Domestic Abuse Manager Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash and South Derbyshire £33,149 - £38,206 per annum This post is exempt under Sch 9 Pt 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is only open to female applicants. Are you an experienced Domestic Abuse or Victim Services Manager? Do you want to join a growing, passionate team dedicated to helping survivors of domestic abuse live safer, healthier lives? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and resilient Manager to join Derbyshire WISH, leading and supporting teams that provide vital refuge and community-based services to adults and children affected by domestic abuse. Who are Derbyshire WISH? Derbyshire WISH provides Ofsted Regulated refuge and community based (outreach) care and support to adults and children who are experiencing domestic abuse. We're part of the wider NCHA family and we offer our services to both women and men (dispersed only) with or without children who are fleeing domestic abuse and need a safe place to stay, and to those out in the community who are living with the impact of domestic abuse. About the role As a Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our services remain safe, effective and responsive to the needs of those we support. We are looking for a strong and knowledgeable leader who leads by example, works collaboratively with others and is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for survivors. You will provide leadership and direction to frontline teams, supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality services while working closely with the wider management team to drive continuous improvement across the organisation. What you'll be doing Leading, developing and line managing Refuge, Outreach and Children & Young People's (CYP) teams Managing performance, wellbeing, training and professional development needs Overseeing the day-to-day operation and business continuity of refuge services Building and maintaining positive relationships with external partners and stakeholders Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety and operational requirements Supporting recruitment, induction and workforce planning activities About you We are looking for someone who: Has strong leadership skills and can motivate, support and develop teams Has a sound knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and victim support services Is resilient, flexible and able to remain calm under pressure Leads by example and is committed to high standards of service delivery Is a team player who can build strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners Has experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse Has experience managing frontline support staff within a social support, housing or victim services environment You will need experience in Domestic Abuse and case management. And completed / working towards a minimum of NVQ level 3 or new QCF Diploma level 3 in Management or Leadership, Health and Social Care, Housing or another relevant qualification or experience at Level 3. A Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to the role, unless a disability precludes this. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend working may be required to meet the needs of the service. If you are a compassionate, resilient person looking to make a meaningful difference to the lives of adults and children affected by domestic abuse, we'd love to hear from you. This role requires an Enhanced with Adult and Child's barred list DBS check, which will be arranged and funded by NCHA. Successful applicants will also be required to undergo a DVLA licence check as part of NCHA's pre-employment screening process.
Oct 15, 2026
Full time
Domestic Abuse Manager Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash and South Derbyshire £33,149 - £38,206 per annum This post is exempt under Sch 9 Pt 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is only open to female applicants. Are you an experienced Domestic Abuse or Victim Services Manager? Do you want to join a growing, passionate team dedicated to helping survivors of domestic abuse live safer, healthier lives? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and resilient Manager to join Derbyshire WISH, leading and supporting teams that provide vital refuge and community-based services to adults and children affected by domestic abuse. Who are Derbyshire WISH? Derbyshire WISH provides Ofsted Regulated refuge and community based (outreach) care and support to adults and children who are experiencing domestic abuse. We're part of the wider NCHA family and we offer our services to both women and men (dispersed only) with or without children who are fleeing domestic abuse and need a safe place to stay, and to those out in the community who are living with the impact of domestic abuse. About the role As a Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our services remain safe, effective and responsive to the needs of those we support. We are looking for a strong and knowledgeable leader who leads by example, works collaboratively with others and is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for survivors. You will provide leadership and direction to frontline teams, supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality services while working closely with the wider management team to drive continuous improvement across the organisation. What you'll be doing Leading, developing and line managing Refuge, Outreach and Children & Young People's (CYP) teams Managing performance, wellbeing, training and professional development needs Overseeing the day-to-day operation and business continuity of refuge services Building and maintaining positive relationships with external partners and stakeholders Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety and operational requirements Supporting recruitment, induction and workforce planning activities About you We are looking for someone who: Has strong leadership skills and can motivate, support and develop teams Has a sound knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and victim support services Is resilient, flexible and able to remain calm under pressure Leads by example and is committed to high standards of service delivery Is a team player who can build strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners Has experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse Has experience managing frontline support staff within a social support, housing or victim services environment You will need experience in Domestic Abuse and case management. And completed / working towards a minimum of NVQ level 3 or new QCF Diploma level 3 in Management or Leadership, Health and Social Care, Housing or another relevant qualification or experience at Level 3. A Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to the role, unless a disability precludes this. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend working may be required to meet the needs of the service. If you are a compassionate, resilient person looking to make a meaningful difference to the lives of adults and children affected by domestic abuse, we'd love to hear from you. This role requires an Enhanced with Adult and Child's barred list DBS check, which will be arranged and funded by NCHA. Successful applicants will also be required to undergo a DVLA licence check as part of NCHA's pre-employment screening process.
