Strathdearn Community Developments (SCD) Appoints Helen Gerlings as New General Manager
SCD is delighted to announce the appointment of Helen Gerlings as its new General Manager following a rigorous and extensive recruitment process.
The recruitment campaign attracted a strong field of high-quality candidates from across the sector. Following a comprehensive and transparent selection process, including shortlisting, interviews and detailed assessment, Helen was unanimously identified as the outstanding candidate to lead the organisation into its next chapter.
A resident of Tomatin, Helen currently serves as SCD’s Project Manager and brings with her a wealth of knowledge of the organisation, its partners and the communities it serves. During her time with SCD, she has played a key role in delivering projects that have supported local economic development, strengthened community resilience and advanced the organisation’s strategic objectives.
The Board of Directors is delighted to welcome Helen into her new role and is confident that her leadership, experience and commitment to the area will build on SCD’s strong foundations.
Chair of the Board, Graeme Ferguson, said:
“We are delighted to appoint Helen as SCD’s new General Manager. The recruitment process was thorough and highly competitive, attracting an excellent calibre of applicants. Helen impressed the interview panel with her strategic vision, proven leadership and deep understanding of both the organisation and our communities. As a Tomatin resident and an integral member of the SCD team, she has already demonstrated her passion for supporting local people and delivering meaningful change. We are excited to see SCD continue to grow and thrive under her leadership.”
Helen Gerlings said:
“I am honoured to have been appointed as General Manager of SCD. Having worked with the organisation over recent years, I have seen first-hand the difference that community-led development can make. I look forward to working with our Board, staff, partners and local communities to build on SCD’s achievements and help deliver opportunities that benefit people across the area.”
The Board would like to thank everyone who applied for the position. The exceptionally high standard of applications reflects the strength and reputation of SCD, and we are grateful to all candidates for their interest and engagement throughout the recruitment process.
Helen will take up the position of General Manager on August 10th , and the Board looks forward to supporting her as she leads SCD through the next exciting phase of its development.
