A HOUSING group manager has achieved another accolade in recognition of her work.

In June, Carolina Padovezi de Oliveira – corporate project manager with Manningham Housing Association – earned the Inspirational Colleague of the Year title at the Housing Heroes Awards.

Now she has been named amongst the 'Top 30 Housing Champions' by Housing Today.

Originally from Brazil, Carolina joined Manningham Housing Association – which manages more than 1,400 homes in Keighley and Bradford – as an administrative assistant in 2019, and has since risen through the ranks.

She has won acclaim for her use of technology – particularly AI – to deliver better services and improved customer satisfaction, and has shared her experiences with the wider housing sector.

Her latest accolade comes as part of online publication Housing Today’s Every Person Counts campaign – which aims to enable housing professionals to take part in debates and share knowledge about skills; employment; regulatory compliance; equality, diversity and inclusivity, and workplace culture.

The Top 30 Housing Champions are chosen from homes providers across the country.

Carolina said it was "an honour" to be included, but that the success was down to teamwork.

She said: "I am so proud of what we do at Manningham Housing Association, knowing that it genuinely changes lives. "For me, housing is not just about providing roofs over heads. It is about creating safe, thriving communities where people can grow and feel secure. That is what makes it so rewarding.

"Success depends on teamwork, and that is what Manningham Housing Association excels at. "It is an honour to be included in the Top 30 Housing Champions, but it's an achievement I share with my colleagues."

Tribute is paid by Manningham Housing Association chief executive, Lee Bloomfield.

He says: "Carolina is a results-driven professional with a proven track record in project management, communications and marketing.

"She is passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to drive digital transformation and operational efficiency.

"All of these attributes, together with her boundless energy and commitment to continuous learning, make her a standout housing professional."

And association chair, Rupert Pometsey, says: "Carolina is a role model inside and outside the organisation and a first-class ambassador for Bradford district.

"We are thrilled at the national recognition she is receiving for her inspirational and innovative work."