Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Housing Recruitment Partner
The Housing Executive has been a dedicated recruitment consultancy in the housing sector since its founding in 2002. Our directors, Tony Clark, Carol Drummond, and Julie Kellaway, bring over 20 years of combined experience in housing recruitment at director level, having previously worked with HERA Recruitment. We operate a hybrid model with consultants based in London, Kent, Hampshire, and Wales, offering both online and face-to-face services. Our rigorous candidate registration process, involving in-depth interviews lasting at least an hour, ensures precise matching of professionals to roles. We specialise in permanent, interim, and consultancy placements for management and executive positions across the housing sector, including property, investment, and development.Our client base ranges from the UN and Audit Commission to local authorities, G15 Registered Providers, and global property firms. We maintain long-term relationships through a commitment to quality service, evidenced by our Equality Assured accreditation from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. Our team provides career advice, interview preparation, and market insights, supported by a network built over two decades. We pride ourselves on being small enough to listen yet large enough to deliver, with a track record of successful placements from Chief Executives to Energy Specialists. Our hybrid approach, developed during the pandemic, ensures adaptability to client needs while maintaining the personal service that distinguishes us.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Interim Management
Consultancy Placements
Career Development Coaching
Market Rate Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in housing sector recruitment.
- Our directors act as hands-on consultants, ensuring continuity.
- We maintain Equality Assured accreditation for diversity standards.
- We offer a hybrid service model across London, Kent, and Wales.
- Our in-depth candidate interviews ensure precise role matching.
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation
What people say
Personal touch
Professional service
Career guidance
Sector expertise
Successful placements
Services
Permanent Recruitment
We specialise in placing candidates in permanent management and executive roles within the housing sector. Our process includes in-depth interviews to understand candidates' skills and career goals, ensuring alignment with client requirements. Clients benefit from our extensive network and sector-specific knowledge.
Interim Management
Our interim management service provides experienced professionals for short-term leadership needs. We source candidates with proven track records in housing sector challenges, ensuring continuity during transitions. Clients receive support in identifying and onboarding interim staff swiftly.
Consultancy Placements
We recruit consultants for specific housing sector projects, including service reviews and change management. Our candidates bring specialist expertise to initiatives like joint ventures and special purpose vehicles. Clients gain access to professionals with demonstrable project success.
Career Development Coaching
Our coaching service helps housing professionals enhance their career prospects. We offer CV refinement, interview technique training, and market insights tailored to individual aspirations. Candidates receive personalised feedback to improve their competitiveness in the sector.
Market Rate Analysis
We provide up-to-date salary comparisons for housing sector roles, helping clients remain competitive. Our data-driven insights cover executive, management, and specialist positions. Employers benefit from accurate remuneration strategies to attract top talent.
People
Tony Clark
Director
Co-founder with a BSc in Psychology, Tony has over 20 years in housing recruitment. He focuses on corporate strategy and executive placements, combining recruitment expertise with sector-specific insights to deliver tailored solutions.
Carol Drummond
Director
With 25+ years in recruitment and diversity advocacy, Carol leads strategic initiatives and client relations. She co-founded The Housing Executive to prioritise candidate development and ethical recruitment practices across the housing sector.
Julie Kellaway
Director
Julie specialises in financial operations and candidate relations, leveraging her 20-year housing recruitment background. She ensures placements align with both client needs and candidate career goals through personalised assessments.
Tracy Nicholson
Recruitment Consultant
Tracy manages market knowledge updates and client outreach, drawing on her HERA Recruitment background. She maintains current sector insights to connect clients with relevant opportunities and candidate profiles.
Phill Maxted
Operations & Compliance Manager
Phill oversees compliance and back-office systems, ensuring adherence to recruitment standards. His meticulous approach guarantees smooth operations and timely candidate support throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide with consultants in London, Kent, Hampshire, and Wales, serving clients across the UK housing sector.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our rigorous process includes in-depth interviews, statutory checks, and reference verification to match candidates' skills with client needs.
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide permanent, interim, and consultancy placements, along with career coaching and market salary analysis for housing professionals.
Are you sector specialists?
Yes, we focus exclusively on housing recruitment with over 20 years' experience placing candidates in management and executive roles.
How quickly do you respond to CVs?
We guarantee a response within one working day of receiving your CV for consideration.
Do you offer interview preparation?
Yes, our directors provide personalised feedback on CVs and interview techniques tailored to housing sector requirements.
