Wednesday December 3rd 2025
Julia Mulloy will retire at the end of may following more than 16 years of dedicated service and leadership.
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Paul Kelly
A new boss is being sought by Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) at an annual salary of more than £150k.
The current chief executive Julia Mulloy is to leave her role in May next year after 16 years service.
Now a replacement is needed to lead the organisation “through a period of growth and transformation”.
SBHA was created by tenants for tenants and manages over 5,600 homes, supported by a dedicated team of 165 colleagues.
Its mission is to enhance lives and communities by providing homes, services, and opportunities that meet evolving needs, drive sustainable growth, and improve outcomes for everyone in the Scottish Borders.
The job notice states: “This is an exciting time to join and lead the organisation as we aim to build impact through strong community partnerships – listening to tenants, building on experience and strengthening our financial foundations to enable us to progress into a new era of delivery.
“As Chief Executive, you will lead a talented team of colleagues, an engaged Board, and a high-performing senior leadership team.
“Together, you will embed our values of Delivering Excellence Together, Being Responsible, Always Improving, Everybody Matters.
“You will drive delivery of our strategic objectives, including tackling the housing emergency, advancing our Net Zero ambitions, and embedding innovation and digital transformation across the organisation.
“We are looking for a visible, approachable, and authentic leader who unites people around a shared purpose and delivers meaningful outcomes for tenants and communities.
“You may not have had experience leading all the functions under this role’s remit, however, your energy, ambition and commitment are just as important as your professional skills.
“We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve, and we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences.”
The closing date for applications is Monday, January 5 with a salary between £137,315 to £152,327 p.a.
To find out more and apply, visit the recruitment microsite.
For an informal, confidential discussion, contact: Sioned Hughes, Head of Recruitment, Altair Ltd – [email protected]
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