Group Chief Executive

Thenue Housing Association; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in the UK is seeking a Chief Executive to drive strategic leadership and enhance customer engagement. The ideal candidate will excel in fostering a culture of excellence and be experienced in housing, property management or related fields. This is a unique opportunity to lead a top-class organization and make a lasting impact across the community.

Qualifications

• Proven strategic leadership in housing or related sectors.
• Experience developing customer-driven services.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Drive growth through new services and innovative methods.
• Ensure excellent governance and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Customer engagement

Business management

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation

Education

Relevant qualification in housing, property, finance or related field

Job description

We are thrilled to announce an exceptional opportunity for an inspiring and visionary leader to join Thenue as our next Chief Executive and Company Secretary. If you have the ambition, expertise, and drive to shape the future of our organisation, we invite you to lead us onward, empowering customers and staff and delivering excellence at every turn.

Key Objectives

• Foster a culture of excellence, value for money, and continuous improvement.
• Champion customer and community engagement, delivering innovative services.
• Drive growth through new services and innovative methods to achieve social objectives.
• Promote environmental sustainability and responsible business practices.
• Maximise value from economies of scale and synergies.
• Lead effective asset management strategies to optimise asset value.
• Provide strategic leadership to the Executive team, ensuring coordinated Strategic Plans and collaboration across the Association.
• Ensure excellent governance, service delivery, and stakeholder relationships.
• Guarantee compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Uphold best practices in Equality and Diversity across services and employment.

The ideal candidate will

• Demonstrate strong, confident, and visionary leadership aligned with our values.
• Deliver sector-leading performance and customer experience.
• Inspire others through excellent people management and interpersonal skills.
• Champion technology and innovation across the organisation.
• Be commercially and financially astute with strong business management skills.
• Lead strategic organisational and cultural change.
• Be politically perceptive and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Build effective networks locally and across the sector.
• Commit to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Represent Thenue positively to a wide range of audiences.

What we are looking for

• Proven strategic leadership in housing, property management or related sectors.
• Experience in developing customer-driven services and engaging effectively with customers.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks and the socio-political environment.
• Track record of leading strategic change with strong engagement.
• Experience in business development, innovation, and cultural change.
• Extensive stakeholder engagement experience including government, commercial, and voluntary sectors.
• Relevant qualification in housing, property, finance or related field.

If you are ready to lead a top-class organisation and make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Thenue Housing Association.

Closing date: Monday 29 September 2025