At Southdown, we believe everyone deserves a safe, secure, and supported place to live. Behind our housing services is a dedicated team working hard to make this a reality for people across Sussex.

Meet the people who keep our housing services running with care and commitment.

Who we are

Every Southdown tenant is supported by a dedicated Housing Officer, who helps manage their tenancy, respond to concerns, and ensure rent is paid and responsibilities are understood. This direct support helps our tenants maintain long-term, stable housing.

Our Property Services team takes care of everything that makes a house a home – from day-to-day and emergency repairs, to refurbishments and regular safety checks. They ensure our properties remain safe, comfortable, and well maintained.

Our Central Housing team leads on strategic delivery, including tenant support services like financial inclusion advice and tenancy sustainment. They also manage the systems that keep our services running smoothly and support the development of new housing opportunities.

We also place great value on lived experience. Our Client and Tenant Involvement Lead ensures tenants’ voices shape how we design and improve services.

Our teams

A group of ten Southdown staff members standing in a line outside the Southdown office building. They are smiling and facing the camera. Not all members of the Housing and Central teams are pictured.
Southdown Property Management team members standing in a line outside the Southdown office building. They are smiling and facing the camera. Not all members of the Property management team are pictured here.

Central Housing Team

The central team leads our housing operations, strategy, systems and development.

  • Jim Aspdin – Director of Housing and Assets
  • Luke Cain-Williams – Housing & Assets Data Specialist
  • Brett Cooper – Housing & Assets Project Manager

Housing Management team

Providing direct support to our tenants and managing day-to-day tenancies.

  • Jayne Atkins – Manager, Housing Services
  • Clive Bryan, Chris Cook, Sandra Carter – Housing Officers
  • Steve Hodge, Becky White – Housing Assistants
  • Gemma Buckley – Housing Officer Supporting Living
  • Joanna Crake – Housing Assistant Supported Living
  • James Membrey – Housing Revenue Assistant

Property Services team

Responsible for property maintenance, repairs and improvements.

  • Paul Sharpington – Manager Property Services
  • Laura McKellar – Planned Maintenance Surveyor
  • David Slattery – Property Surveyor
  • Demie Manser – Senior Administrator
  • Chase Phillips, Sharna Long – Property Administrators

Client and tenant involvement

At Southdown, we’re committed to involving tenants in shaping the services that affect them. Our involvement work ensures tenant feedback leads to real improvements. Our Client and Tenant Involvement Lead ensures that the voices of clients and tenants are heard and reflected in how Southdown is run. The role supports services to develop meaningful ways of involving people, shares best practice, and helps turn feedback into real improvements.

Rebecca Sharma – Client and Tenant Involvement Lead at Southdown

If you are a Southdown client or tenant and wish to get involved, email us at: CT@southdown.org

Get in touch

Whether you’re reporting a repair, providing feedback, or just have a question – we’re here to help.

To know how well we are doing as a landlord, we need real and honest feedback. There are a number of ways you can do this including: Repair Satisfaction Cards, Feedback Cards, Tenant Forums, Tenant Satisfaction Surveys and through our tenant involvement activities.

You can also just give us a call on 01273 405 800 or send us an email at housing@southdown.org