Glasgow West Housing Association Ltd is a voluntary, not for profit organisation and a registered charity, with a history dating back to 1978.   We own over 1500 rented properties and through our trading subsidiary (Glasgow West Enterprises Limited, GWEn) provide property factoring services for around 600 residential and commercial owners.

Following the recent restructuring of the Executive Team, we have two vacancies for high-performing, motivated individuals to join our senior management team.  These newly created posts offer an excellent opportunity to join our GWHA team at Director level to contribute to our vision of shaping thriving communities by enhancing our services, ensuring robust governance and supporting optimum performance.    

In addition to direct applications, we are willing to consider shared, or agency services for these roles: for an informal discussion, please contact recruitment@glasgowwestha.co.uk in the first instance.

GOVERNANCE DIRECTOR

EVH Grade 10-12  £68,310 - £ 71,666 (pro rata)

Permanent/Part-Time (14 hours per week)

Closing Date: Monday 28 July 2025, 12noon

Interview Date: W/C 11 August 2025

As Lead Officer of the Governance division, you will be responsible for directing Governance and HR services for GWHA and GWEn: 

• Developing and driving sustainable, robust strategies, policies and performance
• Promotion of Glasgow West’s vision and values through effective leadership and direction
• Developing robust governance, HR and performance management frameworks, including quality assurance and performance leadership strategies  
• Ensuring compliance with governance requirements, including timely co-ordination of all governance reports and corporate communications.
• Continued development of compatible non-charitable sustainable services through the trading subsidiary, Glasgow West Enterprises (GWEn)
• Leading corporate branding and creating and embedding a supportive culture, championing diversity, inclusion, equality and wellbeing. 

The ideal candidate will be further educated to SCQF Level 9 (Degree level) or above with extensive experience in a comparable role. 

In return, GWHA offer generous EVH Terms and Conditions including:

• 25 days annual leave and 15 public holidays (pro rata)
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Death in Service Benefit 
• Flexible working practices including hybrid working, flexi time, enhanced occupational maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Specific GWHA benefits including annual service commitment award, long service award and additional festive leave 
• Professional development & training opportunities 

Post subject to satisfactory Level 1 Disclosure Check. 

• Application Form (for completion)
• Person Specification 
• Role Profile
• Covering Letter and Guidance Notes 
• Equality Monitoring Form (for completion)
• Organisational Structure
• Privacy Notice 

To apply, please send your application form, together with completed person specification to recruitment@glasgowwestha.co.uk .  

We also ask you to complete and return the Equality Monitoring Form to help us to plan and deliver effective services and to meet our legal and regulatory obligations.

Promoting Equality          Registered as a Scottish Charity NO. SCO01667