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Calvay is looking for new Committee Members to help drive our organisation as we provide quality, affordable homes and services in the Barlanark area of Glasgow.
We are at the heart of our community and have its needs at the heart of all that we do.
We are a medium sized housing association and have a mixture of property types; the original stock acquired from GCC in the 80s, new-build properties and ‘second stage’ transfer properties. We also provide factoring services and lease one commercial unit which is used as a local shop.
Calvay Housing Association is based at the Calvay Centre, which also offers office space to the Quarriers charity. The Centre has an IT suite, is home to Calvay Community Café, and has a hall which is rented out for a variety of activities.
Benefits of Serving on Our Management Committee
* Develop a new sense of purpose
* Open your career paths with new skills and knowledge
* Get personal satisfaction from giving something back to the community
* Make a real difference to improve the quality of life for the Barlanark community
* Build a sense of achievement and improve your confidence and self-esteem
* Have your views heard in a mutually supportive environment
* Play a crucial role in taking forward the work of CHA
* Access to training and personal development
We believe that great people make a difference to our business.
We are looking for new members who have a range of skills and qualities to join our experienced Committee. We would be particularly keen to hear from you if you have relevant experience in:
* finance
* human resources
Application Notes
Please visit our website to find out more and to download our recruitment pack and application form.
Closing date for applications is Monday 3 March 2025.
Cunninghame Housing Association is recruiting to fill vacancies on our Board of Management. The Association currently has 14 members and is looking to complement our existing skills set to ensure a well-rounded Board.
CHA actively promotes diversity and inclusion and as such we welcome all applications. We are also keen to speak to any of our customers who may be considering a position on the Board.
Candidates should be able to commit to 8 meetings per year, normally held on a Thursday between 2.15 pm and 4.15 pm. Board meetings are held in our head office in Ardrossan; however, we also have the facilities to allow members to join remotely. In addition to these standard meetings, on occasion the Association convenes ad-hoc board meetings for specific items requiring discussion. Board members are also required to sit on two of our subcommittees which meet quarterly. Other participation and training opportunities will also be available throughout the year.
Positions on our Board of Management are voluntary, but travel and other reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. By joining our Board of Management you will play a key role in helping CHA shape its goals. You will also have the opportunity to build on your existing professional experience, develop new skills, expand your knowledge, and grow your network.
Queens Cross Housing Association has a vacancy for a Community and Growing Spaces Development Worker. This excellent opportunity is a challenging and rewarding role within our Social Regeneration Team and is key to delivering our programme of activities which are key to our commitment to challenging poverty and creating vibrant communities. This fixed term role will run for 36 months from March 2025.
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will be tasked with leading our community growing activities. The purpose of this role is to support local community members to maximise their engagement with our community gardens and growing spaces including allotments. The job will involve engaging with the local community, providing horticultural support at gardening sessions, and helping with the upkeep of the associations growing spaces.
The role will involve managing the effective use of a newly created allotment site in Woodside, including managing the waiting list and being the main point of contact for allotment holders. The role will also involve allocating raised beds at Woodside garden and coordinating effective use of community raised beds at all garden sites. The post holder will be a member of the social regeneration team and will work with the team on a range of interconnected projects.
Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver growing themed activities through a combination of direct delivery and partnership working. The post will also involve identifying and accessing funding opportunities to support this work, with the assistance of the Social Regeneration Manager.
* Be experienced in assessing and managing risks associated with the delivery of outdoor community work and should also be comfortable problem-solving in a fast-moving environment, in community settings. You must also be comfortable working in partnership with external organisations including schools, community organisations, and members of the community.
* Be fully aware of GDPR and commit to upholding these regulations in the interests of growers, children, parents, and Queens Cross Housing Association. The successful candidate will also be fully aware of the Child Protection system in Scotland and the reporting mechanisms in place locally.
Applicants should have a minimum of two years’ experience in community-based growing activities and should have excellent horticultural knowledge and expertise. Proven experience of delivering services and activities is essential. Experience of supporting sessional staff is desirable. Experience of working in a Housing Association environment is also desirable, but not essential. The post will require occasional evening and weekend working.
Please find the full job description/person specification on our website for further information on the role.
What We Offer
We will provide a generous pay and reward package, including 40 days leave per year, 7% or 4% employer pension contribution, agile working options, green initiatives, family friendly policies, health & wellbeing commitment, and much more.
We are a charity and registered social landlord based in Barrhead. We provide high quality, affordable homes within thriving communities in East Renfrewshire.
Barrhead Housing was set up in 1986. The initial aim was to improve tenement properties in Barrhead. Soon after achieving that, we started building houses for social rent. Since then, we’ve worked hard to maintain those homes and build even more to meet people’s needs.
