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

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.