Sovereign Housing Association

£30,000 - £33,000 Salary plus a Welcome Bonus up to £1,000 Sovereign are a leading housing association, driven by our social purpose where our residents are at the heart of everything we do - more homes, better places, excellent services. Providing an efficient 'right first time' repairs and maintenance services to our properties is our key focus. We're currently recruiting for an experienced Carpenter to join our Property Team in the Berkshire area. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket. You'll also benefit from: £335 yearly Tool Allowance £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice Uniform & PPE 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package A van and fuel card for business travel iPhone and iPad Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12% Life cover 4 x annual salary SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months. What you'll do: As a Carpenter you will carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in our properties as part of our Responsive Repairs Team and elsewhere depending on demands. 1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry Install windows, doors, door frames - Internal and external. UPVC servicing and installation Locksmithing and gaining entry via lock snapping, drilling and picking. All types of fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panels. Kitchen fitting, kitchen building and minor joinery. What you'll need: You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working in a carpentry repairs role. This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week. Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 2 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van. This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic disclosure.

Sovereign are a leading housing association, striving to provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters. We value you for who you are and what you will bring to the role, acknowledging and rewarding the work you do. We're looking for a Heating Engineer to work as part of our award winning Property Team covering the Hampshire area. This role will involve carrying out Gas Servicing and Heating Breakdowns within Sovereign customer homes in accordance with prescribed work schedules, the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) regulations and to Sovereign's established standard procedures set for delivery of exceptional customer service. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road, we will provide you with a van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket. You'll also benefit from: £335 yearly Tool Allowance £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice Competitive on call and overtime allowance Uniform & PPE 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package A van and fuel card for business travel iPhone and iPad Well Being discounts including discounted shopping & cycling scheme Generous pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary Opportunity to increase your salary with overtime and call out Tasks to include: Competently undertake servicing and repair works to the required legal standard as directed. Install appliances and systems. Carry out planned maintenance checks on systems and equipment. Conversant with wiring central heating systems Test controls and safety devices to make sure that they are working properly. Find and repair gas leaks using computerised fault-finding equipment. Replace or repair faulty or old gas system parts. Install or repair heating system pipe work. Give customers advice about gas safety and energy efficiency. Acting as an onsite team leader, leading junior staff. You will undertake works in accordance with current Gas Safety Regulations, H&S regulations and Sovereigns policies and procedures. Liaising with both internal and external customers appropriately and promptly is key to the role to ensure those involved in your work are aware of progress. Candidates must have relevant and up to date Gas Qualifications including: NVQ Level 3 in Domestic Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent) CCN1 - Core Gas Safety CENWAT1 - Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters MET1 - Meters CKR1 - Domestic Cookers HTR1 - Gas Fires & Wall Heaters You'll enjoy working alone or as part of a team and be confident in using IT technology such as iPads. Due to a requirement to travel within this role, candidates must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 2 years experience and have the ability to drive a company van. This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic disclosure.

Do you have proven Sales experience within the housing sector or estate agency? We're looking for a Senior Sales Consultant to join us, based from Bristol, covering the West region. Sovereign's Sales team is entering a new era, with an ambitious Investment Strategy that targets more homes, and better places, than ever before. We'll be delivering some of the best places to live, from large-scale town-centre regeneration to rural exception sites, from joint-ventures with the big housebuilders to securing land and building our own self-designed house-types that redefine sector standards for space, light and adaptability. You'll be responsible for helping customers start their next chapter, from shared owners looking for a way into a home-ownership market, to those customers investing in an open-market property that means their money achieves a greater social purpose. It's profit, but it's profit with a purpose. If you're looking to apply your drive for better into a career that really makes a difference, we can offer you that chance, and give you a sector-leading package in return. The role You will be taking operational responsibility for a range of new developments across several sales locations, including all aspects of presentation, stock management, achieving sales of properties in line with agreed targets. Key deliverables include: Supporting the regional Sales Consultants with complex queries and providing them with day-to-day support as required. Support the Sales Manager in their role as required; including organising team meetings, proactively monitoring the sales pipeline and attendance at sales and marketing meetings & scrutiny discussions. Assisting the Sales Manager to identify marketing opportunities for inclusion within marketing strategies. By taking an end to end approach, you will act as the main point of contact for customers throughout the sales journey, you will be dealing with both Open Market and Shared Ownership plots sales. This is KPI driven and you will be measured against reservation, exchange, and sales completions. Proactive management of void stock and pending stock units. Ensuring all leads are followed up promptly and marketing strategies are implemented effectively. Ensuring solicitor's instructions are timely, in conjunction with the Legal Manager, and that all available documentation is provided in a timely manner. By taking a proactive approach, you will target customers and follow up leads and influence the marketing for your developments through effective and tailored campaigns, alongside individual market research. To be successful in this role it is essential you have: Proven sales experience with Housing Sector/Estate Agency or affordable housing. Experience coaching/leading team members Strong customer service skills, as you will be required to work with internal and external customers ensuring you deliver what is expected. The drive to deliver sales targets and KPI's and the ability to self-manage and prioritise your own workload. You will be required to travel throughout the region and therefore a Full UK Driver's License is a requirement alongside having to work flexible hours up to 7.00 pm weekdays and on Saturdays as required. If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would like to hear from you. What you can expect from us £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Generous Matching Pension scheme up to 12% Life cover Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package Flexible remote working Reward and Recognition scheme If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

