Top job! Director of Finance & Corporate Services
- Full time
- £72,610 – £75,652
- Glasgow / Hybrid working
- Closing 14th July 2023
- Advertised from 15th June 2023
- plus highly competitive benefits package
Role
A great opportunity to participate in the leadership of Southside Housing Association, a high profile organisation within the social housing sector, providing housing and a range of services across the south side of Glasgow. Community controlled, we currently own and manage approximately 2,250 houses for social rent, 250 for Mid-Market Rent and through our factoring company SFARS, we provide a factoring service for a further 1,000 owners. We also have an extensive development programme to build new homes.
We have a vision to support thriving places and communities. We want:
- All our homes to be popular, affordable, well-maintained and energy efficient;
- Our customers to receive excellent services from approachable and knowledgeable staff;
- To serve the needs of all communities equally, and;
- To work with partners to build popular and inclusive neighbourhoods.
The Director of Finance & Corporate Services will be responsible for the strategic management of our financial, corporate and IT functions, ensuring compliance with good governance practice and other financial, statutory and regulatory requirements. There are various strands to this role which make it more than just a Finance role. With oversight of our Corporate Services and IT Department you will have overall responsibility for our approach to corporate and governance matters working closely with the CEO and our Leadership team.
Our next steps in IT are exciting in Southside where, as a Leadership Team, we are keen to improve our services both internally and also to our customers – you will have a managerial role in this development. You will have overall responsibility for financial planning and performance, including internal and external audit, regulatory returns, our risk register and arrangements, financial plans, budgets and cash flows, policies and procedures.
Key outcomes:
- Contribute effectively to leadership and strategic direction of the Association
- Deliver complete strategic management and control of Finance and Corporate Services Departments
- Sound governance of finance function and compliance with all relevant frameworks, regulation and best practice
- Provide line management, performance measurement, coaching & leadership to staff
We are seeking:
- A professionally qualified accountant
- A leader, used to operating at a senior level
- A strategic thinker, able to make a contribution
- A communicator, able to influence
- Experience of working with a board, scale & complexity
- Good understanding of corporate governance
- Experience of financial planning & budgeting, KPIs, financial modelling tools,
- An understanding of treasury strategy
- A strong understanding of the underlying financial control environment.
On offer is the potential to make a difference, being part of an organisation with a positive impact on peoples’ lives and community.
Please visit our website at southside-ha.org
and view our business plan at southside-ha.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SHA-Business-Plan-2021-2025-1.pdf.
It’s also a chance for professional growth, being part of a supportive team and comes with a competitive benefits package.
Application notes
Closing Date: 14th July, 12noon
If this opportunity, to play a leading role in this values based and ambitious organisation, is of interest then please get in touch with our retained adviser, David Bond at david@mcgregorbond.com for a Recruitment Pack or call 07801 490678 for a confidential conversation.
Cloch’s vision is to deliver services which exceed expectations. The role of Director of Assets is integral to not only leading the property and assets services of the Association, but the overall strategic direction of Cloch. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leadership and Strategic Direction: taking a lead role across all matters of asset management and working collaboratively with the Leadership Team.
- Asset Management: responsibility to manage, coordinate and deliver a customer focussed repairs and maintenance service to ensure that key targets are achieved, that the repair’s function operates within budget and that a quality service is delivered to customers.
- Performance: monitoring the performance outcomes of the team whilst producing reports for Board and contributing to overall performance.
- Continuous Improvement: ensuring the team are empowered and equipped to deliver and challenge the status quo to develop innovative solutions.
This is a permanent, full-time role (35 hours/week) with a competitive salary of £71,666 - £75,018 (SM12-SM14). Based at our Greenock office with hybrid flexibility, plus generous perks like 8 weeks' annual leave (29 days + 11 public holidays), health cash plan and more.
Working at Cloch
It is an exciting and pivotal time to be joining Cloch Housing Association as we step into a new era of growth and opportunity. With a refreshed business plan due to launch in 2026/27, we are shaping a bold future that will ensure we continue to deliver high-quality homes, strengthen communities, and respond to the evolving challenges of our sector. Innovation, collaboration and strong leadership will be central to our success as we build on our proud history while embracing fresh ways of thinking.
