Saffron Housing

11 job(s) at Saffron Housing

Saffron Housing Norwich, Norfolk
Jul 25, 2026
Full time
Wellbeing Coordinator Location: Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk Salary: £29,316.38 per annum Fulltime: 37hrs per week Proposed Interview Date: Friday 7th August (TBC) Are you passionate about supporting people to live well, feel safe, and stay connected in their community? We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Wellbeing Coordinator to join our Wellbeing & Partnership team, providing high-quality housing management and wellbeing support to tenants across Saffron communities. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with tenants, colleagues, and partner organisations to help people settle into their homes, maintain their independence, and access the support they need. Key responsibilities include: Supporting tenants through sign-up, move-in, and follow-up visits to help them feel settled and confident in their home. Completing fire safety checks, health and safety inspections, and regular building checks to help keep communities safe. Working with partner organisations to identify and respond to tenants' wellbeing and support needs. Encouraging independence, involvement, and community engagement through activities, advice, and signposting. For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached Role Profile About you You will bring empathy, confidence, and excellent communication skills, along with an understanding of the needs of older people and the importance of delivering a respectful, reliable, and person-centred service. You will be comfortable working independently, using initiative, and building positive relationships with tenants, colleagues, and external partners. If you are organised, caring, and motivated by making a real difference in people's day-to-day lives, we would love to hear from you. This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. Closing date: 2nd August 2026 Shortlist date: 3rdAugust 2026 Interview date: TBC
Saffron Housing
Jul 25, 2026
Full time
Neighbourhood Officer Location: Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk Salary: £36,778.73 per annum Fulltime: 37hrs per week Positions: 1x Permanent and 1x Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Are you passionate about creating safe, welcoming and well-maintained communities? Were looking for a proactive and people-focused Neighbourhood Officer to join our collaborative HousingTeam click apply for full job details
Saffron Housing Norwich, Norfolk
Jul 24, 2026
Full time
Dynamics 365 & Applications Technical Lead Location: Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk Salary: £47,972.25 per annum Full time: 37hrs per week Shape the future of digital transformation at Saffron Are you a Dynamics 365 expert who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving innovation? We're looking for a Dynamics 365 & Applications Technical Lead to take ownership of our business-critical applications, lead system enhancements, and help transform how we work. In this pivotal role, you'll: Lead the development, integration and optimisation of Dynamics 365 CE, Finance & Operations, and Power Platform solutions Design automated workflows that improve efficiency and enhance customer and colleague experiences Drive system reliability, security, compliance and continuous improvement across our application landscape Partner with stakeholders to deliver business change, create innovative solutions, and translate technical concepts into real-world impact Act as the go-to expert for Dynamics 365, application architecture, testing, documentation and user training For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Role Profile What we're looking for: Extensive experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps , Agile delivery, and Microsoft technologies A proactive problem-solver with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Passion for continuous improvement, service excellence, and delivering meaningful business outcomes If you're a strategic thinker who enjoys combining technical expertise with business transformation, we'd love to hear from you. Join Saffron and help build smarter, more connected services through technology. Closing date: 2nd August 2026 Shortlist date: 3rd August 2026 Interview date: TBC
Saffron Housing
Jul 24, 2026
Full time
Homeownership Officer Location: Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk Salary: £37,000 per annum Fulltime: 37hrs per week Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and helping homeowners navigate complex property, leasehold and shared ownership matters with confidence? We're looking for a proactive and organised Homeownership Officer to join our Homeownership team in Long Stratton, Norfolk. In this varied role, you'll manage a diverse caseload covering leasehold management, affordable home ownership, property transactions, major works consultation and homeowner services. You'll provide clear, accurate advice to customers, work closely with solicitors, contractors and stakeholders, and help resolve enquiries, complaints and disputes professionally. You'll also support compliance with legislation and policy, keeping records accurate and ensuring risks are identified and managed effectively. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in homeownership, leasehold management, housing, conveyancing or property management who enjoys problem-solving, building relationships and making a positive difference for customers. What you'll bring: Experience managing varied cases and interpreting legal, contractual or property-related information. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex matters clearly. A customer-focused, professional and solution-focused approach. Excellent organisation, accuracy and confidence managing competing priorities. For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached Role Profile If you're ready to use your housing, property or leasehold experience in a role where every day brings variety and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Closing date: 9th August 2026 Shortlist date: 10th August 2026 Interview date: TBC
Saffron Housing
Jul 24, 2026
Full time
Neighbourhood Officer Location: Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk Salary: £36,778.73 per annum Fulltime: 37hrs per week Positions: 1x Permanent and 1x Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Are you passionate about creating safe, welcoming and well-maintained communities? We're looking for a proactive and people-focused Neighbourhood Officer to join our collaborative Housing Team. In this varied role, you'll manage neighbourhood and tenancy matters across our estates - from resolving anti-social behaviour and neighbour nuisance to carrying out estate inspections, supporting tenants, leading community improvement projects and working closely with partners such as the Police, Social Services, Mental Health Services and Early Help Hubs. You'll bring experience from housing or another customer-focused environment, strong communication and negotiation skills, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to work independently while being part of a supportive team. A full, current driving licence is essential. For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached Role Profile If you're ready to make a visible difference to local communities and help deliver a high-quality service for tenants, we'd love to hear from you. Please note this role is subject to a Basic DBS check Closing date: 9th August 2026 Shortlist date: 10th August 2026 Interview date: TBC
