Advertised from 27 February 2026

Role

Are you interested in:

• people and making a real difference to their lives? 

• fairness in housing?

• influencing change?

• supporting staff and tenants?

• promoting our Values?

• collaborating with others?

• providing insight and strategic direction?

• improving people’s lives?

• the well-being of local communities?

Then you might be what we are looking for, as a new voluntary Board Member of Manor Estates Housing Association (MEHA) and its subsidiary Manor Estates Associates Limited (MEAL). We are particularly interested to hear from people with skills, knowledge, or experience in:

• Accountancy (preferably a qualified accountant with experience of RSLs)  

• Housing Management 

• Asset Management

• Procurement

• ICT/Digital 

• Community Engagement

• Third Sector experience

• Equality, diversity and inclusion

Our Boards are voluntary but we pay reasonable out of pocket expenses including transport and childcare costs. The MEHA Board meets eight times a year and the MEAL Board meets four times

We are particularly interested in ensuring that our Board is diverse and representative of the communities that we serve.  

Previous board experience is beneficial but not essential as we offer an induction and training programme. We carry out annual reviews with all Board members to ensure we are offering appropriate levels of support and training.

You will have opportunities to attend external conferences and events.  

About us

We own and manage over 1,000 social and 95 mid-market rent properties, as well as providing factoring services to 1,500 owners operating throughout Edinburgh. 

We also have a small number of properties in Fife.

www.manorestates.org.uk

Application notes

Next steps

For an informal chat or additional information please contact:

Kathryn Miller – Depute Chief Executive

Manor Estates Housing Association ltd

Suite 4

5 New Mart Place

Edinburgh

EH14 1RW

info@manorestates.org.uk  0131 510 8540  

You can download an application pack or request one from info@manorestates.org.uk

Applications should be returned by close of business on Friday 20th March 2026.  

The selection process will include a discussion with the CEO and a member of the Senior Management Team and then a meeting with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Association.