Michael Gove has launched a consultation on the requirement for housing managers to hold professional qualifications, which is set to take effect from April 2025.

The new requirement for senior housing managers and executives to hold an Ofqual-approved level 4 or 5 qualification in housing will form part of the regulator of social housing’s new competence and conduct standard.

The government is seeking feedback on several aspects related to the qualification requirement, including who it will apply to, the criteria that qualifications must meet, what is considered as ‘working towards’ a qualification, the transition period and requirements for housing providers who use housing management services.