photo of Mark Leader, Property DirectorGoodbye and good luck to Mark

Mark Leader, Property Director, is leaving after more than 18 years on the Executive Team.

Not only is he leaving West Kent but he is also leaving the country! Mark is pursuing a life changing ambition to live and work abroad, and is moving to Malaysia with his family. Mark has played a key role in the success and growth of West Kent. Most recently increasing our development programme to 280 homes in 2019 and securing a growing new homes pipeline.

Hello and welcome to Richard 

Whilst we progress recruitment Richard Barwick has been appointed as Property Director (Interim) to ensure we maintain momentum with our ambitious plans. For more information on working with us, please see our ‘working in partnership’ brochure.

Photo of Richard Barwick, Interim Property Director

 

 

System problems - 24 October 2025

Our systems are having problems today, which is affecting our normal operations.

 

West Kent's communications and marketing team wins national award for ‘Help for You’ campaign

Our Help for You campaign has won Best Multi-Channel Campaign of the Year at the commsHERO Awards, recognising our creative, resident-focused approach to supporting communities.