Recognised as experts in the field, our team is committed, knowledgeable and provides excellent tailored service across the housing sector. You can gain unique perspectives on sustainability from working with us.
Meet the Sustainable Homes’ team and find out who to speak about what.
Joana has joined Sustainable Homes whilst completing her PhD in Sustainability Marketing with a focus on the cement industry and the adoption of more sustainable materials. Joana has an MSc. in Strategic Marketing (Cardiff University) and has broad marketing experience having previously worked in different marketing roles, both in-house and agency, and as a lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
At Sustainable Homes Joana leads on marketing and communications through maintaining the website, developing and implementing different strategic and marketing campaigns, lead generation and coordinating Sustainable Homes’ events and exhibitions.
Bill has a background in renewable energy and energy efficiency, having gained a BSc in Environmental Science from Kingston University and an MSc in Renewable Energy from the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Wales.
He has helped to implement vocational training courses for renewable energy technicians on the EU’s ‘Transfer of Innovation’ programme, and also worked as a Solar PV designer and installer. Bill was the lead for Sustainable Homes’ high profile research, the National Energy Studies I and II. These focused on energy efficiency through behaviour change, and the relationship between SAP and how residents use energy.
He has completed more than 20 sustainability assessments for landlords within the SHIFT accreditation scheme, as well as several pieces of consultancy for clients involving resident engagement, domestic and commercial energy monitoring, and thermographic imaging.
Cecily is a Cambridge University graduate who upon completion of her Geography degree, worked for the University’s environmental team. In her previous role she monitored the university’s carbon emissions, implemented carbon and energy saving projects and organised behavioural change programmes.
At Sustainable Homes Cecily is responsible for carrying out in depth environmental auditing through SHIFT, conducting key research projects including Responsible Retrofit and Housing 2050 and undertaking different consultancy projects, such as strategy development and life cycle analysis. Cecily is also involved in marketing activities, from content and digital marketing to event management.
Richard is a Chartered Environmentalist and Full Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). He has had a life-long interest in sustainability issues.
At Sustainable Homes he has carried out over 50 full sustainability assessments of social landlords using the SHIFT standard. He is very proud that it is leading to significant environmental improvements.
He has also facilitated the design of housing stock energy efficiency improvement strategies using the CROHM format. Other consultancy work includes calculating and making recommendations for improvement of office carbon emissions and business fleet emissions. In addition, he is an experienced Code for Sustainable Homes assessor.
Richard has trained and qualified over 300 Code for Sustainable Homes assessors as well as trained building professionals on Housing Quality Indicators and sustainable refurbishment.
He is an ESOS Lead Assessor and his key skills are calculating carbon emissions and the technical side of research. His particular expertise is developing and instigating stream-lined processes to ensure environmental effectiveness.
At Imperial College London Richard developed a waste silt recycling process, gained an MSc in Environmental Engineering and studied the impact of new regulations on hazardous waste disposal.
In his spare time, Richard researches the connections between environmental protection and meeting human needs and wellbeing.
Richard also has a degree in Metallurgy gained from the University of Nottingham. He has lived in Wales, Nottingham, Swansea, Germany, Wakefield, Teddington.
Will joined the Hastoe Group in 2007 where he was Head of Finance for three years before taking the position of Finance Director in 2010. Will has extensive experience in the Housing and Private Sector as demonstrated by his senior management positions at First Wessex Housing Group and Moat Housing Group. Prior to that he worked for a private property investment company, based in London, for five years. He qualified as a chartered accountant with the accountancy firm Deloitte.
Angelica is responsible for preparing the management accounts and providing financial analysis as required for Sustainable Homes and Hastoe, whilst assisting the Head of Finance with month end processes. She is currently progressing through the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Qualification.
Caroline is responsible for inputting invoices, setting up new suppliers, accounts payable and reconciling supplier statements for Sustainable Homes and the Hastoe Group.
Julie manages and leads the Human Resources Team in providing a tailored, Group-wide HR and Facilities service – which includes support and advice to Sustainable Homes and the Hastoe Group.