Welcome to WISH North East.

We're a group for women who work in or have involvement with the social housing sector within the North East region. In the current economic climate, professional networking is more important than ever. Joining WISH North East gives our members excellent opportunities to network with women at all stages of their careers and across the whole range of organisations who operate in the Sector – both private and public.

WISH North East's Chair, Crystal Hicks has a passion for using her skills and experience to benefit others, such as giving some interim support Oasis Community Housing as well as leading and co-leading WISH North East and Chartered Institute of Housing (North East) boards. She is also training to be a mentor for the CIH whilst finishing her MBA.

We have some incredible trail blazing women in the North East housing world and we’re delighted to have this WISH region which gives women the opportunity to engage with their peers and make new connections. As well as professionals, we are keen to be accessible to women living in social housing actively involved in the sector.

For more information about our region please contact: [email protected]

Your Local Events

Wednesday8May 2024

WISH Brighton Event 2024

Revolution Bar

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Free for WISH Members only

Wednesday8May 2024

WISH Training: Strategic vs Operational Thinking

Online Event

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Free for All

Jobs Board

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Housing Assistant.

  • Location North East
  • Salary £23,716
  • Close Date 20/03/2024
  • Contact Name Janette Nelson
  • Contact Details 07507790596
  • Job Type Temporary

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Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Heating Engineer!

  • Location North East
  • Salary £35,295
  • Close Date 24/03/2024
  • Contact Name Jamie Fryatt
  • Contact Details 07808557121
  • Job Type Permanent

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For more jobs in your region, please click the link below.

View north-east Jobs Board

WISH North East

Board Members