Ian Harries

BSc, CIH

Ian studied at Sheffield Hallam University, (previously known as Sheffield Polytechnic) where he qualified with a Higher Technical Diploma in Land Use Studies, specialising in Land Administration and Valuations; and an Honours Degree in Housing Studies.

Ian has worked for a variety of Local Authorities and Housing Associations in various positions from housing management trainee to Chief Housing Officer and Director level in a Housing & Social Services department.

He has also worked as a retained advisor to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister on housing policy and practice, an Associate Inspector of the Audit Commission and an Affiliate of HouseMark, the industry's benchmarking and performance improvement organisation.

He is a Corporate Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing.