Location

Flexible location with remote attendance at meetings possible. In person attendance at the AGM and Board Strategy Day is required.

Organisation

Albyn Housing Society

About Albyn

Albyn Housing Society serves an ever-growing number of communities in the Highlands, providing good quality, affordable housing for thousands of people across the region. For over five decades Albyn has listened and responded to the views of its customers, local government, communities and businesses in
meeting housing needs in the Highlands.

The Highlands faces a significant housing challenge, with an estimated 24,000 new homes required over the next decade to support population and economic growth, including opportunities arising from Green Freeport status. In response, Albyn’s Board took a strategic decision in 2024 to develop over 600 new homes over the next five years, positioning the organisation to play a leading role in addressing this demand.

We are a customer-focused, forward-looking organisation driven by a culture that places our tenants at the heart of decision-making, supported by a commitment to inclusion, accountability and continuous improvement.

Our teams consistently strive not only to meet, but to exceed, the standards set by the Scottish Housing Regulator, while enhancing the quality and accessibility of services for the nearly 4,000 tenants we look after. This ambition, combined with a clear focus on tenant outcomes, makes Albyn an organisation where Board members can make a meaningful contribution as we continue to strengthen performance and deliver the best possible services for our communities.

Job Description

This is an important and exciting time to join Albyn as a Board Member.

Through effective governance, and strategic oversight, the Board helps shape the direction of the organisation, ensuring that we remain focused on delivering high-quality services, maintaining strong financial performance and achieving positive outcomes for our customers.

Serving on the Board is a rewarding opportunity to contribute your skills, experience and insight to an organisation that makes a meaningful difference to people’s lives every day. Your contribution can help shape the future of Albyn and the communities we support.

Whilst applications are welcome from everyone, Albyn is particularly keen to hear from those with the following skills and experience:

• Accountancy
• Social Housing Sector

These are non-remunerated positions although expenses will be paid. There will be ample opportunities to develop knowledge, experience and personal skills, as well as networking opportunities.

Please feel free to contact Maureen Knight, Interim CEO, for an informal conversation about the role: (governance@albynhousing.org.uk)

Please visit our recruitment page for more information about the role and an application pack: Board Member - Albyn

The closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 31 July 2026.