About Loreburn Housing Association

Loreburn Housing is a social landlord with over 2500 properties throughout Dumfries and Galloway, this includes a young people service, later living accommodation as well as social housing and shared ownership properties.

Loreburn aspires to be the best housing association in Scotland. They aim to achieve this by working together to 'Create Great Places to Live'.

Their primary purpose,'Create Great Places to Live', is supported through a set of core principles to which all employees follow in all actions: Growth Mindset; Respect; Entrepreneurial Thinking; Accountable; Together.

Loreburn provide relaxation rooms in their offices. These spaces are designed to be comfortable and come equipped with TV, music, and sofas that allow staff to have free time away from the desk during breaks or when they need some thinking time.

The housing association make sure that there are health and wellbeing champions within the workforce, encouraging a healthy workplace culture.

What is it like to work for Loreburn Housing Association

Leadership

84% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

Senior Management lead the organisations vision and role model the expected principles and behaviours on a daily basis through their presence.

84% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

Personal Growth

83% of staff disagreed:

I am bored with the work I do

Loreburn utilises Protected Learning time which is dedicated paid time that they operate every 3rd week where staff can down tools and catch up on their learning and development.

83% of staff disagreed:

I am bored with the work I do

My Team

89% of staff agreed:

People in my team go out of their way to help me

Loreburn utilises various engagement tools amongst its workforce to promote collaboration, interactions and communications.

89% of staff agreed:

People in my team go out of their way to help me

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Holidays

Companies offering a minimum of 28 days annual leave to all employees after one year
Gym

Companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or subsidised gym membership for all employees
Health Insurance

Companies offering private health insurance for all employees
Pensions

Companies offering a final salary scheme to all employees, or one in which the employer's contribution is at least 5%
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative