New CIH vice-president named following vote

Ms Haley was appointed chief executive of Newcastle-based housing association Byker Community Trust in 2012 and spent nine years at the helm. She announced her retirement from the organisation after BCT merged with Karbon Homes in 2021. 

Before that she worked for Sunderland housing association Gentoo, where she spent 12 years in a number of roles, including head of sales and marketing. 

Between 2013 and 2017 Ms Haley served as chair of the CIH’s North East Board.

She said she was “very honoured” to be elected by CIH members.

“I have worked in housing for 41 years and I have been a qualified CIH professional for the majority of that time. 

“I really want to give something back to the profession, by raising the profile of housing and increasing awareness of the sector’s social value and purpose,” Ms Haley said. 

Ms Haley thanked CIH staff and her fellow candidates, saying it was a “privilege to compete alongside” them.

Josie Twinning, director of membership and partnerships at the CIH, said: “Jill’s dedication and passion will bring a formidable energy to our presidential team. And we’re really excited to support Jill as she gets started.

“It was great to see such commitment and enthusiasm from all three of our vice-presidential candidates – Mike and Hannah should be extremely proud of their campaigns; it’s clear to see they are making a real impact with many people in the sector.”