James Hill

James Hill is an experienced housing and services director currently serving as the Director of Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services at Portsmouth City Council since June 2017, following a role as the interim Director. Prior experience includes Director of Property and Housing Services and Housing Services Manager at Gosport Borough Council, where James played a key role in creating a shared housing service arrangement. Previous positions at Portsmouth City Council included leading the Systems Development Service and serving as Troubled Families Coordinator, where James successfully led initiatives for community improvement. Educational qualifications include a Law degree from the University of East Anglia and participation in the SOLACE Total Leadership Programme focused on Organizational Leadership.