Director of Corporate Services

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in Glasgow seeks a dynamic Director of Corporate Services. This key leadership role involves overseeing corporate governance, HR, IT, and risk management. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, significant senior management experience, and a commitment to a customer-focused culture. If you have the expertise to drive excellence in corporate services, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at a senior management level, ideally within a regulated environment.
• Proven track record of delivering organisational excellence through people, process, and innovation.
• Experience managing corporate functions such as HR, IT, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for corporate governance and compliance.
• Act as Company Secretary ensuring governance framework meets standards.
• Champion a customer-focused culture within the organisation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Customer-focused approach

Job description

Job Type

Full Time

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has been a force for good in social housing since 1965, proudly continuing to make positive difference to people’s lives and communities across the West of Scotland. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality homes and excellent customer service, we are driven by our values of respect, integrity, and inclusion. As we continue to evolve and strengthen our services, we are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Corporate Services to join our Corporate Management Team.

This is a key leadership position, responsible for a broad and high‑impact portfolio including corporate governance and compliance, human resources and organisational development, IT and digital transformation, and risk management. You will act as Company Secretary for both WSHA and our subsidiary Willowacre Trust, ensuring that our governance framework meets the highest standards and that all statutory and regulatory requirements are met.

We are looking for a strategic thinker who combines excellent leadership and communication skills with a strong understanding of the social housing landscape. You will bring significant experience at a senior management level, ideally within a regulated environment, with a proven track record of delivering organisational excellence through people, process, and innovation. Your ability to analyse complex information, make informed judgements, and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals will be essential to success in this role.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the resilience to meet challenging objectives. You will champion a customer‑focused culture, ensuring that both internal and external service standards remain outstanding. Experience of managing corporate functions such as HR, IT, and governance is vital, alongside a sound knowledge of compliance, data protection, health and safety, and risk management.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a respected and progressive housing association. If you share our passion for making a real difference and have the expertise to drive excellence across corporate services, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Notes

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Nigel Fortnum or David Currie on 0141 212 7555 or [e-mail]

Contact name:Nigel Fortnum or David Currie