Kim Tinneny of
Surrey, England, was recently recognized as one of Inside
Housing Management Magazine’s top 30 Managers.
As the Regional
Specialist Housing Manager at Accent Housing, Kim is
in a
senior operational leadership position responsible for
delivering high‑quality
housing services across a designated region, with a strong
focus on customer‑centered
care and community engagement. Inside Housing is
the leading monthly magazine for housing professionals in
the United Kingdom.
The magazine
celebrates housing management staff who are innovating,
inspiring, driving change or improvements, or simply
excelling in their area and making a massive difference in
the communities they work in. Winners were nominated by
peers and shortlisted by an expert judging panel.
Kim’s
Nomination
Kim Tinneny’s
strengths lie not only in her deep knowledge of specialist
housing, but in how she shares and applies it. Her
combination of leadership, expertise and authenticity
elevates both service delivery and team performance.
Kim’s
responsiveness and willingness to help colleagues, whether
through national communication channels or one-to-one
support, ensure that teams feel confident, informed and
fully equipped to deliver high-quality services to
residents.
One standout example of Kim’s
impact is her leadership of Accent’s
monthly specialist housing academy days; these sessions have
become a vital platform for consistent learning and
communication across the organization, strengthening
knowledge and practice and ultimately enhancing outcomes for
customers.
In
her role as safeguarding lead for the South of England, Kim
demonstrates her deep commitment to protecting and
supporting residents with support needs. She leads
reflective practice forums that provide safe, structured
spaces for colleagues to discuss complex cases and build
confidence in safeguarding decisions.
Kim’s
ability to challenge the norm, influence others and lead
with honesty is invaluable in a sector that demands both
compassion and accountability.
The judges
involved in the selection commented:
“Kim
is a highly credible and values-driven leader. It is clear
that her commitment to safeguarding, learning and
professional challenge drives tangible improvements in
resident outcomes”