Delivery and Partnerships Lead (Maternity Leave Cover) York / Hybrid £40,076.40 per annum Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover (approx. 13 months), 35 hours per week About the role Our highest impact projects rely on experts from specialists from a range of disciplines both inside and outside of JRF working together effectively. The purpose of the Delivery and Partnerships Lead is to enable multidisciplinary project teams to succeed in their objectives by applying the most relevant delivery and project management techniques and frameworks with a solutions-focused approach, alongside providing critical administrative and logistical support to keep projects in their portfolios moving forward. As a member of our internal resources team, they will also contribute to relevant project teams/work streams set up by the team lead, to deliver cross-JRF team events, new initiatives and/or develop, embed, and manage efficient business processes to ensure effective running of the system as a whole. About you This role is ideal for someone with strong project and/or delivery management skills and experience, who is passionate about JRF's mission and committed to contributing to social change. You will be highly competent at delivering multiple complex projects simultaneously, strong administration skills, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and a team player who can build strong and effective personal relationships across JRF as well as externally. About us We are an independent social change organisation, working to support and speed up the transition to a more equitable and just future, free from poverty, where people and planet can flourish. How to apply If you share our passion and this role sounds like you, then we're looking forward to hearing from you. Please submit your CV and supporting information via our online application platform. Closing date for applications is 23.59pm Monday 26th October 2026. Interviews are expected to take place Tuesday 10th November 2026 in York. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. Additional Information Applications are welcome from all, regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socioeconomic background. We positively encourage applications from people from marginalised backgrounds, including but not limited to those with experience of living in poverty. We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process. In support of our approach to flexible working, we are happy to receive applications from those seeking full-time employment, as well as those who may want to share the role on a part-time basis. When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part-time work and, if part-time, the number of hours per week you would be looking for. At JRF we're at our best when we're continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference - and hope others will do the same. So, for those roles which allow it, we're developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. This means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home (with an expectation of two days a week in your home office).
