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Sandwell Homes Ltd
Dartmouth House
Sandwell Road
West Bromwich
B70 8TQ
Tel: 0121 569 6000
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About Us

Executive Management Team

The Sandwell Homes Executive Management TeamThe Executive Management Team and the Board of Directors have a wealth of experience, share an enthusiasm to make a difference to the lives of the people in Sandwell and are proud of the achievements so far. Many have worked together over a period of time and this has created a strong base on which to progress and tackle new challenges.











Chief Executive Brian Oakley Brian Oakley - Chief Executive

Brian setup Sandwell Homes as an ALMO in 2003 on a mission to improve the quality of life for people in Sandwell and has 40 years management experience. Having achieved 2 star status, he is forging ahead to access additional funding to invest in Decent Homes and neighbourhoods over all six towns of Sandwell.

Company Secretary And Finance Director Paul Field Paul Field - Company Secretary And Finance Director

Paul joined in 2004 following 27 years in local authority finance at Solihull and Redditch. He has a wide role and is responsible for all support services including delivery and driving of improvements through initiatives such as the new housing management system (SHAPE), reducing absence, promoting diversity and is also managing the office move planned for October 2008.

Investmetn Director John Clayton John Clayton - Investment Director

John celebrates nearly 30 years working in housing. Before joining Sandwell Homes in 2004 he spent two years with a Lichfield Housing association, almost 25 years at Birmingham's City Council and worked on site as a manager and surveyor.

His role involves planning, procurement and delivering the stock investment programme, as well as overseeing the company's purchasing needs and development of the approach to enviromental management.

Acting Operations Director - Adrian Scarrott Adrian Scarrott - Acting Operations Director

Adrian has worked in a variety of roles for Sandwell MBC since 1986 that have all helped his knowledge and understanding of operations. He enjoys helping people, solve problems and has a competitive streak, all of which contributes to the smooth running of the organisation.

Repairs And Maintenance Director Chris Poulton Chris Poulton - Repairs And Maintenance Director

Chris started his career as an apprentice carpenter and joiner and has worked his way to the top over 30 years. He joined Sandwell Homes in 2005 and is responsible for repairs, planned cyclical maintenance, gas services and repairs in empty properties.

Finance Officer Judy Guest Judy Guest - Finance Officer

Judy has spent 21 years at Sandwell of which the last 10 years has been in housing. She manages frontline and support areas, providing financial advice and information to all Directorates. Her specialist subjects are value for money and the National Review of Council Housing Finance.

Business Development Manager - Norman Fletcher Norman Fletcher - Business Development Manager

Norman has spent his entire housing career at Sandwell working in Housing Management and Housing Strategy. His current position covers key support services to the Directorate and customers and covers governance, customer relations, consumer research, equality, community, involvement, communications and marketing.

Performance and Resources Manager - Chris Walton Chris Walton - Performance and Resources Manager

Chris started his career in 1970 working for the Borough Surveyor in West Bromwich before transferring to Sandwell in 1974. He has always worked in Commercial and Direct Service areas of the Council and is passionate about helping Sandwell Homes to develop its housing services.