Former Swan finance boss joins Rochdale Boroughwide Housing

Prior to Swan, Mr Vickers spent nearly six years at G15 landlord Metropolitan Thames Valley. In his most recent role, he was interim chief financial officer of Warrington-based Your Housing Group. 

Mr Vickers is the latest in a string of changes at RBH since a coroner’s report found that two-year-old Awaab died from a respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his family’s one-bedroom flat, which the housing association owns. 

The shocking case, which saw widespread national media coverage, led to then-chief executive Gareth Swarbrick being sacked and a shake-up of its board. 

It also led to repercussions throughout the sector, including the introduction of Awaab’s Law, which will force landlords to tackle emergency repairs within 24 hours.

Amanda Newton, a former director at Livv Housing Group, took over as permanent chief executive of RBH last year. 

Speaking to Inside Housing after her appointment, she admitted there is “a lot to do”.

RBH also appointed Sandra Coleing as its first director of corporate services in August last year. 

Hilary Milne, a governance and compliance specialist, also left RBH late last year after an interim spell. 

Nadhia Khan remains as RBH’s executive director of customer and community, as part of a four-strong top team. 

RBH is currently deemed non-compliant with the English regulator’s governance standards, but has a compliant V2 grade for financial viability. 

A scathing report on RBH by the Housing Ombudsman last year accused the landlord of “dehumanisation” of residents and having a culture of “othering”.