Staff at Cairn Housing Association are celebrating after being awarded with the prestigious Customer Service Excellence accreditation. The Customer Service Excellence accreditation process tests in detail areas that research has indicated are a top priority for customers. Cairn’s award comes after several years of continuous and sustained performance improvements and followed days after the Association…
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Cairn pays tribute to colleague Caroline MacAskill
Cairn Housing Association has renamed their Inverness Office in memory of Caroline MacAskill who passed away in October. Caroline’s colleagues and friends wished to pay lasting tribute to her legacy at Cairn. Speaking at a short ceremony attended by Caroline’s family and colleagues, Jason MacGilp, Cairn’s Chief Executive, said: “Caroline was a highly valued member…
Organisational Development Business Partner
34.5 hours per week (working pattern to be agreed with successful candidate) Salary: £27,040 – £33,800 dependent on qualifications and experience, maximum entry point £29,744 per annum. Permanent Based in Edinburgh An experienced Organisational Development Business Partner is required to join the Human Resources department in central Edinburgh. To provide an effective and efficient Organisational…
Cairn is named one of the best not-for-profit employers in the UK
Cairn Housing Association are celebrating being named one of the best not-for-profit organisations in the UK to work for, after making the prestigious Sunday Times top 100 employers list. Cairn’s award comes after several years of continuous and sustained performance improvements and organisational development across the Association. This year Cairn has identified staff engagement as…
HR Business Partner – Part-time
12 Months fixed term contract An experienced and professional HR Business Partner – Part-time, is required to join the Human Resources department in central Edinburgh. The successful applicant will have experience in a demanding generalist Human Resources role including solid employee relations experience and excellent communication skills. A CIPD qualification is desirable and TUPE experience…
5000th customer for our Handyperson Service
Cairn’s Care and Repair team has celebrated almost ten years of providing a Handyperson service in Inverness, Nairn and Badenoch and Strathspey with their 5000th customer. Norman Gillies, Cairn’s Handyperson, and Michael Cuthbertson, an Occupational Therapist with NHS Highland, presented Mr and Mrs Ross from Inverness, with a bouquet of flowers and a gift voucher…
Joiner
The successful applicant will have a recognised qualification in Carpentry and Joinery and will be educated to standard grade or equivalent in English and Maths together with a Health and Safety Qualification. Experience of delivering a repairs and maintenance service to customers by working effectively through own initiative and as part of a team, with…
Gardener
Please note that we do not accept CV’s 10 hours per week Duties include maintenance of communal gardens. Applicants should be IT literate A PVG check is required for this post (Cairn HA will cover the cost)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
We would like to wish all our tenants, residents, staff and partners a happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year. Our offices are now closed until Thursday 5th January. If you need to report an emergency repair please call 0800 990 3405.
Housing Officer – Income Management
Temporary for 1 year Cairn Housing Association requires a Housing Officer to assist with the delivery of the Association’s income management function. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in delivering a customer focused service, and will evidence an efficient track record in tenancy arrears management and pro-active intervention and enforcement action. Knowledge and understanding…