At Sovereign we are driven by our social purpose where our customers are at the heart of everything we do - more homes, better places, excellent services. Providing an efficient 'right first time' repairs and maintenance services to our properties is our key focus. We have a great opportunity for a Works Scheduler to join our busy Property Services Repairs Team on a permanent basis working from our Yate, Nibley Office. As someone committed to customer service, you'll work as part of our Property Team responsible for scheduling repairs and maintenance works to fit with the diaries of our trade staff and contractors. Your responsibilities will include receiving work orders and scheduling work diaries for trades employees completing repairs and maintenance works for our residents. You'll enjoy liaising with trade staff and other repairs staff to make sure all appointment targets are met and liaise with residents about their scheduled repair and maintenance works. To be successful you will need: Solid experience in administration within a busy customer focused role Some understanding of building maintenance terminology Experience of using a number of different computer systems Ability to manage your own work load Strong customer service focus Confident telephone manner Rewards package: £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice 25 Days Holiday (pro rata + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12% Flexible working Recognition scheme Wellbeing discounts If this sounds like an opportunity you've been waiting for and you've got the right skills, we'd love to talk through your experience and what we might achieve together. Apply now and we can get in touch and tell you more. Come and be part of our exciting journey ahead.

Are you experienced in Internal Communications and project managing events? Our Internal Communications team is central in helping Sovereign fulfil its ambitions. We develop and deliver communications that help our colleagues feel connected to the organisation, positively influencing behaviours and engagement, and resulting in improved organisational performance and customer satisfaction. We're looking for an Internal Communications and Events Specialist to join our team based at our head office in Basingstoke with flexibility to combine some remote working. We're open to considering part time options for this role, working 34 hours or more per week. What you'll be doing You'll work closely with our Internal Communications Specialist in the delivery of Sovereign's internal communications and to project manage employee events. This role supports the development and delivery of Sovereign's transformation programme and wider internal comms through identified communication activity and targeted comms for employees that informs, engages and builds trust. This is a varied role and main responsibilities include: Working with the Head of Communications and the Internal Communications Specialist to implement and develop internal communications campaigns and activity Developing and project managing employee events including 'EB Live!', directorate teams meetings, staff conferences, open house events and Executive Board Roadshows, both digital and in-person Creating engaging and relevant content for different audiences, working with colleagues around the business to support and advise them on the best ways to get their messages across Providing advice and support to business leaders on the effective use of communications, incorporating external benchmarking and best practice, helping them to self-serve where appropriate Using data insight, explore and apply innovative ways to manage and tailor communication activity, alongside measuring the effectiveness of internal communications to determine the impact of different channels and messages Leading internal communication projects, liaising with and managing internal customers, ensuring that they are kept informed of progress and outcomes What we need from you You should have demonstrable experience in internal communications and project managing events both online and in-person. Ideally, you'll also have familiarity with hosting events via MS Teams (Teams Live Events and Webinar) as well as intranet content management systems and newsletter tools, ideally SharePoint and Poppulo. You'll be familiar with all aspects of event planning and working closely with project teams to organise venues, content, AV and tech We're looking for an excellent writer to produce engaging content and identify opportunities to maximise reach across target audiences You'll need confidence in building relationships with a variety of stakeholders and the ability to effectively prioritise workloads to deadlines This role also co-ordinates communications content so you'll need to be highly organised and a good planner Experience in video production and editing would be preferable, although not essential What you'll receive from us We've got some fantastic benefits at Sovereign, including: £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance, and critical illness cover We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at Sovereign - take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. It's a really exciting time to be joining Sovereign and this is your chance to truly make an impact and inspire others. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.

