Helen Scurr

Executive Director

 Helen is an experienced housing professional, Trustee, NED, and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing, who has influenced housing policy and practice as a Trustee on the CIH National Council.

She was involved in the CIH membership Governance review which changed the regional and business unit approach. She is the Chair of a Shropshire based Charity and a Non-Executive Director for a training provider.

Helen has worked at executive and senior level with both housing organisations and charities during the last thirty years, having strategic and operational responsibilities for housing and property services.

As a Consultant, Helen has led on and been involved in a wide spectrum of assignments. She leads ARK’s People business stream and works with Executive teams and Boards to undertake governance and cultural reviews. She has led on major regeneration engagement initiatives which have included tenant and resident engagement activities.

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Housing Sector Senior Recruitment

Why Social Landlords use ARK for Senior Housing Sector Recruitment

By Helen Scurr · 3 March 2026

ARK have been supporting senior housing sector recruitment for more than 35 years. Find out how we can help to …

Housing executive search and interim support

Bridging the Gap: How ARK can provide interim support while finding the right recruitment solution

By Helen Scurr · 4 February 2026

The new Decent Homes Standard is a generational shift for social housing. Moving beyond basic compliance, providers must now demonstrate …

Housing Sector CEO Joins Leading Consultancy as Associate Director

By Helen Scurr · 9 September 2025

We are excited to announce a senior figure in the social housing sector has joined their consultancy team. Leann Hearne …