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NHF head of policy moves to CIH
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has appointed the National Housing Federation’s (NHF) current head of policy as its new director of policy and external affairs.
James Prestwich, who joined the NHF in 2016, previously worked at the Department for Communities and Local Government, the Homes and Communities Agency and several housing associations.
He has a master’s degree in social housing from Birmingham City University and began his career as a housing officer at North Shropshire District Council.
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Mr Prestwich, who will take up his new post at the CIH on 24 February 2020, also sits on the boards of Hundred Houses Society in Cambridge, where he chairs the operations committee.
Gavin Smart, who takes over as CIH chief executive on 1 December, said: “I’m delighted James will be joining us at the CIH. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience of housing, as well as central and local government.
“I look forward to welcoming him to the CIH team and to him using that knowledge and experience to shape CIH’s influencing and policy work.”
Mr Prestwich said: “CIH is well known and respected for its policy and influencing work, and I’m really pleased to be joining the team.
“As a housing professional it’s a great privilege to be joining my professional body, especially at this exciting time, with Gavin becoming chief executive and the sector facing so many challenges. I can’t wait to get stuck in.”
