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Northern England

Working with local authorities and private developers to deliver affordable housing

North West

Providing housing consultancy services to the public sector, registered providers and housing developers.

Blackpool, United Kingdom

Lead Strategic/Director for establishing Blackpool Council’s wholly owned housing regeneration company set up to tackle housing market failure. I have developed and secured agreement for the company concept, business model, development strategy and delivery framework, financial plans and TUPE. The company is developing and managing a significant residential portfolio of market rental properties in order to secure a step change in the quality of the town’s private rental market. The company will… Show more Lead Strategic/Director for establishing Blackpool Council’s wholly owned housing regeneration company set up to tackle housing market failure. I have developed and secured agreement for the company concept, business model, development strategy and delivery framework, financial plans and TUPE. The company is developing and managing a significant residential portfolio of market rental properties in order to secure a step change in the quality of the town’s private rental market. The company will lead housing market change and therefore also initiate and lead strategic private/public sector projects to diversify the towns housing supply to support economic growth and promote sustainable communities. Show less

Blackpool, United Kingdom

Responsible for developing Blackpool's strategic housing, planning and transport policy framework and the initiation, development and delivery of major public and private sector housing led regeneration programmes.Development and delivery of initiatives to address Blackpool's poor private rented sector through coordination of public services including, housing, health, social care, Police and Fire Services and direct intervention to restructure supply.Oversight of the development of… Show more Responsible for developing Blackpool's strategic housing, planning and transport policy framework and the initiation, development and delivery of major public and private sector housing led regeneration programmes.Development and delivery of initiatives to address Blackpool's poor private rented sector through coordination of public services including, housing, health, social care, Police and Fire Services and direct intervention to restructure supply.Oversight of the development of Blackpool’s Local Plan, Local Transport Plan and associated strategic planning framework. Show less

Blackpool

Developing strategic housing and planning framework to address housing market imbalances and housing needs evident in Blackpool and across the Fylde Coast. Strategic asset management of Council's 5,500 housing units and monitoring and performance management of the Council's ALMO.Initiation, development and delivery of major public and private sector housing led regeneration programmes.Development and delivery of holistic neighbourhood renewal programmes.Securing new housing and… Show more Developing strategic housing and planning framework to address housing market imbalances and housing needs evident in Blackpool and across the Fylde Coast. Strategic asset management of Council's 5,500 housing units and monitoring and performance management of the Council's ALMO.Initiation, development and delivery of major public and private sector housing led regeneration programmes.Development and delivery of holistic neighbourhood renewal programmes.Securing new housing and affordable housing development through enabling private developers, social housing providers and through direct delivery.Direct delivery of private sector housing services including management of approximately 50 staff. Show less

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Responsible for the development and delivery of housing led renewal programmes in the coastal town of Morecambe and the local authority strategic housing functions across the Lancaster district. I led a multi disciplinary team of policy, housing, regeneration, community support staff and report directly to the Partnership Boards, appropriate Cabinet Members. Specific responsibilities included;Development and implementation of the Councils Housing Strategy,Securing alignment of local… Show more Responsible for the development and delivery of housing led renewal programmes in the coastal town of Morecambe and the local authority strategic housing functions across the Lancaster district. I led a multi disciplinary team of policy, housing, regeneration, community support staff and report directly to the Partnership Boards, appropriate Cabinet Members. Specific responsibilities included;Development and implementation of the Councils Housing Strategy,Securing alignment of local authority Planning and Housing Policies to promote a balanced and sustainable housing market.Management of the Council’s relationship with key funding partners such as the Housing Corporation and English Partnerships,Creation and implementation of urban renewal programmes Effective delivery of a broad range of capital programmes, projects and budgets.Leading development and implementation of private sector developer led housing development projects including negotiation of building / development agreements.Leading acquisition and CPO processes to compile sites, primarily in private sector residential areas.Lobbying and championing for public and private sector investment. Show less

Certificate In Leadership, Management, Management Certificate (Distinction) Management Nvq Level 5

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Building Surveying

Education record

Activities and Societies: Sailing Combined Cadet Force (Naval Section)