Join Phil Foster, founder of Ocean Edge Executive Search, as he introduces you to prominent figures in the property and housing sectors. Discover the career journeys of these industry leaders and gain invaluable insights into emerging trends. This podcast promises to deepen your understanding of the sector while introducing you to fascinating personalities shaping its landscape. Tune in to gain unparalleled industry knowledge and forge meaningful connections within the sector.
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May 20, 2025Episode 530 min
Meet Carolyn Munns - Moving on to new opportunities in the housing sector
Carolyn, the Director of Repairs and Maintenance with the Lampton Group (a company owned by the London Borough of Hounslow) explains how she took her first steps in the property sector and has built a successful career. She talks over why no one should shy away from moving into a new role with a new company, even if you have been with the same employer for your whole career. As Lampton looks to the future, Carolyn explains some of the roles she is currently looking to appoint to - find more details, view and apply on the Ocean Edge website.
December 6, 202428 min
Meet Tristan Samuels, Director - Vivid Homes
In this episode we talk to Tristan Samuels the Group Development & New Business Director at VIVID Homes. We explore his career path from working in Africa to Westminster City Council to his current executive level role leading one of the largest developing housing association development teams. Get his take on the importance and viability of in-house development teams, the importance of increased affordable housing development and much, much more.
November 14, 2024Episode 324 min
Meet Steve Wild, Managing Director at Lampton
Steve Wild is a Managing Director with the Lampton Group a company owned by the London Borough of Hounslow. Steve talks us through his career, how he started as a quantity surveyor and progressed within the private sector before finding his place in the public sector. He explains how careers can be forged by making the most of opportunities and may not always follow a structured path.
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July 8, 2024Episode 231 min
Meet Megan Carter - Local Government To Private Sector - A Time To Be Positive
In this episode, we meet Megan Carter, a Regional Director at AtkinsRéalis. Megan is a staunch advocate for local government, and she shares her career journey, which began as a graduate trainee in the retail sector, followed by a transition into local government, and now her current role in the private sector supplying to local government.
We delve into Megan's first-hand experiences, gaining valuable insights into the inner workings of local government. She also discusses why she believes people should consider a career in this sector, among many other topics.
Join us for an enlightening conversation that sheds light on the crucial role of local government and the rewarding career opportunities it offers.
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Megan's Podcast - Living Lavida Local
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March 18, 2024Episode 139 min
Meet Alan Townshend - Housing Officer to Chief Executive
Property Leadership
E1 - Alan Townshend - Housing Officer to Chief Executive
Host, Phil Foster from Ocean Edge Executive Search meets Alan Townshend, former Chief Executive of Southern Housing Group, for a fascinating chat about career development within the affordable housing sector.
Alan discusses his own career from Housing Officer to Chief Executive, providing valuable advice for anyone with an eye on reaching and succeeding at executive level.
Drawing on over 30 years’ experience within the sector, Alan shares personal insights on a range of issues including leadership qualities, mergers, Boards and the current housing crisis.
This episode includes:
How to move up the career ladder
Breaking into your first senior or executive role
The view from the top - commanding
corporate-wide success
Crisis management
Working with Boards
The impact of mergers on Housing Associations
Skills currently in demand within the sector
The current housing crisis: funding streams, arrears,
stock condition and regulations
Challenges that will be faced by the leaders of tomorrow
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Strategies of the Serengeti: Where Having the Right Strategy is a Matter of Life and Death
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