Shape the future of SEC. Join our Board.

We've just launched our most ambitious five-year strategy, and we want our Board to help us deliver it. As we move into delivery, we're looking to appoint Representative Board Members from SEC member organisations. It's an ideal opportunity for senior leaders who understand the sector, care about its future, and want to help shape how SEC grows, governs and supports its members over the next five years. 

South East Consortium (SEC) is one of the housing sector's leading procurement consortia across London and the South East. We're member-owned, not-for-profit, and built around the success of our members. 

We've recently approved a bold new strategy with one clear ambition: to be the best housing procurement consortium in the South East. Not the biggest, the best. As a member-owned organisation, these new Board appointments are specifically intended to strengthen representation from across our membership.

Why this moment matters

SEC begins this next chapter from a position of strength. We're financially stable, trusted by our members, and backed by a clear strategy and strong partnerships. But ambition needs governance. Strategy needs stewardship. And a member-owned organisation needs member voices at its heart. 

This is a genuine opportunity to influence how SEC evolves, how it invests, and how it delivers value for the organisations and communities it serves. 

About the Role 

As a Representative Board Member, you'll contribute to the strategic oversight and long-term success of SEC, bringing the perspective that only someone working at the heart of the sector can offer. 

You'll contribute to Board discussions on: 

• organisational strategy and performance
• financial sustainability and risk
• member value and sector priorities
• governance, culture and long-term resilience 

The Board operates at a strategic level. It does not become involved in operational management, procurement evaluations or supplier selection decisions.

Who we're looking for

You don't need a CV full of Board roles. You need to care about the sector, bring sound judgement, and want to make a real contribution. 

We’re looking to appoint Representative Board Members from SEC member organisations who: 

• understand the challenges facing housing and the wider sector
• can think and contribute strategically
• are collaborative, constructive and straight-talking
• want to support and challenge in equal measure 

If you've been thinking about your first Non-Executive Director role, this is worth exploring. 

SEC is committed to supporting Board development and creating a genuinely inclusive, collaborative environment where new voices are welcomed and developed , not just accommodated.

Time commitment and renumeration

Expected annual commitment: up to 15 days per annum, including Board meetings, preparation, Board away day, committee meetings where applicable and occasional strategy sessions. 

Remuneration: £5,200 per annum. 

Representative Board Members may elect to waive remuneration should they or their employing organisation prefer this approach. 

Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with SEC policy. 

A Board that reflects the sector

SEC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board which reflects the communities and sectors we serve. We actively welcome interest from individuals with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 

Interested? 

This recruitment is open to individuals working within SEC member organisations.  

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: 

Bob Heapy, Chair of the Board: bob.heapy@outlook.com  |  Bob Heapy | LinkedIn 

Jas Rai, Chief Executive Officer: Jas.rai@southeastconsortium.org.uk  |  Jas Rai | LinkedIn 

For further information, including the full Board Role Profile and recruitment pack, please contact: Michelle Dowie – Michelle@southeastconsortium.org.uk   

Closing date: 26 June 2026     

Interviews: WC 13th July 2026 (there is flexibility on this) 

Expected start date: 15th September 2026