Ms Spence will succeed the current director, Elaine Lister, who is set to retire in August 2025 after five years in the position.

Frances Cunningham, chair of the RCHA board, extended a warm welcome on behalf of the entire housing association community. She said: “Angela joins us at a pivotal moment in our journey – a time of both challenge and opportunity.

“As an organisation rooted in social purpose, committed to providing safe, affordable, and sustainable housing, we know how vital strong leadership is to achieving our mission.”

She added: “Angela brings not only deep expertise but also a genuine passion for community impact and innovation. We are confident that under her leadership, we will build on our strong foundations and continue to deliver high-quality services for our residents and communities.”

Angela has worked in the housing sector for over 30 and since 2016 as a self-employed consultant supporting local authorities, housing associations and third sector clients with business improvement. Angela is a governance specialist who has assisted several housing associations to return to full compliance with the Regulatory Framework and has worked as a trainer for SHARE to improve the skills and knowledge of governing body members and staff across Scotland.

Angela stated: “I am delighted to be joining Rutherglen and Cambuslang Housing Association as CEO and look forward to building on the excellent work of the retiring CEO, Elaine Lister and the dedicated board and staff of the association.

“I have been undertaking governance support at RCHA over the past couple of years and this has given me the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the strategic direction and values-based culture of the association.

“I am looking forward to working with the team to deliver the new business plan 2025-28 and passionate about engaging with our tenants, owners and key stakeholders to grow and develop the organisation.”

On handing over the reins to Angela, Elaine said: “I am confident that Angela will ensure that the association continues to grow and deliver the highest possible services standards to all of its customers and to build on all the success the association has already achieved.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the association and am retiring in the safe knowledge that under Angela’s guidance it will continue to flourish. I wish Angela, the staff and Board members all the very best for the future.”