Alison Lamont

Director of Housing and Communities @Ayrshire Housing

South Ayrshire, GB

As Director of Housing and Communities at Ayrshire Housing, I provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across all tenant services, housing management, community engagement, and support functions. This role is central to delivering the organisation’s mission of providing high-quality, affordable homes and building vibrant, inclusive communities across Ayrshire.I lead a skilled team committed to delivering tenant-centred services that are responsive, fair, and continually improving. My responsibilities include shaping and implementing housing strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting community resilience, and driving innovation in service delivery.Working closely with colleagues, partners, tenants, and local stakeholders, I focus on creating the conditions for individuals and communities to thrive. Whether through addressing housing need, preventing homelessness, or supporting community initiatives, my role is about creating lasting social impact.As a member of the senior leadership team, I contribute to the overall strategic direction of Ayrshire Housing — ensuring that our services are sustainable, accountable, and aligned with the values of inclusion, respect, and integrity. I work to balance performance with compassion, ensuring that our operations are both efficient and empathetic to the challenges our tenants face.I’m also committed to fostering a high-performance culture within the organisation — one that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Guided by Ayrshire Housing’s strong social purpose, my role ultimately aims to ensure that the housing and community services we provide continue to meet the evolving needs of the people and places we serve.