Do you love how it feels to solve problems and deliver a great service? Sovereign is an ambitious business with a strong social purpose - we're making huge differences to people's lives. Not simply providing affordable homes, we're shaping places where people want to live now and in the future. We do things differently at Sovereign, and we have a new opportunity for a Housing Officer to joinour Housing Advice and Resolution Service to support our customers. This is a fixed term role until the end of September 2023. As a Housing Officer, you will use your knowledge and skills to resolve a range of tenancy management challenges, including safeguarding, anti-social behaviour, tenancy breaches and tenancy queries. This is a hybrid role so you will be working at home and in the office. You'll be supporting our customers predominantly by telephone, email and our digital channels. You'll work seamlessly with the contact centre and the Housing Teams to resolve complex housing queries, ensuring the customer experience is at the forefront. For this role, you'll need: The ability to self-motivate and be highly organised working within a team and individually Strong communication skills with previous experience of working with customers in a demanding environment The ability to problem solve and recognise when there's a risk Previous experience or a good understanding of delivering a range of housing management services This role will be based at our office in Newbury. We're taking a hybrid approach to home and office working and expect you to be in the office at least twice a week and for team meetings and events. A DBS check will also be undertaken for the successful candidate. Please note - Interviews will be held 16th, 19th and 20th January 2023 Your benefits You'll be given the opportunity to grow your skills within a role that will bring great satisfaction. You'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and find like-minded people in a diverse and inclusive working community. Some of our benefits include: o £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice o Flexible working - working from home o 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) o Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package o Generous matching pension scheme up to 12% o Life cover o Part of our Recognition scheme where you can be gifted retail vouchers o Wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships o Wide selection of other benefits available Sound like your kind of role? Apply today to be considered for this opportunity!

As a leading 60,000 home housing Association, Sovereign are committed to providing quality, affordable homes and services within sustainable, successful communities. We're led by our values and driven by a strong social purpose, placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. We're currently seeking Building Safety Managers to support the wider Building Safety and Compliance teams. We have two opportunities available and can consider the successful applicants being based out of our Basingstoke, Bristol, Christchurch, or Exeter offices. The role: The Building Safety Manager will hold responsibility for certain tasks, set by the Landlords Accountable Person, to provide expertise and assistance ensuring all SHA obligations and commitments are met while maintaining a transparent audit trail / golden thread with the Landlord Accountable Person to evidence to the regulator. Working closely with the Head of Building Safety and Compliance and working closely with Safety and Compliance Specialists, the Building Safety Compliance and Standards Manager and the Building Safety and Compliance Administration team, work to ensure that effective management controls are in place to Sovereign's risk and responsibilities relating to building safety. The successful applicant will be responsible for: Promoting a positive collaborative culture of Building Safety and Compliance. Take personal responsibility for escalating any concerns to the Building Safety & Compliance Team for consideration and/or investigation. Assessing building safety risks, taking all reasonable steps to prevent the occurrence of a major incident in the building as a result of these risks; Supporting the development of 'Safety Case Reports' which demonstrates how building safety risks are being identified, mitigated and managed on an ongoing basis; Horizon scanning to prepare Sovereign for any new/changes to legislation and guidance including the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Act. Responsibility on informed decision making for projects that are required with an emphasis on customer, and passive / active mitigation in place Reviewing any requested changes against existing system specifications identifying potential overlap and resolving these issues Ensuring the correct level of 'control of contractors' are being adhered to Proactively engage with the internal Development team through the design an construction phases for all new properties to ensure all required as built information (including building information modelling (BIM is collated, available and to the required standard Reporting activities surrounding Building Safety and Compliance activities What we're looking for: Excellent knowledge and experience of building safety and in particular fire safety within large property portfolios The ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage both long and short term workstreams and priorities. Experience of managing a range of stakeholders and working at a senior management level A wide knowledge base within residential property and related safety / compliance areas Level 6 CIOB Diploma in Building Safety is desirable. A track record of success of a complex technical area, translating vision into a deliverable programme within a challenging and dynamic environment Educated to degree level education or equivalent membership such as RICS, RIBA or MCIOB. AIFireE Level Membership to the IFE or equivalent. Ability to impact assess to understand the difference between 'major' and 'minor' data issues Understanding of data breaches, associated implications and industry standards of preventing/triaging a breach It's a fantastic time to join us at Sovereign. We have an ambitious corporate plan to deliver an inspiring agenda of change and growth in a sustainable way. You'll be joining a highly skilled team at the forefront of driving these improvements, we'd love to hear from you.

