Job Description

Chair of Newydd Housing Association

Tongwynlais, Cardiff with fully flexible agile working options

Approx 2 days per month, 6,200pa

The Board Chair leads the Newydd Housing Association (NHA) board, a subsidiary of Cadarn Housing Group. This role ensures effective governance and strategic guidance, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes transparency, accountability, and innovation. The Chair works closely with the CEO and key stakeholders to uphold high standards of governance and ethical conduct

About Us

The Cadarn Housing Group is the parent company with Cadwyn Housing Association, Newydd Housing Association, Newydd Maintenance Limited, Living Quarters (Lettings and Sales) Wales Ltd, and Igneous as subsidiaries. Newydd Housing Association is a charitable housing association, that offers nearly 3,000 affordable homes for rent and sale to people where need is at its greatest in Mid and South Wales, working in several local authority areas.



We are more than just a landlord. We don't build houses; we build homes. A vital part of our role is to engage with, and support our tenants, to improve their quality of life and create sustainable communities that our tenants are proud to live in.

About the role

You will provide clear leadership and direction to the Board. Guiding the development of the Board's agenda, chairing Board meetings, ensuring productive discussions, maintaining clear communication and accountability with the Group Board. The Chair will ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and governance frameworks whilst also supporting strategic plan development and implementation and reviewing financial accounts to ensure sound business practices. The Chair will represent the Board externally and will be responsible for promoting EDI principles across the Group and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity and respect.

About you

You will need Senior leadership or Board-level experience, ideally in community, non-profit, or public sectors. Your background should be in governance, finance, legal, or human resources with a familiarity with governance frameworks, strategic planning, risk management, and audit processes. You will have strong knowledge and experience of legal and regulatory requirements, finance and audit acumen, cultural competence, leadership and management and strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Want to know more?

For further information and to apply online please go to www.newydd.co.uk/jobs You will need to complete our short online application form and attach your CV and cover letter. For an informal discussion about this role please contact our Governance Officer, Rebecca Williams by email at rebecca.williams@cadarn.co.uk or by phone on 02920 005424.