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Read the latest housing sector news, blogs, and commentary from ARK.
Development Associates in Scotland: Supporting Social Housing Delivery
As the Scottish housing sector gears up for a post-election focus on the new More Homes Agency, and how to …
One Month In: A Conversation with Senior Development Consultant Julia Pirrie
At the start of 2026, Julia Pirrie joined ARK Consultancy as a Senior Development Consultant. With 20 years of experience …
Bridging the Gap: How ARK can provide interim support while finding the right recruitment solution
The new Decent Homes Standard is a generational shift for social housing. Moving beyond basic compliance, providers must now demonstrate …
Navigating Change: An Interim Leader’s Perspective on Social Housing
The social housing sector faces unprecedented challenges from regulatory pressures and building safety concerns to rising customer expectations and stretched …
The ARK Annual Review | 2024-25
Ed Miliband announced further details of the Labour Government’s Warm Homes Plan. Key changes include rebranding the SHDF to the …
Housing Sector CEO Joins Leading Consultancy as Associate Director
We are excited to announce a senior figure in the social housing sector has joined their consultancy team. Leann Hearne …
When to Use Interim Support: A Strategic Guide for Housing Organisations
When to Use Interim Support: A Strategic Guide for Housing Organisations Operational demands don’t pause for recruitment processes or organisational …
The Value of Development Associates in Social Housing
resourcing challenges, shifting priorities, and the increasing complexity of the development landscape can make it difficult to keep programmes on …
ARK are looking to work with Associates in Scottish Housing
We are actively seeking passionate and qualified Associates to join our dynamic team. If you are based in Scotland and …
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