Oct 09, 2026
Full time
Delivery and Partnerships Lead (Maternity Leave Cover) York / Hybrid £40,076.40 per annum Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover (approx. 13 months), 35 hours per week About the role Our highest impact projects rely on experts from specialists from a range of disciplines both inside and outside of JRF working together effectively. The purpose of the Delivery and Partnerships Lead is to enable multidisciplinary project teams to succeed in their objectives by applying the most relevant delivery and project management techniques and frameworks with a solutions-focused approach, alongside providing critical administrative and logistical support to keep projects in their portfolios moving forward. As a member of our internal resources team, they will also contribute to relevant project teams/work streams set up by the team lead, to deliver cross-JRF team events, new initiatives and/or develop, embed, and manage efficient business processes to ensure effective running of the system as a whole. About you This role is ideal for someone with strong project and/or delivery management skills and experience, who is passionate about JRF's mission and committed to contributing to social change. You will be highly competent at delivering multiple complex projects simultaneously, strong administration skills, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and a team player who can build strong and effective personal relationships across JRF as well as externally. About us We are an independent social change organisation, working to support and speed up the transition to a more equitable and just future, free from poverty, where people and planet can flourish. How to apply If you share our passion and this role sounds like you, then we're looking forward to hearing from you. Please submit your CV and supporting information via our online application platform. Closing date for applications is 23.59pm Monday 26th October 2026. Interviews are expected to take place Tuesday 10th November 2026 in York. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. Additional Information Applications are welcome from all, regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socioeconomic background. We positively encourage applications from people from marginalised backgrounds, including but not limited to those with experience of living in poverty. We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process. In support of our approach to flexible working, we are happy to receive applications from those seeking full-time employment, as well as those who may want to share the role on a part-time basis. When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part-time work and, if part-time, the number of hours per week you would be looking for. At JRF we're at our best when we're continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference - and hope others will do the same. So, for those roles which allow it, we're developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. This means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home (with an expectation of two days a week in your home office).
Farm Advisor - Landscape Connections x2 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury £32,584 - £34,814 depending on experience + 7% pension contribution 2x 20 Months Fixed Term contract (January 2027 to August 2028) , 35 hours per week Closing date - 23 October 2026 Interviews date - 4 November 2026 Shropshire Wildlife Trust is seeking two Farm Advisors to support the delivery of the ambitious Shropshire Hills Landscape Connections programme. Landscape Connections is a partnership project bringing people, nature and heritage together to create a more connected and resilient landscape for future generations. Led by the National Trust and supported by key partners including Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Shropshire Hills National Landscape Team and Severn Rivers Trust, the project will tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and barriers to accessing nature across the Shropshire Hills National Landscape. What you will be doing: As a Farm Advisor, you will work directly with farmers and landowners to deliver Whole Farm Plans and Farm Water Audits, helping businesses identify practical opportunities to improve climate resilience while supporting wildlife and sustainable land management. You will play a key role in developing and testing a new Climate Resilience Audit methodology, combining best practice in farm planning, water management and the latest climate science. Through farmer engagement, site visits and collaborative working, you will support landowners to identify opportunities for environmental improvement and help develop river and wetland restoration projects that will contribute to a more resilient landscape. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with agricultural advisory experience who is passionate about working with farmers to deliver positive outcomes for nature, climate and local communities. The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. What We're Looking For You will have experience of providing agricultural advice and working collaboratively with farmers and landowners to develop practical land management solutions. Essentially, you'll have: A degree or equivalent experience in agriculture or a related countryside discipline. At least three years' experience delivering agricultural advice and/or farm management support. Experience of carrying out farm surveys and producing Whole Farm Plans or similar management plans. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage positively with a wide range of stakeholders. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Shropshire. Why work for us - benefits we offer: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff) Salary sacrifice benefits Life assurance Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3% Enhanced Sick Pay Flexible working policy Employee Assistance Programme Staff discounts Employee away days Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave Coaching Support with training and development to assist career progression Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere About us: Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
