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Shelter Scotland director to step down after more than a decade in the job
Graeme Brown is to step down from his role as director of Shelter Scotland after almost 12 years in the role.
Mr Brown joined Shelter Scotland in 2008, having previously worked for Shelter as director of communications, policy and campaigns.
At Shelter Scotland, he has overseen numerous campaigns, including the recent legal threats to Glasgow City Council over its homelessness service.
Before joining Shelter, Mr Brown was an independent consultant at the Home Office, the Rough Sleepers Unit at the Department of the Environment, and the Social Exclusion Unit in the Cabinet Office.
A replacement is yet to be chosen and Shelter Scotland said the post will be advertised shortly.
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Mr Brown said: “Shelter Scotland is a fantastic organisation, helping people who are homeless or in bad housing every day and at the same time campaigning for longer-term solutions to these urgent problems.
“We have won some significant campaign victories over the years with the hard work of all our staff volunteers and supporters, and these have brought long-standing improvements to homeless and badly housed people. But let’s not kid ourselves – much more still needs to be done.
“After almost 12 years as director I think now is the time to move on and I intend to have a rest, refresh and then pick up on some other projects.”
Rob Hayward, chair of the Shelter Scotland Committee, said: “Graeme Brown has devoted his career to improving lives in communities across Scotland and beyond.
“He is a passionate campaigner for social justice, and Shelter Scotland owe him a great debt of gratitude for his service over many years.
“We are excited to begin our search for a new director to build on Graeme’s legacy at a time when the lack of affordable, decent homes still affects many thousands of people and families across Scotland.”
