The National Housing Maintenance Forum is seeking an experienced and influential sector leader to strengthen collaboration, champion innovation and deliver better outcomes for residents.
The National Housing Maintenance Forum (NHMF) has opened applications for its next President, a strategic leadership role that will help shape the organisation’s future direction and strengthen its influence across the social housing sector. NHMF is looking for an experienced, influential and collaborative leader who currently works for a social housing provider or holds an influential position in the sector. The successful candidate will bring strong strategic, commercial and relationship-building skills, a good understanding of social housing, sound governance judgement and a proven ability to turn ambitious ideas into tangible outcomes.
As custodian of the organisation, the President will work with the Executive Committee to set strategic direction, strengthen NHMF’s influence and bring organisations together to improve the quality, value and impact of social housing maintenance and asset management.
The President will also act as an ambassador for the sector, promoting excellence, furthering collaboration and helping NHMF remain at the forefront of thought leadership, innovation and best practice. Key responsibilities include:
Working with the Executive Committee to set a clear strategic direction and turn NHMF’s ambitions into deliverable priorities.
Providing visible sector leadership and representing NHMF with members, partners and the wider social housing community.
Encouraging participation across NHMF events, conferences and forums to broaden involvement and strengthen the organisation’s collective voice.
Strengthening relationships and collaboration among landlords, service providers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
Supporting NHMF working groups to drive innovation, continuous improvement and the establishment of best practice.
Supporting strong governance and commercial resilience so that NHMF remains effective, sustainable and responsive.
Growing NHMF’s influence and reach while protecting its reputation as a trusted, independent forum.
Neil Watts, Interim Chair of NHMF, comments: “This is an important opportunity for an experienced sector leader to help shape NHMF’s next chapter. We are looking for someone who can bring people together, champion innovation and turn shared ambition into practical improvements for residents and the organisations that serve them.”
The initial appointment will be for two years and is voluntary, requiring approximately six days each year: four meetings and a conference presence provided pro bono. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Experienced leaders with a strategic mindset and a passion for positive change in social housing maintenance and asset management are invited to apply. For further information and to express your interest, please contact NHMF at events(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)nhmf.co.uk.
Application deadline: 31st October 2026