Tenant Board Member

We are looking for a Tenant Board Member whose lived experience can influence and strengthen the work of our Board. All Applicants must be current tenants with Leeds Federated.
As a Tenant Board Member, your role is to bring a tenant perspective and voice to discussions. You will contribute at a strategic level across all aspects of the business. There will be opportunities for you to learn about new areas of work, to develop new skills, and be part of a team that is passionate about the communities it serves.
Social housing is dealing with lots of changes to the way it operates. The Board is at the forefront of addressing those challenges. Leeds Fed has a clear social purpose, to help people make a home, which is supported by our values of Passion, Honesty and Curiosity, and our strategies of Thrive, Engage and Evolve. We are looking for people who are passionate about making a difference and who can embrace our vision of 'helping people make a home' alongside tenants, partners and stakeholders.
The Board currently meets both virtually and in person approximately 7 times a year with additional Customer Experience, Audit & Risk, and Governance & Remuneration committee meetings which you will be assigned linked with your skills and experience. Your expected contribution will be approximately 15 days per annum.
If you're interested in becoming a Tenant Board Member, we'd love to hear from you. Apply to join us and be a valued member of our Board. The link to do this can be found on our website:
If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please email our Head of Corporate Services, Megan Henderson at .
Closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 27th October 2026.
Interviews will take place on Friday 6th November 2026.
The successful applicant will be invited to attend the Board meeting on 10 November as an observer. Subject to Board approval, they will then be appointed as a Co-optee, with the intention of joining the Board formally at the Annual General Meeting in September 2027.
Leeds Federated is a housing association with around 4,500 properties across Leeds, Wakefield, and North Yorkshire.
Our mission is to enable the maximum number of people to access and live sustainably in good-value, affordable housing.