Appointments

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.

Trust Housing Association has appointed David Knight as its new chair, succeeding Dr Norval Bryson, who has stepped down after four years in the role. David brings more than 35 years of senior leadership experience in the Scottish housebuilding sector, including managing director positions at Bryant

There was a strong turnout at Barrhead Housing’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) as the association celebrated its 40th anniversary. Tenants, factored homeowners, stakeholders, including Police Scotland and East Renfrewshire Council, and team members attended the AGM, which was John Hamilton&rsqu

Kingdom Support & Care has welcomed Rachel Doyle as its new director, bringing a warm, people-focused leadership style and more than 25 years’ experience across the public, private and regulatory sectors. In her new role, Rachel will lead operations at Kingdom Support & Care, helping t

Home Group Scotland has appointed experienced housing leader Helen Forsyth as its new chair of the board. Helen, who takes up the role in September, will also join the Home Group board, bringing extensive experience from Scotland’s housing, public and third sector.

Riverside Scotland chair Jim Strang has stepped down from the board after five years of dedicated service, with board member Kevin Coyle appointed as the organisation's new chair. Jim Strang joined Riverside Scotland as chair in September 2021 and has provided strategic leadership during a period of

Savills has named Jamie Adam as its new head of residential development sales for Scotland, replacing Carole Mackie, who, before retirement, spearheaded the residential development sales business in Scotland since 2018. Adam will assume responsibility for the Scottish business alongside his current

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) reflected on recent policy successes at its 51st AGM, which saw four people elected to its board. In his second AGM, chief executive Richard Meade highlighted the organisation’s role in supporting housing associations and co-operatives to

Housing Options Scotland has appointed Hannah Cridland to a new role dedicated to supporting a commitment to ensuring that people who have learning disabilities and complex support needs can live in their communities, with the right support and housing. The appointment has been made possible through

Queens Cross Housing Association has appointed Anne Ramsey as its new board chair. A local tenant, Anne’s interest in the community saw her join the housing association board in 2016 before becoming vice chair in 2021.

Councillor Lezley Marion Cameron DL has been appointed as the new chair of the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB), the body responsible for overseeing nearly £1 billion of investment in health and social care services for adults in Edinburgh. Councillor Cameron is the Labour and Co-opera

Residential conveyancing specialist Jill Andrew is to co-chair a Scotland-wide residential property process review. The Murray Beith Murray partner was asked by ministers to co-lead the Scottish Government Conveyancing Review Working Group, which will undertake a focused analysis of Scotland&rs

Cairn Housing Association has added expertise from across the housing, construction, governance and audit sectors with the recruitment of highly experienced new board members. Joining the board are Claire Blacka, Douglas Aitken, Karen Fitzsimons, Mairi Keddie and Mark McCabe. Four of the new appoint

Changeworks has appointed experienced finance and transformation leader Louise Page as chief financial officer (CFO). Louise brings extensive experience across the third sector, private equity and financial services, with previous CFO roles at National Trust for Scotland, Inverleith Private Equity,