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Social Housing Recruitment Manchester — Nigel Wright Group


Specialist social housing recruiter in Manchester

Nigel Wright Group is a specialist social housing recruitment agency operating in Manchester and the wider North West region. We help a wide range of social housing sector organisations identify and attract top talent for key roles. Clients and candidates benefit from our combined discipline and sector expertise, strong regional networks, and consistently high standards of customer service.

Alongside Chief Executive Officers, Managing Directors, and other general leadership opportunities, we hire Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Human Resources, IT, Accounting & Finance, and Business Support roles at all levels. This includes placing candidates into permanent positions, as well as helping clients solve temporary, contract, and interim recruitment challenges.

To discuss your hiring needs and find out more about our regional recruitment services, please contact us directly or use the chat function below to talk with a member of our support team.  Candidates can find the latest social housing jobs in Manchester and the wider region on our vacancies page. We also advise job seekers to send us their CVs and follow us on social media.

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Our track record for recruitment in housing

We’re proud to support the UK social housing sector. Our client portfolio consists of housing associations, local authority housing providers, central government departments, and organisations involved in social housing development and planning, as well as homelessness prevention and intervention activities, among other enterprises. Some of our social housing talent partners include: 

Beyond Housing logoCastles and Coasts logoGentoo logoHomes England logoHome Group logoKarbon Homes logoSouth Tyneside HomesThirteen Group logoTyne Housing logoYour Homes Newcastle logo

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Clients praise our social housing recruitment capabilities:

“Nigel Wright Group was recommended to me as the best recruiter for executive appointments. The strength of that recommendation, together with Nigel Wright’s extensive regional networks, is why we chose to partner with them on the CFO assignment. Our shortlist included people from the North East and Yorkshire. We’re delighted to attract such a high-calibre individual.” CEO, Beyond Housing

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“Castles & Coasts has worked with Nigel Wright Group for a few years now. They have helped us fill key roles within our Operations, Finance, and IT functions including Head of Maintenance, Finance Manager, and Business Intelligence Lead positions. I used them to recruit a Procurement Officer and received an excellent service.” Procurement Delivery Lead, Castles & Coasts Housing Association

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“I’d like to express my gratitude for the outstanding service we received during the Head of Health & Safety appointment. I was impressed at the effort invested in understanding Gentoo’s culture, as well as how well you briefed the candidates. The people that we met during the final interview process were all excellent.” Executive Director Corporate Services, Gentoo Group

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“Homes England required an Assistant Director Financial Strategy & Business Partnering for a period of 4-5 months, whilst a permanent person was recruited. Nigel Wright’s consultant provided a high level of professionalism, patience, flexibility, and insight. They had a good understanding of the local job market too, as well as the skills and experience needed in this role.” Head of HR, Homes England

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“Another great experience working with Nigel Wright Group. Their consultants understood our specific needs for this role, tailored the recruitment process accordingly, and streamlined it to deliver some high quality candidates. Their dedication, engaging style, and talent pool of candidates with hard-to-find skills are a total game-changer for me.” Head of Governance & Risk, Home Group

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“We've worked with Nigel Wright Group on permanent and interim appointments including hiring Assistant IT Director and Interim Senior Housing Manager positions. Each time, they were successful in assisting us explore the market and secure the right person. Their consultants are extremely knowledgeable about the market and relate to our culture, aims and objectives.” Assistant Director People & OD, Karbon Homes

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“South Tyneside Homes has received fantastic support from Nigel Wright Group when hiring people right across our organisation, including key roles in HR, IT, Finance, and Marketing. Their consultants are helpful, friendly and professional people who are very knowledgeable about our sector and easy to work with. A highly recommended service.” Corporate Business Manager, South Tyneside Homes

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“Nigel Wright Group’s consultants understood what I was looking for in terms of skills, personality, and cultural fit. Translating that understanding into an effective national search, they matched my expectations by delivering relevant candidates, while sharing insight which tested my thinking. The result? We appointed two great people.” Executive Director of Resources, Thirteen Group

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“I’ve used Nigel Wright Group to recruit several roles for the Finance team here including Management Accountant, Accounts Assistant, and Temp Accounts Payable Clerk positions. Their consultants are very helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. They listen to my requirements, provide relevant candidates, and always respond to my feedback.” Finance Director, Tyne Housing

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“Thanks to Nigel Wright Group, Your Homes Newcastle has filled several roles in our finance team including Finance Business Partner and Financial Accountant positions. Their consultants are very responsive and take the time to listen to your needs and shortlisted candidates are always high-quality and meet our specifications.” Assistant Director of Finance, Your Homes Newcastle 

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Searching for social housing executive recruitment or social housing recruitment agencies in the North West?

If you require the services of a social housing recruitment specialist in Manchester or the wider region, please contact our marketing department via the email address below. A member of our team will respond on the same working day and direct your enquiry to one of our social housing recruitment consultants.

Recruitment Agency Social Housing | Office Contact Details

Nigel Wright Group is one of the North's leading recruitment agencies for housing sector organisations.

Manchester Office

Telephone: +44 (0)161 552 5027

Email: marketingdept@nigelwright.com

Address: The Lincoln, Lincoln Square, Brazennose Street, Manchester, M2 5AD