Guided by our values – Be Better, Be Kind, Be Responsible, Be Positive – we foster an environment where people thrive, ideas are welcomed, and decisions are made collectively. Our culture is one of openness and trust, where our people, tenants and partners have a voice and play a vital role in shaping what we do. We want our people not only to contribute but also to grow, develop and feel empowered to make a difference.
At Cloch, we are proud of the passion, inclusivity and transparency that define how we work. Together, we are committed to building stronger communities, tackling sector-wide challenges head-on, and ensuring that every decision reflects our mission to exceed customer expectations.
How to Fit at Cloch
We believe in a “can do” and reflective approach to life and learning. Change is welcomed here as we continually explore new ways of working and challenge existing processes to enhance how we do things.
Fit is important to us, and we know this will be important to you, so we would love to hear from you if you are someone who:
- Shares our values
- Likes to be hands-on in their approach
- Is open and honest in their communication style
- Encourages others in their development and decision-making
- Holds an overall positive outlook and inspires others through this
Paisley Housing Association is launching an exciting pilot project within our Estates Team, and we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us.
We have two unique opportunities to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of our organisation and helping us as part of our plans to grow our Estates Team.
As an Estates Team Operative, you’ll play a vital role in preparing our void properties for letting and keeping our estates safe, welcoming, and well maintained. You’ll be hands on, working alongside a supportive team, and your contribution will directly impact the success of this pilot and the future expansion of our Estates Service.
What you’ll bring:
- Energy, motivation, and a practical approach to problem solving
- A commitment to high standards and pride in your work
- Team spirit and flexibility to support a developing service
What we offer:
- The chance to be part of a new pilot project with real potential to grow into a permanent role
- A supportive environment where your work makes a visible difference
- Training
- Opportunities to develop your skills as our Estates Team expands
- A generous benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave & 15 public holidays
- A Pension Scheme
- Employers in Voluntary Housing (EVH) Conditions of Service apply to this post
Careers that care!
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Embark on an emotionally rewarding journey and apply today!
About the role
As the Registered Manager, you will be an experienced leader leading a team working with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.
As the Registered Manager you will:
- Maintain the continuing relevance of services to individuals’ needs and purchaser requirements by ongoing planning, monitoring and evaluation.
- Oversee the financial aspects of the service, managing significant budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and making financial decisions.
- Where a need or an opportunity is identified, lead on the development of new services, support business growth and maintain reputational excellence.
- Comply with governance, law and legislation including local authority compliance, Care Inspectorate (at level 5 and above), SSSC and safeguarding procedures.
- Support the senior management team in the streamlining, promotion and monitoring of quality assurance systems which meets the needs of individual services as well as the overall service delivery in the region.
- Develop, monitor and implement supervision and appraisal systems for staff.
About You
You will have passion and drive to take forward a well-established Service and Team. Be passionate; and committed to the overall aims and objectives of the service and have the belief that people can live fulfilling lives with the right support in place.
You should also have:
- Experience of working with vulnerable people and leading a service delivery team, including managing the provision of a safe operating environment in a relevant context.
- The ability to negotiate with a wide range of internal and external partners and build positive relationships including local authorities and housing associations.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload to meet a number of different and competing tasks in sometimes pressurised environment.
- Social Service and Health Care at level 9 (SCQF) or other speciality/qualification recognised by the SSSC for registration purposes as well as a relevant management qualification.
The Water Row Company is a subsidiary of the Govan Housing Group, which consists of Govan Housing Association as the parent company and their existing, well-established subsidiary company, the Home Team which carries out repairs and maintenance. Established in 2023, the Water Row Company is responsible for the management of third-party provider lets, mid-market properties at Water Row; commercial units and student accommodation.
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Property Co-ordinator to oversee the daily operations, working both in the office and out on site. As the first point of contact for customers, you’ll deliver proactive, high-quality service that builds on our success and keeps us moving forward, maximising value and driving first class KPI performance. You will be responsible for rental income management and arrears; tenancy and estate management; raising and managing repairs; allocation and void management; tenancy sustainment; anti-social and behavioural management as well as general administration duties across all departments.
You will have previous experience in property management or in a related field, with a keen eye for detail to maintain high standards across all properties. With strong IT and organisational skills as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, you will have a proactive, motivated approach to work, with minimum supervision. Ideally, we would like you to have completed the LETWELL Programme, however we would be willing to provide full training to the right candidate.
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