Scottish Ministers are recruiting a Chair and a new member to the Scottish Housing Regulator’s board.
George Walker, Chair of the Scottish Housing Regulator said:
“This is an excellent opportunity to join our team to help safeguard and promote the interests of tenants and service users, especially during these particularly challenging times in social housing. We are working with Scottish Ministers to recruit a new Chair and a new Board member as I and other colleagues come to the end of our appointment terms.
“We are asking all our stakeholders to help us promote these opportunities. We want to attract candidates from all walks of life; with a range of viewpoints and life experiences. In particular I’d like to encourage applications from women and other underrepresented groups in Scottish public life.
“I would encourage applicants to read our information pack and watch the related information videos. I would also like to invite anyone interested to look out for and attend our virtual information event later in February 2025. More information about these and how to sign up will be available on the Scottish Public Bodies website very soon.”
The Scottish Housing Regulator is led by a Board of non-executives members appointed by Scottish Ministers. The Board sets the Regulator’s strategic direction and has responsibility for governance and oversight of SHR. The closing date for applicants is 10 March 2025.
See the adverts and find out how to apply on the Scottish Government's public appointments website:
More information:
- Watch a video featuring our Chair George Walker and Board member Lindsay Paterson talk about their experience of SHR Board.
- Watch our 'video - ‘Top Tips for Applicants’ about filling in the application form
- Watch our Board member Helen Trouten Torres and others speak about their experience of being on a board - Video 1: What board do you serve on?, Video 2: Why do you want to serve on a board?, Video 3: Advice for those wishing to apply
- Find out more about our Board and find out how to contact us.
Sign up for a virtual information session
A virtual information session about applying and being on our board will be held on Thursday 20 February from 1-2 pm. If you'd like to book a place email Michael.Boal@gov.scot
Notes to editors
- The Scottish Housing Regulator was established on 1 April 2011 under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010. Its objective is to safeguard and promote the interests of tenants and others who use local authority and RSL housing services. The Regulator operates independently of Scottish Ministers and is accountable directly to the Scottish Parliament. It assumed its full regulatory responsibilities on 1 April 2012. The Regulator consists of the Chair and eight Board members. More information about the Regulator can be found on its website at www.housingregulator.gov.scot
- SHR sets out how it regulates social landlords is set out in its current Regulatory framework – Regulation of Social Housing in Scotland.