Appointments

Muirhouse Housing Association has appointed Susan Bell as its new chief executive. Ms Bell joined the association last year as Governance and Compliance Manager and has worked within the housing sector for over 20 years across all functions within a housing association with the last five years prima

Lar Housing Trust has appointed Alana Durnin as director of finance to help drive growth at the Dunfermline-based housing charity and its two subsidiary companies. She joins Lar from Oak Tree and Cloch Housing Association where she also held the role of Finance Director.

Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has appointed Michelle Mundie to succeed Alastair MacGregor, who is retiring as chief executive. Ms Mundie will join ACHA from Glasgow City Council where she is currently head of housing, with specific responsibility for the Affordable Housing Supply Progr

Ardenglen Housing Association chief executive Audrey Simpson has been appointed by Home Group as its new director for Scotland. Audrey, who has more than 25 years’ experience in the social housing sector in Scotland, will lead a team that supports over 15,000 customers across Scotlan

Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) has announced Alan Glasgow as its new managing director. Mr Glasgow has been the acting managing director at the social landlord since 2021.

Cruden Building has appointed Stewart Shearer as its new partnership director following the group’s strategic move to combine its construction businesses across the Central Belt of Scotland. In his new role, Stewart will be responsible for identifying development led affordable housing opportu

The Grampian Group, which comprises Grampian Housing Association, Let’s Choose Leasing and TLC Housing Maintenance, has unveiled Craig Stirrat as its new chief executive officer. Craig, who has been Grampian Housing Association’s chief operating officer since 2018, will step up into

Fyne Homes has appointed Iona MacPhail as its new chief executive. Iona brings great experience to the role, most recently within her post as housing lead with Argyll and Bute Council. Prior to that Iona held a number of senior positions within Argyll Community Housing Association.

Social landlord Osprey Housing Group has appointed two new board members who together bring a range of additional professional experience and expertise to the team. Claire Crawford is an associate director in the Scottish development team at leading estate agency Savills where her role involves work

Williamsburgh Housing Association has appointed Jonathan Grant as its new chief executive officer. He will take up the post on 7 March 2022.

Stewart Lynes is to succeed Chris Endsor as chief executive officer at Miller Homes, the housebuilder announced today. Assuming responsibility for the overall management of the business from the end of March, My Lynes joined Miller Homes 15 years ago and has held various senior positions d

Philip Whyte has been appointed director of Scotland’s progressive think tank IPPR Scotland. Mr Whyte brings to the role significant experience across government and the third sector, with particular expertise in social security, social justice, and education and skills. He joins IPPR Scotland

Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has been named as the next chair of Shelter Scotland, with two new members also added to the committee. An existing member of the charity's committee, Ms Dugdale will replace the outgoing Rob Hayward as the committee's chair next month.

Barrhead Housing Association has announced the appointment of Lauren Rice as its new director of finance and corporate services following a competitive recruitment process. PwC-trained Lauren brings a wealth of financial and management experience across social housing, private and public sectors.

Alasdair McKee has been named as the new chair of Positive Action in Housing, the housing and homelessness charity which works to ensure equal access to housing for people from BME and refugee communities across Scotland.  Mr McKee is the chief executive of Glen Oaks Housing Associati