Elaine B.

Experience

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  Redpath Bruce LLP

  Apr 2009 - Sept 2015

  Associate

  Initially recruited as a Property Manager and promoted to Associate responsible for reporting directly to the Partners, and managing a team of 13 property management and credit control staff, alongside a high profile portfolio of residential and commercial developments.

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  Maggie's Centres

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2015

  Board Member (Voluntary)

  Board member collaborating with fellow professional members to identify, structure and implement fund raising initiatives, and act as an ambassador for the Maggie's Cancer Care Centre at Gartnavel Hospital. Sub-Committee Member for Maggie's Christmas Music fundraiser concert 2015 & 2016.

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  Ross & Liddell

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2017

  Associate Director

  Recruited as Head of Property Management (Glasgow) and promoted to Associate Director. Responsible for overseeing a team of 23 property managers and administrators, 15,000 clients and over 1000 sites, based at the business' head office, reporting directly to Board of Directors.

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  FirstPort (UK)

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Area Manager

  A short-term but valuable opportunity to work with the largest managing agents in the UK, within the Scottish operation, specialising in the retirement sector.

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  Residential Management Group Limited

  Dec 2017 - Apr 2019

  Regional Manager for Scotland

  Responsible for the operation of the Residential Management Group in Scotland, overseeing teams in offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Working within the Places for People Group to provide property and asset management expertise to group-led development projects for mid-market rent, social housing and outright sale. Working with private homeowners and committees to deliver property management and factoring services to large and complex blocks, villages and housing estates. Sourcing and maximising business development tender opportunities to secure pipeline of new business from consultants, developers and house builders. Show less

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  FirstPort (UK)

  Jul 2019 - Apr 2022

  Responsible for heading up the Scottish operation of FirstPort, the UK’s largest residential property management company. Leading a team of 60, providing high quality property services to approx. 11,000 customers across retirement, open market, estates, large and complex, and luxury brands.

  • Regional Manager (Interim)

    Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Area Manager & Business Development Manager

    Jul 2019 - Jun 2021
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  Voluntary Action South Ayrshire

  Feb 2021 - Aug 2022

  Group Facilitator (Voluntary Work)

  During the Covid pandemic and thereafter, I worked as a Group Facilitator on an NHS programme helping people to manage long term conditions, to grow their digital confidence, and feel included within the local community. Included coordinating, sourcing, designing and delivering materials, facilitating group within a therapeutic environment.

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  Turning Point Scotland

  Mar 2021 - Aug 2022

  Trainee Therapist - Placement

  18 months as trainee therapist managing caseload at Turning Point, Prevention, Early Prevention and Recovery Service at Stevenston, North Ayrshire. Included assessment, formulation, treatment plans and evaluation. Trained and experienced in alcohol and drug dependency recovery in cognitive behaviour and SMART Recovery approaches.

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  The Centre of Therapy and Counselling Studies

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Trainee Therapist - Placement

  Undertaking individual clinical practice delivering counselling and psychotherapy as a trainee therapist at the Centre of Therapy in Glasgow.Experience of delivering therapeutic support and interventions to people who have experienced adverse childhood events, trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, chronic health conditions, obsessive compulsive disorder, cyclothymia, ADHD.

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  Homes for Good

  Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

  Empty Homes Manager - Fixed Term Contract

  Responsible for a joint venture project between Homes for Good, Shelter Scotland and the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership to combat the housing emergency in Scotland. This roles forms part of the asset team and provides a pipeline supply of affordable homes in target areas for people on lower incomes or receiving benefits. Key aspects of the role are identifying and assessing suitable properties, undertaking due diligence, acquisition, procurement, project management and reporting.

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  Right There

  Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  Property Manager - Short Term Contract

  Head of property management and property support services for a Scotland-wide charity working to prevent homelessness and providing social support services, at home and in the community. Right There exists so that everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.As a people manager, and part of the Senior Management Team, I will contribute to Right There’s 5 year strategy plan to provide the right support at the right time for those who need us the most so that more people can have a settled home life, and fewer people become homeless or separated from their families. Show less

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  Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  Factoring Coordinator - Short Term Contract

  To provide guidance and advice to Housing Officers and Development Managers on all mattersrelating to compliance, adherence and regulatory standards, ensuring the effective provision of Factoring Services for private homeowners and mixed tenure housing association stock is delivered to a consistent standard across the organisation.Ensure that policies and procedures are fit for purpose, prepare reports, analyse data, manage formal complaints register.

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  Rettie

  Feb 2024 - Apr 2024

  Build To Rent - Fixed Term Contract
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  Priory

  Apr 2024 - now

  Head of Facilities

  Head of Facilities within a low secure forensic hospital setting with 3 separate locations accommodating 56 patients. Responsible for all support functions including safety, security, catering, cleaning, administration, HR, maintenance and project management. Member of the senior management team.