Livingston James is delighted to be retained by River Clyde Homes to appoint their Property Services Director

*Please note this opportunity is now closed to further applications. Should you be interested in similar roles and wish to have an exploratory discussion, please contact Douglas Adam at [email protected].

Formed in December 2007, River Clyde Homes (RCH) is one of Scotland’s leading social housing management and affordable housing development companies. RCH currently owns over 6,000 homes and provides factoring services to a further 2,200 customers in the Inverclyde area.

RCH pride themselves on being more than just landlords and are committed to improving lives and places. They understand how, as an anchor institution in Inverclyde, they can make an important contribution to the local economy through helping tackle significant economic, health and environmental challenges and inequalities.

They are seeking an experienced Property Services Director to join their Executive Leadership team to help deliver their vision of ‘Sustainable Homes and Communities’. With strategic oversight of operational planning and compliance activities, with a focus on customer satisfaction, you will be responsible for the delivery of RCH’s asset management strategy and realising regeneration opportunities. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of external stakeholders to leverage resources, share risk, and enhance RCH’s reputation.

They are looking for an inspirational leader committed to the ethos and values of RCH, who brings relevant experience managing substantial asset management portfolios and regulatory compliance, strong strategic planning skills, a track record of leading teams through change, and expertise in risk and performance management.

NB: RCH embraces hybrid working. While their headquarters are in Greenock, the successful candidate will not be required to be in the office full-time.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence future strategies and drive meaningful change within a dynamic organisation that serves as a key community partner in Inverclyde. To learn more, please review the full role profile below or contact Douglas Adam via [email protected].

Director Property Services – River Clyde Homes

RCH is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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