Join Hillcrest Homes as our New Chief Executive - Lead, Innovate, Inspire

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Hillcrest Homes is excited to seek a visionary and accomplished individual to take the helm as our new Chief Executive. A distinguished leader in social housing across Scotland, Hillcrest has a rich history of providing high-quality, affordable homes, building and maintaining vibrant, sustainable communities and delivering high quality social care services.

This is your opportunity to guide an organisation committed to helping people live better lives, fostering inclusivity, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.

About the Role:

As Chief Executive, you will steer Hillcrest into its next chapter, shaping strategic direction and delivering growth while ensuring robust financial stability and governance. You will report directly to the Governing Body and be supported by a talented Executive Leadership Team.

You will oversee the organisation's operations, from developing new and maintaining existing homes, expanding services to championing environmental sustainability through our ambitious Net Zero Strategy and enhancing the quality of lives of the people we support.

Key Responsibilities:

Shape and implement strategic direction and growth.
Provide strong leadership to your team and the wider business
Ensure financial stability and robust governance.
Cultivate a positive organisational culture valuing collaboration, diversity, and continuous improvement.
Develop and align comprehensive business plans with our mission.
Engage with stakeholders, including tenants, government officials, and regulatory bodies.
Advocate for Hillcrest's vision and build impactful partnerships.

About You:

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience operating at a senior level within complex organisations. Your financial acumen and governance expertise will be complemented by a proven ability to foster partnerships, deliver results, and establish a customer-focused performance culture. Adept at communication, with strong influencing skills and the ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams. You will be a champion of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Familiarity with Scotland's housing and support sector and its regulatory framework will be advantageous.

This is more than a leadership role, it is a chance to leave a legacy, driving innovation and sustainability in social housing while empowering communities to thrive. If you are ready to lead an organisation with a proud history and an exciting future, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer:

42 days annual leave per year inclusive of Public Holidays
Choice of pensions schemes - auto enrolment with NOW Pensions employee contributes 5%, employer contributes 3% or The Pension Trust Pensions scheme where both employee and employer contributions are 8.5%
Hybrid working opportunity
35.25 hours per week
Free health plan scheme with the ability to upgrade
Death in Service benefit - 3 x salary
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech Scheme

Apply now to shape the future of Hillcrest Homes and make a lasting difference to the lives of those we serve.

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For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Nigel Fortnum or David Currie at Aspen People on .

Closing date for applications: Monday 10th February 2024

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