- Advertised from 27th February 2026
Role
Are you interested in:
• people and making a real difference to their lives?
• fairness in housing?
• influencing change?
• supporting staff and tenants?
• promoting our Values?
• collaborating with others?
• providing insight and strategic direction?
• improving people’s lives?
• the well-being of local communities?
Then you might be what we are looking for, as a new voluntary Board Member of Manor Estates Housing Association (MEHA) and its subsidiary Manor Estates Associates Limited (MEAL). We are particularly interested to hear from people with skills, knowledge, or experience in:
• Accountancy (preferably a qualified accountant with experience of RSLs)
• Housing Management
• Asset Management
• Procurement
• ICT/Digital
• Community Engagement
• Third Sector experience
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
Our Boards are voluntary but we pay reasonable out of pocket expenses including transport and childcare costs. The MEHA Board meets eight times a year and the MEAL Board meets four times
We are particularly interested in ensuring that our Board is diverse and representative of the communities that we serve.
Previous board experience is beneficial but not essential as we offer an induction and training programme. We carry out annual reviews with all Board members to ensure we are offering appropriate levels of support and training.
You will have opportunities to attend external conferences and events.
About us
We own and manage over 1,000 social and 95 mid-market rent properties, as well as providing factoring services to 1,500 owners operating throughout Edinburgh.
We also have a small number of properties in Fife.
Application notes
Next steps
For an informal chat or additional information please contact:
Kathryn Miller – Depute Chief Executive
Manor Estates Housing Association ltd
Suite 4
5 New Mart Place
Edinburgh
EH14 1RW
info@manorestates.org.uk 0131 510 8540
You can download an application pack or request one from info@manorestates.org.uk
Applications should be returned by close of business on Friday 20th March 2026.
The selection process will include a discussion with the CEO and a member of the Senior Management Team and then a meeting with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Association.
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for making a difference? Riverside Scotland is seeking a Chairperson to guide our Board through an exciting new chapter.
With a new five-year Corporate Strategy launching in April 2026, we’re focusing on four key priorities: Homes, Customers, People and Care & Support. Going forward we want to deliver significant improvements to our assets, improving the homes we own and manage, supporting and delivering for our tenants and striving for net zero.
As Chair, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our future — combining strong governance with a commitment to social impact.
Why Join Us?
- Strong Performance:. As a direct subsidiary of the Riverside Group - one of the UK’s largest housin associations with over 75,000 homes across 159 local authorities - we operate with a high degree of autonomy while benefiting from shared services and significant capital funding driving efficiency through the business and improving customer outcomes. Last year we reported a strong financial performance despite economic challenges.
- Customer Satisfaction: 87% tenant satisfaction with services and 98% satisfaction with engagement
- Innovation: Award-winning Housing First for Families service and pioneering energy efficiency projects supporting Scotland’s net-zero goals.
Your Role
- Lead the Board in a collaborative, strategic way, optimising the talent we have.
- Champion tenant voice and community empowerment.
- Be a strong advocate of Riverside Scotland, promoting the organisation externally and engaging effectively with The Riverside Group as part of the Group’s wider governance community.
- Support innovation in housing, sustainability, and customer service working alongside the Association’s leadership team.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven leadership experience at Board level.
- Strong advocacy and communication skills.A commitment to our social purpose and values.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you share our passion for creating lasting change and have the skills, energy, and enthusiasm for this role, we’d love to hear from you.
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
Changes East Lothian is looking for new Board members!
Are you interested in taking on a new challenge and helping those experiencing mental health issues in East Lothian?
In response to expanding the capacity of the Board and succession planning, Changes East Lothian is seeking up to five new trustees.
We anticipate that you can provide evidence of transferable skills, or experience of operating as a trustee or non-executive director.
Applications of those with experience of the following areas will be prioritised:
- Leadership in a relevant position
- Involvement in mental health, social care or the third sector
- People, HR, employment law and organisational culture;
- Business, finance or operations at an executive level.
- IT, digital, marketing, digital and comms
About Changes East Lothian
Changes was established in 1996 as a community health project and since then we have evolved and grown to the medium sized charity we are today. As we celebrate turning 30 this year, we have the opportunity to launch our new 5-year strategic plan 2026-2031and with it, reinvigorate our Board with new membership.
It has been an exciting time of change and progression for us over the last few years and we are ready to develop our systems and processes with further development opportunities and creative thinking in facing the challenges of succeeding in the third sector. Our Changes East Lothian mission is to provide everyone in East Lothian the opportunity to access a choice of activities, therapy, information, training and support that help enable positive mental health and wellbeing through individual autonomy, learning, reflection, empowerment, and connection.
We are a community at Changes, and our values include compassion, responsiveness, and life-long learning for all. As you can imagine, it is challenging working in this arena but also extremely rewarding.
Who we are looking for:
We would like applicants to:
- Empathise with our vision, mission and values;
- Demonstrate a willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort;
- Exercise sound and independent judgement;
- Think and apply knowledge creatively and strategically;
- Get to know our team of staff and volunteers;
- Keep themselves and the charity mission-focused;
- Analyse and evaluate information and other evidence in the execution of their duties.
About Us
Waverley Care is Scotland’s leading HIV and hepatitis C charity. Guided by the voices and experiences of the people we support, our work helps shape vital services and influences national policy on sexual health and blood borne viruses. Our vision is a Scotland where everyone living with, or at risk of, HIV and hepatitis C is treated with dignity, acceptance, and respect. Through our services, we create safe spaces where people can connect, share experiences, and build confidence. We work to end isolation and support people affected by HIV or hepatitis C to live well.
About Our Board
Waverley Care’s Board brings together a committed group of trustees who are responsible for the charity’s governance and strategic direction. Working collectively, trustees ensure that Waverley Care remains focused on its purpose and continues to deliver meaningful impact for the people and communities we support.
Who we would like to hear from
Previous experience of being a charity trustee is not essential, as training and mentoring will be available to support successful candidates to develop their skills and confidence in the role. We are seeking people who can contribute insight and perspective to the Board across two areas. You may bring experience in one or both.
We are particularly keen to broaden the diversity of our Board and to include the voices of people from the communities we work with. This may include:
- People with lived experience of HIV or hepatitis C.
- People from communities disproportionately affected by HIV or hepatitis C.
- Professionals with experience working in the HIV or hepatitis C sector
We are also interested in hearing from people who can bring specific professional expertise or qualifications in one or more of the following areas:
- HR
- Fundraising
- Finance
Time Commitment
As a trustee, you would be expected to attend four Board meetings per year. Meetings are normally held quarterly in Edinburgh city centre and, while we encourage trustees to attend in person where possible, a virtual option is also available. In addition to these meetings, trustees may be invited to attend occasional Board and organisation-wide development days.
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