Meet the Development Team

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Garnet Fazackerley - Operations Director of Development

Garnet has worked for Jigsaw for 22+ years and has overall responsibility for the delivery of the Group’s Development Strategy.

Garnet leads on liaison with Homes England, key stakeholders and partners and works closely with Board to ensure corporate objectives are achieved.

Maria Runaghan - Assistant Director of Development

Maria has worked for Jigsaw for 12+ years and leads on new business and growth opportunities across the North West and East Midlands.

Maria is responsible for co-ordinating all bids for grant funding to Homes England Growth team and key local authorities.

Chris Whitfield - Assistant Director of Development

Chris joined Jigsaw in 2024 after 20 years working for large regional and national registered providers.

Chris leads on the post contract delivery of the new build programme and is also responsible for the Group’s sales programme and team, known as Snugg Homes.

Ayshea Hough - Land & New Business Manager

Ayshea has worked for Jigsaw for 11+ years and is currently leading on new business and growth opportunities across the North West as well as managing funding bids for GMCA.

Richard King - Land and New Business Manager

Richard has worked for Jigsaw for 7+ years and leads on new business across Greater Manchester.

Richard leads on specialist and supported accommodation and sustainability across our new build programme.

Rebecca Thackray - Development Manager

Rebecca is responsible for a team managing new business and delivery of a range of projects primarily across the east Midlands.

Rebecca leads on day-to-day compliance and oversees the use of the ICW Framework.

Kat Noller - Development Manager

Kat joined Jigsaw in September 2025 and brings 10+ years experience from working for national and regionally based registered providers.

Kat manages relationships with our Section 106 developer partners and leads a team responsible for securing new business and delivering a variety of projects across the North West.

Joshua Hart - Development Manager

Joshua joined Jigsaw in September 2024 and brings over 9+ years housing development experience.

Joshua is responsible for a team managing new business and the delivery of a range of projects across the North West.

Contact Development
If you have any questions or would like to get in touch with the Development team, contact:
t: 0300 111 1133
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