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As part of National Careers Week, Phoenix's Chief Executive Jim Ripley shares how he came to work in housing and his advice for those considering housing as a career.
How did you come to work in housing?
“From 15 I must have lived in so many places – the...
Housing is a great career, and any skills you learn in housing you can transfer to any other role. It’s a good place for anyone to start – it’s got career progress, it’s got rewards, and you meet some great people.
I got my start in 2001 working as agency staff. I was doing normal admin...
Lakeisha is an actress, writer and producer currently working as a Project Associate with the Working Party Theatre Company on The Fellowship Inn project in Bellingham, where she is a Phoenix resident.
Lakeisha shares her thoughts about Phoenix’s renovation of The Fellowship...
Well, another day in the life of a scrutiny panel member. The members of the panel (and we are looking for more volunteers to join us) met up on a recent Friday to continue with our current scrutiny investigation. We all made a cup of tea or coffee when we arrived and had a quick catch up with...
Mark Burgess is a Phoenix resident and works as a cleaner in Lewisham. He is Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees for Heart n Soul, a creative arts company and charity based in Deptford that believes in the talents and power of people with learning disabilities.
Mark received...
Peter Lewis is a resident Board Member and has had a plot in...
Anne McGurk is Chair of Phoenix’s Board and a retired head teacher. She is also a Phoenix tenant, in line with the resident-led structure which means tenants always hold its Chair and Vice-Chair positions.
In the fifth of our 10 Years Together blogs to celebrate a decade of...
Joy is a Phoenix resident and drives a school transport bus for children with special needs in Bromley. She is a member of Phoenix's Gold Club and volunteers at Farmstead Road Community Gardens.
I’ve been in my home for 11 years – one year with Lewisham and then Phoenix was...