Director of Development and Property Services

Aspen People; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-controlled housing organisation in Glasgow is seeking a Director of Development and Property Services to lead strategic planning and development efforts. This role is pivotal in managing assets, ensuring health and safety, and spearheading initiatives towards net zero sustainability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in development and property services and demonstrate a commitment to community engagement. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence housing strategies in a diverse neighbourhood.

Qualifications

• Experienced senior leader with a strong track record in development and property services.
• Ability to oversee significant budgets and deliver high-quality services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage development and property services within a significant portfolio.
• Advise the Chief Executive on strategic planning and development.
• Shape the Association’s approach to net zero and retrofit.

Skills

Strong procurement and contract management skills

Knowledge of property management and landlord health and safety

Collaborative leadership style

Commitment to community-based housing

Job description

Director of Development and Property Services
Govanhill Housing Association
Glasgow/Hybrid
EVH SM17-19 £80,045-£83,399 rising to £84,182-£87,653 from 1 April 2026

For more information please see our dedicated recruitment microsite: https://www.aspenpeople.co.uk/microsite/govanhill/

Govanhill Housing Association is seeking an outstanding leader to join its senior management team as Director of Development & Property Services. This is a key appointment at a significant point in the Association’s journey, following the recent recruitment of a new Chief Executive and the forthcoming retirement of the current Director of Development & Property Services . The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the future of the organisation’s homes, assets and neighbourhoods.

Govanhill Housing Association is a community-controlled organisation based in the southside of Glasgow, serving the communities of Govanhill, one of the city’s most diverse and established neighbourhoods, and Merrylee. The Association owns and manages over 2,800 homes for social rent and provides factoring services to around 1,500 owners, alongside wider regeneration and community development through its subsidiary, Govanhill Community Development Trust.

The Director of Development & Property Services will lead a substantial portfolio covering asset management and compliance, development, maintenance services and factoring. As a member of the senior management team, the postholder will advise the Chief Executive and governing bodies and lead strategic planning, development and property services. They will, alongside other members of the senior management team, oversee significant budgets and ensure the delivery of high-quality, value-for-money services for tenants and owners.

The role will have particular responsibility for the stewardship and improvement of a complex housing stock, including traditional pre-1919 tenements, overseeing major and planned investment, repairs and landlord health and safety. The Director will also lead and where possible take forward the Association’s development programme, through new build, acquisitions and regeneration projects, with a strong focus on quality, financial sustainability and meeting housing need. A key aspect of the role will be shaping and delivering the Association’s approach to net zero and retrofit, securing funding and embedding long-term sustainability within asset and development strategies. Strong procurement and contract management skills will be essential as will a detailed knowledge of property management, landlord and contract health and safety.

This role requires an experienced senior leader with a strong track record in development and property services, a collaborative leadership style and a clear commitment to community-based housing. It offers the opportunity to play a defining role in a respected organisation with ambitious plans and a clear social purpose.

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