Barnsbury Housing Association

Our staff

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    Susan French, Chief Executive Officer

    Susan joined Barnsbury Housing Association in 2016, and is responsible for the team delivering a great service to residents. Susan works with the board to make sure we are well placed to respond to the major changes in the housing world that affect us and our residents and able to continue building much-needed new homes.

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    Cheryl Whittle, Housing & Communities Director

    Cheryl Whittle is our Housing and Communities Director. She oversees all housing management services, engagement, participation, and community work. She is also responsible for maximising income and collection, and promoting and ensuring equality throughout BHA. Cheryl is passionate about providing high-quality housing and services to residents, and about creating thriving and inclusive communities.

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    Lynsey Van Aswegen, Director of Finance

    Lynsey Van Aswegen manages our strategic finance function, including our accounts, business plan and treasury. She also oversees our internal and external audit.

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    Michael Bunker, Asset Manager

    Michael is responsible for making sure our homes and estates are well maintained and our staff and contractors work to the highest standards. Michael is also in charge of the work we are doing to make homes cheaper to heat by improving their energy efficiency.

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    Lorraine Sindrey, Assistant Property Manager

    Lorraine is responsible for making sure all our residents get the best repair service possible. She works with the caretakers and contractors repairing our homes and keeping them in a great condition.

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    Asif Mahmood, Housing and Communities Manager

    Asif provides a one-stop housing management service, covering lettings, tenancy management and support, and handling rent queries.

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    Colette Lyons, Independent Living Officer

    Colette manages our sheltered scheme at Highbury View and is much loved by all residents.

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    Marius Gradinaru, Estates Officer

    Marius is our man on the ground, doing vital work and checks to ensure everyone is safe in their home and communal area.

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    Ewelina Galeziewska, Finance Officer

    Ewelina works in our finance team making sure we make and get payments on time and keeping our finances in check.

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    Chelsey Simner, Business Support Officer

    Chelsey joined BHA in September 2020 to do a scanning project but has since been given a permanent position as a support for the whole team, helping with IT services and customer service.

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    Nicky Anderson, Housing Officer

    Nicky is there for you five-days-a week, based at our Morland Mews office but also regularly out visiting our other properties and estates. She will handle any questions about your rent, tenancy, or anything else you may need support with.

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    Martin Gow, Data Analyst

    As our Data Analyst, Martin helps keep our tenancy database and rent accounts up to date, alongside other property databases. Martin also compiles and updates regular performance and financial reports.

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    Avis Venning, Project Manager

    Avis is overseeing the retrofitting works on our Barnsbury Mews estate and making sure our homes are up to standard.