Lewis Johnson on #LifeAtNCH

I was fortunate to have great conversations with people who worked at Newport City Homes before joining. The people I spoke to have an infectious drive to make a difference to people’s lives, which I soon learned was shared by everyone. It was incredibly inspiring and this is what persuaded me to make the career jump to social housing.

I’ve found a truly rewarding career at Newport City Homes. I started as a Risk and Assurance Officer, and have since progressed from Officer to Business Partner, and now Manager. This was made possible with the unwavering support of my colleagues and their willingness to have open conversations about my future. They’ve also created a space where we’re always challenging each other to become better.

Newport City Homes will not only open doors if you ask, but will help you walk through them, too. It’s just up to you how many doors you go through. Through the opportunities I’ve had, I was fortunate to have my name and face on Inside Housing’s #40Under40 list. That wouldn’t have been possible without my colleagues supporting me and letting me learn from them.

I think that the focus on investing in and developing colleagues is what makes Newport City Homes a fantastic place to grow your career and thrive. It truly makes a real difference.