Non-Executive Director, Asset Management, Incommunities

_{Managing over 22,000 homes across West Yorkshire and employing almost 1,000 colleagues, Incommunities was delivering an ambitious Corporate Strategy centred around creating the best customer experience while investing in safer, more sustainable homes.}

The Challenge

The Board recognised that the increasing complexity of building safety legislation, decarbonisation, asset investment and regulatory expectations required additional specialist expertise around the Board table. The successful candidate needed to provide strategic oversight of the Asset Management Strategy, offering assurance on building safety, compliance, procurement and investment decisions while supporting the organisation's transition towards Net Zero. The appointment also required someone capable of challenging constructively at Board level, balancing commercial decision-making with customer outcomes and long-term value for money.

The Solution

Working alongside Dynamic Boards, Neemar Search designed a structured executive search campaign focused on identifying exceptional Board talent from across the housing sector.

The wider Board recruitment campaign attracted over 250 applications, demonstrating both the strength of Incommunities' proposition and the effectiveness of a combined executive search and governance-led recruitment approach. Every candidate was assessed against a consistent evaluation framework considering technical expertise, governance capability, values alignment, strategic judgement and Board readiness.

For the Asset Management appointment specifically, 19 senior asset management professionals were evaluated before six candidates progressed to in-depth interviews with Neemar Search. Assessment focused on strategic asset planning, building safety, compliance, investment planning, governance experience and cultural fit.

Building a representative shortlist remained central throughout the process. The final panel achieved:

50% candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds
100% female representation
50% candidates with lived experience of social housing

This ensured Incommunities benefited from both exceptional capability and diverse perspectives.

The Outcome

The process concluded with the appointment of Andrea Joseph, one of the housing sector's most respected asset management leaders.

Andrea brought more than twenty years' experience delivering strategic asset investment, compliance and building safety programmes across some of the UK's largest housing organisations. Most recently Director of Asset Management at Peabody, she held responsibility for approximately 109,000 homes, overseeing annual investment budgets exceeding £100 million, long-term asset planning, estate regeneration, building safety compliance and regulatory assurance.

Her previous leadership roles at Catalyst Housing further strengthened her experience across stock investment, sustainability, refurbishment and strategic asset management, while existing Non-Executive appointments provided proven governance capability and a clear understanding of the distinction between executive leadership and Board oversight.

The Impact

Andrea's appointment has significantly strengthened Incommunities' governance capability, providing the Board with deep technical expertise across asset management, investment strategy, compliance and customer-focused decision making. Her experience supports the organisation as it delivers its Asset Management Strategy, invests in safer homes and continues its journey towards becoming a more sustainable, digitally enabled housing provider.

Candidate Testimonial

"The Neemar Search team managed the process exceptionally well from beginning to end. Communication was clear, responsive and professional throughout, and I always felt well informed at every stage.

“The team took the time to understand my experience and motivations, ensuring there was a strong alignment between my background and the opportunity. The interview preparation was excellent, feedback was timely and the entire process was efficient without compromising on quality. It was a genuinely positive experience, and I would happily recommend Neemar Search to anyone considering a Board appointment."

Andrea Joseph

Non-Executive Director, Incommunities

Client Testimonial

“It was great to work with Neemar Search on our recent Board recruitment campaign. They took the time to understand our organisation, our governance requirements and the specific skills and competencies we were looking to bring onto the Board. Communication was excellent throughout and the quality of candidates presented was incredibly strong. We were particularly impressed by the diverse talent pool and the support provided during the process. I would highly recommend Neemar Search to any organisation looking to appoint high-calibre Board members."

Non-Executive Director, Asset Management, Incommunities

Managing over 22,000 homes across West Yorkshire and employing almost 1,000 colleagues, Incommunities was delivering an ambitious Corporate Strategy centred around creating the best customer experience while investing in safer, more sustainable homes.

The Challenge

The Solution

The Outcome

The Impact

Candidate Testimonial

Client Testimonial

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_{Managing over 22,000 homes across West Yorkshire and employing almost 1,000 colleagues, Incommunities was delivering an ambitious Corporate Strategy centred around creating the best customer experience while investing in safer, more sustainable homes.}