Our recordings cover various topics, from practical housing management and high-level policy discussions to events designed to support your professional development. All recordings are free for all CIH members, log in and listen/watch from anywhere.
CIH Futures podcast episode nine - A day in the life of a housing officer
Ever thought about a career as a housing officer want to know what it looks like day to day? This podcast does just that, tune in to learn more.
The CIH Podcast episode 46 - MMC and innovation in social housing
Tune in to the latest episode of the CIH Podcast where host, Megan Hinch, CIH’s policy manager, chats with her guests, Evette Prout, Katie Rudin and Trudi Sully, on using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and other innovative construction methods for their developments, and how others can utilise their advice to build more affordable homes across the UK and Ireland.
CIH Futures podcast episode eight - The apprentice perspective
Join CIH Futures member, Ashley Leach, as she finds out more about apprenticeships in housing this National Apprentice Week. What is it like being an apprentice, what support do you receive, and what do they love about working in housing.
The CIH Podcast episode 45 - Unpacking the Warm Homes Plan
On 21 January, the government published its Warm Homes Plan, which sets out how the government intends to upgrade up to five million UK homes across the rest of this parliament. In this podcast, we are joined by experts to unpack the main policies in the Warm Homes Plan and take stock of what they mean for housing professionals, especially those working in sustainability and retrofit roles.
The CIH Podcast episode 44 - Health and housing: What research tells us
In this episode of the CIH Podcast host, Sarah Davis, CIH’s policy manager, chats with Eve Blezard, CIH policy lead and Faye Sanders doctoral researcher in housing and health from University of Bath on some of Faye’s latest research on the future of housing and the implications it will have on practitioners in the sector with tying together health and housing. Faye’s video mentioned in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbahShXtr_8
The CIH Podcast episode 43 - What does 2026 have in store for the housing sector?
Tune in to an annual update on our most popular podcast episode of last year. Join host John Hannigan, CIH board chair, and representatives from around the UK and Ireland as they discuss what the housing sector has in store for 2026.
The CIH Podcast episode 42 - Employers’ responses to domestic abuse: A bitesize podcast
As we mark The 16 Days of Activism we hear from CIH’s director Rachael Williamson and policy lead Stephanie Morphew as they talk to EIDA’s Kristen Thue about the work EIDA are doing to take effective action on domestic abuse. Learn more about how you can join their free initiative in your workplace
The CIH Podcast episode 41 - Rooted in Resilience: The new CIH presidential campaign
Tune in to hear about the Rooted in Resilience president's campaign from Julie Hayden. Highlighting the importance of developing a resilient mindset and how doing so can help housing professionals to thrive in a sector that continues to face change and challenge.
The CIH Podcast episode 40 - What the Competence and Conduct Standard means for the sector workforce
Join host, Dr Eve Blezard, policy lead at CIH for this episode discussing the wider impacts on businesses and workforces for the Competence and Conduct Standard. Hear from two colleagues, Azi and Venetia from CIH’s awarding organisation team about why the standard is about more than just qualifications and why as an organisation and individual you need to get organised sooner rather than later to avoid the rush.
The CIH Podcast episode 39 - Meet Fuad Mahamed from ACH: A bitesize podcast
Tune in to this bitesize episode of the CIH Podcast as we hear from Fuad Mahamed the founder and CEO of ACH. He tells his story of being a refugee and why he’s so passionate about bringing his own experience to help others in the same situation. Learn how ACH partners with housing providers to help provide support for their diverse communities to develop skills and opportunities providing benefit back to our economy.
