Women in Property (WiP) – the influencing and networking organisation for the property and construction industry – has announced that Rachael Cunliffe from Harley Haddow and Engage 5, will become its next North West chair.
Rachael (pictured) who is director at Engage 5, has taken the post until March 1, 2025.
Women in Property uses its platform to influence government, including the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Women in Work.
Amongst the issues that the APPG is influencing are Women Returners, Making the Industrial Strategy Work for Women, How to Recruit Women for the 21st Century, Inclusivity and Intersectionality, The Impact of COVID-19 on women in the workplace, and the recruitment and retention of women in construction for the 7th Inquiry for Excellence in the Built Environment.
Women in Property also works to encourage girls and young women to consider a career in property and construction through school outreach projects and the National Student Awards.
Delighted
Rachael said: “I’m delighted to have been appointed this year’s Northwest chair for Women in Property, building on the success of previous years. My passion lies in developing confidence to attend functions alongside nurturing connections and friendships through our extensive events programme.
“As we challenge the traditional view that gender is the main barrier in our industry, our goal is to create an environment that supports the career growth of all our members”
Ian Chalk, director of Harley Haddow’s Manchester office said: “We are so proud of Rachael and what she’s done with Women in Property over the last seven years. She is a vital part of our team and all the work she is doing to highlight representation of women in the industry is truly inspiring.
With recruitment challenges across the board in the property industry, it is vital we encourage more entrants into the sector, and she has done a fantastic job in ensuring girls and young women know the paths they can take. We look forward to seeing Rachael thrive in driving forward what WIP is all about.”
Since joining Women in Property in 2017, Rachael has been on WIP committee for three years organising CPDs and events.
Supporting Rachael in her role is Steph Cox who has become branch vice chair. She is a director at E3P, Environmental Consultancy.
Women in Property is holding its second national conference – the People|Innovation|Place Summit – on November 14, at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, under the theme “Rethinking Places”. Open to all genders, visit the website for details. Tickets will go on sale on March 11.
