Experience

Grampian Housing Association

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Chief Executive Officer

  • Apr 2022 - Present

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jul 2018 - Apr 2022

• Director of Business Development

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2018



Housemark

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scotland Board Advisor

  • Jun 2016 - Nov 2022

  Representing the HouseMark Scotland Advisory Board on the UK HouseMark Board Representing the HouseMark Scotland Advisory Board on the UK HouseMark Board



Aberdeen Foyer

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member of the Board

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2017

  http://www.aberdeenfoyer.com/ Established in 1995, the Foyer is a successful charitable organisation and social enterprise working to prevent and alleviate youth homelessness and unemployment. 2015 marks the Foyer’s 20th anniversary of supporting people in the North East of Scotland towards independent living, learning and work. It was young people who faced multiple issues resulting in homelessness that prompted the formation of Aberdeen Foyer in March 1995. http://www.aberdeenfoyer.com/ Established in 1995, the Foyer is a successful charitable organisation and social enterprise working to prevent and alleviate youth homelessness and unemployment. 2015 marks the Foyer’s 20th anniversary of supporting people in the North East of Scotland towards independent living, learning and work. It was young people who faced multiple issues resulting in homelessness that prompted the formation of Aberdeen Foyer in March 1995.



Scottish Federation of Housing Associations

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member of the Board

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  The SFHA is the national representative body for Scotland's housing associations and co-operatives. The SFHA exists to support the work of housing associations and co-operatives through positive influence on Government policy and promotion of the work of our members. http://www.sfha.co.uk/sfha/about-sfha/about-us/menu-id-3.html The SFHA is the national representative body for Scotland's housing associations and co-operatives. The SFHA exists to support the work of housing associations and co-operatives through positive influence on Government policy and promotion of the work of our members. http://www.sfha.co.uk/sfha/about-sfha/about-us/menu-id-3.html



Muirhouse Housing Association Limited

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Nov 2012 - May 2014

  I am delighted to have been appointed to The Management Committee of Muirhouse Housing Association Ltd. MHA was established in 1992 by a group of local people. MHA's primary objective was to improve the housing within the area and make Muirhouse a desirable place to live.Original plans centred on the Muirhouse Green, Muirhouse Park and Muirhouse Terrace area. The housing in all of these streets has now been greatly improved. Partnerships with the Council, Scottish Government and private builders have resulted in MHA expanding within Muirhouse and Drylaw. MHA owns 427 homes in Muirhouse and 18 in Drylaw. Show less



Fife Housing Group

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Housing Services Director

  • Jan 2012 - May 2014

  Provide the Chief Executive, Board and other Senior Managers with strategic information, advice and support on matters that have implications for delivery of the organisations housing services. Evaluate risk and ensure that the activities of the section accord with corporate policy, comply with regulatory requirements and are carried out within budget and achieve best value. Ensure that stock is managed in accordance with legal and regulatory duties. Provide the Chief Executive, Board and other Senior Managers with strategic information, advice and support on matters that have implications for delivery of the organisations housing services. Evaluate risk and ensure that the activities of the section accord with corporate policy, comply with regulatory requirements and are carried out within budget and achieve best value. Ensure that stock is managed in accordance with legal and regulatory duties.



Scottish Sustainable Development Forum

• Board member

  • Sep 2010 - Mar 2012

  The Scottish Sustainable Development Forum is funded by the the Scottish Government and acts as an advocate for sustainable development and a focus for thinking and action for a sustainable future. The Scottish Sustainable Development Forum (SSDF) is a network of sustainable development experts and practitioners across Scotland which focuses on learning from experience, sharing best practice and discussing initiatives. The Scottish Sustainable Development Forum is funded by the the Scottish Government and acts as an advocate for sustainable development and a focus for thinking and action for a sustainable future. The Scottish Sustainable Development Forum (SSDF) is a network of sustainable development experts and practitioners across Scotland which focuses on learning from experience, sharing best practice and discussing initiatives.



