Appointments

Harbour Homes has appointed three new directors as part of a restructuring of its group leadership team. The team, led by group chief executive Heather Kiteley, oversees the parent company Harbour Homes and its two subsidiaries, Harbour Lettings and Harbour Multi-Trades.

One of Scotland's most respected charity leaders has chosen to dedicate the next chapter of her public service to ending the housing emergency. SallyAnn Kelly OBE has been appointed as chair of Shelter Scotland, also becoming a trustee and vice chair of Shelter. Ms Kelly will formally take up the po

Govanhill Housing Association has appointed Bryan McMahon as its new director of development and property services, bringing more than 15 years of social housing experience to the Association. Joining from Linthouse Housing Association, where he served as director of property services, the new direc

Hawthorn Housing Co-operative has appointed Anton Nugent as its new director. Currently head of housing with Easthall Park, Anton will start with Hawthorn at the end of October.

Hanover has appointed Deborah Stanfield MBA, FCCA as its director of finance, growth and innovation to help deliver sustainable growth for the housing association.  As part of the new role, Stanfield will become a member of Hanover’s Executive Leadership Team.

Gavin Smith FCIH has been chosen by Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) members as the organisation’s next vice president after a closely fought election period. The service manager at Fife Council was elected ahead of fellow candidates Katrina Henshaw, Lee Buss-Blair, Nic Bliss and Richard K

Stand Property, which is part of the Coulters Group, has appointed Harry Crombie as director, in a bid to boost the business's lettings activity in its Edinburgh and St Andrews offices and drive growth in the East of Scotland. Crombie has more than a decade of senior lettings experience, with his ca

The cabinet secretary for Social Justice and Housing Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP announced on 16 July that Marieke Dwarshuis has been reappointed as a chair of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator Board.  Dwarshuis career in Scotland spans almost three decades in the public and voluntar

Cyrenians has appointed its new chief executive, Kate Wallace, who has over 30 years of experience in the third and public sectors.  Wallace’s background includes senior positions at Victim Support Scotland and Barnardo’s and she has long been a champion of strategies that tackle th

Grampian Housing Association has announced that David Fisher has been appointed as its new group chief executive, who will be replacing Craig Stirrat who is preparing to retire.  Stirrat will retire later in 2026 after more than four years spearheading the housing association.

The UK new home warranties and insurance provider, the National House Building Council (NHBC), has announced the appointment of Danielle Keywood as sector lead for local authorities.  Joining the Customer Relationship team, Keywood will be responsible for managing and forming relationships with

Homeless Network Scotland has appointed Jules Oldham as its partnerships and consultancy advisor. With nearly 25 years of dedicated experience in housing and homelessness – spanning frontline support, strategic leadership, national policy influence and international collaboration – Jules

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has appointed James Hudson as its new director of assets and sustainability.

Abronhill Housing Association has appointed Audrey Murphy as permanent director. Audrey has been providing director services on an interim basis since January 2024, leading the Association through a period of significant strategic review, including the development and implementation of a 3-year Busi

Maryhill Housing Association has appointed Claire Monk as its new director of development & investment.  Claire Monk will lead on the delivery of the Association’s development, investment and asset management activity – driving an ambitious newbuild programme and helping shape t