Unity Homes has appointed Sean Kelly as regeneration manager, who will play a role in delivering the Leeds-based BME housing association’s development programme and oversee the work of Unity’s Employment Services Team to support tenants and clients into jobs and training
Sean Kelly joins Unity as regeneration manager after three years as group head of development at Incommunities, having previously held a range of senior housing positions including design and build manager at Lumia Homes, and development and procurement manager at Firebird Homes.
Formed in 1987 to address the needs of black and minority ethnic communities in Leeds, Unity manages more than 1,300 affordable homes across the city, as well as new build schemes in Huddersfield and Cleckheaton.
A housing association that is rooted in local communities and is dedicated to improving lives
Commenting on his appointment as regeneration manager, Sean Kelly said: “Unity has a long-established reputation as a housing association rooted in local communities and dedicated to improving lives.
“It is also highly regarded in the sector for the quality of its new build properties, as the succession of affordable schemes in Leeds and elsewhere demonstrates.
“I look forward to working closely with Wayne, the Senior Management Team and Unity’s partners locally and nationally to advance Unity’s ambitious development programme in the years ahead.”
Addressing inequalities within sustainable neighbourhoods.
Cedric Boston, Unity chief executive, added: “It is a pleasure to welcome Sean to Unity. His local knowledge and years of experience as a housing professional will enable him to hit the ground running.
“The Regulator of Social Housing recently announced that Unity had retained its G1 V1 ratings, the highest levels achievable, and we have exciting plans for the future including ambitious development projects.
“Sean will be at the forefront of this work as we continue our mission to revitalise local communities, stimulate social and economic regeneration, create life opportunities and address inequalities within sustainable neighbourhoods.”