As a leading Housing Association, Sovereign are committed to providing quality, affordable homes and services within sustainable, successful communities. We're led by our values and driven by a strong social purpose, placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. We're currently seeking a Safety and Compliance Specialist within the subject of Asbestos. The purpose of the role is to provide robust asbestos management using your technical expertise and experience. What you'll be doing: The successful person will oversee the effective management of asbestos servicing, inspection and responsive workstreams across Sovereign's asset portfolio. Key responsibilities include: Leading all elements of contract management relating to the Asbestos management in a transparent manner, including identifying, recording, and addressing underperformance and breaches. Overseeing the development of cyclical inspection and works programmes relating to Reg (4) CAR 2012, ensuring that visits to properties are carried out on a risk-based basis, and that actions are progressed and remedied as required Identifying any changes to Asbestos Regulatory requirements that impacts on Sovereign and its ability to effectively manage its assets. Ensuring that the relevant changes and actions are identified to the Building Safety and Compliance Standards Manager Responsible for undertaking reconciliation exercises on a monthly and annual basis to ensure that data and records relating to Asbestos Safety and regulatory compliance are collated, validated, between our in-house systems. Ensuring methodology relating to asbestos requirements and scope specifics is documented, fully detailed, and reviewed alongside any regulatory changes to ensure Sovereign's compliance. What we need from you: Expertise in Asbestos Management in the Housing Sector P405 Management of Asbestos S301 / W504 (Desirable) CCP/CoCA (Desirable) P407 / D407 (Essential) Management of Asbestos in Premises the Duty Holder responsibilities Experience of working effectively with others in a complex and dynamic environment Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills Proficient use of Microsoft office suite with Intermediate or advanced Excel skills Membership of IOSH or other professional body Evidence of excellent customer service achievements in a complex delivery environment What you'll receive from us: £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) A leading company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover It's a fantastic time to join us at Sovereign. We have an ambitious corporate plan to deliver an inspiring agenda of change and growth in a sustainable way. You'll be joining a highly skilled team at the forefront of driving these improvements and we'd love to hear from you to explore your skills and experience further.

At Sovereign we provide high quality homes, services and neighbourhoods where people want to live. We are a leading housing association, striving to provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join our busy Property Services Team in our Thatcham, Greenham Hub on a permanent basis. The role You'll provide an effective administration service for colleagues within the East Property Services Team and deliver a high level of customer service to internal and external customers, with a focus on Fire Risk Assessment works. As the first point of contact for various incoming queries into the team, you'll need to be confident in resolving issues where possible and have strong IT skills in order to use a number of systems including our internal invoicing system to raise and process invoices. Duties to include: Manage Fire Risk Actions via Sharepoint & RiskHub- to meet target dates set Liaise with Electrical Department for Fire Actions Liaise with contractors and manage quotes and material orders Raise & Schedule jobs for FRA trained operatives Book appointments with tenants First point of contact for any FRA queries from other depts. What you'll need to have: proven administration experience excellent customer service a positive and flexible attitude strong organisational skills outstanding attention to detail What you'll get: £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package Company pension scheme, matched up to 12% Life cover 4 x annual salary SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months. Flexible working Recognition scheme Wellbeing discounts If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Sovereign are a leading housing association, striving to provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters. We value you for who you are and what you will bring to the role, acknowledging and rewarding the work you do. We're looking for a Heating Engineer to work as part of our award winning Property Team covering the Southampton area. This role will involve carrying out Gas Servicing and Heating Breakdowns within Sovereign customer homes in accordance with prescribed work schedules, the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) regulations and to Sovereign's established standard procedures set for delivery of exceptional customer service. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road, we will provide you with a van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket. You'll also benefit from: £335 yearly Tool Allowance £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice Competitive on call and overtime allowance Uniform & PPE 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package A van and fuel card for business travel iPhone and iPad Well Being discounts including discounted shopping & cycling scheme Generous pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary Opportunity to increase your salary with overtime and call out Tasks to include: Competently undertake servicing and repair works to the required legal standard as directed. Install appliances and systems. Carry out planned maintenance checks on systems and equipment. Conversant with wiring central heating systems Test controls and safety devices to make sure that they are working properly. Find and repair gas leaks using computerised fault-finding equipment. Replace or repair faulty or old gas system parts. Install or repair heating system pipe work. Give customers advice about gas safety and energy efficiency. Acting as an onsite team leader, leading junior staff. You will undertake works in accordance with current Gas Safety Regulations, H&S regulations and Sovereigns policies and procedures. Liaising with both internal and external customers appropriately and promptly is key to the role to ensure those involved in your work are aware of progress. Candidates must have relevant and up to date Gas Qualifications including: NVQ Level 3 in Domestic Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent) CCN1 - Core Gas Safety CENWAT1 - Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters MET1 - Meters CKR1 - Domestic Cookers HTR1 - Gas Fires & Wall Heaters You'll enjoy working alone or as part of a team and be confident in using IT technology such as iPads. Due to a requirement to travel within this role, candidates must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 2 years experience and have the ability to drive a company van. This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic disclosure.

