A HOUSING association that operates across Dorset has welcomed a new director to its helm.

Paul Satchwell joins Magna Housing as its new finance director and deputy chief executive.

He is a chartered accountant and senior housing leader with 12 years experience in the sector and joins Magna from Northampton Partnership Homes (NPH), where he was an executive director with strategic responsibility for finance, asset management and development, housing management, property, and compliance.

“I am really excited about the opportunities there are at Magna,” said Mr Satchwell.

“The country is in real need of genuinely affordable, quality housing to support those most vulnerable in our society and I can see that in my new role at Magna we can play a huge part in improving the lives of the people of Dorset and Somerset.”

Mr Satchwell started at Magna on April 4 and holds responsibility for finance, strategic planning and risk and governance, including legal and regulatory matters.

Selina White, chief executive at Magna added: “I am really delighted to have Paul working alongside me as deputy chief executive.

“His experience and strategic view will add considerable strength to our executive team and help shape our future direction.

“His extensive knowledge of housing, together with his passion for providing homes for everyone, makes this appointment so critically important to delivering our vision of creating great homes together.”