Alex Ray

Alex is the Director of Operational Services for Longhurst & Havelok Homes (L&H Homes). She began her career in the housing sector as a Housing Assistant in Salford for Manchester Methodist Housing Association in 1985, and began studying for the Institute of Housing professional qualification in 1986.

After moving back to Lincolnshire, Alex joined Longhurst as a Housing Officer in 1987 and successfully completed the housing qualification in 1989 after which she was elected to membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing.

Originally based at the Lincoln office, Alex was promoted to the position of Senior Housing Officer in 1990 and continued to progress within the company. She was appointed to the role of Housing Manager in 1995 and was later made Head of Housing Services in 2001 which saw her move to L&H Homes’ head office in Boston. Now, as Director of Operational Services, Alex leads a large team of staff and is responsible for Property Services, Tenancy Services and Customer Services.

Alex has a particular interest in financial inclusion and has become actively involved in this area outside of L&H Homes; she has been chair of Lincoln Credit Union and now Lincolnshire Credit Union for around 3 years. Alex also enjoys partnership working and has been involved in many groups and partnerships over the years across the company’s whole area of operation which currently includes Lincs County Financial Inclusion Group, Lincoln Health & Well Being Board, local thematic groups and strategic housing forums.

In addition to work, Alex throws her energy into a range of other activities. She is a school governor, a member of an amateur dramatics society and two local singing groups where she makes up the numbers of tenors. She also enjoys rock music, travelling the world and pursuing outdoor activities.