Oct 09, 2026
Full time
Farm Advisor - Landscape Connections x2 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury £32,584 - £34,814 depending on experience + 7% pension contribution 2x 20 Months Fixed Term contract (January 2027 to August 2028) , 35 hours per week Closing date - 23 October 2026 Interviews date - 4 November 2026 Shropshire Wildlife Trust is seeking two Farm Advisors to support the delivery of the ambitious Shropshire Hills Landscape Connections programme. Landscape Connections is a partnership project bringing people, nature and heritage together to create a more connected and resilient landscape for future generations. Led by the National Trust and supported by key partners including Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Shropshire Hills National Landscape Team and Severn Rivers Trust, the project will tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and barriers to accessing nature across the Shropshire Hills National Landscape. What you will be doing: As a Farm Advisor, you will work directly with farmers and landowners to deliver Whole Farm Plans and Farm Water Audits, helping businesses identify practical opportunities to improve climate resilience while supporting wildlife and sustainable land management. You will play a key role in developing and testing a new Climate Resilience Audit methodology, combining best practice in farm planning, water management and the latest climate science. Through farmer engagement, site visits and collaborative working, you will support landowners to identify opportunities for environmental improvement and help develop river and wetland restoration projects that will contribute to a more resilient landscape. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with agricultural advisory experience who is passionate about working with farmers to deliver positive outcomes for nature, climate and local communities. The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. What We're Looking For You will have experience of providing agricultural advice and working collaboratively with farmers and landowners to develop practical land management solutions. Essentially, you'll have: A degree or equivalent experience in agriculture or a related countryside discipline. At least three years' experience delivering agricultural advice and/or farm management support. Experience of carrying out farm surveys and producing Whole Farm Plans or similar management plans. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage positively with a wide range of stakeholders. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Shropshire. Why work for us - benefits we offer: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff) Salary sacrifice benefits Life assurance Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3% Enhanced Sick Pay Flexible working policy Employee Assistance Programme Staff discounts Employee away days Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave Coaching Support with training and development to assist career progression Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere About us: Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
Senior Graphic Design Manager Barbour House, Jarrow Competitive Salary Permanent, Full Time Position Overview: We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Graphic Design Manager to join our Global Marketing team here at our Head Office in South Shields. This role will be key to lead the development and execution of Barbour's global visual design language across all brand and commercial touch points. This role will translating seasonal strategy and campaign direction into distinctive visual assets, you will set global design standards while managing and mentoring an internal team and building a network of external creative freelancers. The role is based at head office in South Shields and the expectation is 4 days in the office and 1 day of home-working. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Elevate Barbour's global graphic design language, translating brand strategy, seasonal direction, and campaign concepts into compelling visual identities across physical and digital channels. Maintain high standards for typography, layout, graphic treatments, and visual storytelling while respecting and evolving the brand's heritage visual codes. Act as global guardian for visual identity, ensuring consistency across retail, wholesale, digital, social, e-commerce, and experiential touchpoints. Develop scalable design systems, guidelines, and toolkits for global markets. Lead, inspire, and develop the graphic design team, setting clear objectives, offering regular creative critique, and managing succession planning. Manage internal resources and build a external freelancer pool to bring in specialist skills and free up the internal team for core creative work. Establish efficient workflows, clear briefing standards, and approval processes alongside Brand and Creative Services. Drive design efficiency by exploring new tools, templates, automation, and AI-enabled workflows. Partner with Brand, Trade, Digital, E-commerce, and regional teams to align design solutions with commercial goals and hero product priorities. Present creative concepts confidently to senior stakeholders, articulating rationale and balancing creative vision with channel constraints and budgets. Skills and Experience: Significant industry experience in graphic design, ideally within premium fashion, retail, lifestyle, or creative agency environments. Proven track record leading, managing, and developing design talent. High-calibre portfolio demonstrating sophisticated visual identity, layout, and storytelling across print and digital media. Commercial acumen with strong stakeholder presentation and cross-functional communication skills. Deep understanding of contemporary fashion, culture, and omni-channel creative requirements (retail, e-commerce, digital, social). Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and working proficiency in Figma. Degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communication (or equivalent), with knowledge of motion design, AI tools, or international markets considered advantageous. Benefits: Discretionary Company bonus scheme Staff Discount Staff Shop Healthcare Cash Plan 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays Access to training and development activities to support your career development Free onsite parking Subsidised canteen Operate hybrid & flexible working 4pm finish on a Friday Wellbeing support Additional Information Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Graphic Design Manager Barbour House, Jarrow Competitive Salary Permanent, Full Time Position Overview: We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Graphic Design Manager to join our Global Marketing team here at our Head Office in South Shields. This role will be key to lead the development and execution of Barbour's global visual design language across all brand and commercial touch points. This role will translating seasonal strategy and campaign direction into distinctive visual assets, you will set global design standards while managing and mentoring an internal team and building a network of external creative freelancers. The role is based at head office in South Shields and the expectation is 4 days in the office and 1 day of home-working. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Elevate Barbour's global graphic design language, translating brand strategy, seasonal direction, and campaign concepts into compelling visual identities across physical and digital channels. Maintain high standards for typography, layout, graphic treatments, and visual storytelling while respecting and evolving the brand's heritage visual codes. Act as global guardian for visual identity, ensuring consistency across retail, wholesale, digital, social, e-commerce, and experiential touchpoints. Develop scalable design systems, guidelines, and toolkits for global markets. Lead, inspire, and develop the graphic design team, setting clear objectives, offering regular creative critique, and managing succession planning. Manage internal resources and build a external freelancer pool to bring in specialist skills and free up the internal team for core creative work. Establish efficient workflows, clear briefing standards, and approval processes alongside Brand and Creative Services. Drive design efficiency by exploring new tools, templates, automation, and AI-enabled workflows. Partner with Brand, Trade, Digital, E-commerce, and regional teams to align design solutions with commercial goals and hero product priorities. Present creative concepts confidently to senior stakeholders, articulating rationale and balancing creative vision with channel constraints and budgets. Skills and Experience: Significant industry experience in graphic design, ideally within premium fashion, retail, lifestyle, or creative agency environments. Proven track record leading, managing, and developing design talent. High-calibre portfolio demonstrating sophisticated visual identity, layout, and storytelling across print and digital media. Commercial acumen with strong stakeholder presentation and cross-functional communication skills. Deep understanding of contemporary fashion, culture, and omni-channel creative requirements (retail, e-commerce, digital, social). Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and working proficiency in Figma. Degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communication (or equivalent), with knowledge of motion design, AI tools, or international markets considered advantageous. Benefits: Discretionary Company bonus scheme Staff Discount Staff Shop Healthcare Cash Plan 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays Access to training and development activities to support your career development Free onsite parking Subsidised canteen Operate hybrid & flexible working 4pm finish on a Friday Wellbeing support Additional Information Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Estate Ranger Location: Peterborough Salary: £27,610 (in probation) rising to £29,064 Our client are looking to recruit for the varied role of Estate Ranger, we are looking for someone who will take pride in our estates and ensure they are well maintained, neat and tidy and enhance the reputation of CKH for providing quality homes. About the Role You will work with the Rangers team to provide a wide range of estate services across the whole of our client that incorporates repairs, essential garden clearance and ongoing maintenance. You will also carry out comprehensive H&S compliance checks to flat fire doors as well as inspections at designated blocks and provide on site advice to residents and report any breaches of tenancy and to be our eyes and ears on the estates to enable quick resolution of issues. Key Responsibilities • Complete estate and street inspections for potential disrepair and risks to public, record and report to