The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has revealed its has appointed six new members to its Professional Standards committee (PSC).
The new members of the committee are:
- Martin Hayle, director of Care and Support at Citizen Housing
- Sandra Maguire, Neighbourhood Operations manager (West Essex) at Moat
- Lindsay Driscoll, training advisor at Sysco Business Skills Academy
- Linsay Baverstock, people partner at Settle
- Janine Green, specialist in community safety and anti-social behaviour (ASB)
- Patricia Harrington, Future Workspace Engagement manager, Aspire Housing
The PSC is a delegated board within CIH’s governance structure and comprises up to 10 members from across the four nations of the UK.
The PSC has a number of functions, including:
- Supporting the ongoing development of CIH’s professionalism work, including the professional standards framework and the journey towards professional recognition
- Acting as a sounding board as they refine and review CIH’s CPD offer to integrate it into its professionalism work
- Overseeing compliance with the CIH code of conduct by CIH members
- Helping ensure membership remains current and valuable, with strong professional values at its core
Stephen Cook, chair of CIH’s professional standards committee, said: “Every day, housing professionals create opportunities for people to find a home from which they can build the rest of their lives.
“The work we do is so important, which is why the professional standards committee exists, to help continuously develop CIH’s professional pathway and review the continuing professional development offer.
“As we move forward with details set out in the Social Housing White Paper, it is an important time for the sector to focus on professional standards and it was fantastic to see the commitment of so many people that applied to join the committee.
“I am really looking forward to welcoming the new members and working with them to drive up professional standards across housing.”
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