CIH Scotland
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Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland is a professional body for people working in the housing sector with around 2,500 members in Scotland.
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📢 ICYMI, check out our manifesto for housing ahead of the 2026 Scottish parliamentary elections, which sets out 5 key priorities that our members want the Scottish government to deliver to tackle the housing emergency and put the sector on a firm footing for the future:
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Our final speaker of the day Chris Green from Queen Margaret University, giving delegates some crucial tips and advice on resilience and the power of positive reflection in the workplace at #TBC2025
#Professionalism #HousingCareers
#Professionalism #HousingCareers
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Our final speaker of the day Chris Green from Queen Margaret University, giving delegates some crucial tips and advice on resilience and the power of positive reflection in the workplace at #TBC2025
#Professionalism #HousingCareers
#Professionalism #HousingCareers
AI experts Andrew Buckels and Andrew Blance from Waterstons giving us a 'guided tour' of AI and robotics technology now at #TBC2025, unpicking some common problems within organisations, and looking at creative ways to solve them.
#Professionalism #HousingCareers
#Professionalism #HousingCareers
November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
AI experts Andrew Buckels and Andrew Blance from Waterstons giving us a 'guided tour' of AI and robotics technology now at #TBC2025, unpicking some common problems within organisations, and looking at creative ways to solve them.
#Professionalism #HousingCareers
#Professionalism #HousingCareers
And it's on to our 'speed dating' discussion session at #TBC2025, a whistle stop tour of some of the biggest issues in Scotland's housing sector, including homelessness, net zero, professionalism, tenant participation, damp and mould, and ASB.
#Professionalism #HousingCareers
#Professionalism #HousingCareers
November 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
And it's on to our 'speed dating' discussion session at #TBC2025, a whistle stop tour of some of the biggest issues in Scotland's housing sector, including homelessness, net zero, professionalism, tenant participation, damp and mould, and ASB.
#Professionalism #HousingCareers
#Professionalism #HousingCareers
Callum Wynd, tenant participation officer at Clackmannanshire Council, announcing at #TBC2025 that applications are currently open for young housing professionals to join the new CIH Futures Scotland Group.
You can find out more about CIH Futures here: www.cih.org/about-us/get...
You can find out more about CIH Futures here: www.cih.org/about-us/get...
CIH Futures | Chartered Institute of Housing
CIH recruited 15 bright young things from all over the UK to an advisory panel to help transform the membership offer for young housing professionals.
www.cih.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Callum Wynd, tenant participation officer at Clackmannanshire Council, announcing at #TBC2025 that applications are currently open for young housing professionals to join the new CIH Futures Scotland Group.
You can find out more about CIH Futures here: www.cih.org/about-us/get...
You can find out more about CIH Futures here: www.cih.org/about-us/get...
Our Pathways Paradox session is in full swing at this year's #TBC2025 event in Glasgow. Hosted by Vikki McCall from Stirling Uni and April Edwards from Socialudo, Pathways Paradox is an interactive game that highlights the challenges, opportunities, and barriers within the housing system.
November 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Our Pathways Paradox session is in full swing at this year's #TBC2025 event in Glasgow. Hosted by Vikki McCall from Stirling Uni and April Edwards from Socialudo, Pathways Paradox is an interactive game that highlights the challenges, opportunities, and barriers within the housing system.
We're looking forward to welcoming delegates to The Big Conversation in Glasgow tomorrow, our signature event for young and new housing professionals, kindly supported by Kingdom Housing Association and Waverley Housing.
Follow all of the updates at #TBC2025
Follow all of the updates at #TBC2025
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We're looking forward to welcoming delegates to The Big Conversation in Glasgow tomorrow, our signature event for young and new housing professionals, kindly supported by Kingdom Housing Association and Waverley Housing.
