Scottish Federation of Housing Associations

⏰ Last chance to apply!

We’re closing applications at 5pm today for our Membership Administrator role.

If you’re organised, friendly, and keen to make a difference in Scotland’s housing sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply here: www.sfha.co.uk/jobs/members...

A photo showing a full crowd at a Fringe event to discuss tackling the housing emergency

A PACKED Fringe event with only standing space left, as Shelter Scotland, @cihhousing.bsky.social, @sfha.bsky.social, and the Housing Secretary discussed how to tackle the #HousingEmergency that continues to devastate families across Scotland

Policy Lead role with @sfha.bsky.social, a chance to work at the heart of Scotland’s housing policy environment!
📍Glasgow/hybrid
💷 £48,367
📅 Full time, 12 months (Secondment)
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🚀 New AI Readiness Tool for Housing Associations

SFHA, in partnership with Altair, has launched the first AI Readiness Assessment Tool for Scotland’s housing sector.

🔗 Read more here: www.sfha.co.uk/news/sfha-la...

⌛ Last chance to book for Effective Board involvement training

📆 Thursday 2 October, 10:30 - 12:30

📌 SFHA Office, Glasgow

Click here to book: www.sfha.co.uk/events-forum...

It's #ScottishHousingDay and we're delighted to share our new report, alongside our Housing Day partners, which examines the importance of good neighbours and calls for a renewed focus on building and supporting communities across Scotland.

▶️ Read it here: buff.ly/tnCFU6h

Sally Thomas on the changing landscape of housing in Scotland Sally Thomas is stepping down as chief executive of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations. Ellie Brown catches up with her about what she has managed to achieve in the role, the differences ...

After 8 years as CEO, Sally Thomas is stepping down.

Speaking to Inside Housing, she reflects on her time in the role, the differences between Scotland and England, and what she’s learned along the way. Read it here: www.insidehousing.co.uk/insight/insi...

On 22 Oct, Scotland’s digital leaders in housing, health, and care will come together to turn ambition into action.

This conference will showcase how collaboration, innovation, and digital leadership are transforming services

Learn more and book: sfha.cventevents.com/event/Techou...

Lunchtime Live - 02/09/2025 - BBC Sounds News updates from Scotland and beyond, plus all your lunchtime sport, travel and weather.

📻Sally Thomas was on BBC Radio Scotland's Lunchtime Live today to discuss the urgent need for long-term housing investment in Scotland.

She highlighted new research published today with @shelterscotland.bsky.social and @cihhousing.bsky.social

Listen from 1:17:09 here: tinyurl.com/s39hamr6

Scotland needs to build over 15,000 affordable homes every year to meet demand, according to new research.

The study, commissioned by SFHA, @shelterscotland.bsky.social and @cihhousing.bsky.social is a clear call for long-term investment in housing to tackle the shortage.

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🔔 Calling all members - make sure your organisation is represented at our AGM.

On Wednesday 17 September, SFHA will hold its 50th Annual General Meeting.

📅 17 Sept, 10:00 to 11:15

📍 Online

🔗 Book here www.sfha.co.uk/events-forum...

Your organisation’s voice is essential.

⚠️ Action required: Register to attend SFHA's 50th AGM

On Wednesday 17 September, SFHA will hold its 50th Annual General Meeting, which this year takes place on Scottish Housing Day.

Click here to book your place: www.sfha.co.uk/events-forum...

Huge congratulations Richard - very much looking forward to working with you & continuing the hugely positive & productive relationship between @sfha.bsky.social & @shelterscotland.bsky.social

🔔 SFHA's 50th AGM: 17 September

This year’s Annual General Meeting marks 50 years of SFHA. We're calling on SFHA members to join us as we mark the past 50 years and look ahead to the future of social housing in Scotland.

📅 Wed 17 September, 10:00 to 11:15
📍 Online

www.sfha.co.uk/events-forum...

📢 SFHA appoints new Chief Executive.

Richard Meade will join SFHA on 8 September and succeeds outgoing Chief Executive Sally Thomas.

