Westfield Housing Association (WHA) provides homes and services in West Cumbria; a very special place where you can achieve a high quality of life in a beautiful location.

Due to the review of this Executive role within the business, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior Financial Accountant/ leader with a strong community focus and sound business acumen to work with us to continue to grow the Association sustainably. Rooted in and growing from our community base of 188 properties to house steel workers, the Association has grown to approximately 640 properties/ homes centred around Workington and surrounding areas. We are seeking a team player, who will provide support to the CEO/ Board and contribute to the Executive Leadership Team. Ideally a person with a breadth of knowledge and experience to include IT, procurement, risk management and business planning gained from the housing or public sector

We are committed to service excellence and to developing and improving our services for our current and future customers. We have an active development programme with plans for further growth. We also own and manage a children’s nursery, providing early years learning to nearly 200 local children under the age of 5. We see the nursery as central to our mission of creating thriving communities.

We are a flexible employer who offers hybrid working and a range of staff benefits including generous annual leave, an employee assistance programme, staff discount scheme, training and continued professional development support to name but a few.

For further information on the role and how to apply please visit our website at www.westfieldha.org.uk For a confidential discussion please contact either Helena Evans (CEO) on 07753 792781 or email: helena.evans@westfieldha.org.uk, or ring our main number on 01900 602906.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 19th August 2024
Interviews to be held: Monday 2nd September and Wednesday 4th September 2024

Candidates selected for interview will only be required to attend on one of these days.