Follow all of the updates at #TBC2025
Follow all of the updates at #TBC2025
Scotland Housing Awards 2025 winners announced
Find out more about the creativity, passion and innovation of the housing organisations and individuals who were announced as winners of the 2025 Scotland Housing Awards in Glasgow last week:
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Find out more about the creativity, passion and innovation of the housing organisations and individuals who were announced as winners of the 2025 Scotland Housing Awards in Glasgow last week:
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November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Scotland Housing Awards 2025 winners announced
Find out more about the creativity, passion and innovation of the housing organisations and individuals who were announced as winners of the 2025 Scotland Housing Awards in Glasgow last week:
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Find out more about the creativity, passion and innovation of the housing organisations and individuals who were announced as winners of the 2025 Scotland Housing Awards in Glasgow last week:
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🤖 Few of us know where to start with AI and Robotics 🤖
Join us at The Big Conversation 2025 for a 'guided tour' - where we can unpick some common problems within organisations, and look at creative ways to solve them 🚀
Book today ⬇️
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Join us at The Big Conversation 2025 for a 'guided tour' - where we can unpick some common problems within organisations, and look at creative ways to solve them 🚀
Book today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
November 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
🤖 Few of us know where to start with AI and Robotics 🤖
Join us at The Big Conversation 2025 for a 'guided tour' - where we can unpick some common problems within organisations, and look at creative ways to solve them 🚀
Book today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
Join us at The Big Conversation 2025 for a 'guided tour' - where we can unpick some common problems within organisations, and look at creative ways to solve them 🚀
Book today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
Reposted by CIH Scotland
Tens of thousands of homes lie empty in Scotland. In the midst of a housing emergency, it's a problem.
So how are councils tackling it, who is out in front, and could a law change make it easier to unlock the doors of vacant properties? www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
So how are councils tackling it, who is out in front, and could a law change make it easier to unlock the doors of vacant properties? www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
How Scotland is unlocking its empty homes
Thousands of properties lie vacant. In a housing emergency, it's a problem that must be solved.
www.holyrood.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Tens of thousands of homes lie empty in Scotland. In the midst of a housing emergency, it's a problem.
So how are councils tackling it, who is out in front, and could a law change make it easier to unlock the doors of vacant properties? www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
So how are councils tackling it, who is out in front, and could a law change make it easier to unlock the doors of vacant properties? www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
The Cabinet Secretary for Housing has confirmed that the Heat in Buildings Bill will not be introduced this parliamentary session.
Read the reaction from The Existing Homes Alliance Scotland, of which CIH Scotland is a member, here:
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Read the reaction from The Existing Homes Alliance Scotland, of which CIH Scotland is a member, here:
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November 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The Cabinet Secretary for Housing has confirmed that the Heat in Buildings Bill will not be introduced this parliamentary session.
Read the reaction from The Existing Homes Alliance Scotland, of which CIH Scotland is a member, here:
▶️ shorturl.at/3tNke
Read the reaction from The Existing Homes Alliance Scotland, of which CIH Scotland is a member, here:
▶️ shorturl.at/3tNke
Check out the programme for our must-attend event for young professionals looking to build their network, develop new skills and challenge the status quo 🚀
🗓️ 25 November 2025
🕑 09:30 - 16:45
📍 The Studio, Glasgow
Book today ⬇️
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🗓️ 25 November 2025
🕑 09:30 - 16:45
📍 The Studio, Glasgow
Book today ⬇️
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November 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Check out the programme for our must-attend event for young professionals looking to build their network, develop new skills and challenge the status quo 🚀
🗓️ 25 November 2025
🕑 09:30 - 16:45
📍 The Studio, Glasgow
Book today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
🗓️ 25 November 2025
🕑 09:30 - 16:45
📍 The Studio, Glasgow
Book today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
If you're new to the housing sector, don't miss our 'Introduction to social housing for new staff in Scotland' training course.
New dates now confirmed for 2026 and 2027! 👇
▶️ 24 Mar 2026
▶️ 23 Sep 2026
▶️ 4 Mar 2027
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/sqWDwcV
New dates now confirmed for 2026 and 2027! 👇
▶️ 24 Mar 2026
▶️ 23 Sep 2026
▶️ 4 Mar 2027
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/sqWDwcV
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
If you're new to the housing sector, don't miss our 'Introduction to social housing for new staff in Scotland' training course.
