Managing Director

JR United Kingdom; Irvine; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in social housing is seeking a dynamic and inspirational Managing Director to steer Riverside Scotland through its next growth phase. This role involves delivering high-quality services, managing substantial budgets, and closely collaborating with key stakeholders to achieve social impact. The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience and a strong commercial acumen, alongside a commitment to inclusivity and community engagement.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Pension scheme and life cover

Lifestyle choices (childcare, holiday purchase)

Wellbeing support

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in a housing provider position.
• Proven ability to manage significant budgets.
• Experience driving transformation within a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team to deliver high quality services.
• Strengthen strategic partnerships with government and regulators.
• Drive strategic change across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Communication

Customer Focus

Results Driven

Education

Degree level or equivalent in a related discipline

Job description

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Salary: £100-110k plus highly competitive benefits package

This is an exciting time for Riverside Scotland, as we continue to deliver on our mission to transform lives and revitalise neighbourhoods. As a leader in our organisation, you’ll play a vital role in shaping our future and helping us to maintain our reputation as a trusted forward-thinking housing provider.

At Riverside Scotland, we are proud of our customer-first approach, our strong governance framework and our deep commitment to service excellence. We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational leader to steer our organisation through the next phase of our growth.

We have over 2,500 homes and an active investment program, which has included leading edge modular homes, and are part of one of the UK’s leading social housing and regeneration organisations. We are proud to have been named Housing Association of the year at the 2024 Scotland Energy Efficiency Awards.

The Managing Director role is a unique opportunity to lead a talented team in delivering high quality services, strengthening strategic partnerships – particularly with the Scottish Government and the Scottish Housing regulator – and advancing our ambition to be a partner of choice in the sector.

We are seeking someone who brings significant leadership experience, strong commercial acumen and a passion for social impact. Your ability to inspire others, navigate complexity and drive strategic change will also be central to your success.

We are looking for:

• Substantial experience in a housing provider leadership position within a large, dispersed organisation.
• Proven ability to provide inspirational leadership.
• Experience of managing significant budgets.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and government regulations.
• Degree level or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Proven success of leading and driving transformation within a complex organisation.
• High commercial acumen with the ability to work strategically and at pace.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with a strong customer focus.
• Results driven with the ability to manage conflicting stakeholder priorities.
• Proactive approach with the capability to work flexibly and adapt to particular situations.

What’s on offer:

• A truly hybrid working environment and flexibility at work
• Financial Benefits (Pension scheme, life cover)
• Lifestyle choices (childcare, holiday purchase, reward gateway)
• Physical & Mental wellbeing support
• Personal Development with the potential for progression.

We care, we are inclusive, and we are trusted, is the Riverside way. As Managing Director for Riverside Scotland there is the opportunity to operate at the leading edge of social housing backed by the benefits of the larger group.

Thank you for your interest in the position. If you would like a Briefing Pack with more detail please get in touch with David Bond, Director, McGregor Bond at [emailprotected] . If you have any questions or you would like to discuss the opportunity confidentially, call 07801 490678 for a confidential discussion.

If you feel it might be of interest, please email your CV along with a covering note with an overview of why the role is of interest and how you see your own experience being relevant. Please include an indication of present salary and package. The deadline for applications is 13th June and interviews will be held on 7th and 15th July 2025.

We are proud to be an inclusive organisation. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community so that we can truly reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. We are particularly keen to hear from ethnically diverse candidates.