Giles Newman

CHIC Assistant Director (Merchant Services)

Giles leads CHIC’s merchant service and supply chain team. He has extensive experience of working with nationwide merchants and his speciality is working with organisations to help maximise their efficiencies for responsive repairs.

Prior to joining CHIC, Giles worked for a national merchant, managing their supply contracts with social housing providers. Giles consulting experience
includes independent reviews of clients current procedures and processes, supply chain, stores, van stocks and contracts/frameworks.

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Building Safety Compliance: Does Your Data Tell the Full Story?

By Leon Storer · 12 August 2026

For social housing providers, keeping on top of building safety compliance means juggling a wide range of responsibilities. From protecting …

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Data-Led Asset Management: YMCA Black Country Group

The surveys assessed property conditions against the Decent Homes Standard while reviewing safety risks and potential Housing Health and Safety …

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The Housing Community Summit

8-9 September 2026

The Summit brings together housing professionals from across the sector to share insight, debate emerging challenges, and explore the future …

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