A podcast by Andersen James
The housing crisis looms large. The UK’s crying out for housing stock, and new builds can play a huge role in the recovery.
Diversity and inclusion is finally getting the attention it deserves at a strategic level. Although there’s plenty of work still to do. And environmental concerns are taking centre stage, with time running out to reach ambitious targets in net zero carbon emissions.
Suffice to say, the UK housing sector is going through a period of great change right now. With everything developing at such a pace, it can be hard to keep your finger on the pulse.
That’s why we’ve launched The Housing Industry Podcast.
Featuring lively conversations with key leaders in the housing sector, The Housing Industry Podcast will provide real value to anyone working in the UK housing market who cares about making a difference.
Podcast Episodes
The 12-Step Guide For Tackling Digital Exclusion in Social Housing With Nick Horne
How can housing associations bridge the digital divide and ensure that no tenant is left behind?In this episode, we dive deep into the urgent...
How Housing AI Is Set To Revolutionise The Sector with Jenny Danson and Lee Reevell
Where does AI fit into the social housing sector? And can it really give professionals precious time back, improve frontline services, and drive...
How To Get More People To Choose Housing – The HIP Roundtable
Too many people ‘fall into’ a career in housing rather than actively choosing it. But what if the sector did more to attract fresh talent,...
Lessons From The North East Devolution Deal With Paul Fiddaman
Can housing providers collaborate effectively to solve the sector’s biggest challenges?In this episode, Paul Fiddamen, Group Chief...
What Innovation in Housing Really Means With Elizabeth Froude
When people hear ‘innovation,’ they often think of technology—but true innovation in housing goes far beyond digital tools. Elizabeth...
How Diversification Can Build Resilience In Housing With Wendy Evans-Hendrick
Can a housing association balance care, housing, and affordability in today’s complex landscape?In this episode, Wendy Evans-Hendrick,...
Behind The Scenes Of A Purpose Driven Housing Strategy With James Francis
How can a strong organisational purpose help teams make better decisions—and put those decisions into action?In this episode, James...
How to Balance Risk and Growth in Housing With Mark Perry
The housing crisis shows no signs of slowing down. How much risk can the housing sector afford to take—and what does it take to make bold...
The Truth About Housing Marginalised Communities With Paul Smith
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What’s Holding Back the Housing Workforce—and How to Fix It With Greg Reed
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Housing’s Role In Tackling Domestic Abuse – The HIP Roundtable
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Is There a Better Way to Manage Repairs? With Paul Walker
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5 Strategic Priorities To Deliver Better Customer Service with Jonathan Cowie
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How To Hire With Purpose with North Star Housing
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Housing Fringe – Defining your Leadership DNA
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Housing Fringe – Unlocking the true value of sustainable homes
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Housing Fringe – Utilising Data and Technology to Solve Challenges in the Housing Sector
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Housing Fringe – Building a Balanced Board
Board effectiveness is a direct result of the board's composition, which is why good governance dictates that the composition should be built...
Industry Insights From A CFO with Kal Kay
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Directing Two Housing Organisations with Harpreet Rayet
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Advancing EDI Within Housing with Lee Bloomfield
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Industry Insights From An Ex-Finance Director with Tina Barnard
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Modernising A Housing Association with Clare Budden
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Happy Colleagues, Happy Customers with Debi Marriott-Lavery
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Embracing Past Challenges to Create Future Success with Mark Howden
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Honesty Over Perfection with Jamie Ratcliff
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Making Transformation Happen with Donna Cezair
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What Can We Learn From the Housing Landscape in Ireland with John Hannigan
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Navigating The Industry In Times Of Great Change with Fiona Fletcher-Smith
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The Partnership That’s Making 1000+ Homes Warmer with RE:GEN & believe housing
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Building on a Legacy with Angela Mansell
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Pushing Towards Net Zero with Tom Sowerby
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Maintaining an Enduring Purpose with Michael Newey
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Making a Merger a Success with Mark Pearson
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Open Leadership in Housing with Jacque Allen
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Rural Housing Association Challenges with Gail Teasdale
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Safety and Compliance in Housing with Wayne Cole
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Helen McHale, Chief Executive & Carmel Chambers, Executive Director of Resources at Stockport Homes
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Dave Richmond – CEO at St Leger Homes of Doncaster
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Richard Hill – CEO of bpha
In...
Louise Swain, CEO at Alliance Homes Group
What...
Denise Fowler, Chief Executive of Phoenix Community Housing
What does...
Sasha Deepwell, Chief Executive at Irwell Valley
There’s no...
Emma Palmer, CEO at Eastlight Community Homes
For most in the...
Matt Forrest – Chief Executive at Thirteen Group
There isn’t just...
George Paterson, Executive Director of Property at Together Housing Group
A lot has changed in...
David Bogle, Chief Executive of Hightown Housing
The media loves to...
Leann Hearn, CEO at Livv Housing Group
Do we make housing too...
Claire Griffiths, Chief Executive at Cobalt Housing
Cobalt Housing isn’t looking...
Boris Worrall, Chief Executive of Rooftop Housing Group
Communicating the right way and...
Aileen Evans – Chief Executive at Grand Union Housing Group
Grand Union Housing Group wants to be...
Geeta Nanda, CEO at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing
The housing sector faces questions that...
Jess Rose, Head of HR & Ryan Geldard, Director at M-AR
“...all we’ve ever wanted to do, is...
