Group Chief Executive
Salary: c.£140K plus travel expenses
Location: Invergordon / Hybrid
Intro from the Chair
Thank you for your interest in the role of Group Chief Executive at
Albyn Housing Society.
Albyn is a successful, financially strong and values-driven organisation with a proud reputation for delivering high-quality homes and services across the Highlands. Serving nearly 4,000 homes in more than 80 communities, we play a vital role in supporting people, places and communities throughout the region.
As Chair, I am proud of the progress our organisation has made in recent years. We have strong foundations, a talented and committed team, and a clear sense of purpose. This appointment represents an exciting opportunity to build on that success, maintaining momentum while helping us continue to improve for the benefit of our customers and stakeholders.
We are seeking an inspiring and collaborative leader who shares our values, can bring people together around a common vision, and will act as a visible ambassador for Albyn across the Highlands and beyond. The successful candidate will work closely with the Board, our colleagues and our partners to ensure Albyn continues to thrive and deliver meaningful impact for the communities we serve.
This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation that is already performing strongly and is well positioned for the future. If you are excited by the prospect of leading a respected organisation with a strong social purpose and ambitious aspirations, I encourage you to explore the opportunity further.
I look forward to receiving your application.
Lesley McInnes | Chair | Albyn Housing Society
T&C
Position: Group Chief Executive
Remuneration: c.£140K plus travel expenses
Benefits: Car allowance is £9,450
Pension: Employer pension contributions - 11%
Annual Leave/Public Holidays: 28 bookable days and 12 bank and public holidays including Christmas closure.
Relocation:
A relocation package of up to £8,000 (tax-free) is available. Please note that this benefit is subject to a clawback provision should the CEO leave the business within 24 months of commencement.
Probation: The probation period for the role is 4 months.
Location: Hybrid contract with an office base of Invergordon.
Download the job description and declaration form to learn more about the requirements and opportunities this new role offers
Key Dates
Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026 (9AM)
The longlist will be agreed by Tuesday 27th October 2026
First Interviews: Friday 6th November 2026
Longlist candidates will be interviewed virtually using MS Teams by a Campbell Tickell panel and will have the opportunity to have an informal conversation with a senior board member on the same day.
Shortlist:
The shortlist will be agreed on Friday 20th November 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete psychometric assessments, undertake a Stakeholder Listening exercise and will also have the opportunity to undertake a virtual board member engagement session w/c 23rd November 2026
Final Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 1st December 2026 in Inverness (location TBC).
This will include a response to a presentation topic and panel interview. Panel members will be confirmed nearer the time.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the following:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Please include your current and most recent roles, summarise earlier career experience where appropriate, highlight your key achievements, and limit your CV to two pages (three pages maximum).
- Personal Statement – Explain your motivation for applying, why Albyn Housing appeals to you, and demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. Ideally this should also be two to three pages.
- Declaration Form – Complete and submit the declaration form, including any interview availability information.
Applications should be submitted using the Apply for this Role button.
You will receive both an on-screen confirmation and a confirmation
email once your application has been successfully submitted.
If you experience any technical issues, please telephone 020 3434 0990.
Closing Date: Friday 16th October 9am
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact
Kelly Shaw at kelly.shaw@campbelltickell.com
or call 07900 363803 to arrange a convenient time for a conversation.