Board

Our Board has a wide range of experience in areas of Southdown’s work, as well as in managing organisations. They support our senior C-suite team to provide strategic direction and ensure Southdown is financially secure, well-run and delivers on all its responsibilities. If you would like a copy of the Register for Board and Committee Members’ Declarations of Interest please contact our Risk and Governance Manager.

Pauline Ford

Chair of the Board

Helen Tuddenham

Helen Tuddenham

Vice Chair of the Board

Graeme Allinson

Graeme Allinson

Board Member and Board Whistleblowing Lead

Simon Nunan

Simon Nunan

Board Member

Dr Cathy Winfield

Dr Cathy Winfield

Board member

Tony Williams

Tony Williams

Board Member

Simon Anderson

Board Member, and Client and Tenant Voice Lead

Jo Ellis

Jo Ellis

Board Member

C-suite

Our C-suite works alongside our Chief Executive and Board to shape and develop our business strategy.

Neil Blanchard

Neil Blanchard

Chief Executive

Jo Raisey

Jo Raisey

Chief Experience and Transformation Officer

Michael Barford Southdown Chief Finance Officer

Michael Barford

Chief Finance Officer

Operational Performance Group

Our Operational Performance Group exists to execute day-to-day operations effectively and efficiently and ensure corporate and regulatory compliance to meet our business objectives. The Group is chaired by our Director of Housing and Assets, Jim Aspdin, and includes department leads as well as employees with subject matter expertise.

Jim Aspdin

Jim Aspdin

Director of Housing and Assets, and Chair of the OPG

Anita Beverton

Anita Beverton

Head of Learning Disability

Carol Roberts

Carol Roberts

Manager of Operational Support

Charlie Weeks

Charlie Weeks

Head of Financial Performance

Eve Clennell

Head of People and Experience

Michael Buie

Michael Buie

Head of Improvement and Impact

Rah Bray

Rah Bray

Head of Mental Health and Housing Support

Tara Mackintosh

Tara Mackintosh

Risk & Information Governance Manager

Join our team

We’re always looking for caring people to join our friendly, supportive team. Knowing that your work directly contributes to the wellbeing of others makes working for us a meaningful and rewarding career choice. Take a look at our jobs page for information on the opportunities available to join us.