Getting to know … Lori
We always want to hear what our staff have to say and are always keen to find out more about them. This month we are hearing from Head of Housing, Lori.
Q: What attracted you to join jLiving as Head of Housing and how long have you been involved with the association?
A: I joined jLiving in July 2015, initially as a Scheme Manager. I had worked within the Jewish community in previous roles and the idea of working in a larger scheme (Young Court) greatly appealed to me.
Q: What do you feel you bring to the role of Head of Housing and Housing Operations subcommittee member?
A: I enjoy listening to tenants and supporting Housing Managers. I believe I am a good problem solver and I’m instrumental in driving forward positive changes, ie. Tenant Satisfaction Measures.
Q: Did you always have a particular interest in social housing and if so, what is the background to that?
A: Honestly, not really. However, within my current position as Head of Housing, I have expanded my knowledge about everything concerned with Social Housing and Sheltered Housing in particular.
Q: What do you think are the biggest hurdles facing housing associations right now?
A: Health and safety compliance, the rising cost of living, additional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to meet regulatory standards.
Q: What are your hopes and goals for jLiving for the next 5-10 years?
A: I would like to see us being able to provide more housing for those in need. I hope that I can be a real asset as Head of Housing, learning more each day and enjoying every challenge that comes my way.
Q: If you could choose any country in the world to visit right now, which would it be and why?
A: I’ve just watched ‘Our Universe’, narrated by Morgan Freeman. I would like to go to Tanzania to see the Big Five.
Q: What is your favourite app on your phone?
A:Google Maps – I couldn’t live without it, on account of my terrible sense of direction.
Q: If you could choose any superpower, what would you choose?
A: It would have to be to fly.
Q: If you had 25 hours a day, how would you use your extra time?
A: Maybe I’d finally join a gym if I had an extra free hour every day!
Q:Which actor would you want to play you in the movie about your life?
A:Jennifer Saunders
Q: You have your own late night talk show: who do you invite as your first guest?
A: Jim Carey
Q: If you could learn a new skill in an instant, what would it be?
A: I think I’d learn to play the piano