Appointments

Govan Housing Group has appointed experienced social housing leader Allan Murphy as its new chair. Allan brings decades of leadership experience and deep sectoral knowledge to the role, having spent much of his professional career advocating for high-quality housing and community regeneration across

Lar Housing Trust has strengthened and refreshed its board with the appointment of two highly experienced trustees. Rachel Doyle, who has an extensive track record in senior roles in the health and social care sector, and Alan Somerville, widely recognised for his expertise in the UK’s sustain

Govanhill Housing Association has announced Collette Miller as its new director of people & corporate Services, effective from November.  Miller has over 15 years of experience in the social housing sector. As a partner in Harper Macleod's Public Sector & Housing Team, Miller has advise

NHBC has appointed Caroline Eyre to the newly created role of head of portfolio management. Caroline will oversee the underwriting portfolio, ensuring risk appetite and strategy are translated into disciplined portfolio decisions.

Tenants, colleagues, board members and other stakeholders attended Waverley Housing’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and celebration event last month. In a keynote address to the event, Richard Meade, chief executive of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), spoke about the comp

Milnbank Housing Association has added Douglas Lapsley and Ophelia Duah to its board. Douglas joined on 11 August 2026 as an appointed member, bringing more than 15 years of experience in the insurance and risk management sector. His knowledge of risk management and governance risks will provide val

Aberdeen City Council has appointed Andy MacDonald as its new chief executive. Andy joined the council in 2018 and is currently executive director for corporate services and interim chief executive. He was selected as the council’s permanent chief executive following a recruitment and selectio

Savills has made two significant leadership appointments within its Scottish residential business, with Harry Maitland appointed head of its Scottish Country House team and Peter Walker leading its residential business across Glasgow and the West of Scotland. The firm said the appointments reflect i

Blackwood Homes and Care has appointed Neil Ferguson and David Scott to its board, following its Annual General Meeting on 16 September. The appointments bring further expertise across housing, business transformation, digital innovation, investment and the wider residential sector.

Cunninghame Housing Association members gathered at its head office for its 42nd Annual General Meeting last month.

Harbour Homes has welcomed four new board members who bring expertise from across the technology, financial, sustainability and social work sectors. Joining the board are Mandy Mungall, Chris Litwiniuk, Sue Hoole and Asif Sheikh. The four appointees were elected at Harbour Homes’ 50th Ann

Highland Housing Alliance (HHA), the largest provider of mid-market rent homes (MMR) across the Highlands, has appointed Rory Mair CBE as its new chair. Rory brings more than three decades of leadership experience across Scotland’s public and third sectors. He served as chief executive of COSL

Albyn Housing Society has welcomed two highly experienced new members to its board of management. Robin Jackson and Maggie Morrison were appointed to the board following approval at Albyn’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 22 September 2026. Their appointments bring additional expertise

Cairn Housing Association has appointed Lizzie Crawford as its new chair following its Annual General Meeting, as long-serving board member Angus Lamont completes his term in the role. Lizzie takes over from Angus, who has served as chair since 2023 and will remain a member of Cairn's board. John Du

Eildon Housing Association held its 53rd Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 9 September. Chairman Brian Frater set out the challenges facing the housing and social care sectors, and how Eildon is working hard to address these issues in the Scottish Borders.