Dear Applicant,

I am delighted that you have sought further information about the position of Chief Executive to the Hyde Group. The Hyde Group is one of the largest housing associations in the country recognised as having a very strong commitment to its social purpose, considerable expertise and success in regeneration and an innovative and commercial approach to development. The last ten years have been a period of considerable success and the Group intends this to continue into the future.

We manage approximately 33,000 properties over a large area of the South East and work with very diverse communities. These include both inner city and rural communities, those that have residents from diverse ethnic backgrounds and vulnerable people to whom we provide specialist support.

We are looking for an individual with a strong commitment to our aims and social purpose who brings excellent leadership skills and strong strategic management capacity and commercial acumen. The Hyde Group intends to raise its 2 star rating to 3 stars at the next Audit Commission inspection and requires a Chief Executive with a clear customer focus and a strong orientation to performance management.

Government policy is key to our business and we are in a period of significant change that presents both challenges and opportunities. We are looking for an individual who can lead the organisation to further success through the next few years by realising the benefits of new opportunities and ensuring that the Group remains fit for purpose as these present.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the UK's most forward looking social housing businesses at an exciting time and I hope to receive your application by 29th June.

Yours sincerely,

Julie Hollyman
Chair The Hyde Group