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Our executive team

Barry Hughes, group chief executive

Our chief executive is responsible for making sure we deliver against our targets and plans set out by our board of directors. Barry manages the executive team and has been chief executive at Selwood Housing since 2007.

Prior to this Barry was finance director for Metro Newspaper and the Evening Standard.

Mark Mayler, group finance director

Mark and his team ensure that we get the best value for money across all our services for our customers and that we have strong finances to maintain and invest in our customers' homes, as well as to build new affordable homes.

He oversees all aspects of our financial management, controls and governance. He is also responsible for procurement, performance, business insight and IT teams.

Mark has worked in senior finance roles for over 20 years, across a variety of sectors.

Verena Buchanan, group operations director

Verena is responsible for all our front-line services to customers. Her teams ensure a consistent and ever improving service to customers, so our neighbourhoods are great places to live, our homes are safe and well maintained and we deliver efficient and effective services to all our customers.

Our operational teams are local so know our customers well and are passionate about helping them.

Verena is also a board member for the charity Trowbridge Futures.

Paul Walsh, group development director

Paul and his team drive forward the development of new homes, increasing both our social housing stock as well as homes that are available to buy under shared ownership. He is also responsible for the marketing and communications team and the involvement team.

Our ambition is to build 1,700 affordable homes by 2034.

Ria Bristow, group transformation and people director

Ria leads on transformation across Selwood Housing, responsible for projects that deliver both short-term improvements and long-term value for customers.

This includes digital transformation as customers increasingly access housing services online.

Ria is also responsible for HR, training and development as well as health and safety, facilities, business continuity and safeguarding.

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21 hours ago
Selwood Housing

"3 years I been Selwood customer and I can't thank Selwood housing staff for their support.. Here's to many more years of you being my landlord.. the service Selwood Housing gives is amazing…. keep up the good work!" - Trowbridge Resident, March 2024 ... See MoreSee Less

3 years I been Selwood customer and I cant thank Selwood housing staff for their support.. Heres to many more years of you being my landlord.. the service Selwood Housing gives is amazing…. keep up the good work! - Trowbridge Resident, March 2024

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12 years for me… and i totally agree, whether it’s in the staff in-house or sub contractors. Thank you Selwood

7 years for me and totally agree 👍

11 years for me i cant fault selwood there brilliant

I was an employee of Selwood housing for eleven years couldn’t Fault them as an employer.⭐️

13 years for me and can’t fault them, always very helpful when you phone etc..

20 years for me thank you so much

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5 days ago
Selwood Housing

We're pleased to announce a new partnership with Huws Gray for our electrical supplies. Founded in 1990, Huws Gray have a wealth of specialist knowledge as the owners of Electricbase and 15 years’ experience working with housing associations. They have created a dedicated distribution centre for Selwood Housing from their Civils & Lintels site in Westbury, including a vehicle and driver for rapid response deliveries. Our operatives can use the Stock&Go app to order what they need quickly and easily, ultimately saving our customers’ time and money. ... See MoreSee Less

Were pleased to announce a new partnership with Huws Gray for our electrical supplies. Founded in 1990, Huws Gray have a wealth of specialist knowledge as the owners of Electricbase and 15 years’ experience working with housing associations. They have created a dedicated distribution centre for Selwood Housing from their Civils & Lintels site in Westbury, including a vehicle and driver for rapid response deliveries. Our operatives can use the Stock&Go app to order what they need quickly and easily, ultimately saving our customers’ time and money.

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Do they have any fluorescent light tubes?

Ask them if they have any sparkles excessive,

6 days ago
Selwood Housing

🌈 Happy International Family Equality Day! 🌍
Today, we celebrate the beautiful diversity of families in Wiltshire and beyond.
We believe that every family deserves a place to call home - a sanctuary where love knows no bounds.

This special day reminds us of our commitment to fostering inclusive communities and ensuring that our housing projects support every family's unique journey.
Because when families thrive, communities flouris#ifed2024D2024
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🌈 Happy International Family Equality Day! 🌍
Today, we celebrate the beautiful diversity of families in Wiltshire and beyond. 
We believe that every family deserves a place to call home - a sanctuary where love knows no bounds. 

This special day reminds us of our commitment to fostering inclusive communities and ensuring that our housing projects support every familys unique journey. 
Because when families thrive, communities flourish. 🌟 #IFED2024
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