LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES AND LB WANDSWORTH

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LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES AND LB WANDSWORTH Wandsworth, London
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Project Controller Salary Range: £44,773 to £62,451 per annum Two Permanent Roles - Full time (36 hours per week) Location: Reed House, Frogmore Depot, Wandsworth About Us The Major Works Section is seeking a suitably qualified building professional who wishes to develop their already sound technical skills within a small professional team. We have two permanent positions available. This is an integral position to the continuing success of the Housing & Regeneration Department during the current period of dynamic change, so presents an exciting opportunity for professional development. About the role Project Delivery- You will be responsible for project inception through to completion for a broad range of projects, managing a multi-disciplinary team of external consultants.The section manages projects on the full range of the Councils stock, ranging from Victorian street properties through to high rise housing estates. Regulatory compliance-You are required to havea working knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety and Housing legislation on major works projects, including planning, building regulation legislation and leasehold management practices on social housing projects. Team Player-You will be joiningan established team which has an exceptional record of maintaining and improving the Councils housing stock whilst achieving a high level of resident satisfaction using both traditional and non-traditional procurement routes. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Previous experience in supervising large multi-disciplinary major work projects, including the role of contract administrator and managing consultants and contractors. Experience in preparing detailed technical briefs, appraisals and technical reports, specifications and managing contracts on-site from inception to completion. Must have the ability to manage workload with minimum supervision and work to strict deadlines. You will need to hold relevant qualification or experience of supervising a broad range of building/construction projects with a particular emphasis on high rise buildings and the problems found with this type of construction. Must have the ability to maintain financial control on projects. A working knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety and Housing legislation on major works projects, including planning, building regulation legislation and leasehold management practices on social housing projects. A relevant qualification and/or membership of a relevant professional body. Indicative Recruitment Timeline Closing Date: Sunday 29th March 2026 Shortlisting Date: W/C 30th March 2026 Interview Date: TBC We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Useful Information Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES AND LB WANDSWORTH Wandsworth, London
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Receptionist £27,781 - £32,478 per annum Permanent Full time (36 Hours) Wandsworth, London Roehampton Family Hub On-site (no hybrid working) Are you an experienced Receptionist or Administrator with excellent verbal and written communications skills? As a Receptionist, you will be providing a friendly and warm welcome to staff and visitors at Roehampton Family Hub. This is a busy centre where groups and individual sessions take place on a daily basis.You will be responsible for ensuring that everyone signs in upon arrival and inform colleagues when their visitors have arrived. You will be managing the Centre's room booking system and ensuring materials and equipment are stocked and in working order. You will ensure that the reception area, buildings and outside spaces are well maintained. You will understand the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace, leading on all fire safety checks, reporting and tracking repairs, and ensuring that everything is completed to the required standard. About the role The position will be mainly based at the Roehampton Family Hub at 166 Roehampton Lane, between Monday to Friday. Among the tasks that you will be undertaking are the following: Provide a warm welcome to visitors and ensure they are signed in. Answering phones. Managing the room booking system & ensuring rooms are correctly set up. Logging repairs with the facilities management team. Distributing post and other deliveries. Conduct daily and weekly building checks. Ensuring building health and safety is up to date. Maintaining the reception area and ensuring notice boards are up to date. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Good computer skills are essential, with particular experience of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook). Understanding the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding. Good communicator, efficient and helpful in all face-to-face contact. Able to multitask, with good organisational skills, good levels of numeracy, literacy and good attention to detail. Reception / Front line / Customer service experience. Educated to GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent). Experience of dealing with building health and safety - preferred but not required. If you meet the above criteria and would like to contribute to the successful running of the Family Hub, we encourage you to apply now. Closing Date: 15 March 2026 Shortlisting Date: w/c 16 March 2026 Interview Date: w/c 23 March 2026 Test/Presentation: Test - 30 min prior to interview. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.