At Sovereign we are driven by our social purpose where our customers are at the heart of everything we do - more homes, better places, excellent services. Providing an efficient 'right first time' repairs and maintenance services to our properties is our key focus. We have a great opportunity for a Works Scheduler to join our busy Property Services Repairs Team on a permanent basis working from our Head Office in Basingstoke. As someone committed to customer service, you'll work as part of our Property Team responsible for scheduling repairs and maintenance works to fit with the diaries of our trade staff and contractors. Your responsibilities will include receiving work orders and scheduling work diaries for trades employees completing repairs and maintenance works for our residents. You'll enjoy liaising with trade staff and other repairs staff to make sure all appointment targets are met and liaise with residents about their scheduled repair and maintenance works. To be successful you will need: Solid experience in administration within a busy customer focused role Some understanding of building maintenance terminology Experience of using a number of different computer systems Ability to manage your own work load Strong customer service focus Confident telephone manner Rewards package: £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice 25 Days Holiday (pro rata + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12% Flexible working Recognition scheme Wellbeing discounts If this sounds like an opportunity you've been waiting for and you've got the right skills, we'd love to talk through your experience and what we might achieve together. Apply now and we can get in touch and tell you more. Come and be part of our exciting journey ahead. Interviews to be held in the New Year on 4th & 5th January in our Head Office - Sovereign House, Basingstoke.

At Sovereign we provide high quality homes, services and neighbourhoods where people want to live. We are a leading housing association, striving to provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters. We are currently looking for an experienced Administrator to join our Property Services Repairs Team in our Nibley, Yate office on a 12 month fixed term basis. What you'll be doing As an Administrator , you will be part of a small team that deliver an effective administrative service, providing day-to-day support to the Property Repairs Team. Reporting to the Admin Team Leader, you'll need to be an excellent collaborator and communicator and be able to demonstrate strong administration skills, as well as providing a first class customer experience. What you'll need: A good understanding of property maintenance terminology The ability to manage your own workload A passion for providing great customer service Strong administration experience within a busy office environment Experience of using a number of different computer systems What you'll get: £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package Company pension scheme, matched up to 12% Life cover 4 x annual salary SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months. Flexible working Recognition scheme Wellbeing discounts If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

As a leading Housing Association, Sovereign are committed to providing quality, affordable homes and services within sustainable, successful communities. We're led by our values and driven by a strong social purpose, placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. The role: As a Safety & Compliance Specialist (Renewables) with Sovereign Housing, you'll be providing robust management in all areas of renewables, this role will require significant technical expertise and experience in all Mechanical and Electrical workstream, as well as demonstratable high level contract management and problem solving. The successful applicant will be responsible for: The effective management of all non-core building safety and compliance activities including but not limited to Security & CCTV Instillations, Door entry systems, Estate based elements, Pumping Stations and monitoring of the BS&C activities (non-Core) delivered by management Companies and held in Sovereign's Commercial lettings portfolios. Maintaining high data quality in our Building Safety and Compliance Team. Ensuring that data is held centrally for full transparency and that suitable contract arrangements are in place for the continued management all compliance elements within your defined areas, and responsible for maintaining high data quality. Provide strategic renewables and non-core areas expertise and direction for the whole organisation relating to current and future assets with an eye on anticipatory awareness. What we're looking for: Demonstratable knowledge and experience of renewables and non-core management within the Housing Sector Experience in technically advising, specifying, and regulatory requirements for heating and plumbing systems as well as non-core areas. Demonstratable knowledge and experience of Mechanical and Electrical Management in the Housing Sector A thorough understanding of the IEE Wiring regulations A thorough understanding of the Mechanical & Electrical regulations Ability to communicate responsibilities to data users and assure the proper use of data within their domain Protecting and monitoring data against misuse and loss Understanding of data breaches, associated implications and industry standards of preventing/triaging a breach Ability to create, test and update process diagrams Experience of working to deadlines and achieving targets through own work and work driven through teams Experience of working effectively with others in a complex and dynamic environment Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills Proficient use of Microsoft office suite with Intermediate or advanced Excel skills Membership of IOSH or other professional body What you can expect from us £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Industry leading pension scheme, 12% matched contributions plus life cover at 4x your salary Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover It's a fantastic time to join us at Sovereign. We have an ambitious corporate plan to deliver an inspiring agenda of change and growth in a sustainable way. You'll be joining a highly skilled team at the forefront of driving these improvements and we'd love to hear from you to explore your skills and experience further.

