How to Apply
If you have read the candidate briefing information and you would like to apply, please follow the guidelines below.
We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background leads to stronger governance and better decision-making.
We are committed to creating an inclusive board and actively encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in board-level roles, as well as those bringing professional expertise, community insight or lived experience.
If you share our values and have the commitment to help shape our future, we would love to hear from you.
Application Process
Please submit an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) and covering letter.
We also request that you complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which can be downloaded below.
Any information collated from the Equality and Diversity Recruitment Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential.
Please return your application by noon, 3 September 2026 (electronic submissions) by email to our retained consultants at ema consultancy Ltd: responsehandling1@emaconsultancy.org.uk, and ensure you quote the appropriate reference number:
Board Member, Calico Homes: ema512
Board Member, Syncora: ema513
It is important that your CV highlights supporting evidence of how your previous experience and skills relate to the criteria outlined in the Role Profile and Person Specification.
Within your CV, please supply the following:
- Full name and postal address;
- Work and home telephone number, mobile number and email address (NB written communication with you will be electronic);
- Relevant employment history;
- Education qualifications;
- Current Memberships of relevant professional associations/Institutes and dates
Your covering letter (maximum of 3 pages) should be used to convey why you are attracted to the role describing how your relevant experience and skills will help Calico map out and deliver their future purpose, direction and priorities.
The covering letter is considered an important aspect of your application and will be used to assess your motivation for the role.
Timetable
The timetable for the selection process is as follows.
In your supporting letter, please advise us if you have any difficulty with the outlined dates and/or any other dates when you are unavailable for assessment.
We try to offer flexibility, but it can be difficult to convene the selection panel outside the advertised selection dates due to diary commitments.
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Process |
Date |
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Closing Date |
3 September 2026 |
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Screening Interviews (virtual with ema) |
7 / 8 / 9 September 2026 |
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Final Interviews and Assessments (in person) |
Syncora Board Member: 16 September 2026 Calico Homes Board Member: 18 September 2026 |
Assessment and Selection Process
All applications will be considered and assessed against the requirements of the Person Specification in order to select an initial long list of candidates.
If you have been successful at this stage ema will contact you via telephone/email immediately following the initial longlisting meeting with Calico.
Contact Details
If you have any queries about these positions or the selection process; or if you would like an informal and confidential discussion with our consultants, please do not hesitate to contact, Lorna Lee on 07984 383460.