Senior Development Surveyor

• Dec 2021 - Present

A member of the EDC Central team delivering the residential, commercial and civic heart of Ebbsfleet Garden City. A member of the EDC Central team delivering the residential, commercial and civic heart of Ebbsfleet Garden City.

Director

• Jan 2016 - Present

A consultancy using my experience and networks to provide business development and strategic support to organisations including construction/development companies, Registered Providers, SMEs and social enterprises operating in the housing sector. A consultancy using my experience and networks to provide business development and strategic support to organisations including construction/development companies, Registered Providers, SMEs and social enterprises operating in the housing sector.

Board Member

• Dec 2018 - Present

https://www.whg.uk.com We are one of the West Midlands' leading and most successful providers of high quality homes. Owning and managing around 21,000 properties across the Midlands, we provide affordable, good quality homes and community-based services to the local community. We are committed to capturing the passion from customers and colleagues to work together to transform the quality of life in our neighbourhoods, striving for excellence in all we do. https://www.whg.uk.com We are one of the West Midlands' leading and most successful providers of high quality homes. Owning and managing around 21,000 properties across the Midlands, we provide affordable, good quality homes and community-based services to the local community. We are committed to capturing the passion from customers and colleagues to work together to transform the quality of life in our neighbourhoods, striving for excellence in all we do.

Enterprise & Development Committee Member

• Feb 2017 - Present

https://connexus-group.co.uk/ Connexus brings together two successful housing groups: Herefordshire Housing Group and Shropshire Housing Group. Each with established reputations for delivering high quality homes and support services which encourage a sense of well-being and belonging in their communities. With over 600 employees and a combined portfolio of some 10,000 homes, we support people, create places, and work in partnership with like-minded providers to help our customers reach their potential. Show less

Non Executive Director

• Oct 2016 - Present

Jericho Construction is one of the largest of the Jericho Foundation social enterprises. http://jericho.org.uk/construction Jericho engages people who experience significant barriers to being fulfilled, skilled and employed, helping them overcome these barriers and gain relevant vocational skills to secure sustainable employment. We do this through providing real work experience in one of our social enterprise businesses combined with an individually tailored package of personal development support for our clients. The people we work with often experience significant personal or occupational barriers to employment, training or social inclusion. These barriers often include long-term unemployment, lack of skills or qualifications, homelessness, alcohol or substance misuse, a criminal record, low self-esteem or confidence, mild mental health problems or no history of work experience. Show less

Member

• Jul 2008 - Present

The RICS cross-sector working group which contributes to housing policy development, engaging with Government and other agencies through reports, consultation responses and meetings. The RICS cross-sector working group which contributes to housing policy development, engaging with Government and other agencies through reports, consultation responses and meetings.

Associate

• Mar 2016 - Nov 2021

Ark provides a team of specialist, experienced senior housing professionals whose skills and backgrounds span all housing functions with the aim of delivering positive change for our clients for the benefit of their customers. http://www.arkconsultancy.co.uk/ Ark provides a team of specialist, experienced senior housing professionals whose skills and backgrounds span all housing functions with the aim of delivering positive change for our clients for the benefit of their customers. http://www.arkconsultancy.co.uk/

Associate

• Mar 2016 - Jun 2021

Central Housing Investment Consortium Ltd, or CHIC for short, is a consortium of Social Housing Providers. We exist to secure efficiencies and savings for our Members’ asset management programmes, including all repairs, maintenance and newbuild activities as well as legal services. CHIC has a comprehensive suite of EU compliant Materials Supply, Merchants, Works & Services Contracts and Frameworks. http://www.chicltd.co.uk/ Central Housing Investment Consortium Ltd, or CHIC for short, is a consortium of Social Housing Providers. We exist to secure efficiencies and savings for our Members’ asset management programmes, including all repairs, maintenance and newbuild activities as well as legal services. CHIC has a comprehensive suite of EU compliant Materials Supply, Merchants, Works & Services Contracts and Frameworks. http://www.chicltd.co.uk/

Advisory Board Member

• Aug 2012 - Feb 2016

A Community Interest Company established to increase employment opportunities for young people whilst improving housing, particularly in areas of disadvantage. http://www.transformwm.org.uk A Community Interest Company established to increase employment opportunities for young people whilst improving housing, particularly in areas of disadvantage. http://www.transformwm.org.uk

Business Development Director

• Feb 2001 - Dec 2015

Advisory Board Member

• Jul 2012 - Dec 2014

A social enterprise whose aim is to see deaf or disabled people in work which fulfils their aspirations and potential, delivering soft Facilities Management services to commercial, third sector and domestic customers. http://argonautenterprises.co.uk A social enterprise whose aim is to see deaf or disabled people in work which fulfils their aspirations and potential, delivering soft Facilities Management services to commercial, third sector and domestic customers. http://argonautenterprises.co.uk

Sounding Board Member

• Sep 2010 - Dec 2013

A social enterprise set up by the National Housing Federation to help those who can’t access high street lending and who have to rely on loans from doorstep/payday lenders or loan sharks by providing a source of affordable loans, savings accounts and money advice. http://myhomefinance.org.uk A social enterprise set up by the National Housing Federation to help those who can’t access high street lending and who have to rely on loans from doorstep/payday lenders or loan sharks by providing a source of affordable loans, savings accounts and money advice. http://myhomefinance.org.uk

Business Development Director

• 1993 - 2001