Vacancy – Board Member

Mark Pragnell – Chair

Thank you for your interest in joining the Board of English Rural.

As part of our succession planning, we are looking to appoint one exceptional Board Member who brings deep experience in finance and treasury management. This pack sets out who we are, what the role involves, and how to apply.

It is an exciting time to join us. English Rural is a small organisation that punches well above its weight, with high levels of engagement among both our staff and Board members. We are delivering an ambitious Business Strategy that confirms our position as a leading provider of affordable rural homes — investing more than ever in our purpose: to provide and manage affordable housing for local people in rural villages, and to be a national advocate for affordable rural housing.

I hope you find yourself inspired by the work we do. I look forward to receiving your application.

As well as meeting the general requirements of the role, we are particularly looking for candidates who can contribute in one or more of the following areas:

✅ Finance and treasury – Strong expertise in finance and treasury management
✅ Sector Knowledge – Solid understanding of financial frameworks and operations
✅ Qualified Accountant / Finance Qualification – Professional accounting or finance qualification preferred

The following recruitment pack includes useful information about English Rural, the role, and how to apply:

Board Recruitment Pack (pdf)

We hope on reading the recruitment pack you will find yourself inspired by the valuable work that we do, and we look forward to receiving your application.