Museji Takolia has become chairman of the Metropolitan Housing Trust Group. He was previously senior adviser on diversity strategy and equal opportunities at the Cabinet Office.
West Pennine Housing Association
There have been several changes in the management team at West Pennine Housing Association since it joined Regenda Group. Bernard Gallagher has become group chief executive, the strategic planning department will be led by deputy chief executive Nick Westington and group director John Slater will run the finance section.
Civic Trust
Dame Jennifer Jenkins has been appointed interim chairman of the Civic Trust. She was previously chairwoman of the National Trust and the Royal Parks and Review Group.
Terry Hodkinson
Terry Hodkinson has been made chairman of Yorkshire Forward. Hodgkinson is managing director of Magna Holdings.
Old Oak Housing Association
Old Oak Housing Association has named Caroline Wagstaff director of the Old Oak and South-west team. She was assistant director of housing at Newlon Housing Trust.
Job of the week
Colin Spires
New job
Advice and support officer for South Staffordshire Housing Association, giving advice on benefits and finance to tenants.
Old job
Volunteer advice worker, Citizens Advice Bureau.
What do you enjoy most about your new job?
“I love working in an environment where my personal skills make a real difference and actually help. “There are so many jobs that don’t give you that satisfaction, which makes it that much better.”
Got any advice for people aspiring to your role?
“Don’t ever give up trying. As long as you give 100%, you should always achieve your goals.”
Favourite book
“My Life by John Diamond.”
Favourite film
“The Shawshank Redemption.”
Favourite TV programme
“Fawlty Towers.”
Hobbies
“Fishing, golf, travelling.”
If you were housing minister, what would you do to improve the housing situation in the UK?
“I don’t think enough is being done for young people. “If I was housing minister, I would try to make sure there were more affordable homes to young people.”
Housing situation
I own a detached house.
Source
Housing Today
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