The Hill Group appoints Claire Studdart as head of affordable housing

The Hill Group, has appointed Claire Studdart as Head of Affordable Housing, a newly created role that reflects the Group’s commitment to strengthening its partnerships with Registered Providers (RPs) and public sector organisations.

Claire will lead Hill’s affordable housing strategy, work closely with RPs to deliver affordable homes under Section 106 agreements and build long-term, collaborative relationships. Her appointment underlines Hill’s ambition to be the partner of choice for RPs.

Claire brings experience in affordable housing delivery, having previously worked at Cala Group, where she was responsible for managing affordable housing transactions across multiple regions. During her time there, she was involved in agreeing the sale of affordable homes on over 80 sites, working closely with internal departments, local authorities and RPs to ensure the requirements of all parties were met from a planning and contractual perspective.

She has extensive knowledge of the RP landscape and a network of established relationships across the sector, alongside a deep understanding of the commercial and operational considerations that underpin successful partnerships.

Earlier in her career, Claire worked in frontline housing roles within local authorities, including supporting individuals and families facing homelessness.

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Andy Hill OBE, founder and group chief executive of The Hill Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Claire to the business in this important new role. Her depth of experience, strong industry relationships and clear understanding of both the challenges and opportunities within the affordable housing sector make her a fantastic addition to the team.”

“As we continue to grow, strengthening our partnerships with housing associations is a key priority. Claire’s appointment reinforces our commitment to working collaboratively with our partners to deliver high-quality, much-needed affordable homes across the country.”