Why did you choose housing as a career?

At the time I graduated, I firmly felt the repercussions of the recession and found myself a part-time temporary role as a business support assistant. My degree was centred around education studies and as part of that role I’d completed work placements supporting disadvantaged children, so I was well aware of the challenges facing communities all across the UK and the role good quality housing plays in terms of aiding social mobility.

While I started my housing career in admin, I’ve worked in a variety of roles working for local authorities and housing associations, spanning customer support, assets and finally development – where I found my real passion. I became a development officer in 2015, working my way to become the head of development and operations, before joining Mount Green in September 2020.

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