Sinéad Butters, Chief Executive Officer at Aspire Group
Sinéad Butters, Chief Executive Officer at...
Guy Stenson, Chief Executive of Gloucester City Homes
For those with an unwavering desire to make a...
Michael Cottrell, Product and Partnerships Director at Octopus Energy
There is a ‘magic pink box’ at Octopus Energy hard...
Collaboration & Tech in Housing
Join us and a panel of industry leaders for a deep...
Katie Fisher, Divisional Managing Director at McCarthy Stone
The challenges that we face in the housing sector are...
Andrew Shepherd, Managing Director at TopHat
With rising costs and a growing need for new homes and...
HIP-Tech: Nick Atkin, Chief Executive at Yorkshire Housing and Jason Wickens, Chief Information Officer at Southern Housing Group
A first for The HIP! Caithlin Knox hosts a panel of guests...
Kate Davies, Chief Executive at Notting Hill Genesis
In this episode, we sit down with Kate Davies, Chief Executive of...
David Ripley, Executive Director of Customer Service at Thirteen Group
“At the heart of any housing association is people.” This is a...
Elly Hoult, Group Director of Assets & Sustainability at Notting Hill Genesis
What does a housing association look like when it’s residents are placed at...
Hannah Harvey, Chief Operating Officer at Saffron Housing Trust
In this episode, we sat down with Hannah Harvey, Chief Operating Officer at...
Nigel Banks, R&D Director at Ilke Homes
With energy prices on the rise, it’s now more important than ever to capitalise on...
Charlie Norman, Group Chief Executive at Mosscare St Vincent
The home is the start of well-being and everyone should have a decent home. This is...
Peter Jackson, Managing Director at Seddon Construction
In this episode of The HIP, our host James Leighton sat down with Peter Jackson - Managing Director of...
Josie Parsons, Chief Executive Officer at Local Space
Homelessness in the UK is on the rise. 8.5 million people within the UK currently have unmet housing needs....
John Verge, Chief Executive at Golden Lane Housing
In this episode of The HIP, our host, James Leighton is joined by Chief Executive of Golden Lane Housing - John...
Nigel Wilson, Group Chief Executive at Gentoo
This week we were joined by Nigel Wilson, who is the Group Chief Executive of Gentoo Group. We unpacked a ton of...
Ian McDermott, Chief Executive at Peabody
This week I’m joined by Ian McDermott, CEO at Peabody.We had an incredibly insightful conversation, ranging from his...
Ceri Theobald, Group Director of Strategic Partnerships & Growth at Futures Housing Group
This week I’m joined by Ceri Theobald from Futures Housing Group. Ceri is the Group Director of Strategic Partnerships and...
Helen Ward, Group Organisational Development Director at Torus and Moreen Pascal, Programme Manager at Housing Diversity Network
We’re back with episode 10 of The HIP with not just one, but two fantastic guest speakers who share their knowledge on the...
Richard Ellis, Director of Sustainability at Peabody
We’re back with the ninth episode of The HIP with host James Leighton. Today we’re joined by Richard Ellis, Director of...
Colette McKune MBE, Group Chief Executive at ForViva
Colette McKune MBE, Group Chief Executive at ForViva, appears on episode 8 of The HIP alongside host James Leighton, Director of...
Alexandra Willey, Director of Strategic Asset Management at Clarion Housing Group | Reaching a carbon-neutral future
It’s time for the next episode of the Housing Industry Podcast (HIP podcast) with our host James Leighton. In this episode, James...
Gerraint Oakley, Executive Director of Growth and Development at Platform Housing Group | Hurdles the housing sector is facing, his hopes for the future of the industry in the UK
Welcome to the fifth installment of The Housing Industry Podcast (The HIP). In this latest episode, our host James Leighton sits down...
Nick Atkin, CEO Yorkshire Housing | Putting Tenants First, Agile & Flexible Working, Housing Crisis Action Plan
Welcome to the fourth episode of The Housing Industry Podcast (The HIP), with host James Leighton.In this instalment of the show, James is...
Dave Sheridan, Chairman of Ilke Homes | Promoting Employees, Zero Carbon Houses, UK Housing Crisis
Welcome to The HIP, the brand new Andersen James Group podcast series.In episode 3 of the podcast, James Leighton sits down with...
Lee Sale, Regional MD of Lovell | Lee’s leadership journey, COVID’s impact and future predictions
Welcome to The HIP, the brand new Andersen James Group podcast series. For our second episode, we’re delighted to welcome Lee Sale,...
Tom Bloxham MBE, Chairman of Urban Splash | Leadership, the housing sector, property development
Welcome to the first ever episode of the Housing Industry Podcast (HIP podcast)! In this episode, our host James Leighton talks to Tom Bloxham...
Our Host
The Housing Industry Podcast will be hosted by James Leighton – CEO of Andersen James. James has spent over 15 years working in the housing sector, from new-build and refurbishment, to maintenance, energy, and everything in between.
With his insider knowledge, diverse network, and inquisitive nature, James will find out what got his guests to where they are in the housing sector.
How they’re using their influence in the market to help end the housing crisis. What they’re doing to tackle diversity. And how they plan to help reach net zero carbon by 2050.
Our Guests
The Housing Industry Podcast podcast will feature conversations with many leading figures from right across the housing sector. From Housing Association taking unique approaches to the housing crisis, to larger private companies making waves in the space. Expect to hear from some of the most influential people in the industry.