Chair of CIH Futures, new business development manager at Bromsgrove District Housing Trust

"In a fair society, everyone has an equal opportunity", and I believe that the root of that opportunity comes from a safe, secure and warm home surrounded by a strong community. As a sector, it is our duty to recognise the wider impact that our developments have to ensure every one of our customers have the basis to thrive throughout their life.”

Vice chair of CIH Futures, board member and service manager for sustainability and climate change at Connect Housing

“I am passionate about driving a rapid a transition towards a sustainable future which allows people to be happy, healthy and thrive alongside their environment and community. I want our colleagues, residents and customers to be empowered to contribute to decision making and ultimately help to deliver solutions which are focused on justice and inclusivity. We are values driven at Futures and want young people to be instrumental in shaping the housing sector. As younger people will be most affected by Climate issues, I feel it's important to link with our other areas of focus with the board.”

Board member and housing options broker at Housing Options Scotland

"My passion for the housing sector is in being able to help others understand and navigate the housing system. I enjoy speaking with the customer to find out how I can provide the most tailored service possible, to empower them to make decisions about their housing future and better understand their housing options. The housing sector is very varied, so I am both eager, to ensure that I learn from the experience of colleagues to deliver the highest possible standard of service and keen that I take the opportunity to promote a career in the housing sector which I find to be very rewarding."

Board member and homelessness prevention and relief team leader at Brent Council

“The part of the housing sector that I am most passionate about is meeting with residents on the frontline and working them to prevent their homelessness and finding new homes. I enjoy being able to confront a challenging problem head on and delivering results to families in need.”

Board member and neighbourhood management officer at South Liverpool Homes

“I have worked in the housing sector for the past 6 years. I am passionate about improving the influence of the voice of tenants within the sector in order to provide the best quality homes and services we can. I am also passionate about promoting the work and voices of younger people working within the sector, as they are the leaders and professionals of the future, so providing support as they progress with their careers is important.”

Board member and team leader – income collection unit at the Northern Ireland Housing Executive

“I believe tenants should have good quality, safe and warm homes and access to services they require. I am passionate about promoting housing as a career and ensuring the future of the sector is representative of the communities it serves. “


 

Board member and external affairs manager at the National Housing Federation

"The Futures board offers a unique opportunity to meet others that you might never have met, to work together making improvements, sharing your voices and influencing the sector."

Team leader at Northern Ireland Housing Executive

"I love the variety of the job. I enjoy the challenge it provides and the ability to make a difference to the lives of others."

Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations

"Just recently, we finished an annual campaign on Rural Homes, promoting and celebrating all things rural. Currently, I am working on a campaign for Good Relations Week followed by Energy Saving Week and Homelessness Week, all a strong team effort. I have also, alongside my wonderful colleagues, visited some fantastic schemes which only adds to why the Housing sector will continue to grow into a career for me – I can honestly say I really enjoy my job!"

Apprentice at NB Housing

"Helping tenants with difficult situations such as financial issues, disputes with neighbours and offering support services through knowledge I have obtained whilst working in housing, which allows them to be able to help themselves and gives me the motivation to continue gaining a wider grasp on housing as a whole."

Business support manager at the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE)

"I love the fact there is so much variety in this sector and no two days are the same! However, the main thing I love is the ability to make a difference."

Communications officer at the Housing Executive

"One of my main tasks is to promote the great work the Housing Executive do and I love meeting community groups that have been awarded money as part of our community grants. The funding is used for a wide variety of schemes that benefit local communities and I love having the opportunity to write about these projects."

Business development director, Rural Housing Association

"I love getting out and about and meeting our tenants, a large part of my role focuses on tenant participation and Housing for All, shared neighbourhoods, as a result I get to spend a lot of time in rural communities, meeting with tenants and encouraging them to get involved in shaping the services we deliver."

CIH Northern Ireland Futures, write to the Ministers of the NI Executive to raise concerns on the budget cuts to the Social Housing Development Plan.

We believe that increasing the supply of high-quality, affordable housing is imperative to efforts in this society to prevent and reduce homelessness.

Put succinctly, society will not be able to reduce homelessness without an adequate supply of housing.

As a group, we believe budget cuts to the housing sector will have a significant impact on young professionals working within it, creating a challenging future.

With fewer resources, this increases the risk of burnout to existing staff levels, leading to high turnover and further straining the sector.

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Estate manager at Iveagh Trust

"My role allows me to have a direct impact on people’s lives by ensuring property and estates run smoothly and efficiently. I enjoy the diversity of challenges that come with the job, as these tasks keep me engaged and constantly learning. My favourite part is knowing that my efforts contribute to a safe, comfortable and enjoyable living environment, and seeing residents thrive as a result is truly fulfilling."

Board member and head of communication & policy at Clúid

I’ve worked in a range of sectors during my career – from fruit retail and tea and coffee wholesale to music publication and luxury clothing. Three years ago, the opportunity to join Clúid arose, and I embarked on a new chapter in housing and haven’t looked back. A central tenet at both Clúid and CIH Futures is the importance of putting residents at the centre of decisions being made about their lives. I’m energised by the possibilities open to the sector and feel privileged to play a small part in shaping a better future.

I have worked in the housing sector for 10 years across a number of different areas. I am passionate about providing quality homes and helping to build sustainable communities. I believe that raising awareness and promoting housing as a career to the next generation is a pivotal long term step in helping to solve the housing crisis.

Housing options broker at Housing Options Scotland

"I joined the CIH Futures board in 2023 for numerous reasons, but perhaps the most pressing was the idea of being connected to a group of career professionals who are as passionate about the sector as I am."

Communities network lead at HACT

"The Futures board offers a unique opportunity to meet others that you might never have met, to work together making improvements, sharing your voices and influencing the sector."