Paul Common, Chief Executive of Arches Housing has announced he will be retiring from his role at the end of March 2026, after leading the organisation over the last eight years.
Paul joined Arches as CEO back in 2018, having worked for a number of other housing associations and local authorirites across the North of England. Under Paul’s leadership, Arches has thrived and developed into one of South Yorkshire’s leading affordable housing providers.
Reflecting on his time as CEO, Paul said ‘It has been an absolute delight to have led this organisation over the last eight years. The work we do in communities is vital in the current climate and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved during that time. It has also been a pleasure to work with such a talented group of people and I am confident Arches will continue to go from strength to strength.’
Alan Long, Chair of Arches Housing adds: ‘I’d like to thank Paul personally for his strong leadership and the dedication he has shown over the last eight years. I know I speak for everyone at Arches in thanking him for his considerable contribution. Arches has a strong future ahead of it and this is down to Paul and his colleagues’ hard work.’
‘I would like to take this opportunity to announce that following a fair and robust recruitment process, we have appointed John Hudson into the role of Arches’ new Chief Executive. John is familiar to Arches as he has held the position of Director of Operations for the past eight years and he shares the vision and values alongside that of the Board. He is the perfect appointment to lead Arches into its next chapter.’
John Hudson will take up the role as Arches' Chief Executive from 1st April 2026.
10/09/2025 12:00
