Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
Head of Property Investment and Compliance

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Head of Property Investment and Compliance
Head of Property Investment and Compliance
Glasgow area Queens Cross Housing Association £68,009 – £73,548
About Queens Cross Housing Association
Queens Cross Housing Association is a community-rooted organisation with a clear vision of delivering excellent housing within thriving neighbourhoods. Our mission is to create places where people feel secure, supported and proud to live, driven by values of respect, integrity and ambition.
We manage close to 4,500 homes across an area stretching north from Glasgow city centre along both sides of the Forth and Clyde Canal. Our portfolio reflects the city's diverse character—from traditional sandstone tenements to modern developments—providing a range of accommodation tailored to meet varied needs.
The Role
As part of Queens Cross’s Leadership Team, you will contribute to the success of our strategic objectives and ещё stronger vision of being a leader in providing excellent housing and community services. Your role will focus on:
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- Delivering an agreed property investment programme while maintaining scope, budget and timelines.
- Ensuring customer satisfaction and a safe, secure living environment.
- Guaranteeing full compliance with health, safety, and building legislation, adhering to the principles of customer focus, quality and service innovation.
- Enhancing company-wide resilience, efficiency and adherence to a "right first-time" culture.
With a five-year investment programme approaching £30 million and a robust compliance regime, we are committed to becoming the benchmark for high-quality residential and community-based services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee property-related investment programs, cyclical works, and compliance within the context of UK health, safety, and building legislation.
- Manage two senior personnel under your accountability.
- Report directly to the Director of Property and Placemaking and ensure clear leadership, assurance, risk management, financial accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Provide strategic leadership across all property activities with a focus on value for money, customer-centric outcomes, and planned investments.
- Drive operational and service delivery improvements by implementing agreed-upon targets and strategies.
- Develop, maintain, and refine governance, accountability, and assurance procedures throughout all phases of investment and compliance.
- Serve as the lead advisor on property matters to senior executives, elected members, board directors and the likes.


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Job Title: Head of Property Investment and Compliance Contract: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours/week) Location: Glasgow area Department: Property and Placemaking
Contact Details
Email: iain.atkinson@edenscott.com Phone: 07714 124 033
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