Melville Housing Association

What is Melville Housing Association?

Melville Housing Association is Midlothian's largest charitable registered social landlord, founded in 1995. The organisation manages over 2,100 properties across the Midlothian area, providing affordable homes and tenant support services to local communities. Melville also operates community facilities including The Corn Exchange in Dalkeith, contributing to the cultural and social life of the area.

As a charitable housing association, Melville's mission is to provide quality, affordable housing while supporting tenants and investing in the communities where they operate. The organisation has built a strong reputation over nearly three decades for responsive service, community engagement, and progressive employment practices.

Where will I work?

Melville Housing Association is headquartered in Dalkeith, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organisation operates an on-site model, with staff based at their Dalkeith offices and working across their property portfolio in the Midlothian area. Housing management, maintenance coordination, tenant support, and community facility management all require a physical presence in the local area.

What is the team like?

With approximately 24 employees, Melville Housing Association has a dedicated team of housing officers, maintenance coordinators, tenant support workers, finance professionals, and administrative staff. The team manages a significant property portfolio of over 2,100 homes, meaning each team member plays a substantial role in the organisation's operations.

The culture is community-focused, professional, and caring. Staff are motivated by the social purpose of providing affordable housing and supporting tenants. The organisation's decision to adopt a 4-day week reflects a leadership team that values employee wellbeing alongside service delivery.

Work-Life Balance

Melville Housing Association operates a 4-day working week at 32 hours with full pay. For a housing association managing over 2,100 properties, this demonstrates that reduced working hours can be successfully implemented even in service-intensive, tenant-facing organisations. Staff enjoy a three-day weekend every week with no reduction in salary.

The organisation's pension scheme provides additional long-term financial security for employees.

Perks and Benefits

• 4-day working week at full pay (32 hours)
• Professional development opportunities
• Employer pension contributions
• Meaningful work providing affordable housing
• Community-focused organisation
• Nearly 30 years of established operations