Appointments

Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has welcomed Ross Carlin as executive director of finance. Ross will lead the development of CHA’s financial and treasury management strategy ensuring long-term sustainability, while also overseeing IT and business improvement functions, driving growth, inno

Blackwood Homes and Care has appointed Michelle Harrow as its new director of housing services. Michelle brings significant experience in housing and community leadership, with a strong track record in delivering customer-centred services and driving operational improvement.

Thenue Housing Association has launched a new Volunteer Project aimed at providing valuable volunteering opportunities in Calton where it has many homes and tenants. The trailblazing pilot project aims to provide community-led solutions to help families build community relationships and helps toward

Two experienced professionals are set to join the board of Blackwood to help shape the next phase of the organisation. The new chair of the board has been confirmed as Craig MacDonald, who brings more than 30 years of experience in finance, investment and governance to the organisation. He will be j

Sarah Madden and Kathie Pollard have been appointed by the Scottish Land Commission, bringing fresh expertise and leadership to help drive forward Scotland’s land reform agenda. Sarah Madden has joined the Commission as head of practice and advice and will be responsible for leading the Commis

TPAS Scotland has appointed Eveline Armour as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Jacqueline Norwood, who recently stepped down. Eveline has been an integral part of the TPAS Scotland senior management team for two and a half years, working closely with landlords and tenants across the count

Stirling Council has agreed a new administration with Councillor Susan McGill appointed as new council leader. Cllr Jim Thomson will take up the role depute leader while Cllr Rosemary Fraser becomes Stirling’s new Lord Provost.

Lar Housing Trust has appointed Stuart McLaren to the role of managing director of its development subsidiary. He was previously development director of Lar Projects Ltd and takes up his new position with immediate effect. He will also remain a director of Lar’s other subsidiary, Lar Operation

Scotland’s Housing Network (SHN) proudly celebrated three decades of partnership, progress, and purpose at its Annual Gathering and AGM held on 5th November at Trades Hall, Glasgow.

Govanhill Housing Association has appointed Jennifer Cairns as its new chief executive officer. Jennifer will take up the post in early 2026 following the retirement of John Quinn at the end of this year.

Pineview Housing Association has promoted Ben Keenan to senior housing officer. Following the external promotion of the previous post holder, Pineview reviewed whether it required the senior housing officer position and agreed to commence a recruitment process.

Tim Pogson has been named as housing convenor by the City of Edinburgh Council following the suspension of Councillor Lezley Marion Cameron. The current chair of Edinburgh’s Integration Joint Board, Mr Pogson is a service improvement manager at Scotland’s Housing Network and is also a bo

Lar Housing Trust has appointed Mikko Ramstedt as its new chief executive. He takes over at the helm of the housing charity from Ann Leslie, who is stepping down after steering the organisation from launch to its 10th anniversary last month.

Gareth Barwell has been appointed to the role of corporate director of place for the City of Edinburgh Council. The post is accountable for a range of major council services including travel and transport, parks and waste, housing and planning, libraries and culture, and Edinburgh’s new visito

Rowan Alba, the Edinburgh-based charity that tackles homelessness, appointed a new chair at its AGM yesterday. Calum Wilson, a former energy industry expert, has stepped up from his role on the board, where he has been a member for more than two years, to take on the role. He succeeds co-chairs Dawn