Appointments

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

Rosehill Housing Association has announced the appointment of its new chief executive, Chris Chalk, who will start the role on 6 July 2026. Chalk was successful after a tough recruitment process, during which the Management Committee were impressed with his dedication to tenants and communitie

Under One Roof, Scotland’s tenement charity, has welcomed Katharina Bandmann as a new education and training officer.  She replaces Jacqueline Omoniyi, who left Under One Roof in April after four years of dedicated service. She has gone on to work for Share, a learning and development com

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has appointed Karen McGregor as its new director of operations and membership. Karen brings substantial experience, having previously worked at the National Lottery Community Fund, supporting community groups to access vital funding. Then holdin

Scotland’s tenement charity Under One Roof has welcomed Katharina Bandmann as a new education and training officer. Katharina replaces Jacqueline Omoniyi, who left Under One Roof in April after four years of dedicated service. Jacqueline has gone on to work for learning and development co

Independent property management and lettings agency Roslea Properties has opened its first office in Shawlands, Glasgow, as part of ambitious growth plans. Founded by Rachel Ewing in 2023, Roslea Properties has quickly built a substantial lettings portfolio across the city and beyond, including in L