The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has strengthened its team in Scotland with two new appointments.

Laura Fordyce has been selected as Service Development Manager, while Callum Chomczuk will join CIH Scotland as Deputy Director.

With more than two years' prior experience in the social housing sector, Ms Fordyce joins the organisation from Dunedin Canmore. Previously, she has also held Customer Delivery and Business Development roles at travel provider, JacTravel.

Commenting on her appointment, Ms Fordyce said: "I look forward to working as part of the CIH Scotland team to further develop the services we are able to offer to members. I am keen to get out and meet our customers to understand their learning needs and identify how CIH can best support them going forward."


Elsewhere, Mr Chomczuk will join CIH Scotland from public affairs consultancy Pagoda Porter Novelli on 01 March. He has experience working in the public, third and private sectors and has policy specialisms ranging from health & social care and housing to transport and energy.

Speaking on his new role, Mr Chomczuk said: "Housing has never had a higher profile in Scotland. The target of building 50,000 affordable homes alongside the recent commitment to address rough sleeping demonstrate the political recognition of housing as a means of achieving economic and social progress.

"CIH Scotland has been at the forefront of this debate, informing discussion, challenging assumptions and ensuring that decisions are made with access to the best possible information. It is a very exciting time to be joining the organisation and I look forward to working with the team in Edinburgh, our membership across the country and the wider housing sector to ensure everyone has a decent, affordable home."

CIH Scotland Executive Director Annie Mauger said: "I am absolutely delighted to be welcoming Callum and Laura as new team members. They both bring excellent skills that will help to increase our visibility in the sector, with our members and with key stakeholders. I look forward to working with them both."

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