Housing Today looks at this week's movers and shakers
Job of the week

Name Andrew Sledge

New job Tenant liaison assistant, South Staffordshire Housing Association. "I work in conjunction with our tenants to ensure we provide a better service to them in all aspects of housing. I undertake a wide range of activities, everything from organising open days for our tenants, to undertaking questionnaires."

Previous job "I worked for a Christian charity called UCCF (Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship) for a year after graduation. I worked as a volunteer and was seeking to support and encourage students within the College Christian Union."

Favourite book "What is an Evangelical?, 'Left Behind' novel series."

Favourite television programme "Friends and Question of Sport."

Favourite films
"The Shawshank Redemption, Ronin and Gone in 60 Seconds."

If you were housing minister, what would you do to improve the housing situation in the UK? "Maybe provide financial help for first-time buyers in expensive areas, especially key workers."

Hobbies "I enjoy sport – hockey, cricket and football – going to the gym, reading and films."

What is your housing situation? "Owner."

Peter Head

Peter Head has become managing director of social housebuilder Osbourne’s homes division. He has been in the construction industry for 25 years.

Ashley Morris and Ed Turner

Building consultant Tuffin Ferraby and Taylor has appointed Ashley Morris and Ed Turner as building surveyors. Ashley (right) joins the Bristol office as senior building surveyor and Ed joins the Kingston-upon-Thames team.

Gordon McCorkindale

Regeneration expert Gordon McCorkindale has joined consultant Dearle and Henderson in Scotland. Formerly head of business support at Greater Easterhouse Development Company, he is also a director of Yorkhill Family House, which provides support and accommodation for families of patients at Yorkhill Children’s Hospital in Glasgow.

Fiona Evans

Fiona Evans (right) has joined Warrington Housing Association as business support officer. She previously worked for Pickfords Vanguard, coordinating its European markets.

Val Lewis-Williams

Former Californian real estate consultant Val Lewis-Willaims joins Yorkshire Metropolitan Housing as empty homes adviser. She previously sold luxury homes for millions of dollars in the most fashionable suburbs of Los Angeles.

Source

Housing Today