Social housing veteran Jim Strang has been named interim manager at PATH Scotland. Currently a board chair at Riverside Scotland and a committee member of Shelter Scotland, Jim has more than 40 years of experience in the housing sector. He began his career working for local authorities acr
Appointments
Blackwood Homes and Care has appointed a new head of business assurance. Gillian Anderson has been appointed to drive excellence in assurance, governance, corporate support and customer-focused service delivery across the organisation.
Stirling Council leader Councillor Chris Kane has welcomed new chief executive Caroline Sinclair to the role. Ms Sinclair officially started in the position on Monday (29 July). She was appointed to the role in early June following a competitive selection process, overseen by a cross-party panel of
Loreburn Housing Association has appointed Fiona Campbell as its new director of operations. The key appointment is part of Loreburn's executive team restructure, which positions it to meet evolving challenges in the housing sector while reinforcing its dedication to tenant satisfaction and communit
Places for People’s property management company Residential Management Group (RMG) has appointed Justin Herbert as its new managing director, as founding director Hugh McGeever retires after 20 years in the role. Justin, who has been transitioning into the MD role in recent months support
After a closely fought election period, Julie Haydon has been chosen by Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) members as the organisation’s next vice president. Julie Haydon, director of corporate services at Wolverhampton Homes, received over 51 per cent of the votes cast and was elected ahead
The Kingdom Group has appointed Leigh Grubb as its new group director of corporate services. The new role was created following a structural evaluation of the Kingdom Group, ensuring the organisation is well-positioned to meet the needs of its customers now and in the future, delivering an exception
Paisley Housing Association (PHA) chief executive Kathleen McCutcheon is to retire this month after 35 years in the social housing sector. Kathleen started with PHA in 2006 and has led a number of transformational changes including doubling staff numbers to cope with the diverse range of activities
Carolyn Hughes, the housing management director/depute CEO at Manor Estates Housing Association, has decided to retire after nineteen years and will be leaving the Association on 26th July 2024. Carolyn has made a huge positive contribution to social housing within Edinburgh over the years. Manor Es
Andrew Curran and Kieran Graham have been promoted to managing director positions within the Springfield Group. Mr Curran steps into the position of managing director (central) and will oversee operations across multiple brands, including Springfield Properties, Dawn Homes, Walker Group, and Ma
Environmental charity the Green Action Trust has appointed Tom Campbell as its new chief executive officer. Working with local authorities and private and third sector partners, the charity addresses climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental inequality through delivering environmental rege
Home in Scotland has appointed Bryony Willett as its new director. She will lead a team which supports over 12,500 customers across 5,500 social rent and mid-market rent homes, as well as factored properties. The appointment is central to Home in Scotland’s mission to build homes, independence
Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association has appointed Lowri Richards as its new chief executive. Following its recruitment process, the panel reached a decision to appoint Ms Richards to the post. Throughout the process she demonstrated that she possessed the necessary skills, abilities, and qualities
Newton Property Management has appointed Vincent Goldie as chief executive officer and Rachel Littlejohn as business development director. The firm said the strategic move underscores its commitment to raising customer service standards and driving change within the property management sector.
Edinburgh-based legal firm Ralph Sayer has launched an expansion of its estate agency division with the appointment of Tzana Webster to head up property sales. Formerly with Warners and VMH Solicitors in the capital, she joins as head of estate agency after three years in a similar role at Watermans