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NHF appoints executive director of finance and business services
The National Housing Federation (NHF) has appointed a new executive director of finance and business services.
Irfan Umarji joins the housing body with decades of experience in finance positions within the non-profit sector.
Most recently, he was director of finance and operations at Impetus, a non-profit organisation that works with charities to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
He began his career in accounting and has worked for Save the Children UK, the Royal College of Physicians and The Royal Society. He is also currently a board member at Newham College of Further Education and a trustee for the Learning Revolution Trust.
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The appointment came after Jackie Cunningham, who held the role since 2017 and worked at the NHF for more than a decade, announced her retirement.
Kate Henderson, chief executive of the NHF, said the role was important to ensure “the ongoing strength and stability” of the NHF.
She said: “Irfan’s extensive experience in working for membership organisations and the non-profit sector will be invaluable in supporting our governance, financial and operational goals.
“We are particularly excited about his passion for financial sustainability and his commitment. Irfan understands that members are at the heart of everything that we do and is committed to ensuring that the services we provide are built around the needs of our members, delivering excellent value for money.
“I am confident that his experience, skills and expertise will help ensure that the NHF is the best trade body we can be.
“I would also like to thank Jackie for her incredible dedication to the NHF and its members over the last decade.”
Mr Umarji said: “The NHF’s mission to support housing associations and their residents is one I deeply resonate with. My previous roles have given me a first-hand understanding of the importance of good-quality social housing and the impact it has on people’s lives.
“I look forward to playing a key role in developing our future business strategy and helping the organisation provide the best value for money for our members. I aim to equip the NHF with the systems and long-term financial sustainability needed to deliver our important work and ensure we have a lasting impact.”
The new appointment comes after the NHF recently set out its asks of the government in this month’s Autumn Budget.
These include a new long-term Affordable Homes Programme for social rent and shared ownership.
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