Sovereign are a leading housing association, driven by our social purpose where our residents are at the heart of everything we do - more homes, better places, excellent services. Providing an efficient 'right first time' repairs and maintenance services to our properties is our key focus. We currently have a great opportunity for a Works Planner/Scheduler to join our busy Property Repairs Resolutions Team working from either our Blandford or Basingstoke office. The role As a PRRT Works Scheduler , you will be part of the newly formed Property Repairs Resolution Team. The service is a fundamental part of our ongoing Transformation programme to improve customer experience. As part of the Property Repairs Resolution Team, you'll: Act as point of contact for the resolution of direct customer enquiries relating to existing response repairs. Ensure customers receive a prompt response to their enquiry. Where possible close down customer enquiries at the time of the first call. Where this is not possible, ensure customers are kept informed of progress through a prearranged call back. Act with confidence, influence and authority, liaising directly with all appropriate stakeholders across the business in a timely, efficient and effective manner. Implement improvements to procedures as directed whilst actively participating in the review of the team and personal working practices to suggest solutions and ways to improve the experience of our customers. What you'll need: Be an excellent collaborator and communicator. A good understanding of property maintenance terminology. The ability to proactively manage your own workload. A passion for providing a first class, outcome focused customer experience. Emotional intelligence and active listening skills. Attention to detail with the ability to work to deadlines. Experience of using a number of different computer systems. What you'll receive from us: £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package Generous pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible Recognition scheme Wellbeing discounts including discounted shopping & cycling scheme This is a real opportunity for you to play a vital role in a new team that is a part of shaping the future to become an organisation with real customer impact. If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Here at Sovereign we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters. We are currently looking for Grounds Maintenance Workers to join our NEW Property Maintenance Team in the Hampshire area on a permanent basis. To deliver our service for Grounds Maintenance you will be required to take 60% of your annual leave from November to March, leaving 40% available from April to October. This will allow the team to use their annual leave whilst still delivering an excellent service to our customers during peak service delivery. You'll complete grounds maintenance works to Sovereign's properties and other housing associations, local authorities, schools and private landlords. What you'll do: Undertake general grounds maintenance on estates, play areas and void properties Grass cutting and strimming Pruning, weeding and spraying Hedge cutting Turfing and seeding Sweeping and clearing paths and hard standings You will work a standard 40 hour week from October to April (8am to 4.30pm). However due to the seasonal nature of the role your will be required to work a 45 Hour Week from May to September (8am to 5.30pm). What you'll need: You should have demonstrable experience in carrying out general grounds maintenance to a high standard, in addition to delivering excellent customer service. You'll also hold a valid driving licence with a minimum of 2 years driving experience in order that you have the ability to drive a company van on occasion. This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic disclosure. What you'll get: £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice Uniform & PPE 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package iPhone and iPad Wellbeing discounts including discounted shopping & cycling scheme Generous pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary If this sounds like a role for you we'd love to hear from you!

