Sandra has been a Board Member since 2015 and, having been Vice Chair since September 2019, took on the role of Chair in November 2021 until September 2024. Sandra is now a Board member on our subsidiary Board Yourplace Ltd.  Having begun her career in the motor trade, Sandra moved into housing in 1991, working first in Finance and then in Human Resources at Cairn Housing Association. After retiring from her role as Head of Human Resources, she volunteered with the Citizens’ Advice Bureau before joining Fife Housing Group. Passionate about developing people and professionalism within the housing sector, Sandra has a Diploma in Management and is a member of both the Chartered Institute of Management and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

As previous Chair of the Board, Sandra’s ambition was to see Fife Housing Group become an employer of choice, not only within the housing sector but across the region, by further developing flexible working for colleagues, retaining the Investors in People Platinum award and gaining their wellbeing accreditation. She is also dedicated to raising tenant satisfaction by providing first-class affordable homes and delivering customer-focused services. Bringing a people perspective and more than 20 years of experience to the role, Sandra has a unique understanding of the industry and the challenges which are inherent to it.