Too many people ‘fall into’ a career in housing rather than actively choosing it. But what if the sector did more to attract fresh talent, showcase the breadth of opportunities, and reflect the communities it serves?
In this roundtable episode, we’re joined by Chartered Institute of Housing President Elly Hoult and a panel of future housing leaders:
- Jaz Pugh, a Housing Officer at Barcud Housing Association and winner of the CIH Young Achiever in Housing Award 2024.
- Eoghan Cregan, a Neighbourhood Specialist at Co-operative Housing Ireland, with a focus on allocations and estate management.
- Patrick Penny-Annang, a Community Development and Engagement Officer at Brent Council, passionate about resident involvement.
- Tamzin Coombs, a Placemaking and Regeneration Engagement Officer at Flagship Housing Group, shaping community-led projects.
Together, they explore the ‘Choose Housing Campaign’, and the urgent need to reposition housing as a first-choice career—one that offers purpose, impact, and career progression.
The panel share their journeys into the sector, the challenges they’ve faced, and how housing organisations can do more to attract, retain, and support a diverse new generation of talent.
Covered in this episode:
- Why so many professionals ‘fall into’ housing, and how to change it.
- The incredible variety of roles available beyond traditional housing officer positions.
- How to use social media channels to maximise outreach.
- Why recruiting from within social housing communities matters.
- The biggest challenges young professionals face in housing.
- How organisations can rethink recruitment strategies to attract a wider talent pool.
- Actionable ways every housing professional can help build the sector’s future.
Housing is a career that changes lives, not just for tenants but for the professionals who work in it. Join us for an inspiring discussion on how we can attract the best and brightest into this vital industry.
LEARN MORE
- Peabody Trust – https://www.peabody.org.uk/
- Barcud Housing Association – https://www.barcud.cymru/
- Co-operative Housing Ireland – https://www.cooperativehousing.ie/
- Brent Council – https://www.brent.gov.uk/housing
- Flagship Housing Group – https://www.flagship-group.co.uk/
- Andersen James – https://www.andersenjames.com/
CONNECT
- Elly Hoult on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellyhoult2504/
- Jazmin Pugh on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazmin-pugh-14a138249/
- Eoghan Cregan on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/eoghan-cregan-22b366162/
- Patrick Penny-Annang on LinkedIn –https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickpennyannang/
- Tamzin Coombs on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamzin-c-8b34a8171/
- James Leighton on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-leighton-65023b11/
LISTEN