meetings.
• Ongoing support to give you the skills and knowledge to operate in a Board environment.

who can apply?

We welcome applications from anyone over the age of 18 who has either a lived experience of social housing and/or can bring diversity to our Board.

No previous experience is required. All we ask for is commitment to the role and a passion for social purpose and responsibility.

how to apply

If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you.

Your application should include an up-to-date CV and supporting statement telling us:

• Why you are interested in joining this programme.
• Why you are a good candidate.
• What can you bring to the role and to believe housing.
• How you meet the person specification.
• What you hope to get out of the Board Trainee Programme in terms of your personal development.

If you’d like to have an informal chat about the role, drop us a line to the email below or call us on 0300 1311 999 and we can set something up.

Please send your CV and supporting statement to governance@believehousing.co.uk and complete your equal opportunities form online by 5pm on Sunday, 26 October.