Property regeneration consultancy AspinallVerdi has appointed Daniel Starkey as Associate Director at its Leeds headquarters as it continues to grow, serving public and private sector clients across Yorkshire and further afield.
Starkey joins the growing consulting firm after more than five years at planning, masterplanning and architectural consultancy Spawforths, where he became a senior associate, specializing in strategic planning services in the land promotions team.
He led advice on site searches, feasibility issues, and the acquisition and sale of development sites.
Previously, the chartered town planner and chartered surveyor was a strategic land manager at Barratt Developments, a planner at Furlong Homes and a planning assistant at Craven District Council.
Serving Yorkshire from 46 The Coles in Leeds, the Aspinal Verdi team, led by Chairman Utam Verdi and Managing Director Ben Aspinall, includes North Yorkshire Council, Kirklees Council, Potter Space, The company has expanded its customer base to include Sky House, Chain Capital, and others.
Ben Aspinall said: “We have expanded our client base both in Yorkshire and nationally in recent years and Daniel's strategic appointment will provide comprehensive, high-quality real estate advice to our valued clients in the public and private sectors. This will further strengthen our ability to deliver.”
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Saquib Saleem joins Manningham Housing Association (MHA) as Operations Director.
Among his wide-ranging responsibilities, he will lead client service delivery and drive MHA's asset management strategy, including overseeing the real estate portfolio.
Saleem is currently Director of Strategy and Regulation at Altair, leading a team that advises organizations on housing regulation, risk management, for-profit provider support and helping organizations become registered providers with the Social Housing Regulator. I am leading.
He joins MHA with over 20 years of combined public and private sector experience, including previous roles at Homes England, KPMG and The Guinness Partnership.
With expertise in audit, assurance, governance and risk for the housing sector, Saleem is qualified as an internal auditor, agile project management practitioner and holds a postgraduate diploma in audit management and consulting.
He said: “I am excited to be joining MHA as Director of Operations. Social housing plays an important role in people’s lives and can be a stepping stone to a prosperous future for families and individuals.
“I understand the challenges faced by many BME communities and deeply respect the work Manningham Housing Association is doing for such communities in Bradford and Keighley.
“It will be an immense challenge to not only maintain but raise the high standards that MHA has set for itself over the years, including winning numerous awards, but I am up for the challenge.”
Lee Bloomfield, chief executive of MHA, said: “The role of Director of Operations is critical to MHA’s continued success as one of the leading black housing associations in the country, and we set particularly high standards when we began the recruitment process.
“We were looking for a candidate with a focus on customer experience and satisfaction and a passion for serving BME communities, and Saqib vividly exemplified these qualities.
“We look forward to having him become a key member of our senior management team.”
MHA Chairman Rupert Pomessy added: “Now is an ideal time to join the Association as we look to inject further momentum into our ambitious growth plans on behalf of the local communities of Bradford and Keighley, and we are well placed to meet their needs. I'm proud of that.”
“The Board of Directors has been impressed by Mr. Saquib’s energy and drive, along with his extensive experience in this field. He is a very welcome addition to the MHA family.”
Mr. Saleem will take up his post on January 6, 2025.
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From left: Tracy Harrison and Charlie Norman
A new chair and four new directors have been appointed by the Northern Housing Consortium. (NHC)
They will support the organization's mission to be the voice of North Korea and ensure everyone has access to quality housing they can afford.
Charlie Norman, CEO of Moscare St Vincent Housing Group (MSV), will take on the role of Chairman, replacing outgoing Chairman Paul Fidaman, CEO of Carbon Homes.
Jane Everton, chair of Outward Housing, member of the board of directors of Neuron Housing, and former civil servant in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), will become deputy chair.
Rachel Dennis, CEO of InCommunities. Tracey Gordon, Lead Officer, Housing Partnerships, Liverpool City Regional Integration Authority. Steve Hepworth, CEO of Ongo Homes. Noel Sharp, Bolton at Home's group chief executive officer, will all take on director roles.