New dates now confirmed for 2026 and 2027! 👇
▶️ 24 Mar 2026
▶️ 23 Sep 2026
▶️ 4 Mar 2027
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/sqWDwcV
New dates now confirmed for 2026 and 2027! 👇
▶️ 24 Mar 2026
▶️ 23 Sep 2026
▶️ 4 Mar 2027
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/sqWDwcV
📈 Gain practical strategies for handling workplace challenges and maintaining peak performance 📈
Join us at The Big Conversation to improve your capacity to recover, thrive during challenges, and boost your mental wellness ✨
Book today ⬇️
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Join us at The Big Conversation to improve your capacity to recover, thrive during challenges, and boost your mental wellness ✨
Book today ⬇️
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November 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
📈 Gain practical strategies for handling workplace challenges and maintaining peak performance 📈
Join us at The Big Conversation to improve your capacity to recover, thrive during challenges, and boost your mental wellness ✨
Book today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
Join us at The Big Conversation to improve your capacity to recover, thrive during challenges, and boost your mental wellness ✨
Book today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
Unpack results from the UK’s first-ever survey focused entirely on housing professionals under the age of 35 at this free online webinar:
▶️ A Sector in Transformation - CIH Futures Survey Results
▶️ 9 December
▶️ 12:30 - 14:00
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/k3Yn1mo
▶️ A Sector in Transformation - CIH Futures Survey Results
▶️ 9 December
▶️ 12:30 - 14:00
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/k3Yn1mo
November 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Unpack results from the UK’s first-ever survey focused entirely on housing professionals under the age of 35 at this free online webinar:
▶️ A Sector in Transformation - CIH Futures Survey Results
▶️ 9 December
▶️ 12:30 - 14:00
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/k3Yn1mo
▶️ A Sector in Transformation - CIH Futures Survey Results
▶️ 9 December
▶️ 12:30 - 14:00
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/k3Yn1mo
📢 The programme for Scotland’s Housing Festival 2026 is now live! 🎉
Taking place just weeks before the election, this is where we'll unpack the latest housing policy, debate the big issues, and share actionable insights that matter for your work.
Check it out here: buff.ly/l3MFJj4
Taking place just weeks before the election, this is where we'll unpack the latest housing policy, debate the big issues, and share actionable insights that matter for your work.
Check it out here: buff.ly/l3MFJj4
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
📢 The programme for Scotland’s Housing Festival 2026 is now live! 🎉
Taking place just weeks before the election, this is where we'll unpack the latest housing policy, debate the big issues, and share actionable insights that matter for your work.
Check it out here: buff.ly/l3MFJj4
Taking place just weeks before the election, this is where we'll unpack the latest housing policy, debate the big issues, and share actionable insights that matter for your work.
Check it out here: buff.ly/l3MFJj4
📢 Callum Wynd, tenancy participation officer at Clackmannanshire Council, is leading a project to improve the application process and tenancy support for neurodivergent tenants and is looking for input from CIH members across Scotland.
▶️ Find out how you can help here: shorturl.at/F6VSK
▶️ Find out how you can help here: shorturl.at/F6VSK
We need your help to better support neurodivergent tenants in Scotland
Callum Wynd, leads a project to improve the application process and support for neurodivergent tenants and is looking for input from Scottish CIH members.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
📢 Callum Wynd, tenancy participation officer at Clackmannanshire Council, is leading a project to improve the application process and tenancy support for neurodivergent tenants and is looking for input from CIH members across Scotland.
▶️ Find out how you can help here: shorturl.at/F6VSK
▶️ Find out how you can help here: shorturl.at/F6VSK
🏡 Understand the need for systemic change 🏡
Join us at The Big Conversation with Pathways Paradox, a game that highlights the challenges, opportunities, and barriers within the housing system 🏙️
Book your FREE, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
Join us at The Big Conversation with Pathways Paradox, a game that highlights the challenges, opportunities, and barriers within the housing system 🏙️
Book your FREE, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
November 10, 2025 at 9:25 AM
🏡 Understand the need for systemic change 🏡
Join us at The Big Conversation with Pathways Paradox, a game that highlights the challenges, opportunities, and barriers within the housing system 🏙️
Book your FREE, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
Join us at The Big Conversation with Pathways Paradox, a game that highlights the challenges, opportunities, and barriers within the housing system 🏙️
Book your FREE, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
🌱 The next generation is key to the future of the sector 🌱
In this session, you will grow from good to great as we discuss your importance to the sector 🏘️
Book your FREE, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
In this session, you will grow from good to great as we discuss your importance to the sector 🏘️
Book your FREE, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 AM
🌱 The next generation is key to the future of the sector 🌱
