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We are working in partnership with Angus HA to contribute to the delivery of the Scottish Government’s target of 50,000 affordable homes within the term of the current Scottish Parliament. Arbroath based Angus HA and Cairn have started work on our first joint venture – an £8 million project of 71 houses for affordable rent…

The fourth Cairn Cup was held in Inverness on Saturday with over 500 children competing in three different football tournaments. The event moved to Millburn Academy this year to accommodate an expanded tournament of 48 teams. Children from P2 to P7 had the opportunity to participate, with the P2/P3 age group playing six-a-side and the…

Maternity Cover  – initially to January 2018 with possibility of extension. We are looking for an experienced individual to fill an exciting role within our Customer Service Department.  The role will involve ensuring customer focused and efficient responses are provided from our contact centre. The successful applicant will have experience of providing excellent front-line customer…

Cairn and ANCHO are delighted to announce a new responsive repairs partnership with Rodgers and Johnston. Cairn and ANCHO are currently exploring the exciting possibility of a constitutional partnership, which would have a total of 4200 homes across 22 local authorities. Cairn has worked with Rodgers and Johnston, a buildings and maintenance contractor based in…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…