BEFS

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of BEFS

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2011

  Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) - Intermediary Organisation for Members Key areas of work : To champion the built & historic environment To develop the strategic direction for BEFS To develop a sustainable future for BEFS To manage BEFS resources To deliver the outcomes agreed by the Board and with funders www.befs.org.uk Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) - Intermediary Organisation for Members Key areas of work : To champion the built & historic environment To develop the strategic direction for BEFS To develop a sustainable future for BEFS To manage BEFS resources To deliver the outcomes agreed by the Board and with funders www.befs.org.uk



Common Purpose

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Participant

  • 2011 - 2011

  MERIDIAN: A leadership course for established leaders from all sectors and backgrounds based in and around Edinburgh; with the opportunity to choose to do some of the modules in other locations in Scotland and countries. Meridian offers a flexible modular format which leaders can tailor it to meet their individual needs and to match their diaries. Participants have up to six months to complete their hours. The full group - drawn from all walks of life in the area - attends three full days together at the start, midpoint and end of the course. In between, each leader chooses from over 50 events to explore a huge range of real-life challenges - based in anything from a prison to a casualty unit; a trading floor to a production plant; a rehab centre to a radio station - in small groups, learning constantly from each other, the contributors and the experience of operating in very unfamiliar situations. OUTCOMES: confidence to meet the challenges of leadership • learn to adapt and thrive in difficult and unfamiliar situations • become more open to working with different people, in new ways to solve complex problems • develop lasting relationships that build trust and encourage collaboration • be better able to take responsibility for problems and issues outside your direct control Show less



Aberdeen City Council

• Head of Housing & Community Safety

  • Oct 2008 - Apr 2010

  Provide leadership to managers responsible for the continuous improvement and direct delivery of the Housing Management & community Safety service relating to 23,000 council homes and the strategic investment and services to 75,000 homes within the private and voluntary sector (Single outcome agreement,Local Housing Strategy, Strategic Housing Investment Plan) , with a £15M General Fund (Private Sector Grant, Community Safety funding and Supporting People funding) budget and a £60M Housing Revenue Budget. To work in partnership with the Scottish Government and the local Registered Social Landlords. Show less

• Head of Planning and Policy for Adults

  • Apr 2006 - Oct 2008

  Reason for Leaving - Services realigned voluntarily - post became Head of Housing and Community Safety.Providing leadership and direction for Strategic Planning for Housing, Adult Care, Community Safety & Joint Future work; Strategic Housing Investment, ICT Systems for all adult services, data sharing partnership, QA&PM for all services; developing partnership working; 2002 - 2006

• Housing Investment Manager

  • Apr 2002 - Oct 2006

  Reason for Leaving: PromotionResponsible for the Housing Capital Programme, modernisation and improvement of the Housing Stock, including Business plan for HRA, Asset Management Plan, Marketing and Investment & regeneration delivery Plans.



Chartered Institute of Housing

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chair of CIH Scotland

  • Mar 2009 - Mar 2010

  The Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland has a membership of just under 3,000 professionals. The CIH is about transforming peoples’ lives and communities for the better. We do this by ensuring members, others working in housing and organisations are equipped to be the best they can be. Equipping them to deliver top quality services, decent housing and decent communities. The Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland has a membership of just under 3,000 professionals. The CIH is about transforming peoples’ lives and communities for the better. We do this by ensuring members, others working in housing and organisations are equipped to be the best they can be. Equipping them to deliver top quality services, decent housing and decent communities.



Aberdeen City Council

• Client Support Officer

  • Jan 1995 - Jan 2002

  Reason for Leaving: Service redesignResponsible for all Strategic Planning, Budgetary control and Administrative services,also preparation for Housing Management Compulsory Competitive tendering and thereafter Best Value.

• Housing Options Project Manager

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Reason for Leaving: Temporary (seconded from above substantive post)Project Management of New Housing Partnership Programme - Procurement of specialist services; supporting and assisting Working Group/ Committee members; produce various reports to the Working Group, Council committees,and Scottish Executive; establishing a Housing Business Plan.

• Principal Housing Officer

  • Jan 1992 - Jan 1995

  Reason for Leaving: PromotionResponsible for all housing operational services and policy development services.

• Area Housing Manager

  • Jan 1989 - Jan 1992

  Reason for Leaving: PromotionResponsible for a comprehensive housing management service based in decentralised office.



KIRKCALDY DISTRICT COUNCIL

• Area Housing Manager

  • Jan 1986 - Jan 1989

  Reason for Leaving:PromotionResponsible for a comprehensive housing management service based in decentralised office.

• Trainee Housing Manager

  • Oct 1983 - Jan 1986

  Reason for Leaving: PromotionSUMMER STUDENT PLACEMENTS