Housing association regulation has a huge effect on the confidence that people have in the organisation.
In this episode of The HIP, we speak with Emma Richman, Executive Director of Operations at Peaks & Plains Housing Trust and Board Member at First Choice Homes Oldham. Emma has worked in social housing for 27+ years and has been with Peaks & Plains for almost 3 years. Peaks & Plains is a relatively small housing association, focusing on higher-value homes in the Cheshire East and High Peaks areas.
When Emma joined Peaks & Plains, the organisation was at the point of a downgrade by the regulator. Emma was keen to turn things around. We speak in depth about regulatory grading from the benefits of moving up a grade, to the causes of downgrades. Emma is also passionate about bringing women into the sector and is currently a Committee Member of Women in Property. She shares her views on how women can further their careers in housing. We speak about the benefits of collaboration, particularly for smaller organisations. And Emma also gives us some insightful leadership advice on prioritising what’s important.
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