relevant department including external stakeholders. • Carry out post inspections of external contractors ground maintenance services to line manager and where required provide additional support to ensure estates are compliant and in line with our clients standards. • Complete weekly visits to Hostels and Schemes to complete weekly repairs as identified by the scheme managers. All works to be completed in line with our clients standards that mirrors our partnering contractors' quality of overall delivery. • Provide handyman, caretaking and pest control services to communal blocks, schemes, and our clients estates - Identify and carry out any repairs/maintenance and remove graffiti whist using the correct chemicals in line with COSHH regulations, and to Report complex/highly skilled repairs to our clients Repairs Centre. • Manage site security, including keys/fobs and access to restricted areas of the buildings, communicating with contractors, members of the public, residents, our clients employees and other services. • Carry out the annual cyclical inspections of flat Fire Doors - record results and report any identified issues to the repairs team. • Carry out Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) testing, Emergency light testing and powered gates in communal blocks. Record results and raise any issues to repairs team in a timely manner. To also carry out checks on playground equipment on a weekly basis and report back any issues i.e., damage/vandalism. • Manage and make decisions relating to fire risk at each site day-to-day; take actions to mitigate risks, for example, remove refuse and any items left in communal areas, ensure bin areas and chutes are clear and report any non-compliance. • Challenge residents in line with tenancy and the public regarding any health and safety non-compliance whilst on site. Report any action taken or other concerns relating to vulnerable residents or potential breaches of tenancy such as anti-social behaviour, property damage or sub-letting (to the appropriate team within our client). Report any emergency on-site issues to the Police. • Provide excellent customer service to residents; respond to face-to-face queries regarding service delivery, quality of service and expressions of dissatisfaction whilst on site. Manage customer expectations and report unresolved issues or challenges to the line manager. • Take responsibility for maintaining accurate records on each site, including inspections and photos. Use hand-held devices to accept, up-date and close jobs and communicate using email. • Maintain Cross Keys Homes' estates and keep land free from refuse, fly-tipping and other health, and safety risks; remove and dispose of rubbish, sharps and bulk waste identified whilst on site, or reported through the Repairs Centre. Keep records for service charging costs on hand-held devices. • Clear and maintain residents' gardens, including removal of overgrowth and waste. • Prune trees, hedges, and shrubs. • Mow lawns and maintain planting beds. • Cut back bushes, brambles, Ivy and mow the grass. • Provide services as requested by other teams to assist vulnerable residents, for example house clearance, hoarding, removals, etc. In addition, provide services for the Facilities, Health and Safety team, for example, move office furniture, change light bulbs, carry out minor repairs, collect and deliver mail/items between our client sites. • Take responsibility for and carry out checks of company vehicles weekly; report any issues to the Facilities, Health and Safety team and arrange cleaning/maintenance of vehicles • Oversee the work of pre-apprentice Estate Rangers on a day-to-day basis, provide instruction, check methods of working (including Health and Safety) and work carried out. • Be responsible for the use of a hand-held device; report any IT issues, ensure resolution and proper functionality, re-organise and complete day-to-day tasks. What We're Looking For • Multi-Skilled Operative • Must hold a full UK driving licence • Willingness to undertake and maintain a basic DBS check • GCSE standard of education • Qualification or relevant experience within a trade background specific to maintenance or repairs, desirable. • Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work • Knowledge and understanding of tree, shrub and plant species, garden design and garden maintenance • Cleaning duties experience • Site surveys and inspections experience • Experience interacting with the public • Experience using a handheld device • Fire Regulations knowledge A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required If you have the experience and drive to help us achieve our vision, we'd love to hear from you! Please see attached job description for full details of the role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient interest is received. Therefore, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply without delay! No agencies please. Closing date: 29th October 2026 Shortlist date: 30th October 2026 Interview date: TBC
