Ruth Dent, Believe Housing
Ruth Dent
Director of assets and compliance
Believe Housing

An asset professional with extensive experience in social housing, Ruth is Director of Assets and Compliance at County Durham-based housing association believe housing. Her strength in data analytics ensures robust asset information is used effectively to assess the performance of 18,000 varied properties and to develop place-based approaches to investment.

She steers an ambitious environmental plan for both business and property portfolios. Ruth leads on extensive upgrading and retrofitting schemes, incorporating new technology where appropriate. She works with all parts of the business to promote efficient and innovative ways of working and is passionate about good customer service and engagement.