David Addison Cihm

Senior Housing Advisor @Livin Housing

Spennymoor, GB

As Senior Housing Advisor at Livin Housing, I’m proud to play a key role in delivering safe, sustainable, and high-quality homes across our communities in County Durham and the wider North East. With a strong focus on customer service, tenancy sustainment, and community wellbeing, my work is driven by Livin’s core purpose: to improve lives and create opportunities.I lead a dedicated team of housing professionals, overseeing tenancy and estate management, customer engagement, and neighbourhood services. My approach combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership — ensuring our services are responsive, inclusive, and aligned with the needs of the people we serve. Key Areas of Responsibility:Tenancy management and housing operationsTeam leadership and performance developmentComplex case management and safeguarding partnershipsCommunity safety, anti-social behaviour resolution, and mediationCustomer engagement and service improvementCross-functional collaboration with asset, support, and development teamsWith over 15 years of experience in the housing sector, I’m passionate about creating thriving communities, supporting vulnerable residents, and ensuring every tenant has a voice. At Livin, we believe housing is more than bricks and mortar — it’s about people, potential, and communities.Let’s connect if you work in social housing, resident support, or community-led regeneration — always open to sharing ideas and driving positive change together.

St Mary's RC comprehensive school

Gained five G.C.S.E's grade, C; above including Maths, English Literature and English Language