Managing Director - Home Fix Scotland
Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
Laurencekirk, Scotland, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- 2 weeks ago
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- In office
- Eligibility
- Open to candidates with extensive executive leadership experience in housing, property services, construction, or related commercial fields. Candidates with transferable experience demonstrating the required competencies are encouraged to apply.
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Job description
About Home Fix Scotland
Home Fix Scotland (HFS) is a fully owned subsidiary of River Clyde Homes, a social landlord, delivering superior property repair and maintenance services to ensure tenants enjoy safe, well-maintained homes. Since its inception in 2016, HFS has expanded into a reputable and commercially viable company with a workforce of over 115 employees.
Role Overview
This leadership role reports directly to the Group Chief Executive and the Home Fix Scotland Board. The Managing Director will join the Executive Leadership Team of River Clyde Homes to provide strategic direction and operational oversight. The focus will be on advancing HFS's development through innovation, transformation, and ongoing improvement to enhance operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and sustainable commercial growth within HFS and the broader Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and drive HFS’s strategic and commercial innovation initiatives aligned with River Clyde Homes Group’s mission and principles.
- Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory mandates, health and safety, property standards, and risk management policies.
- Lead financial oversight, resource allocation, business transformation efforts, and performance management to sustain growth and commercial success.
- Promote a customer-focused service model emphasizing quality and excellence.
- Foster a positive, empowered workplace culture that supports colleagues’ wellbeing, professional growth, and continuous enhancement.
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships internally (Board, leadership) and externally (customers, contractors, partners) while exploring business development and strategic alliance opportunities.
Candidate Profile
We seek an experienced executive with a significant background in housing, property services, construction, or related commercial sectors. The candidate must demonstrate a history of successful organizational transformation, business performance improvement, and operational management. Essential skills include effective employee relations management, particularly working constructively with trade unions, alongside robust strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Knowledge of property compliance, health and safety legislation including CDM Regulations is required. Experience with business development, subsidiary governance, and sustainable commercial growth is beneficial. Familiarity with the Scottish housing sector and regulatory environment is an advantage, though candidates showcasing transferable executive leadership experience are encouraged to apply.
Additional Information
- Application deadline: Monday 27th July 2026 at 17:00.
- Selection process includes informal discussions ('Coffee Chats') on 30th & 31st July and 3rd & 4th August, with final interviews on 12th August.
- Offers contingent on satisfactory references, eligibility to work in the UK, and necessary pre-employment checks.
- Position location: Inverclyde with hybrid working possibilities; primary office at Laurencekirk, Scotland.
- Salary: Highly competitive, commensurate with skills and experience.
Contact Details
For confidential discussions, contact Nigel Fortnum or Paul Rooney at 0141 212 7555. Applications should include a CV and cover letter submitted together; alternatively, the cover letter can be emailed separately.