What We Do
We have a wide range of properties. We have various sizes, from bedsits to four-bedroom houses. And different types, from sandstone tenements to brand new homes. We also have sheltered housing for older people. Here they can spend time together in communal areas and get help from our Housing Support Assistant.
How We Operate
Our Governing Board has twelve local people and professionals. They are elected at the annual general meeting to represent members. The Board meets every two months. It provides strategic direction and helps ensure management are making good decisions.
We have a team of thirty employees who carry out our day-to-day operations. As a team, we care about making a positive difference in our community. Our People Strategy aims to help every employee reach their full potential and accomplish our vision of ‘making a difference’. Our People Strategy is an essential part of our overall business strategy. In return for the skills and commitment our colleagues bring, we trust, inspire and support all employees to delight their customers, invest in every employee’s development and wellbeing, and offer an exceptional package of benefits and flexible working.
Our Values
Our values guide our conversations and decisions every day.
* RESPECTFUL: be open, remove barriers, be kind, bring your whole self, celebrate individuality, trust
* ADAPTABLE: stay connected, be positive, bold and brave
* DEDICATED: own it, do it, make it happen, do what you say
* ASPIRATIONAL: love to learn, be curious, take the lead, show pride and passion
* RESPONSIVE: listen to understand and then do what matters
The RADAR in our values shows that we are always looking outwards, upwards, and towards the future.
Excellent terms and conditions of employment apply. Barrhead Housing is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We offer hybrid working for all staff, and agile working on top of that.
Equality and Diversity
When we recruit, we look for people who share our values and reflect the diversity of our wider society. We will never discriminate against potential candidates based on race, colour, religion and other protected classes.
We welcome applications from a broad range of candidates. Most of our roles come with flexible and hybrid working as standard. We will also consider requests for different working patterns to support carers, parents and those with other needs. And remember, you don’t need to be able to meet every requirement to be a great candidate for our roles.
If you need any support during the recruitment process, please contact us so we can help.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer to interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Developing Our Team
We are proud to have achieved our Investors in People Gold accreditation. This is given to organisations that demonstrate a clear commitment to the people in our team. Our scores showed 92% employee engagement, and this reflects our strong values, sense of team spirit and commitment to developing people.
When you work for us, you can access a wide range of learning and development opportunities including courses, conferences and support to achieve a professional membership. As well as your salary, you can access financial benefits like our salary sacrifice pension scheme with generous employer contributions and life assurance cover of four times your salary. We also offer other perks including fruit in the office, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, cycle to work scheme, contributions towards eye care and flu vaccinations, and much more.
Richard, who joined us in April 2023, said “I love working here because of the great teamwork, excellent atmosphere between staff, learning new skills from each other & excellent company vision.”
We are looking for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced individual to join our Customer Services Hub team and assist us in delivering a high-quality experience of living in social housing for all our customers. Our Hub team is a dynamic, high effective team who offer outstanding service and regularly exceed the expectations of our customers.
The purpose of this role is to provide an exceptional experience for customers contacting Barrhead Housing to report repairs, raise service requests, let us know when things have gone wrong and ask general enquiries. You will be the first point of contact for our customers online, on the telephone and in-person. No working day is the same; you will perform a variety of tasks aimed at offering the best possible service and outcomes for our customers.
Are you an experienced leader in asset management, ready to make a lasting impact in the housing sector? Elderpark Housing Association, based in the heart of Glasgow’s Govan community, invites you to become part of our dynamic and dedicated team. As an award-winning organisation, Elderpark has been serving its community since 1975, providing high-quality homes and exceptional service to tenants while championing a culture of care, adaptability, and innovation.
About the Role
The Director of Asset Management is a pivotal position within Elderpark, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. You will lead on all matters related to our property assets, ensuring they are effectively maintained, safe, and of the highest standard. Your responsibilities will include delivering an outstanding reactive repairs service, overseeing component replacement, tenant safety compliance, and driving strategic initiatives that align with our vision of creating vibrant neighbourhoods where everyone can prosper.
What We’re Looking For
We seek a strategic thinker with strong business acumen, exceptional leadership abilities, and a proven track record in asset management. You will have substantial experience in financial management, stock condition surveys, and delivering high-quality maintenance and repair programmes. Familiarity with the social housing sector, compliance with health and safety legislation, and a passion for making a difference in local communities are highly desirable.
As a highly motivated professional, you will bring innovative solutions to complex challenges and have excellent communication and negotiation skills to build effective relationships with colleagues, tenants, and external stakeholders.
What We Offer
Elderpark Housing offers a modern and supportive working environment where employees are empowered to thrive. Alongside a competitive salary of £67,295 - £70,521 and a generous benefits package, including up to 30 days’ annual leave and a pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution, we provide opportunities for professional development and a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing.
This is your chance to contribute to the success of an organisation renowned for its excellence in learning and development and its commitment to the community it serves.
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