The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has bolstered its teams in Scotland and Northern Ireland with two new appointments.
Gordon Smith joins CIH Scotland as engagement manager, while Georgia Knapp takes up the role of policy and public affairs manager at CIH Northern Ireland.
Smith brings more than 10 years of experience in membership engagement, leading business growth, building communities and listening to members’ voices. As engagement manager, he will play a crucial role in supporting and managing existing CIH members while growing the CIH community in Scotland.
Gillian McLees, director of CIH Scotland, said: “We are delighted that Gordon has joined the team, bringing a wide range of experience from different organisations. I know our Scottish members will welcome Gordon and tap into his expertise as we move forward and support members with the professionalism agenda that is gathering pace across the housing sector.”
Smith added: “I am delighted to join CIH as engagement manager for Scotland. I am looking forward to getting to know the members in Scotland and helping them maximise their membership.”
Knapp joins CIH Northern Ireland with more than seven years’ experience in government policy with the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs, including six years working directly on Northern Ireland affairs.
She said: “I am delighted to be joining CIH as policy and public affairs manager for Northern Ireland. Working on Northern Ireland policy issues has been a great passion of mine for a long time, and I am really looking forward to engaging with members on how we can improve the housing sector here.”
Main image: Gordon Smith, CIH Scotland’s new engagement manager; and Georgia Knapp, CIH Northern Ireland’s new policy and public affairs manager
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