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Estate Ranger Location: Peterborough Salary: £27,610 (in probation) rising to £29,064 Our client are looking to recruit for the varied role of Estate Ranger, we are looking for someone who will take pride in our estates and ensure they are well maintained, neat and tidy and enhance the reputation of CKH for providing quality homes. About the Role You will work with the Rangers team to provide a wide range of estate services across the whole of our client that incorporates repairs, essential garden clearance and ongoing maintenance. You will also carry out comprehensive H&S compliance checks to flat fire doors as well as inspections at designated blocks and provide on site advice to residents and report any breaches of tenancy and to be our eyes and ears on the estates to enable quick resolution of issues. Key Responsibilities • Complete estate and street inspections for potential disrepair and risks to public, record and report to relevant department including external stakeholders. • Carry out post inspections of external contractors ground maintenance services to line manager and where required provide additional support to ensure estates are compliant and in line with our clients standards. • Complete weekly visits to Hostels and Schemes to complete weekly repairs as identified by the scheme managers. All works to be completed in line with our clients standards that mirrors our partnering contractors' quality of overall delivery. • Provide handyman, caretaking and pest control services to communal blocks, schemes, and our clients estates - Identify and carry out any repairs/maintenance and remove graffiti whist using the correct chemicals in line with COSHH regulations, and to Report complex/highly skilled repairs to our clients Repairs Centre. • Manage site security, including keys/fobs and access to restricted areas of the buildings, communicating with contractors, members of the public, residents, our clients employees and other services. • Carry out the annual cyclical inspections of flat Fire Doors - record results and report any identified issues to the repairs team. • Carry out Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) testing, Emergency light testing and powered gates in communal blocks. Record results and raise any issues to repairs team in a timely manner. To also carry out checks on playground equipment on a weekly basis and report back any issues i.e., damage/vandalism. • Manage and make decisions relating to fire risk at each site day-to-day; take actions to mitigate risks, for example, remove refuse and any items left in communal areas, ensure bin areas and chutes are clear and report any non-compliance. • Challenge residents in line with tenancy and the public regarding any health and safety non-compliance whilst on site. Report any action taken or other concerns relating to vulnerable residents or potential breaches of tenancy such as anti-social behaviour, property damage or sub-letting (to the appropriate team within our client). Report any emergency on-site issues to the Police. • Provide excellent customer service to residents; respond to face-to-face queries regarding service delivery, quality of service and expressions of dissatisfaction whilst on site. Manage customer expectations and report unresolved issues or challenges to the line manager. • Take responsibility for maintaining accurate records on each site, including inspections and photos. Use hand-held devices to accept, up-date and close jobs and communicate using email. • Maintain Cross Keys Homes' estates and keep land free from refuse, fly-tipping and other health, and safety risks; remove and dispose of rubbish, sharps and bulk waste identified whilst on site, or reported through the Repairs Centre. Keep records for service charging costs on hand-held devices. • Clear and maintain residents' gardens, including removal of overgrowth and waste. • Prune trees, hedges, and shrubs. • Mow lawns and maintain planting beds. • Cut back bushes, brambles, Ivy and mow the grass. • Provide services as requested by other teams to assist vulnerable residents, for example house clearance, hoarding, removals, etc. In addition, provide services for the Facilities, Health and Safety team, for example, move office furniture, change light bulbs, carry out minor repairs, collect and deliver mail/items between our client sites. • Take responsibility for and carry out checks of company vehicles weekly; report any issues to the Facilities, Health and Safety team and arrange cleaning/maintenance of vehicles • Oversee the work of pre-apprentice Estate Rangers on a day-to-day basis, provide instruction, check methods of working (including Health and Safety) and work carried out. • Be responsible for the use of a hand-held device; report any IT issues, ensure resolution and proper functionality, re-organise and complete day-to-day tasks. What We're Looking For • Multi-Skilled Operative • Must hold a full UK driving licence • Willingness to undertake and maintain a basic DBS check • GCSE standard of education • Qualification or relevant experience within a trade background specific to maintenance or repairs, desirable. • Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work • Knowledge and understanding of tree, shrub and plant species, garden design and garden maintenance • Cleaning duties experience • Site surveys and inspections experience • Experience interacting with the public • Experience using a handheld device • Fire Regulations knowledge A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required If you have the experience and drive to help us achieve our vision, we'd love to hear from you! Please see attached job description for full details of the role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient interest is received. Therefore, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply without delay! No agencies please. Closing date: 29th October 2026 Shortlist date: 30th October 2026 Interview date: TBC
