Appointments

Places for People (PfP) has appointed Andrew Usher as its new group managing director. Andrew was previously PfP’s group development director, a role he had held since joining from Countryside Partnership in May 2023. 

SHAX, an established homeless support charity in Dumfries and Galloway, has appointed Colin Callander-Bone as the new chief.  Colin, who has a strong retail and people management background, took over the role from Joyce Harkness, who after 10 years at the helm, retired from her role as the soc

John Hannigan, CEO of Circle Voluntary Housing Association and former chair of CIH Ireland’s Advisory Board, has been approved and appointed as chair of CIH’s governing board at the organisation’s sixtieth annual meeting on Monday 14 October. John takes over from Geraldine Howley O

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has appointed Susan McDonald as its new director of customer services. An experienced housing professional with over 25 years in the sector, Susan brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, having worked as a solicitor specialising in social housing an

Bancon Group has reshaped its leadership team with several promotions and new appointments. As part of the new leadership structure, Bob McAlpine has been appointed executive chairman, while Andrew Tweedie takes on the newly created role of chief financial officer (CFO), overseeing all financia

Rural Stirling Housing Association (RSHA) has announced the election of its new chairperson. Killin resident Fiona Boath has taken on the most senior role on the Association’s board of management after a period as vice chairperson.

Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has appointed two new executive directors to its leadership team. Jill Fraser has been appointed as executive director of operations and will oversee customer service, new build development, investment and regeneration, and support services. Jill joins CHA from Ma

TPAS Scotland has unveiled a new organisational structure that aims to ensure it remains financially strong and continues to meet its members’ needs by becoming “a more modern, flexible and responsive organisation”. The organisation’s new structure reduces the number of perma

University Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire has appointed Claire Rae as its new chief officer. Claire, who starts her new role on Tuesday 1 October, brings a wealth of experience in health and social care with her leadership expected to further enhance the partnership’s ongoing communi

Caledonia Housing Association has announced the appointment of a new chair and vice chair following its Annual General Meeting. Allan Jones has been elected chair of the management board, succeeding previous chair, Tim Goddard.

Kingdom Group has appointed Diane Rennie as its new digital director.

Oak Tree Housing Association has appointed Sean Connor as its new chief executive officer. He will be joining the Association in October.

Following its AGM, Forth Housing Association has appointed Andrea Finkel-Gates as its new chair.  Kenny Hutton remains as joint vice chair along with Ann Dickson who recently stepped down from chair after having served for 2 terms and has been on the committee for 5 years.  The association

Jim Cargill has been elected by the board as the new chair of Grampian Housing Association (GHA), while Ritchie Johnson takes over as vice chair, following the Association's 50th annual general meeting. During the event, members welcomed hearing that it had been another successful year as achie

Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) welcomed four new members to its board during its Annual General Meeting last week as the Association prepares to launch its new five-year corporate strategy in 2025. CVHA said the new members bring a diverse range of skills and expertise, further strengthenin