What we're about
We’re a passionate bunch. We think we can make a real difference. Homelessness, poverty, inequality, a lack of affordable housing. They’re all linked. They’re issues that affect so many, young and old alike. And we don’t think that’s right. We want to give people the chance to dream big and be who they want to be. Homes are at the heart of everybody’s lives. And we exist to help make good homes, and good lives a reality for everyone.
Every person has an important role to play. Whether you work out and about keeping our communities spick and span or you’re in the development team making sure our new homes are the best they can be.
Interested in a career at Abri?
Current VacanciesHow do I apply to roles at Abri?
Simple. Go to Current Vacancies. Find your dream position. Get your CV up to scratch. Write a cover letter that we can’t ignore. Hit apply. Wait to hear from one of the team.
Abri's Interview Process
It’ll depend on the job you’re applying for. But generally, you can expect a face to face interview and a couple of tasks. But don’t worry, you’ll be given the details in plenty of time.
If you’ve got any questions, you can chat with our careers team:
Working at Abri
We’re a passionate bunch. So you’ll need to share our values and be keen to get stuck in. We’re pretty proud of our offices too. Forget drab, dull and boring. We’re all about inspirational spaces to meet up and discuss ideas with the team.
We don’t do 9-5. (But you can if you want)
We’re flexible and we’re agile. Family commitments are no issue. Prefer working at home? Then work at home. Like the office life? Then work in one of our offices. Like a mixture? That works for us too. We’ve got a few offices to choose from, from Yeovil to Eastleigh, to Windsor.
We trust our team to get the job done. You don’t need to be at a desk to do it. And you can work when it’s best for you.
We do have to mention that sometimes you’ll need to go into an office. (And if you’re in our trades team it’s quite tricky to fix a leaky shower from home). But the takeaway here is flexibility is king (and queen).
You can find out more here.
Who are Abri and what do they do?
We’re Abri, a housing association based in the south of England. We build, own, look after and sell homes that people can afford. Including homes for affordable and social rent. And homes to buy through things like Shared Ownership and Help to Buy. We also have houses for market rent and sale too.
And that’s not the half of it…
We know not everyone is fortunate enough to have a home. Homelessness, poverty, domestic abuse, and inequality are challenges people face every day. Finding ways to solve these challenges drives us.
And not everyone has had the same opportunities or life chances either. That’s why we help people with budgeting, finances, employment, training, health and wellbeing.
The belief that we can fix these issues, or at least make a dent in them is something shared by everyone at Abri. It’s what gets us up every day.
What are Abri's Values?
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about our values can be found here.
What is Abri's Strategy?
We’re an ambitious bunch. We certainly can’t be faulted for not dreaming big;
- tackling homelessness
- fixing inequality
- improving health and wellbeing in our communities and in the workplace
- giving people opportunities to better their lives
- making a positive impact on the environment
… are just some of our goals for the next five years.
You can read all about how we’re going to tackle these issues here.
Who is on Abri's Executive Team?
We’ll keep this short and sweet:
- Gary Orr, Group Chief Executive
- Caroline Moore, Chief Financial Office / Deputy Chief Executive
- Andy Skarznski, Executive Director – Strategy, Business Intel & HR
- Stephen Lodge, Executive Director – Development and Strategic Asset Management
- Ralph Facey, Executive Director – Strategic Partnerships & Projects
But you can find out more about them here.
Who is on Abri's Board?
The short answer:
- Gary Orr, Group Chief Executive
- Caroline Moore, Chief Financial Office / Deputy Chief Executive
- Lindy Morgan, Chair of the Board
- Wayne Morris, Board Member
- Simon Porter, Board Member
- Mandy Clarke, Board Member
- Ashley West, Board Member
- Jane Alderman, Board Member
- Joanna Makinson, Board Member
- Gemma Burton-Connolly, Company Secretary
For the long answer, take a peek at our Board and Executive Team page
