The Opportunity

Dalmuir Park Housing Association is entering an exciting new chapter. With a new Chief Executive joining us in March 2026 and a refreshed leadership structure being introduced, we are seeking an exceptional Head of Assets to play a central role in shaping the future of our organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role at a time of genuine transformation. You will lead our asset management, compliance and investment functions, and you will work closely with our newly established Head of Housing as part of a collaborative and forward thinking Leadership Team.

While the role carries significant responsibility, it also offers something rare: the scope to influence, shape and evolve the service alongside an incoming Chief Executive who is keen to bring fresh ideas and support innovative approaches.

The full job description and person specification can be found in our recruitment pack here

Our Culture and Values

At Dalmuir Park, we are proud to be a people centred organisation. We value openness, collaboration and mutual respect, and we work hard to create an environment where colleagues support one another, share knowledge and feel empowered to make a difference.

We are a close knit association where decisions are made with integrity and with a genuine focus on delivering great outcomes for our customers. Many of our people have developed and progressed with us over time, contributing to a positive culture built on trust, care and collective purpose.

This role will suit someone who:

• thrives in a supportive, collaborative leadership environment

• enjoys shaping services and driving improvement

• communicates openly and constructively

• values people, relationships and accountability

• brings a positive, solutions focused approach to challenges

With an annual turnover of approximately £2.5–3 million and a workforce of over 100 staff LASC is a community-based charity delivering childcare, young people’s services, and wider community benefit across multiple sites. We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership and executive accountability at a pivotal moment for the organisation.

This is a senior leadership role focused on clarity, sustainability, and good governance. The CEO will work in close partnership with the Board to co-create organisational strategy, lead a capable senior team, and ensure the organisation remains financially resilient, well governed, and compliant within a regulated environment.

This is not a hands-on operational role. We are looking for a leader who can operate at the right altitude, bring sound judgement, and create the conditions for others to succeed.

About the role

The Chief Executive Officer will:

• Work in partnership with the Board to co-create strategic direction and lead delivery of agreed priorities
• Provide executive leadership across a multi-site organisation with a strong community presence
• Hold accountability for financial sustainability, organisational risk, and regulatory confidence
• Lead and support senior staff, shaping a professional, fair, and resilient organisational culture
• Represent the organisation externally and build confidence with key stakeholders and partners
• Lead senior relationships with public sector partners and commissioners, including negotiation of sustainable funding and fee arrangements

The role is offered on a three day per week basis with flexible and hybrid working. The postholder will be expected to be locally based, or able to attend sites and meetings as required, with presence focused on where it adds the most value.

About you

You will be an experienced senior leader who brings:

• Experience working effectively with a Board or governing body
• Accountability for organisational performance, budgets, or outcomes
• Confidence leading teams through change, growth, or financial constraint
• Strong judgement, calm leadership, and the ability to influence at senior level

You do not need to come from the childcare or voluntary sector. We are actively interested in candidates who bring transferable leadership experience from other public, regulated, or community facing environments.

If you are interested in this role but do not feel you meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply.

What we offer

• A senior, part time leadership role with genuine flexibility
• Hybrid working and an outcome-focused approach to hours
• Employer pension contributions
• A values-led organisation with a strong community purpose
• The opportunity to shape the future of a well-established local charity

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We recognise that leadership experience can be gained in many different ways and value varied career paths. We particularly encourage applications from women and individuals from under-represented groups and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and flexible working needs as part of the recruitment process.