MUIR Group Housing Association has appointed an interim assistant regional manager for the north.

Mark Wiggins, 51, has been appointed to cover the maternity leave of Emma Robinson.

With more than 30 years experience working in the social housing sector, for both local authorities and registered providers, Mr Wiggins has had a variety of roles in housing management, neighbourhood management, strategy and regeneration.

He has been working with Muir Group, which has its headquarters in Chester, since January and is based at the association’s Helsby office.