Appointments

In the last couple of weeks, Almond Housing has welcomed a new customer care manager and a community engagement officer to the team. Both are replacement roles but represent a change in approach for the organisation, from a more old-fashioned housing support stance to one of customer support.

Julie Ashworth is to lead the new forum to advise the City of Edinburgh Council on all matters related to establishing the city’s visitor levy and its ongoing performance. A recruitment panel, comprising senior representatives of the council, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, Visit Scotland and E

Lar Housing Trust has strengthened its board with the appointment of Alison MacDonald, a vastly experienced non-executive director and charity trustee. Former banker, Alison MacDonald, has joined the board of the housing charity which develops mid-market rental homes across Scotland. She previously

National maintenance and decarbonisation contractor Novus Property Solutions has strengthened its operations team, recently appointing social housing repairs and maintenance expert Jason Smithies as head of operations for Scotland and the North East. Mr Smithies brings more than two decades of exper

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has appointed Rachael Williamson as director of policy, communications and external affairs, following her successful tenure in the role on an interim basis since November 2024.  Ms Williamson joined CIH in 2021 as head of policy and external affairs and

Langstane Housing Association has appointed Bob Jack as its new director of property.  He will officially begin his role in June 2025, bringing over 35 years of extensive experience in the property and construction sector.

Triple Value Impact has appointed Dave Loudon to lead its Housing Digital Blueprint. Dave Loudon has been one of the sector's leading advocates and consultants in the application of digital solutions and technology to the social housing sector over the last 20 years. 

Leigh Jolly has been appointed as the interim chief officer for the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership. Appointment to the interim role was sparked by the confirmation of a new position for the outgoing CO, Pam Milliken, who is moving to a new position within NHS Grampian. 

Ayrshire Housing has appointed Scott Cunningham as its new director of assets and compliance to oversee a significant increase in investment in its homes over the next five years. The housing association’s recently launched Business Plan 2030 outlined an £11.4 million package of investme

The Tenants Information Service (TIS) has appointed Kerry Clayton as its next chief executive officer (CEO). Kerry will assume the role in July 2025, succeeding current CEO Ilene Campbell, who will step down in the summer. As an organisation inspiring innovative tenant participation, engagement, and

Hillcrest has appointed John Alexander as its new chief executive, starting in early Summer 2025. Currently the head of local authorities within SSEN Transmission, John Alexander is the former leader of Dundee City Council, board member of NHS Tayside and a member of the National Advisory Council. H

Muir Homes has appointed Robert Herd as its new managing director. Having originally joined Muir Homes as a site manager, Herd rose through the ranks to become construction manager before briefly stepping away. Now, he returns to lead the company at a time of significant growth and investment.

Riverside has appointed Liz Fairburn as chief customer officer. She will take up her new role on Tuesday 22 April 2025, following the retirement of former executive director Patrick New.

Inverclyde Council has appointed Stuart Jamieson as its new chief executive. Mr Jamieson will formally take up post the week beginning Monday, 5 May 2025, replacing current chief executive Louise Long MBE who announced in January this year she was leaving to take up the position of chief executive a

Elderpark Housing has made a key appointment to its senior management team with Duncan Smith set to become its new director of asset management later in the spring. Duncan joins Elderpark from River Clyde Homes in Inverclyde where he is currently head of energy and sustainability.