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Board members at Peabody are not only custodians of good governance; they are also stewards of our culture and values.

A message from the Chair and Chief Executive of Peabody Trust

Thank you for your interest in joining Peabody as Chair of our Audit and Risk Committee.

For more than 160 years, Peabody’s purpose has been to provide quality homes, strengthen neighbourhoods and support people when they need it most. Serving over 220,000 residents across London and the South East, we carry a clear responsibility to act with integrity, use our resources wisely and earn the trust of our diverse residents, regulators and partners.

This is an exciting time for Peabody.  Thamesmead Waterfront is a 100-hectare opportunity in south east London with the potential to deliver up to 15,000 new homes, better public spaces and new jobs and connections for local people. The Government has identified it as one of seven proposed New Towns nationally, recognising both the scale of the opportunity and Thamesmead’s role in supporting London’s growth. 

More broadly, we’re investing more than £1 million every day in residents’ homes, while continuing to deliver new social and affordable homes. We expect to complete around 2,000 homes this year at the same time as embedding better services in local areas across London and the south east.

Our Group Strategy, Creating a Better Future Together, sets out a period of focused improvement. We are determined to deliver better services for residents, to work better together as colleagues, and to invest in better homes and places for the long term, all underpinned by strong financial resilience. Achieving these ambitions depends on effective governance, clear accountability and a mature approach to risk and assurance. This is where the Board, and in particular the Audit and Risk Committee, plays a vital role.

Board members at Peabody are not only custodians of good governance; they are also stewards of our culture and values. Residents are central to our decision‑making, and we are committed to ensuring that their voices, experiences and outcomes are reflected in Board discussions and priorities. We seek to model behaviours that are open, inclusive and collaborative, creating an environment where equality, diversity and inclusion are taken seriously and different perspectives are welcomed. Our Board works collectively, drawing on diverse experience and insight, always with a focus on fairness, accountability and the long‑term interests of the communities we serve.

The Audit and Risk Committee is central to this work. It provides the Board with independent oversight of risk management, internal controls and financial reporting, and supports the organisation in meeting its regulatory and ethical obligations in an increasingly complex environment. The Chair of the Committee therefore has a pivotal leadership role: shaping the quality of scrutiny, fostering strong relationships with executive colleagues and assurance providers, and ensuring that considerations of risk, control, safety and service quality remain closely aligned.

In seeking a Chair of Audit and Risk, we are looking for someone who brings professional credibility and sound judgement, alongside the personal authority to lead balanced, thoughtful and effective discussion. You will be confident in providing independent challenge, while understanding the importance of collaboration and shared endeavour in a values‑led organisation. Above all, you will recognise that strong governance is not an end in itself, but a means of enabling Peabody to deliver on its mission, in a way that is fair, inclusive and centred on the needs of residents.

If you believe that you have the experience and qualities we are seeking, we hope you will consider applying for this important position.

Yours sincerely,