Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of community housing in West Dunbartonshire? With our current Chief Executive retiring in April 2026 after six years of transformative leadership, we're seeking an inspiring successor to drive our ambitious five-year Business Plan forward. Join us at a pivotal moment as we strengthen governance, embrace innovation, and deepen our impact on the Dalmuir community.

Your Role

Step into the heart of our community as Chief Executive and lead a passionate team across Customer Services, Finance & Corporate Services, Sheltered Housing, and Out-of-School Care. Reporting to the Board and based at our landmark Beardmore House office, you’ll:

• Spearhead strategic growth, ensuring we deliver exceptional services, invest wisely in our 690 homes (including sheltered housing), and expand our factoring services for 154 owners.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering staff to challenge norms and leverage technology for better outcomes.

• Build lasting partnerships with communities, stakeholders, and partners to enhance resilience and create vibrant, sustainable neighbourhoods.

• Champion financial stewardship and risk management while keeping our core values—Customer Focused,

• Committed, Community Based, and Caring—at the forefront of every decision.

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Discover Dalmuir Park Housing Association

Nestled in the heart of Dalmuir, we're a community-based organisation with strong ties to the people we serve. Our locations are conveniently accessible via excellent public transport links, just a short walk from Dalmuir train station and major bus routes, or a short drive from the Erskine Bridge.

We're proud holders of Investors in People Gold status, reflecting our dedication to employee development and wellbeing. As we evolve through our 2024-2029 Business Plan, we're focused on growth, service excellence, and playing a key role in building a thriving Dalmuir.

At DPHA, we’re driven by collaboration, creativity, and a passion for excellence. Discover what makes our workplace stand out.

Who We're Seeking

We're looking for a collaborative strategist with a people-first mindset and proven experience in housing or similar sectors. You'll bring:

• Strong strategic leadership skills to translate ambitions into action, with a track record of organisational development and team motivation.

• Expertise in governance, financial management, and community engagement, ideally with knowledge of the Scottish housing landscape.

• Proven ability to navigate regulatory requirements and build effective relationships with key stakeholders, including the Scottish Housing Regulator

• A passion for innovation, employee wellbeing, and sustainable impact, combined with excellent communication to inspire staff, Board members, and partners.

If you're energised by community-driven change and eager to invest in talented teams while growing your own career, this could be your next step.

Why Choose Us?

This is a permanent, full-time role (35 hours/week) with a competitive salary of £78,369 to £81,725 (SM16-SM18).

At DPHA, we prioritise your wellbeing and growth. Enjoy a supportive environment with perks including:

• 8 weeks' annual leave (pro-rata), comprising 25 personal days plus 15 public holidays.

• A generous 12% pension contribution via the Scottish Housing Associations Pension Scheme (SHAPS) and a salary sacrifice scheme

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives, including counselling services and family-friendly policies.

• An inclusive learning culture with tailored training, mentoring, and clear progression pathways to grow alongside our team.

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