Are you an experienced Tax Accountant ? Have got experience in Housing or Real Estate? Sovereign is a leading Housing Association, committed to providing quality, affordable homes and services within sustainable, successful communities. We're led by our values and driven by a strong social purpose, placing our customers at the heart of everything we do. We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Finance team in a newly created role as Tax Manager. Based from our head office in Basingstoke, you'll combine office and home working in line withour hybrid approach. The role You'll take responsibility for alltax related work atSovereign, providing a highly specialised taxationsupport service to the business covering a range of complex financial taxationresponsibilities. You'll use your expertise and knowledge of tax compliance and taxaccountingprinciples to oversee and prepare all company tax compliance reports, whilst reporting budgetary concerns and taxation effects of businessdecisions to Senior Management. You'll also be a trusted source of tax advice across the business, providing robust advice on proposed business structures and business transactions so that they comply with and optimise tax rules and regulations. Responsibilities include: Defining, preparing and managing the monthly tax compliance routines and tasks within the month end timetable, co-ordinating and liaisingwith finance staff to ensure successful and timely close Ensuring robust inter-companytaxaccounting procedures are in place and adhered to across Sovereign and thatallinter-companytax entries are reconciled with other subsidiary companies Full responsibility for the accuracy of tax and tax related accounts (e.g. vat, cis) on the general ledger, ensuring that effective procedures are in place and thataccountingcontrols for taxation are maintained atall times Accountable for the preparation of alltax related returns and reports, including the VAT return for Sovereign and its subsidiaries, involving complex analytical review to maximise recovery and minimise Sovereign's liabilities Business partnering withDevelopment, covering all projects from new Joint Venture schemes, Regeneration projects to Shared ownership disposal, providing specific taxinformation needs and communicating any taximplications of allbusiness practices to Senior Management Production of year-end statutorytaxation notes for allSovereign entities The preparation of information required for Sovereign's annual corporate taxcomputations, acting as the key point of liaisonwithour external advisors throughout What we're looking for You'll be a fully qualified Accountant withsignificant experience in a similar role as a Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst or Tax Preparer. You'll need to havestrong technical and practical knowledge of the principles of tax compliance and accounting. Ideally, you'll also have experience from within Housing or Real Estate and the applicabletaxlegislation however this isn't essential. You'll also need: A strong, clear working knowledge of taxaccounting processes, strategies and controls A track record of working in a technical accountingcapacity delivering complex reporting and Statutory outputs, including detailed report writing and analysis A professional and logical approach to problem solving withstronganalytical skills Ability to work to deadlines and maintain high attention to detail, being agile in approach in order to prioritiseappropriately StrongBusiness Partnering skills with ability to build lasting relationshipswithstakeholders and demonstrate strong influencing skills To be articulate and clear verbally and in written communications Knowledge of SORP for Housing Associations would be advantageous but is not essential Knowledge of Agresso Accounting system would be beneficial What you'll receive from us We have some fantastic benefits on offer atSovereign, including: £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself atSovereign. Check out our careers site to learn more about us and our values. This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.

At Sovereign we are driven by our social purpose where our residents are at the heart of everything we do - more homes, better places, excellent services. Providing an efficient 'right first time' repairs and maintenance services to our properties is our key focus. We have a great opportunity for a Works/Contracts Planner to join our busy Property Services Safety Team on a 12 month fixed term basis working from our Poole Office with flexibility to work from home a few days a week. As someone committed to customer service, you'll work as part of our Property Team responsible for scheduling repairs and maintenance fire & security works to fit with the diaries of our trade staff and contractors. Your responsibilities will include receiving work orders and scheduling work diaries for trades employees completing repairs and maintenance works for our residents. You'll enjoy liaising with trade staff and other repairs staff to make sure all appointment targets are met and liaise with residents about their scheduled repair and maintenance works. To be successful you will need: Solid experience in administration within a busy customer focused role Some understanding of building maintenance terminology Experience of using a number of different computer systems Ability to manage your own work load Strong customer service focus Confident telephone manner Rewards package: £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice 25 Days Holiday (pro rata + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12% Flexible working Recognition scheme Wellbeing discounts If this sounds like an opportunity you've been waiting for and you've got the right skills, we'd love to talk through your experience and what we might achieve together. Apply now and we can get in touch and tell you more. Come and be part of our exciting journey ahead.

£30,000 - £33,000 Salary plus a Welcome Bonus up to £1,000 Sovereign are a leading housing association, driven by our social purpose where our customers are at the heart of everything we do - more homes, better places, excellent services. Providing an efficient 'right first time' repairs and maintenance services to our properties is our key focus. We're currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified Carpenter to join our Property Team in the North Hampshire area. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket. You'll also benefit from: £335 yearly Tool Allowance £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice Uniform & PPE 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package A van and fuel card for business travel iPhone and iPad Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12% Life cover 4 x annual salary SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months. What you'll do: As a Carpenter you will carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in our properties as part of our Responsive Repairs Team and elsewhere depending on demands. 1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry Install windows, doors, door frames - Internal and external. UPVC servicing and installation Locksmithing and gaining entry via lock snapping, drilling and picking. All types of fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panels. Kitchen fitting, kitchen building and minor joinery. What you'll need: You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working in carpentry. This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week. Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 2 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van. This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic disclosure.

