Curriculum Vitae
Gillian Young
Career Profile
- 2013 Director Newhaven Research (Scotland) Limited
- 2003 to 2013 Director Newhaven Research Limited
- 1997 to 2003
Head of Business Intelligence, Communities Scotland (prior to
2001, Scottish Homes)
- 1995 to 1997 Planning Co-ordinator, Scottish Homes
- 1992 to 1995 Research Coordinator, Scottish Homes
- 1988 to 1992 Research Officer, Scottish Homes (formerly SSHA)
- 1986 to 1987 Researcher, Scottish Council for Single Homeless
- 1986 Project Officer, Scottish Community Education Council /
Scottish Association Youth Clubs
- 1985 Committee Clark, Central Regional Council
Accomplishments and key skills
- Housing related strategy development and review work for central
and local government and the Chartered Institute for Housing
- Authored numerous studies in relation to analysis of housing
market, neighbourhood profiling, and housing market analysis
- Developed Communities Scotland Housing Market Context Statement
framework and directed Scottish Homes Geographic Information Strategy
- Proven track record in project management, undertaking
qualitative and quantitative research, impact assessment and policy
evaluation
- Co-author of good practice approach to market analysis for
housing planning
- Experienced in stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation,
training and conducting focus groups
- Proficient at working on major projects as a member of a multi
disciplinary team
- Proficient in use of a range of software packages and presenting
research findings to varied audiences
Education
- 1988 - 1991 University of Glasgow; Diploma in Housing Studies
- 1980 - 1984 University of Aberdeen; MA (Hons) Sociology