Read more here: www.sfha.co.uk/news/scottis...

Thousands in Scotland live in homes that don’t meet their needs.

The What’s Next For Adaptations report – by SFHA, CIH Scotland, ALACHO & University of Stirling’s ISPA project – calls for a fairer, simpler, better funded system for vital home changes.

Read: www.sfha.co.uk/our-work/wha...

This year’s Annual General Meeting marks 50 years of SFHA. We're calling on SFHA members to join us as we mark the past 50 years and look ahead to the future of social housing in Scotland.

📅 Wednesday 17 September, 10:00 to 11:15
📍 Online

Members can book their place here: lnkd.in/e7n2jyHW

📣SFHA is looking for an Events Administrator to join our team.

📅 Applications close: 12 noon, Monday 28 July 2025

📍 Location: Glasgow / Hybrid

Find out more about the role here: www.sfha.co.uk/jobs/events-...

##HousingJobs #EventsJobsScotland #EventsJobsGlasgow #HousingJobsScotland

This September our Chief Executive Sally Thomas will join colleagues from across the UK at The Housing Community Summit.

Learn more about the upcoming event here: lnkd.in/e7iYkKSH

With housing firmly in the political spotlight, SFHA’s Increasing Housing Supply Conference on 25 June couldn’t come at a better time.

Book your place here: www.sfha.co.uk/events-forum...

We were delighted to have the First Minister John Swinney join us at our Annual Conference last week. Check out his short video below on the importance of Scotland's housing associations and co-operatives.

#SFHA2025

As part of SFHA’s 50th Anniversary, our team is taking part in 50 Days of Volunteering with members.

While volunteering will continue throughout 2025, we're marking National Volunteers’ Week by sharing a few snapshots of the work we've been lucky to see in action so far. #VolunteerWeek #SFHA50

Read our full article here: www.sfha.co.uk/news/sfha-st...

📽️ Watch our short video with CEO Sally Thomas to learn more about our toolkit aimed at informing housing associations in their work to recognise and respond to domestic abuse.

On the road to 2026, the housing emergency still looms large.

SFHA’s new paper calls for action—not just to build homes, but to keep people in them.

👉 tinyurl.com/2m6z9zsp #RoadTo2026 #HousingCrisis

Explore your career in housing Looking for a career that truly makes a difference? Explore the dynamic world of housing, where you'll find a wide array of rewarding roles waiting for you. Discover more about what it's like to work…

🏠 Are you thinking about a career in housing but aren't sure where to start?

Why not check out our 'Your Career in Housing' website, developed in partnership with @sfha.bsky.social, for lots of helpful tips, career stories and other handy resources:

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📢 We’re hiring! SFHA is looking for a Digital & Data Insight Co-ordinator to help us make the most of data and digital tools to support our members.

🗓️ Apply by Friday 23 May at 12pm

Interested? Apply here: www.sfha.co.uk/jobs/digital...

#DigitalJobs #DataJobs #SFHAJobs #HousingJobs #ScotlandJobs

New research led by Prof Vikki McCall will explore how Scotland can better deliver home adaptations for older and disabled people.

Commissioned by SFHA, CIH & ALACHO to support independent living + shape future policy.

Read more: tinyurl.com/4brd2hcu

#AccessibleHousing #IndependentLiving

🌟 Calling all member CEOs - join us at our upcoming in-person CEO forum 🌟

We will be joined by Kathryn Fergusson from the Scottish Government More Homes Division.

📌 30th April: Edinburgh (In-person) at Hanover Scotland offices.

🔗 Book your place here: tinyurl.com/mund6dax

This SFHA News week's recap:

🏘️ Applications open for the Upstream Tenancy Sustainment Fund. tinyurl.com/amy3dv7t
📌 Upcoming CEO forum meetings. tinyurl.com/vm2au9ta
🎙️ Policy Manager talks Housing Bill on podcast. tinyurl.com/34jmuhfk
💫 NextGen Leaders nomination deadline tinyurl.com/3r7wtau3