In this session, you will grow from good to great as we discuss your importance to the sector 🏘️
Book your FREE, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
In this session, you will grow from good to great as we discuss your importance to the sector 🏘️
Book your FREE, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
Join us at this year's must-attend event for young professionals looking to build their network, develop new skills and challenge the status quo 🚀
Don't miss out! Book your free, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
Don't miss out! Book your free, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
November 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Join us at this year's must-attend event for young professionals looking to build their network, develop new skills and challenge the status quo 🚀
Don't miss out! Book your free, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
Don't miss out! Book your free, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
📢 ICYMI, check out our manifesto for housing ahead of the 2026 Scottish parliamentary elections, which sets out 5 key priorities that our members want the Scottish government to deliver to tackle the housing emergency and put the sector on a firm footing for the future:
▶️ buff.ly/UAcRll0
▶️ buff.ly/UAcRll0
October 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📢 ICYMI, check out our manifesto for housing ahead of the 2026 Scottish parliamentary elections, which sets out 5 key priorities that our members want the Scottish government to deliver to tackle the housing emergency and put the sector on a firm footing for the future:
▶️ buff.ly/UAcRll0
▶️ buff.ly/UAcRll0
🏡 Understand the need for systemic change 🏡
Join us at The Big Conversation with Pathways Paradox, a game that highlights the challenges, opportunities, and barriers within the housing system 🏙️
Book your FREE, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
Join us at The Big Conversation with Pathways Paradox, a game that highlights the challenges, opportunities, and barriers within the housing system 🏙️
Book your FREE, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
October 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
🏡 Understand the need for systemic change 🏡
Join us at The Big Conversation with Pathways Paradox, a game that highlights the challenges, opportunities, and barriers within the housing system 🏙️
Book your FREE, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
Join us at The Big Conversation with Pathways Paradox, a game that highlights the challenges, opportunities, and barriers within the housing system 🏙️
Book your FREE, member-exclusive ticket today ⬇️
buff.ly/VpiGH6E
Reposted by CIH Scotland
We're thrilled to welcome Emma Gilbank as chair and Ryan Barclay as vice chair of CIH Futures.They will now lead Futures' mission to attract and retain new members by making membership as valuable, accessible and relevant as possible.
Find out more about CIH Futures ➡️ buff.ly/XhZPCIT
Find out more about CIH Futures ➡️ buff.ly/XhZPCIT
October 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We're thrilled to welcome Emma Gilbank as chair and Ryan Barclay as vice chair of CIH Futures.They will now lead Futures' mission to attract and retain new members by making membership as valuable, accessible and relevant as possible.
Find out more about CIH Futures ➡️ buff.ly/XhZPCIT
Find out more about CIH Futures ➡️ buff.ly/XhZPCIT
Read our new briefing which summarises the Scottish government's new temporary accommodation standards framework consultation and invites CIH Scotland members to contribute to our response.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Read our new briefing which summarises the Scottish government's new temporary accommodation standards framework consultation and invites CIH Scotland members to contribute to our response.
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Reposted by CIH Scotland
Great to hear from some of the 2025 UK Housing Review Autumn Briefing Paper authors this afternoon for the launch of the latest edition of the UK housing ‘bible’ series 🏘️
Find out more about the event, authors, sponsors and get your copy of the Autumn Briefing Paper 🔗➡️ www.cih.org/news/uk-hous...
Find out more about the event, authors, sponsors and get your copy of the Autumn Briefing Paper 🔗➡️ www.cih.org/news/uk-hous...
October 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Great to hear from some of the 2025 UK Housing Review Autumn Briefing Paper authors this afternoon for the launch of the latest edition of the UK housing ‘bible’ series 🏘️
Find out more about the event, authors, sponsors and get your copy of the Autumn Briefing Paper 🔗➡️ www.cih.org/news/uk-hous...
Find out more about the event, authors, sponsors and get your copy of the Autumn Briefing Paper 🔗➡️ www.cih.org/news/uk-hous...
📢 If you're new to housing, don't miss our 'Introduction to social housing for new staff in Scotland' training course.
New dates just added for 2026 👇
▶️ 11 Nov 2025
▶️ 24 Mar 2026
▶️ 23 Sep 2026
Find out more and book here: shorturl.at/wj3K8
New dates just added for 2026 👇
▶️ 11 Nov 2025
▶️ 24 Mar 2026
▶️ 23 Sep 2026
Find out more and book here: shorturl.at/wj3K8
October 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
📢 If you're new to housing, don't miss our 'Introduction to social housing for new staff in Scotland' training course.
New dates just added for 2026 👇
▶️ 11 Nov 2025
▶️ 24 Mar 2026
▶️ 23 Sep 2026
Find out more and book here: shorturl.at/wj3K8
New dates just added for 2026 👇
▶️ 11 Nov 2025
▶️ 24 Mar 2026
▶️ 23 Sep 2026
Find out more and book here: shorturl.at/wj3K8