Gillian Longmire
Role: Head of People and Culture
Joined: September 2024
Experience: Gillian is the Head of People and Culture, a role she took on in August 2024, where she leads initiatives to foster an organisational culture that supports employee engagement, well-being, and strategic alignment. Prior to this, she served as Head of People at Blue Triangle Housing Association, overseeing the HR function and driving workforce development strategies. With over 20 years of experience across the public, private, and third sectors, Gillian brings a wealth of expertise in shaping people strategies that align with business goals. She holds a degree in Human Resource Management from Stirling University and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Paul Bellamy
Role: Head of Property
Joined: 2016
Experience: An experienced operator, who has worked for Housing Associations across Scotland for the past 20+ years, Paul originally joined Blackwood Homes and Care in January 2016 where he was appointed Property Investment Manager. From April 2021 through to June 2023, Paul was seconded to the Scottish Government where he worked on the review of Housing for Varying Needs design guide and the introduction of the Scottish Accessible Homes Standard into building standards.