Chief Executive

Scottish borders Housing Association; Selkirk; On-site; GBP 137,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

A public housing organization is looking for an experienced Chief Executive to lead its growth and transformation in the Scottish Borders. This role involves driving strategic objectives, enhancing community partnerships, and advancing sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a commitment to diversity, and the ability to unite people under a shared mission. With a diverse and ambitious team, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on tenants and their communities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and engaging with stakeholders in a housing or community setting.
• Proven ability to drive organizational change and improvement.
• Commitment to building diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization through a period of growth and transformation.
• Drive the strategic objectives and community partnerships.
• Advance Net Zero ambitions and promote digital transformation.

Skills

Leadership

Community engagement

Strategic planning

Innovative thinking

Job description

Job Title: Chief Executive
Location: Head Office, Selkirk or other locations as required
Salary: £137,315 to £152,327 p.a.
Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026

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.

You may not have had experience leading all the functions under this role’s remit, however, 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.

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