Recruitment: Chief Executive

The role

Langstane Housing Association are seeking an inspiring and values-driven Chief Executive to lead our organisation through an exciting new phase of growth and development.

As the Chief Executive, you will provide strategic leadership and operational direction to ensure we continue delivering high-quality, affordable homes and excellent services to our tenants. You will lead our housing development activity, drive organisational performance, ensure strong governance and financial sustainability, and champion tenant-focused services and community impact.

Reporting to the Board of Management, you will build strong partnerships across the housing sector, local authorities, funders, and community organisations while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

We are looking for a proven senior leader preferably with experience in housing, social care, community development, or the wider public or third sector. You will bring strong strategic, financial, and governance skills, an understanding of the Scottish housing sector and regulatory framework, and a passion for social justice and community wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

Strategic leadership

• Lead by example and, at all times, champion Langstane’s mission, vision, and values, inspiring all those involved with Langstane to be the very best they can be and deliver for Langstane’s tenants.
• Advise and assist the board of management in determining and implementing an achievable, ambitious, and sustainable long-term strategy that puts Langstane’s tenants at its core.
• Lead the Association’s return to development, ensuring projects are viable, sustainable, and meet community needs.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous learning across the organisation.

Operational excellence

• Establish a performance orientated culture that delivers excellence for Langstane’s tenants and delivers its agreed plans, goals and targets.
• Create a culture that recognises and promotes innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement whilst delivering value for money.
• Promote efficient, modern, and customer-focused service delivery models where equality, diversity and inclusion are embraced and championed.
• Ensure robust systems, policies, and controls are in place to support high standards of performance and compliance. This includes the effective use of ICT services.
• Develop and use meaningful performance measures and tenant outcomes to drive service improvement.

Development and asset growth

• Lead the planning, financing, procurement, and delivery of new housing developments.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, developers, funders, and the Scottish Government to secure pipeline opportunities and capital funding are secured.
• Ensure new and existing properties are safe, energy-efficient, and maintained in line with agreed standards.

Tenant support 

• Oversee the design and delivery of support services tailored to meet the needs of Langstane’s tenants - including financial wellbeing and tenancy sustainment.
• Embed person-centred approaches across the organisation.
• Champion tenant voice and co-production in service design and organisational strategy.

Governance and financial sustainability

• Provide the board of management with the required information and independent advice needed to make informed decisions and perform its full responsibilities.
• Ensure full compliance with the Scottish Housing Regulator’s (SHR) regulatory framework and all other legally / regulatory required standards at all times.
• Provide timely, accurate reporting, to the board and externally, and ensure robust assurance frameworks are in place.
• Uphold high standards of health, safety, wellbeing, safeguarding, and data protection.
• Oversee preparation and monitoring of budgets, business plans, and long-term financial models.
• Ensure appropriate rent setting that balances affordability with financial viability.
• Identify and manage risks, ensuring strong financial controls and risk-based decision-making.

People leadership and a positive culture

• Provide empowering leadership to employees, promoting a positive, inclusive, and compassionate workplace culture.
• Ensure employees have the competencies, development opportunities, and resources needed to deliver high-quality services.
• Lead organisational change where required.
• Support workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning to ensure long-term organisational resilience.

External relations and advocacy

• Represent the Association within the housing sector, local community, and with national partners.
• Advocate for the needs of tenants, the community, and the Association’s mission, exploiting business opportunities as they arise.
• Build partnerships to support holistic tenant services (health, employability, welfare advice, mental health support, community groups).

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a purpose-driven organisation at a pivotal stage in our journey.

For further information, application details and access to the recruitment pack, please contact info@resethr.co.uk