Our commercial partnership pathway is designed for sector organisations, contractors and service providers who work in housing who want to demonstrate their commitment to professionalism, competence and high‑quality service delivery by ensuring their workforce understands what it means to work in the housing sector and be a CIH member.
It’s for organisations who want to be recognised as credible, value‑aligned partners to the sector, not just suppliers. It’s ideal for organisations who want to strengthen their credibility, enhance their visibility and demonstrate that their teams understand the sector they operate in.
Why partner with CIH?
Enrolling a preselected group of colleagues with membership with our commercial partnership with CIH gives sector suppliers a recognised, credible way to show the sector that they take professionalism seriously. It connects you to CIH’s professional standards, CPD, sector insight and learning, helping you build a workforce that reflects the values and expectations of your clients.
Sector organisations choose CIH because it signals:
- Professional credibility
- Alignment with the sector’s values and expectations
- Commitment to competence, conduct and tenant‑centred service
- A genuine partnership approach.
And crucially, it gives suppliers a visible presence at CIH events, placing them directly in front of the housing professionals and decision makers they want to reach.
What this offer includes
Individual membership for your team
Membership is individual, not organisational. Each nominated staff member receives their own CIH membership, giving them:
- Professional recognition
- Access to CPD, learning and sector insight
- A calendar of free events, webinars and access to the CIH Knowledge Hub
- CIH professional standards and reflective practice tools
- A direct connection to the housing profession
- Plus much more – see our member benefits for a full list.
This helps your organisation demonstrate that your people, the ones who interact with tenants and providers, understand what it means to be a housing professional.
A partnership approach
Alongside individual membership, your organisation is recognised as a commercial partner, giving you visibility and credibility across the sector. You’ll also receive a dedicated CIH account manager to support your engagement and ensure you get the most from the partnership.
Organisational benefits
Commercial partnerships are not just a time and money saving exercise. Your partnership will gain you:
- Sector credibility - visible alignment with CIH’s values and the expectations around professionalisation and competence and conduct requirements
- Stronger relationships with housing providers - demonstrating professionalism and commitment to tenant centred service
- Presence at CIH events - a platform to engage directly with decision‑makers, influencers and practitioners
- Brand visibility - listing as a CIH commercial partner
- Strategic engagement opportunities - speaking slots, thought leadership and involvement in CIH networks (where appropriate)
This is about more than benefits, it’s about credibility, culture and connection.
Speak to our partnership team
If you want to strengthen your organisation’s credibility and visibility across the housing sector, connect with our team to start the conversation.
Submit an enquiry
- Prefer to speak to us directly? Call 02476 123456 or email email@cih.org
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