Press Release
Whalsay-born Anita moves up to housing chief
Whalsay-born Anita Jamieson is to become Shetland's temporary head of housing services. Appointed to the post for an initial period of six months, Ms Jamieson, who lives in Virkie, said she was delighted at her new appointment.
“I have a real interest in housing and the key part it plays in all communities. There's a lot going on, both nationally and locally, and I look forward to the opportunity to be further involved.”
She paid tribute to the colleagues she will be working with:“I am lucky that there is a great staff team in the housing service who will all be working hard with me at meeting the challenges we face.”
Married with two children, Ms Jamieson has for the past 10 years been service manager in housing business support at the SIC. Before that, she worked on the proposed housing stock transfer of Council housing to a new landlord. For the 14 years previously, worked her way through various financial positions at the council from a senior clerk in creditor payments to management accountant for housing, social policy and resources.
A graduate in business studies and languages, she was educated at the Anderson High School and Symbister House Junior High.
Welcoming her appointment, housing spokesman Allison Duncan said:
“Anita brings a wealth of experience and local insight to what is a very demanding job. I have every confidence she will lead the housing department in an effective and dynamic way during what are very difficult times.”