The Zetetick Staff Team | Supported Living

Steph joined Zetetick in 2015 working before in in administration and finance in publishing and also locally in health and wellbeing.

Karen is an experienced finance manager, working previously at the esteemed Towner Art Gallery in Eastbourne and for Action for Change. Karen brings an innovative outlook and a desire to bring enhancements and efficiencies to all our financial processes.

Gloria has recently taken on this role…more info to follow.

Could this be you, do you want to work to help others, do you work to a high standard, believe in offering the best quality and share our values and behaviours?

Could this be you, do you want to Volunteer to help others, do you work to a high standard, believe in offering the best quality and share our values and behaviours?

Suzie has recently joined us more info to follow

Abi has recently joined us, more info to follow

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Isobel has recently joined us, more info to follow.

Claire is a qualified plumber, having previously worked in construction. Joining Zetetick in 2010, she started work as a gardener and through her work and investment in training over 9 years has gained a series of promotions and she is now our Property Supervisor. She enjoys her work in housing because she says “no day is ever the same”

Experienced gardener, Horace, has been with us just over a year ensuring one of the most important areas of any home its garden is always in good shape. Horace enjoys working with the team and is hoping we can get more volunteer garden support.

Could this be you, do you want to work to help others, do you work to a high standard, believe in offering the best quality and share our values and behaviours?

Hurby is a recent addition to the team, and experienced painter and decorator, he bring a dedication to the work, along with a professional finish. Hurby understands the challenges of disruption in our tenants property when redecorating or repair is needed but is there to ensure we maintain quality housing for supported living.

Ceni is an experienced builder, painter and decorator, and is working across our properties in Kent, Sussex and Surrey.

Could this be you, do you want to work to help others, do you work to a high standard, believe in offering the best quality and share our values and behaviours?

Andrew has been recently appointed as a trustee more to come

Could this be you, do you want to volunteer to help others, do you work to a high standard, believe in offering the best quality and share our values and behaviours? Do you have management or team leadership experience, or perhaps experience of governance, finance or housing?

Ian’s career has largely been in finance and banking, with over 20 years at HSBC including several global roles and 3 years living in Hong Kong. He has extensive corporate governance experience from HSBC where he was a director of 5 insurance subsidiaries. Since returning to the UK and particularly since leaving HSBC, Ian has stepped up his involvement in the third sector, becoming an active member at Pilotlight, joining Goodgym and working at Pro Bono Economics. He is and Elder and Secretary/Trustee at his local church and has previously been a church treasurer.

Gary has had a long and extensive career in senior management. After time in the hotel and hospitality sector and a period of time within the Learning Disability sector Gary set up his own consultancy business, which still forms part of his current working portfolio. Within this consultancy capacity, Gary helped the fledgling organisation Frontier Support Services Ltd grow into a successful leading specialist Domiciliary Care Agency that supports people with a learning disability.
This work led in 2007, to Gary founding the charity Zetetick Housing to offer supported accommodation to vulnerable adults.

Lucy’s background is primarily in the social housing sector over the last 8 years. She has worked as a consultant conducting governance reviews and best practice customer service reviews. Lucy is currently Research and Policy Manager for Peabody and has held the post of Non-Executive Director at Keniston Housing Association for the last 2 years.

Claudia has been recently appointed as a Trustee more to come.

Martin was a senior civil servant for 20 years, including as environment and housing advisor in Number 10. He chairs the southern regional flood and coastal committee, which oversees spending on flood defences across the south of England, is a visiting fellow at University College London and on the boards of BPHA – a large locally based housing association based in Bedford – and the south east rivers trust, which cleans up some of the world’s most important chalk streams.

Gail is a communications and marketing professional, with a specialism in digital. She has a background in the not-for-profit sector, including Citizens Advice, and in supporting start-up and scale-up companies. She joins Zetetick at an important time for the organisation as we aim to grow in size and profile. Her experience in the not for profit sector and as Chair of Lambeth Rathbone Society is a welcome addition to the board. Gail presently works for Women on Boards.

Natasha has recently been appointed as a Trustee, more to come.