Our team

As Chief Executive Officer, Brendan supports the Management Committee, leads the Senior Management Team as well as Corporate and IT staff, and is responsible for implementing the strategic objectives of Prospect. Brendan started at Prospect as Housing Manager in June 2004, and became Prospect's CEO in March 2014. Brendan has been actively involved in a variety of external groups. He is currently vice-chair of Edinburgh’s Common Housing Register (EdIndex).

As Director of Property Services, I am responsible for ensuring our homes are safe, well-maintained and meet the needs of our tenants. I lead the delivery of repairs and maintenance services, planned investment programmes, asset management and compliance with all property-related health and safety requirements.

Working closely with tenants, contractors and colleagues, I am committed to providing responsive, high-quality services that protect and improve our housing stock.

As the Director of Housing Catherine leads a team delivering tenancy management services to our tenants. She relishes working together with the tenants, Committee, Management Team and staff to ensure we provide great quality housing and customer services to the communities that Prospect serve. Catherine started with Prospect in April 2014. Catherine also manages our Welfare Rights and Community Projects staff.

Colin started with Prospect in May 2021 and leads our Finance Team. Colin is a qualified accountant and has many years’ experience in the housing sector, most recently with Caledonia Housing Association.

I wanted to be able to voice my opinions and influence decisions. I’ve lived in Wester Hailes for 40 years, and a Prospect tenant for 25 years. It’s an honour to take on the role of Chairperson. I will strive to always do what is best for Prospect and our tenants. Joined August 2010. Elected as Chairperson September 2022.

Being a Committee member gives me the chance to help secure the future of Wester Hailes. I am a Prospect tenant from Clovenstone and I wouldn’t live anywhere else. I consider myself to be a community activist and I take a keen interest in the surrounding area. I was secretary for a few years, and I’m looking forward to my new role as Vice Chair. Joined September 2004 Elected Vice Chairperson September 2022

I am delighted to be able to make a contribution to Prospect’s work in the community. I worked for SCOREscotland and now AVEVA. I am so delighted to be a member of Prospect and now Secretary, it gives me so much pleasure that even though I am no longer working in the community, I am still connected and contributing. Joined November 2019. Elected Secretary September 2022.

As someone who lives in a Prospect house, Alan wants the opportunity to make sure the needs of the tenants are taken into account. By being on the Management Committee he is able to make a positive impact on the organisation and the services that it provides. Alan has previously worked in housing, so brings that experience to his role on Prospect’s committee. Joined September 1998.

I lived in the Calders as a child and attended Sighthill Primary School and then the Wester Hailes Education Centre. I have always promoted my experiences of living in the Wester Hailes area and it would be great to bring the experience I have gained back into the community, through Prospect. I now have over 30 years’ experience working within social housing and I bring a range of knowledge to Prospect to support the strong governance and strategic development of the Association. Joined Decem

Having lived in Wester Hailes for a number of years. I am very passionate about the Community and the great service that Prospect Housing provide. I had previously been a member of the tenant forum, but now moving to the Management committee. I believe my skills and experience will make a difference. Joined September 2016.

I’ve lived in Wester Hailes for 23 years and during the 90s I was an active volunteer supporting childcare through the Wester Hailes Representative Council and contributing to community arts with WHALE. I’ve been a Prospect tenant for 13 years, taking part in the Tenants Forum and the Scrutiny Group before choosing to join the Management Committee in September 2024. I wanted to help shape Prospect’s future and ensure that a strong tenant voice is part of every decision.

I am excited to be a part of Prospect's work, using my background in journalism and advertising and experience of working in the Third Sector to benefit Prospect and local people. Joined September 2015.

My background is in housing management, having worked in Housing Associations for 23+ years. I have hands on experience of the challenges facing our tenants, communities and the housing association sector in Scotland. With my operational experience, it gives me a solid grounding in all aspects of practice and legislation relating to housing management, welfare benefits and tenancy support. I obtained a MA (Hons) in social policy, so I have a good understanding of the challenges facing the commu

I'm excited to give back to the community in which I grew up. With my experience in planning development and housing, I can help both Prospect as an organisation, but also the wonderful community.

I studied at Heriot-Watt University whist living and working in Wester Hailes in the early 90’s. I still have a social association and connection with the community and regularly visit the area. Over the past 25 years I have worked in the housing sector and I hope to use my expertise and knowledge to the benefit of Prospect. Joined December 2019

I am a Prospect Tenant, and I was part of the Tenants Forum before deciding to join the Management Committee. I enjoy being able to contribute to our community and be involved in the decision making for Prospect and our tenants.