Director of Finance, IT and Resources

EVH; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local housing association in Glasgow seeks a Director of Finance, IT and Resources to lead financial management, drive organizational performance improvements, and ensure high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will have senior management experience and proven expertise in governance and risk management. This permanent role offers full-time hours and highlights the importance of community-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience at senior management level.
• Ability to work effectively with the board and executive team.
• Proven track record of driving innovation and performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic management and corporate planning.
• Lead Finance, IT and People & Culture teams.
• Ensure effective financial management and governance.

Skills

Senior management experience

Financial planning

Performance improvement

Governance and risk management

Investment appraisals

Job description

Overview

Position: Director of Finance, IT and Resources

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 13 October 2025, 23:59

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week).

Since 1979, Thenue Housing Association has provided high quality affordable homes to tenants around Glasgow. As a registered social landlord, the organisation provides a variety of services both to tenants and to the community in addition to its primary function of owning and managing over 3,100 homes. Thenue also owns three distinct subsidiaries in Thenue Trust, Thenue Housing Services Ltd and Thenue Communities. Whether it is offering consultancy or managing their two local community centres, each subsidiary has its own purpose in realising Thenue's vision of working together to create better homes and stronger communities.

Thenue is now looking to recruit a new Director of Finance, IT and Resources who will lead the Finance, IT and People & Culture departments, driving high performance and continuous improvement, while being ultimately responsible for all financially driven outcomes across the group. With a manager for each department, the Director will work closely to guide the team by providing support, direction and leadership.

Responsibilities

As part of the executive team, the Director will contribute to the wider strategic management, corporate planning and direction of the organisation, working with the executive team and CEO to ensure Thenue''s values are upheld and its vision is realised. Through effective financial management the Director will deliver value-for-money and ensure effective financial planning is in place for the continued delivery of high-quality services and community investment.

The Director will lead the Finance, IT and People & Culture teams, drive performance improvements, and oversee all financially driven outcomes across the group. They will provide guidance to the team and support to ensure high standards of governance, risk management and financial control.

Qualifications and experience

We are seeking a candidate who has experience at senior management level and can work effectively with the board and executive team. The appointed candidate will drive innovation and performance improvements whilst ensuring effective business and financial planning. Experience of investment appraisals and working with lenders is essential for applicants.

Applicants are not required to have worked within an RSL previously but must evidence transferability within the application.

Additional information

Interview dates to be arranged in late October/early November 2025, in Thenue''s offices at 423 London Road.