Movers and shakers this week
Barbara John
Barbara John has been appointed business development manager at building contractor Diamond Build. She formerly held the same role at Durkan Group.Name
Mark Glendenning
New job
Business development manager at Airways Housing Society
Previous job
Housing strategy and enabling officer at West Berkshire council.
What’s it like?
At the moment it feels like I just left base camp to climb Everest. I have had to widen my focus from the particular interests of one authority to the sub-region of the Thames Valley and west London – Airways’ area of operation.
What’s the best bit?
I’m fascinated with the new perspective this role has given me. I now understand the commercial concerns facing registered social landlords, something I was suspicious of before. Being part of the team that actually delivers schemes is very satisfying.
How much money?
About £35,000 a year.
What’s the biggest challenge?
Ensuring that Airways maintains its profile in the region as a major contributor of traditional, affordable rented homes, as well as developing our “intermediate rented” and homeownership division.
Barbara John has been appointed business development manager at building contractor Diamond Build. She formerly held the same role at Durkan Group.
Worcester appointments
Worcester Community Housing has appointed Stewart Mountfield chief executive. Mountfield was formerly chief executive of West Wiltshire Housing Society.
Andrew Lycett has been appointed finance director at Worcester Community Housing. He joins from Cardiff & Vale NHS Trust, where he was senior assistant director of finance.
Marie Wright
Marie Wright has joined Threshold Housing and Support as planned programme manager in the property services department.
David Franklin
David Franklin, IT support officer at Minster General Housing Association, has been elected to the British Computer Society.
Job of the week
Mark Glendenning
New job
Business development manager at Airways Housing Society
Previous job
Housing strategy and enabling officer at West Berkshire council.
What’s it like?
At the moment it feels like I just left base camp to climb Everest. I have had to widen my focus from the particular interests of one authority to the sub-region of the Thames Valley and west London – Airways’ area of operation.
What’s the best bit?
I’m fascinated with the new perspective this role has given me. I now understand the commercial concerns facing registered social landlords, something I was suspicious of before. Being part of the team that actually delivers schemes is very satisfying.
How much money?
About £35,000 a year.
What’s the biggest challenge?
Ensuring that Airways maintains its profile in the region as a major contributor of traditional, affordable rented homes, as well as developing our “intermediate rented” and homeownership division.
Source
Housing Today
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