Multi Trade Operative Gloucester £35,484.92 per annum Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week) To include on call rota (with a standby rate) Company Van provided (for business use only) Uniform Provided Full Driving Licence required Are you an experienced Plumber or Carpenter looking for your next role within Social Housing? Are you a versatile professional who can address a range of property needs efficiently? Are you looking for an employer where you feel included, valued, respected and proud to be part of a progressive and innovative organisation? We're a flexible and family friendly organisation, who believe that everyone deserves a home they can be proud of, where they can thrive and be healthy. Here at Gloucester City Homes, we're seeking a Multi-Trade Operative with a base trade in either Plumbing, Wet Trades or Carpentry to join our Repairs Team. You'll repair, maintain and install multiple trade items including roof, structure and fabric of buildings internal & external, service supplies, fixtures & fittings and other products associated with plumbing, carpentry and wet trades to a high standard to GCH customers' homes and commercial premises. You'll work in accordance with prescribed work schedules, the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to GCH established standard policy & procedures set for delivery of exceptional customer service. Liaising with both internal and external customers, line manager/supervisor, scheduler and colleagues appropriately and promptly, you'll ensure those connected or involved in your work are aware of progress and action taken or action required to rectify any identified defect/s, concerns or accounts of resident vulnerability Completing a high percentage of jobs as first time fix to achieve excellent customer satisfaction. We'd like you to Hold a City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or above in an associated trade/craft. Have previous experience in applying multi trade skills to the installation, repair and maintenance of fixtures, fittings and fitments. Have experience of working in a customer responsive environment. Have full working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements related to workshop practice and maintenance. Ideally hold experience with Social Housing Be able to prioritise and organise own workload. Be a problem solver with a positive 'can-do' attitude. Be able to interpret manufacturers' instructions/technical manuals and drawings (desirable). Be IT literate, comfortable working with electronic devices, PDA's, tablets and computers Hold a full valid driving licence Closing Date: 27th October 2026 GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. GCH is committed to equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work. We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to develop diverse teams where everyone can be their authentic self through an inclusive, family friendly, flexible and fun culture. At GCH, we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers . If that sounds like you, we'd be delighted to hear from you!
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
Multi Trade Operative Gloucester £35,484.92 per annum Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week) To include on call rota (with a standby rate) Company Van provided (for business use only) Uniform Provided Full Driving Licence required Are you an experienced Plumber or Carpenter looking for your next role within Social Housing? Are you a versatile professional who can address a range of property needs efficiently? Are you looking for an employer where you feel included, valued, respected and proud to be part of a progressive and innovative organisation? We're a flexible and family friendly organisation, who believe that everyone deserves a home they can be proud of, where they can thrive and be healthy. Here at Gloucester City Homes, we're seeking a Multi-Trade Operative with a base trade in either Plumbing, Wet Trades or Carpentry to join our Repairs Team. You'll repair, maintain and install multiple trade items including roof, structure and fabric of buildings internal & external, service supplies, fixtures & fittings and other products associated with plumbing, carpentry and wet trades to a high standard to GCH customers' homes and commercial premises. You'll work in accordance with prescribed work schedules, the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to GCH established standard policy & procedures set for delivery of exceptional customer service. Liaising with both internal and external customers, line manager/supervisor, scheduler and colleagues appropriately and promptly, you'll ensure those connected or involved in your work are aware of progress and action taken or action required to rectify any identified defect/s, concerns or accounts of resident vulnerability Completing a high percentage of jobs as first time fix to achieve excellent customer satisfaction. We'd like you to Hold a City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or above in an associated trade/craft. Have previous experience in applying multi trade skills to the installation, repair and maintenance of fixtures, fittings and fitments. Have experience of working in a customer responsive environment. Have full working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements related to workshop practice and maintenance. Ideally hold experience with Social Housing Be able to prioritise and organise own workload. Be a problem solver with a positive 'can-do' attitude. Be able to interpret manufacturers' instructions/technical manuals and drawings (desirable). Be IT literate, comfortable working with electronic devices, PDA's, tablets and computers Hold a full valid driving licence Closing Date: 27th October 2026 GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. GCH is committed to equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work. We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to develop diverse teams where everyone can be their authentic self through an inclusive, family friendly, flexible and fun culture. At GCH, we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers . If that sounds like you, we'd be delighted to hear from you!