Tracy Harrison, chief executive of the Northern Housing Consortium, said: “We are incredibly lucky to have appointed such an experienced and knowledgeable group of people who bring many years of expertise from housing, environmental sustainability and the public sector. I feel it.
“They begin their new roles at an exciting time, as our new government continues to prioritize housing.
“The expertise of all board members is invaluable as we support our member organizations to work with government to deliver real change in communities across the North.
“They will also play a key role in supporting our new business plan, which will begin in spring 2025.
“I have worked with Charlie for several years and know that she brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm to the Chair role.
“I would also like to thank Paul Fidaman for his leadership and support over the past four years. We look forward to continuing to work closely with him.”
Mr Norman previously served as Vice Chairman and Board Member for five years and has worked in the housing sector for over 30 years in both the North West of England and Vancouver, Canada.
She has a background in community and co-operative development, neighborhood management, housing support and regeneration and is Chair of the Greater Manchester Housing Providers Partnership.
She said: “The NHC is a unique organization that brings together housing associations, local authorities and mixed authorities across the North.
“This is a great way to share different perspectives, collaborate and learn from each other, and it feels more important than ever.
“I am honored to assume the role of Chairman at such a critical time and to work alongside our wonderful Board of Directors and the great team at NHC.
“The NHC was right to prioritize the regeneration of the north and green housing and jobs, and there is an opportunity to increase our influence with the new government.”
Mr. Everton joined the NHC Board of Directors in 2022. She had a long career as a senior civil servant in Whitehall, including leading MHCLG's social housing division, as well as working in areas such as the private rented sector and planning.
Dennis has been Chief Executive Officer of InCommunities since February 2021 and has over 20 years of senior experience in the housing sector. She has a background in strategic leadership, delivering change and business improvement, and strategic finance and governance.
Gordon has nearly 30 years of experience in the public sector, working in both environmental sustainability and housing.
She joined the Liverpool City Region Integration Authority in 2019, establishing several new build and refurbishment housing programmes, overseeing the housing element of the Net Zero Carbon Plan and leading the North West Net Zero Hub. I did.
Mr Hepworth has over 30 years' experience in the social housing sector and has worked at Ongo since 2007, taking on the role of chief executive in 2018.
While working for North Lincolnshire Council, he led the team responsible for tenant consultation, which led to the creation of North Lincolnshire Homes and the transfer of 10,000 homes from the council.
Mr Sharp has worked at executive level in public housing in the North West for more than 20 years, and before that spent 10 years working in London.
She has a keen interest in the relationship between health, wellbeing and quality housing and is currently Deputy Chair of the Greater Manchester Housing Partnership.
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Office group Workwell has appointed a new center manager for the redevelopment of its Copsallbridge office in Harrogate town centre.
Experienced manager Joe Little will lead the operations of the fully refurbished three-storey building in Station Bridge.
She joins from Harefield Hall in Pateley Bridge, where she was operations and events manager.
She has over 13 years' experience in operations and event management in the hospitality and leisure sector.
The newly developed site at Copsall Bridge will support 360 jobs in the town and directly create five roles.
Copthall Bridge is designed to provide a premium office environment for established small businesses and owner-managed businesses looking for 1 to 40 desks. There will also be a meeting room and co-working space that can be rented by the hour.
Oliver Corrigan, Managing Director of Workwell, said: Joe fits the bill with a proven track record of success spanning over 10 years in previous roles.
“Designed to meet diverse business needs across a range of sectors, Copsall Bridge aims to raise the bar for premium office space in Harrogate, while increasing productivity and promoting employee wellbeing. ”
Mr Little added: “This is a very exciting opportunity for me and I am thrilled to be joining WorkWell.
“The entire space offers state-of-the-art design and world-class amenities. WorkWell's significant investment will support the growth of businesses in the local area by providing first-class facilities and a vibrant, thriving work community. reflects the company's commitment to supporting
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