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Cathcart & District Housing Association Glasgow, Hybrid
Chief Executive Officer
Salary: EVH SM20-SM23, £89,413 – £94,690 per annum
Location: Cathcart, Glasgow/Hybrid
Hours: 32 hours over 4 days
Contract: Permanent
Lead the Next Chapter
For almost 40 years, Cathcart & District Housing Association has been at the heart of our community, providing quality homes, excellent services and meaningful community impact.
Following a period of long-standing and successful leadership from our retiring Chief Executive Officer, we are seeking our next Chief Executive Officer to build on our strong foundations and guide the organisation through its next phase of growth and development.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Board, you will lead a respected, financially strong and ambitious community-based housing association through its next phase of development.
- Work with our Board, staff, customers and partners to deliver great services
- Drive continuous improvement
- Strengthen community outcomes
- Ensure the organisation continues to thrive in a changing environment
We’re Looking For Someone Who Will
- Provide clear strategic leadership and direction
- Inspire a high performing, values led culture
- Deliver excellent customer and organisational outcomes
- Build strong relationships across communities, partnerships and the wider sector
- Ensure robust governance, financial sustainability and regulatory compliance
- Identify opportunities for innovation, growth and community regeneration
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About You
You will be an accomplished leader with a proven track record of delivering strong organisational performance within housing or a related sector. Bringing significant strategic, and financial expertise, you will be capable of leading the organisation through change while maintaining an unwavering focus on customers and service excellence.
- Experience of working effectively with Boards and a wide range of stakeholders
- Building trusted relationships and inspiring confidence across the organisation and beyond
We are seeking a collaborative and empowering leader who develops high performing teams, encourages innovation and fosters a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement. A genuine commitment to community-based housing, social value and improving outcomes for customers and communities is essential.
Most importantly, you will be motivated by the opportunity to provide stable, long term leadership, shaping the future direction of Cathcart & District Housing Association.
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Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a successful organisation with a proud history, a strong reputation and ambitious plans for the future. We are forward thinking and you will be supported by a committed Board and talented staff team, while having the autonomy and influence to make a real and lasting difference.
If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please download the recruitment pack from our recruitment consultants, EVH, using the details below.
- Website: https://www.evh.org.uk/recruitment/need-a-job/current-vacancies/chief-executive-officer2
- Email: Recruitment@evh.org.uk
- Tel: 0141 352 7435
Completed applications should be returned to Recruitment@evh.org.uk
Please Note: We do not accept CVs
Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 7 September 2026.
Interview Date: Thursday 1st October 2026.
If you are invited to a second interview this will take place on either Friday 2nd October or Monday 5th October at the Cathcart & District Office.
Cathcart & District Housing Association is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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