Social Housing Recruitment Manchester — Nigel Wright Group
Social Housing Recruitment in Manchester and the North West: Nigel Wright Group’s Track Record
Nigel Wright Group is a social housing executive search firm working with housing providers across Manchester and the North West. We build the leadership teams and specialist talent that housing associations, care providers and public bodies need to shape their future, through permanent and interim appointments.
Expertise you trust. Hiring people you value.
Why North West housing providers choose Nigel Wright Group
Housing organisations face rising expectations from tenants, regulators and boards. Leaders must improve homes, build new ones and manage tight budgets. Putting the right person into a critical role has a direct effect on residents.
Our consultants know the social housing sector and the Manchester talent market well. We ask searching questions at the brief stage, test assumptions and look past the obvious shortlist. That is what Go Further means in practice.
- Local knowledge of the North West housing community and its leaders
- Permanent and interim expertise in one joined-up team
- A collaborative approach focused on the right long-term hire
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Who has Nigel Wright Group recruited for in social housing?
Nigel Wright Group places finance, people, governance and operational leaders with housing associations, care and support providers, and national housing bodies.
Proof from across the housing sector
- National housing and regeneration: Homes England, the government’s housing and regeneration agency
- Large housing associations: Home Group, Karbon Homes, Yorkshire Housing and Thirteen Housing Group
- Specialist and supported housing: Anchor Trust, which provides housing and care for older people; Habinteg Housing Association, a provider of accessible homes; and Waythrough, a charity offering mental health, care and supported housing
Every one of these clients balances financial discipline with a clear social purpose. Our job is to find leaders who do both well, so each organisation is equipped for what comes next.
Roles we place in social housing
Permanent appointments
- Chief executives, executive directors and board members
- Finance directors, heads of finance and treasury leads
- Directors of people, governance and company secretariat
- Heads of compliance, risk and assurance
Interim appointments
- Interim finance directors during restructures, audits or system changes
- Programme leads for mergers or regulatory improvement plans
- Interim heads of HR, procurement or governance to cover critical gaps
Permanent and interim recruitment: when each model fits
Permanent hiring suits roles that will shape a leadership team for years. A new chief executive or finance director sets direction, culture and strategy, so the search needs care and depth.
Interim hiring fits moments of change. Experienced interim professionals step in quickly to lead a merger, fill an urgent vacancy or deliver a defined programme.
Both models work well together. An interim leader can steady a function while we run a permanent search, giving the board time to make a confident choice.
Executive search, advisory, and specialist recruitment for housing providers
Executive search: securing leaders who shape your future
Our executive recruitment for chief executive, director and board roles uses market mapping, direct approaches and rigorous assessment. Shortlists feature senior leaders whose values match your mission.
Advisory: expert insight for wiser decisions
Boards draw on our advisory work for practical insight on leadership and talent decisions.
Specialist recruitment: connecting you with talent others cannot
Our recruitment services for finance, HR, procurement and governance reach skilled professionals who are open to a well-matched move. We assess technical ability alongside cultural fit.
Social housing recruitment FAQs
Is Nigel Wright Group a specialist housing recruiter?
Yes. Nigel Wright Group is a social housing recruitment agency and recruitment specialist serving Manchester and the North West. Our team handles executive search, advisory, and specialist recruitment for permanent and interim roles.
Do you advertise housing vacancies?
We share selected social housing jobs with candidates in our network. Many senior appointments are filled through direct, targeted search.
How does Nigel Wright Group support Northern organisations?
We pair local knowledge of Manchester with a wider Northern view of the talent market. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind the North’s most successful organisations.
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Speak to our Manchester social housing team
Whether your organisation supports housing for older people, families or residents with complex needs, the right leadership makes the difference. Talk to our Manchester housing team about your next permanent or interim hire.
Manchester Office
Telephone: +44 (0)161 552 5027
Email: marketingdept@nigelwright.com
Address: The Lincoln, Lincoln Square, Brazennose Street, Manchester, M2 5AD