Nominate the next CIH vice president and future president

Could you be an ambassador for CIH, an inspiration to members and a champion for the wider housing industry? If so, we’d like to hear from you.

Nominations are now open for applications from members to become the next vice president of CIH.

This is a significant role at CIH. The vice president will work closely with Evie Copland, president-elect for 2026, and is expected to succeed Evie after her term in office from CIH's annual general meeting (AGM) in 2027.

Nominees for vice president must:

Be an advocate of the profession and professionalisation in the sector.
Demonstrate understanding of CIH charitable objects and strategy.
Demonstrate a distinguished career within the profession with evidence of meeting the professional standards.
Show senior (managerial) expertise and inspirational leadership.
Show substantial experience and contribution as a member of CIH.

Eligible nominees will be put forward for election by CIH members in May 2026. The member elected will take office with effect from the CIH AGM in October 2026. It is then expected that the vice president will become the next president at the CIH AGM in 2027, after serving a year as vice president.

Nominations open 9am, 15 April 2026 and close 5pm, 13 May 2026.

Submit your nomination

If you're interested in submitting a nomination, please read our recruitment pack and take some time to read the relevant documents below.

Recruitment pack

Discover more about the role and requirements of the vice president and president of CIH.

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Extra resources

Familiarise yourself with e relevant documents applicable to the role:

Once you've read the information above, please submit your details via the nomination form.

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Julie Haydon | CIH president (2025-2026)

Think about what is important to you and how as the next CIH president you could bring focus to an issue which you are passionate about. I encourage members to apply to be the next vice president, it is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on our sector.”

Elly Hoult | CIH president (2024-2025)

My presidential campaign, CHOOSE HOUSING, has allowed me to champion housing as a career of choice—sparking conversations and action across the country to inspire the next generation of housing professionals. Think about what matters most to you and how, as CIH president, you could bring attention to an issue you're truly passionate about. I encourage members to apply for the vice president role so you too can have a positive impact on the housing sector”

Jill Murray BA FCIH | CIH president (2023-2024)

Being the CIH president provides you with an opportunity to promote the critical role and importance of housing professionals who can deliver positive change to the lives of individuals, communities, and wider society.

Nominations open for the next CIH vice president

Could you be an ambassador for CIH, an inspiration to members and a champion for the wider housing industry? If so, we’d like to hear from you.

Nominees for vice president must:

Submit your nomination

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