The Role We have an opportunity to join our Key Worker Team as an Accommodation Manager based at our site in Reading. As an Accommodation Manage r you will provide a safe and welcoming environment to our key worker customers and lead a multi-function team of 10, motivating and inspiring them to deliver exceptional customer service. Sovereign offer over 1,700 key worker homes to a range of NHS staff, other key workers and students. Over 6,000 customers stay with us each year, from one night to those looking for a more permanent home. The Reading site has 300 units over 6 blocks all within 3 miles of the main office site. These provides homes for predominantly NHS workers on both a long and short term basis. We offer a starting salary of £38,000 - £42,000 depending on experience. What you'll need This is a varied role where you'll ensure that our accommodation is managed in line with contractual obligations, take responsibility for financial performance and occupancy levels. You will be regularly identifying service improvements and be responsible for maintaining high quality data. You will also ensure that we provide our residents with a safe living environment, that staff and contractors are working in a safe fashion and assist in the delivery of your team's health and safety training. We are looking for: The ability to motivate and empower a team A strong communicator with the ability to form relationships with a range of stakeholders both internal and external. A strong commercial awareness, taking a hands-on approach when required. An understanding of tenancy management The motivation to deliver a high quality service to our customers This is a hybrid role that will require travel between our offices and the key worker schemes, so you will have access to your own transport with a full driving licence. This role will be subject to a DBS check. What we offer you As an Accommodation Manager you will be part of an engaging, dynamic and supportive team, commited to shaping our service around the customer. We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation. Some of our benefits include: £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice Flexible working 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) A chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package A generous pension scheme matching up to 12% Life cover as soon as you join us You will be a part of our Recognition scheme where you can be gifted retail vouchers A range of wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships A wide selection of other benefits available About us Sovereign provides 60,000 homes across the south and south west of England and the Isle of Wight. We're driven by our social purpose with residents at the very heart of everything we do. We build homes, provide great services but also invest in long term sustainability, creating great places to live in partnership with our residents. While we're a not-for-profit organisation with every penny reinvested in homes and services, we are also a major business. With the financial clout of a FTSE-250 business, we combine our financial and organisational strength, along with funding from government, banking and capital markets, to maximise our social impact. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at Sovereign. Have a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.

Our Housing Coordinators provide a proactive service to residents in our temporary homeless accommodation. This combines enhanced housing management with support to develop independent living skills and assist with resettlement. We have 5 sites around Basingstoke ranging from single rooms to 3 bedroom flats and work closely with external agencies to support those who are dealing with homelessness. We have an opportunity for a Housing Coordinator to join us on a full time permanent basis. The starting salary is £24,000 - £26,000 depending on experience The Role As a Housing Coordinator you will be part of a small team travelling between our 5 sites and managing your own caseload. You will be supporting our residents with benefits, debt management and anti social behaviour as well as empowering them to access specialist support services and offering guidance and advice to secure a suitable move when the time is right. We are looking for A working knowledge of housing management An understanding of how to support a diverse range of individuals in a support or community environment This is a customer facing role so you'll need to have strong communication skills Resilience and empathy The ability to manage your own diary Experience of multi-agency work The ability to work on your own and be part of a small team A full UK driver's license and your own transport is essential This role will be subject to a DBS check What we can offer you As a member of the Supported Housing Team you will be part of a friendly, dedicated and supportive working environment. We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation. Some of our benefits include: £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice Flexible working 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) A chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package A generous pension scheme matching up to 12% Life cover as soon as you join us You will be a part of our Recognition scheme where you can be gifted retail vouchers A range of wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships A wide selection of other benefits available About us Sovereign provides 60,000 homes across the south and south west of England and the Isle of Wight. We're driven by our social purpose with residents at the very heart of everything we do. We build homes, provide great services but also invest in long term sustainability, creating great places to live in partnership with our residents. While we're a not-for-profit organisation with every penny reinvested in homes and services, we are also a major business. With the financial clout of a FTSE-250 business, we combine our financial and organisational strength, along with funding from government, banking and capital markets, to maximise our social impact. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at Sovereign. Have a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.