Chief Executive

Housing Diversity Network; Selkirk; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in the Scottish Borders seeks an experienced Chief Executive to lead through a period of growth and transformation. The ideal candidate will drive strategic objectives, tackle housing emergencies, and promote community partnerships. We value energy, ambition, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of tenants and communities. A visible and authentic leader is desired to engage with teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with experience in community engagement.
• Energy, ambition, and commitment to the role.
• Ability to unite people around a shared purpose.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation through growth and transformation.
• Drive delivery of strategic objectives, including tackling housing emergencies.
• Embed innovation and digital transformation.

Job description

Shape the future of homes and communities in the Scottish Borders

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) is an ambitious organisation and is seeking a Chief Executive to lead the organisation through a period of growth and transformation.

SBHA was created by tenants for tenants and manages over 5,600 homes, supported by a dedicated team of 165 colleagues. Our mission is to enhance lives and communities by providing homes, services, and opportunities that meet evolving needs, drive sustainable growth, and improve outcomes for everyone in the Scottish Borders.

This is an exciting time to join and lead the organisation as we aim to build impact through strong community partnerships – listening to tenants, building on experience and strengthening our financial foundations to enable us to progress into a new era of delivery.

As Chief Executive, you will lead a talented team of colleagues, an engaged Board, and a high‑performing senior leadership team. Together, you will embed our values of Delivering Excellence Together, Being Responsible, Always Improving, Everybody Matters. You will drive delivery of our strategic objectives, including tackling the housing emergency, advancing our Net Zero ambitions, and embedding innovation and digital transformation across the organisation.

We are looking for a visible, approachable, and authentic leader who unites people around a shared purpose and delivers meaningful outcomes for tenants and communities.

Experience of leading all the functions under this role’s remit is not required – your energy, ambition and commitment are just as important as your professional skills.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve, and we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

To find out more and apply, please visit our recruitment microsite.

Head Office, Selkirk or other locations as required.

For an informal, confidential discussion, contact: Sioned Hughes, Head of Recruitment, Altair Ltd – [e-mail]

• Organization: Scottish Borders Housing Association
• Job Type
• Closing Date: 05/01/2026
• Reference ID: 36261