Templer HomeBuild

About Templer HomeBuild

Templer HomeBuild (THB) was created in 2017 as a subsidiary company of Teign Housing to provide a long-term, good-quality repairs and maintenance service to Teign Housing homes; and to provide development opportunities that support Teign Housing’s delivery of new affordable housing. We also have a strong connection with Ian Williams Ltd and benefit from their expertise of being one of the UK’s leading property services companies. Operating profits generated by Templer HomeBuild are reinvested by Teign Housing to support their charitable aims.

We provide emergency and by-appointment repairs to residents when they need us. Working with Teign Housing, we plan and carry out improvement works such as new roofs, kitchens, bathrooms, and windows, as well as work to improve the energy efficiency of our properties. We also maintain compliance with all applicable Housing Regulatory Standards & Building Regulations to keep our homes economical, comfortable, secure and safe places to live.

Climate change and a move towards zero carbon ways of working are high on our agenda. We play an important role in keeping homes safe through regular electrical, fire and lift testing, gas servicing and more. Our work supports the availability of much-needed social housing as we carry out efficient repairs and improvements between tenancies.

Our people are our biggest asset. We employ nearly 80 dedicated staff and are proud of our commitment to training apprentices to grow local talent.

Templer HomeBuild Careers

Are you an experienced tradesperson or an expert in the building and property sector looking for your next opportunity?

Templer HomeBuild is passionate about people and firmly believes that success will be maintained if we continue to offer our employees a great place to work and provide them with the opportunity to develop their careers and fulfil their potential within the building and property sectors.

What we offer

Prepare for your future with an employer pension contribution of up to 3%.
23 days annual leave, buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year.
We want our employees to have a well-balanced work/ life balance; therefore, flexible working patterns would be considered.
Access to an employee assistance program to support employee’s health and well-being.
Opportunities for learning and development
A modern working environment and free staff car parking
Annual pay reviews
Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family
Specsavers vouchers

Click below to see our current vacancies

Templer HomeBuild Vacancies

Board and Management

The Templer HomeBuild Board is responsible for directing the affairs of the company in accordance with the strategic direction set by Teign Housing. They have responsibility for the Corporate Plan and also provide oversight of the relationship with Ian Williams.

They meet at least four times a year.

Meet the Board

Stuart Davis – Chair of the Board

Stuart has worked in social housing for well over 30 years and is passionate about the difference a settled, secure home can make to a person’s life chances.

In the last two decades he’s been an Operations Director or Executive in some of the largest housing associations operating across the South West. In April 2020, he set up his own company.

Steve Higginson – Board Member

Steve has, throughout his career, strived to achieve the highest standards of probity within his roles. For the last 13 years he was Director of Resources and subsequently Deputy Chief Executive for a registered social landlord in Wales and served on several Boards. Prior to this, Steve was a Regulation Analyst for the Housing Corporation.

Steve has contributed to the current rent policy for Wales, the Affordable Housing review and Community Housing Cymru, where he is currently Treasurer and a Board Member. In previous roles, he was a member of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) working party and spoke at National Housing Federation Conferences.

Helen Hilditch – Board Member and Company Secretary

Helen has a degree in Economics and is a Chartered Management Accountant. She joined Teign Housing in 2016 with over 20 years of experience working in the field of finance and accounts in a range of different industries, including manufacturing, retail and the social care sector.

Helen enjoys working in an organisation that can truly contribute to the local community by providing a good standard of housing for local people.

Meet the Executive Management Team

Justin Glue – Director of Operations and Board Member

Justin has worked for Templer HomeBuild since its creation in 2017. Justin has extensive experience of contract management within the housing sector. He also brings great knowledge of repairs and maintenance service delivery having worked previously for one of the UK’s leading property services companies. Prior to this Justin has held management positions in retail, logistics and manufacturing totalling over 25 years of commercial and operational management experience. Justin strongly believes in supporting and guiding his team to become the best they can be to deliver excellent customer service and achieve value for money.

Tom Woodman – Chief Executive

Tom joined Teign Housing in early 2024. He was previously Chief Executive at Cornerstone Housing, and before that was an Executive Director at LiveWest. Tom is a member of the Chartered Institute of Housing and sits on its national Policy Advisory Committee. Tom believes that housing associations should always be focused on people rather than just properties. He is committed to Teign continuing to be an organisation that has a clear purpose and values, and makes a real difference in local communities.

Corporate Plan

Our Corporate Plan sets out the vision for the organisation and our aims and objectives for the next three years. Please see the links to the corporate plans below.