Edinburgh-based Viewpoint Housing Association has appointed Helen Barclay as its new Director of Housing and Property Services.

Helen, who had held the post on an interim basis from November 2014, was appointed to the role permanently following an interview process.

A graduate from Sheffield Hallam University, she has extensive housing experience and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing. Her previous experience includes working for the Private Rented Housing Panel and also the Homeowners’ Housing Panel for the Scottish Courts Service.

Helen has previously worked with Abbeyfield, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, Fife, Grampian, Forth and Ark Housing Associations.