Head of Development & Sustainability

Role: Head of Development & Sustainability

Salary: £74,140 plus Car Allowance of £7,536 per annum (from 1st April 2026)

Location: Flexible/ Hybrid (Edinburgh/Glasgow/Wishaw)

Job type: Permanent, 35 hours

Job :

Closing Date: 8th March 2026

We are seeking a Head of Development & Sustainability to lead a committed and passionate team within the Assets & Sustainability Directorate responsible for delivering our vision of providing high quality new build homes for both social and mid‑market rent, along with redeveloping existing Later Living homes to meet the needs and aspirations of our customers. The postholder will also lead our sustainability and net zero strategy and provide energy services to make a difference to peoples’ lives and communities.

Over the last five years, Trust has developed an active new build development pipeline and has established a track record of delivering high-quality homes and energy services for a diverse range of customers. Alongside our commercial subsidiary T.E.L (Trust Enterprises Limited), Trust owns and manages just under 4,000 homes for social and mid‑market rent and provides services to around 400 factored homeowners.

As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will oversee and provide strategic leadership for both new homes and sustainability, leading and managing a team of professionals across multiple disciplines, ensuring that each project meets the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Further information is available in the “Director of Assets & Sustainability Candidate Information Pack”, which you can download from this link.

To apply for this post, please submit your tailored CV and covering letter to:

If you would like a confidential, informal discussion about the role then please send an email to Ian Davie quoting the job title in the subject field.

The closing date for applications is 8th March 2026
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Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly and invited to attend an interview in person in Glasgow on 20th March 2026.

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsor ships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.