Our management team
Meet the managers that deliver your housing services.
Each member of the team also leads an internal working group to make sure the organisation meets the Regulator of Social Housing's Consumer Standards.
Management team declarations of interest are available upon request by emailing connect2@southtyneside.gov.uk.
Director of Operations - Gary Kirsop
Gary has worked for South Tyneside Council and Housing Services for over 36 years, spending his full career with the organisation.
He started as an apprentice bricklayer and was able to progress to his role of Director of Operations in January 2022.
Gary has a passion for delivering excellent customer focused services to residents and works hard at customer engagment to make valuable improvements in the Borough.
Gary also leads on the Transparency, Influence and Accountability Consumer Standard.
Head of Housing - Martin Gill
Martin joined in 2021 as the Head of Housing. He has almost 30 years experience in the housing sector working for a range of housing providers.
He has responsibility for a wide range of front-line services including:
- Community Safety
- Customer Service
- Housing Management and Tenancy Sustainment
- Housing Solutions
- Income and Welfare Support
Martin also leads on the Consumer Standards for both Tenancy and Neighbourhood, and Community.
Head of Asset and Property Services - David Ridley
David has worked for South Tyneside Council and Housing Services for over 15 years.
A Head of Service, he provides strategic leadership and direction in several areas, including:
- asset management and sustainability
- all compliance functions
- responsive and void repairs
- planned improvement programmes
- our new build development programme
He also leads on the Consumer Standard for Safety and Quality.