In this episode we talk to Tristan Samuels the Group Development & New Business Director at VIVID Homes. We explore his career path from working in Africa to Westminster City Council to his current executive level role leading one of the largest developing housing association development teams. Get his take on the importance and viability of in-house development teams, the importance of increased affordable housing development and much, much more.

Steve Wild is a Managing Director with the Lampton Group a company owned by the London Borough of Hounslow. Steve talks us through his career, how he started as a quantity surveyor and progressed within the private sector before finding his place in the public sector. He explains how careers can be forged by making the most of opportunities and may not always follow a structured path.

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In this episode, we meet Megan Carter, a Regional Director at AtkinsRéalis. Megan is a staunch advocate for local government, and she shares her career journey, which began as a graduate trainee in the retail sector, followed by a transition into local government, and now her current role in the private sector supplying to local government.

We delve into Megan's first-hand experiences, gaining valuable insights into the inner workings of local government. She also discusses why she believes people should consider a career in this sector, among many other topics.

Join us for an enlightening conversation that sheds light on the crucial role of local government and the rewarding career opportunities it offers.

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Property Leadership

E1 - Alan Townshend - Housing Officer to Chief Executive

Host, Phil Foster from Ocean Edge Executive Search meets Alan Townshend, former Chief Executive of Southern Housing Group, for a fascinating chat about career development within the affordable housing sector.

Alan discusses his own career from Housing Officer to Chief Executive, providing valuable advice for anyone with an eye on reaching and succeeding at executive level.

Drawing on over 30 years’ experience within the sector, Alan shares personal insights on a range of issues including leadership qualities, mergers, Boards and the current housing crisis.

This episode includes:

• How to move up the career ladder
• Breaking into your first senior or executive role
• The view from the top - commanding corporate-wide success
• Crisis management
• Working with Boards
• The impact of mergers on Housing Associations
• Skills currently in demand within the sector
• The current housing crisis: funding streams, arrears, stock condition and regulations
• Challenges that will be faced by the leaders of tomorrow

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