Appointments

Prospect Community Housing has appointed Colin James as its new finance manager following a recruitment exercise earlier in the year. A qualified accountant and has many years’ experience in the housing sector, Colin most recently worked at Caledonia Housing Association.

Councillor Margot Russell has been appointed as Midlothian Council's first Older People’s Champion. At the full council meeting on Tuesday, councillors voted in favour of Councillor Russell, who is also depute provost, taking on the ambassadorial position.

Wheatley Group has today announced Jo Armstrong as its new chair.  One of Scotland’s leading independent business economists, Ms Armstrong joined the Wheatley board in 2015 and is chair of the group development committee.

West Whitlawburn Housing Co-operative has appointed Stephanie Marshall as its new director following the retirement of former director Paul Farrell. Ms Marshall has been with the Co-operative since late 1989 and has held a number of senior roles, most recently as acting director. She brings a w

Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has appointed Louisa Macdonell to its board of directors. Ms Macdonell is CEO of the Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS), the membership body for community-led enterprising organisations. She is also an entrepreneur-in-res

The board of Community Enterprise in Scotland (CEIS) has appointed Martin Avila as the group's new CEO, replacing the outgoing CEO Ian Mitchell. Mr Avila joins from his current position as director at the Kinning Park Complex and will be taking up his new position in early August. He brings a new vi

Shelter Scotland has appointed Andy Knox as its national legal services manager. Formerly principal solicitor at Lanarkshire Community Law Centre, Mr Knox's new role at Shelter Scotland will see him providing professional and regulatory management and support to the legal team.

Wellhouse Housing Association has appointed Robert Murray as its new finance and corporate services manager. As a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant, Robert brings a wealth of experience to the progressive housing association where he will be lead officer for all finance functions as well as t

Thenue Housing has appointed Linda Chelton and Bryan McMahon to its board. The two bring specialist sector knowledge, experience and an enthusiasm for community-based housing to the Association and join the board of management.

Under One Roof has appointed Mike Heffron as its new chief executive. Following the registration last year of Under One Roof as a charitable organisation, Under One Roof now has a full-time employee who will be responsible for phase two of its long-term plan to expand the support it gives to tenemen

A director has been appointed to lead a unique collaboration of support providers and people who have been affected by homelessness that have come together to end homelessness in Glasgow. The first appointment by the Glasgow Alliance to End Homelessness, which includes ten organisatio

Mast Architects has made a round of promotions within its architectural team Rachel Houghton, Morgan Stephen and Martin McFarlane have been promoted to the position of senior architect in recognition of their skills and contribution to the practice over recent years.

Scottish factoring firm Newton Property Management has appointed a new business development manager. Sharon Alexander brings a wealth of experience to the Glasgow-headquartered business, having enjoyed long-term success in key account management positions with Rightmove, OnTheMarket, and The Herald

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has named current New London Architecture managing director Tamsie Thomson as its new chief executive. Tamsie, who was previously director of the London Festival of Architecture, will join the organisation in July at what it described as "a ti

Mary McLuskey is to join SHARE as director on May 4. Ms McLuskey has worked in a variety of sectors.