This week's movers
Lovell
Chris King (left) has been made regional director for the Midlands at housebuilder Lovell. He was divisional managing director at developer Galliford Try. Joining him in Lovell’s Midlands division will be Nigel Yates, former commercial manager for the North-west.

Sara Gosnold
Sara Gosnold is now director of Landmark Housing Association, the shared-ownership division of Family Housing Group. She used to manage shared ownership and right to buy at Pavilion Housing Group.

Keith Exford
Preset Charitable Trust has appointed Keith Exford vice-chair of its trustees. Exford is chief executive of Affinity Group.

Karen Ayling
Karen Ayling has joined Thames Valley Housing as housing and neighbourhood services director. She was neighbourhood services manager at Sentinel Housing Group.

Job of the week

Name
Jennie Morris
Old job
Facilities management at Telford council.
New job
Repairs liaison coordinator at South Staffordshire Housing Association
What does the job entail?
I’m responsible for coordinating all the duties for responsive repairs, in particular dealing with customer care.
Got any advice for anyone starting out in housing?
Hold on tight, it’s going to be one hell of a ride! There’s lot’s to take in – but it is very interesting and enjoyable.
What’s your driving force?
The need to succeed.
What’s your dream job?
I’d love to be an air traffic controller.
What did you want to be when you were a kid?
A horse-riding instructor.
What’s your housing situation?
Owner
Favourite book
The Harry Potter books
Favourite film
The Lord of the Rings trilogy
Favourite song
Queen’s “Don’t Stop me Now”