Meet the Team

James Nicholls

(BSc Hons) - Managing Director

In his role as Managing Director, James heads up the company here at Norfolk Homes Ltd, overseeing all elements of the business.

Having initially started in the industry in 2004 on a graduate management scheme at a large PLC housebuilder, where he held several land positions as he progressed through the ranks, James joined Norfolk Homes in 2015 to head up the land and planning function of the business. In March 2020, James was asked to join the Board of Directors as the prelude to him taking on the position of Managing Director at the start of 2023.

James is a very proud Norfolk man, having been born and bred in the county. In his spare time, he will either be found playing sport, watching his beloved Norwich City or spending time with his wife and young family.

Katie Barker

Head of Sales & Marketing

Katie joined Norfolk Homes as Head of Sales & Marketing in February 2024, bringing a rich twenty-year background in the housing and property sector. Her role encompasses overseeing all aspects of Sales and Marketing, working closely with Sales Managers and Site Managers to uphold our standard of exceptional customer service and high-quality home delivery. She is actively working on refining our strategies for customer engagement and market outreach, with a strong emphasis on boosting our digital platform visibility.

Katie is honoured to be part of the Norfolk Homes team and is impressed by the team's dedication to building superior homes. Her interactions with buyers and ongoing customers have shown her why our homes are so highly valued. Driven by her passion, she is committed to maintaining our status as the go-to choice for homebuyers.

James Millard

Head of Land & Planning

James joined Norfolk Homes as Head of Land & Planning in June 2026, leading the company's land acquisition and planning functions.

With more than 14 years of experience in land and planning across Norfolk, James has built a strong track record of identifying and promoting strategic development opportunities. Throughout his career, he has successfully guided multiple large-scale sites from initial promotion and planning through to the commencement of construction.

His extensive local knowledge and expertise play a key role in supporting Norfolk Homes' continued growth and delivery of high-quality developments across the region.

Outside of work, James enjoys playing golf, following rugby and cricket, and spending quality time with friends and family.