Location: 350 Bournville Lane Birmingham B30 1QY
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We are looking for two enthusiastic volunteer Bournville Village Trust (BVT) tenants to join our Customer and Neighbourhoods Committee. A unique opportunity to influence decisions and help shape the future of your community. Whether you are interested in housing quality, repairs, or community development, your lived experience is exactly what we need to build a positive and inclusive future together.
All our tenants and their household members over the age of 18 are welcome to apply. We provide you with one-to-one support and group training throughout your time with us and cover any out-of-pocket expenses such as travel and care.
We actively encourage residents from all our Shenley, Nechells, and Telford neighbourhoods to apply.
What is the Customer and Neighbourhoods Committee?
The committee plays a vital role in connecting residents with our Board of Trustees. As a member, you’ll help make sure that customer voices remain at the heart of everything we do:
In this role you will:
- Help shape how we deliver services such as housing and repairs.
- Review customer feedback and performance data to identify improvements.
- Ensure BVT meets national consumer standards and remains a safe place to live.
- Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in every decision.
Why get involved?
You don’t need to be a housing expert – just someone who cares about their community. Current committee member Dean O’Leary shares says the experience has given him” so much more than he thought,” including:
- Personal Development: Building confidence and learning new skills, such as understanding reports and decision-making processes.
- Networking opportunities: Meeting like-minded people from a wide range of backgrounds who share your passion.
- A Sense of Purpose: Playing a meaningful role in shaping the future of Bournville for generations to come.
Find out more
Want to learn more before applying? You can book a friendly information call with the team and ask questions using the following link: https://shorturl.at/6yMzj
Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected]
How to apply
We have made our application process as straightforward as possible. To apply, please submit:
- A cover letter: (maximum 2 sides of an A4 page).
- Your CV
- Equalities monitoring form
You can either send it by email to [email protected] with subject line ‘CNC application’ or alternatively you can also drop or post your application to 350 Bournville Ln, Birmingham, B30 1QY – C/O Governance Team.
If you require reasonable adjustments and/or support in completing our application process, please contact [email protected]. If you are having issues with the website and accessing the application form, please also use the same contact details.
Closing date: 10am Monday 14th September 2026.
Interview dates: Friday 25th September
Please note: this is an unpaid voluntary post with BVT