Saffron Housing Norwich, Norfolk
Jul 24, 2026
Full time
Asset Surveyor Location: Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk Salary: £41,000 per annum Fulltime: 37hrs per week Help us keep homes safe, healthy and well maintained across Norfolk. We're looking for a practical, people-focused Asset Surveyor to join our Asset Management team. In this field-based role, you'll carry out property inspections and surveys across our housing stock, identifying issues, assessing risks and providing clear technical recommendations that help us plan effective works and improve the homes our tenants live in. You'll undertake stock condition surveys, damp and mould assessments, HHSRS inspections, Decent Homes reviews and mutual exchange inspections, producing accurate reports and working closely with colleagues, contractors and tenants to make sure follow-on works are properly scoped, prioritised and delivered. We're looking for someone with experience in property surveying, building maintenance or housing asset management, with strong defect diagnosis skills, excellent communication and a commitment to delivering safe, compliant and sustainable homes. You'll be confident working independently, managing your workload and engaging professionally with tenants in their homes. For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached Role Profile Apply now if you're ready to use your technical expertise to make a visible difference to homes and communities. This role is subject to a Basic DBS check Closing date: 9th August 2026 Shortlist date: 10th August 2026 Interview date: TBC
Saffron Housing Norwich, Norfolk
Jul 23, 2026
Full time
Service Charges and Rent Manager Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk Full Time: 37hrs per week We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Charges & Rent Manager to beoperationally responsible for the effective management, administration, and communication of service charges and rent application for 7000+ homes, homeowners, freeholders on estate and garages click apply for full job details
Saffron Housing Norwich, Norfolk
Jul 23, 2026
Full time
Planned Improvements Surveyor Location: Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk Salary: £44,505 per annum Fulltime: 37hrs per week We have an exciting opportunity for a Planned Improvements Surveyor to deliver a range of improvement and maintenance works by assessing properties, identifying the scope of required work, and preparing detailed works orders, specifications and drawings. Key Responsibilities Include: Deliver a range of planned improvement and maintenance projects, ensuring works are carried out safely, to specification, and to the required quality standards. Identify suitable properties using existing information from our in-house systems and property inspections. Liaise with tenants, contractors and colleagues to coordinate works, resolve queries and maintain good communication throughout each project. Prepare and issue clear works orders, specifications, and drawings to contractors or in-house teams. Carry out pre-, in-progress and post-inspections to verify quality, compliance and value for money. Provide technical advice and recommendations on property condition, proposed works and specifications. Liaise with external and regulatory bodies such as Planning and Building Control, to ensure all necessary permissions and standards are met. For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Role Profile Our Ideal Candidate Will Have: Educations and Qualifications: A recognised HNC or Building Surveyor qualification or the equivalent experience (E). Professional membership, working towards, or ability to complete, membership of a relevant body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, CABE, CIH) (D). Experience: Relevant experience of overseeing works programmes. Proven experience delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment, or improvement projects within housing, construction, or a related field (E). Experience preparing specifications, schedules of work, and tender documentation (E). Experience carrying out property inspections and assessing the quality and value of completed works (E). Experience analysing and reporting on compliance or performance data (D). Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Sound knowledge of building construction, materials, defects, and relevant legislation (including Building Regulations, CDM, and health & safety) (E). Experience working within social housing, local authority, or similar asset management environments (D). Ability to communicate effectively with residents, contractors, and colleagues at all levels (E). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, possessing the ability to liaise with various audiences both in writing and verbally (E). Able to work as part of a team and able to work independently without the need for close supervision (E). Excellent time management skills, including an ability to prioritise workload and meet agreed deadlines (E). Ability to identify, develop and deliver solutions to problems that are sensible, practical and proportionate to the risk (E). Knowledge of procurement processes and contract administration (D). Excellent IT skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams (E) Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits (E) Personal Attributes: Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Please note this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check Closing date: 2nd August 2026 Shortlist date: 3rdAugust 2026 Interview date: TBC
Saffron Housing Norwich, Norfolk
Jul 23, 2026
Full time
Multi-Trade Groundworker Location: Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk Salary: £30,000 per annum Fulltime: 37hrs per week We have an exciting opportunity for a Multi-Trade Groundworker to carry out a range of fencing and groundworks activities across Saffron Housing Trust's estates and properties, ensuring all external areas are safe, secure, and well-maintained for residents. Key Responsibilities Include: Operational - Fencing Install, repair, and maintain a range of fencing systems (wood, chain-link, palisade, post-and-rail, decorative etc.), gates, and gate furniture to agreed standards. Dismantle and dispose of damaged or redundant fencing safely and responsibly. Carry out site preparation, including measuring, setting out, groundworks, excavation, installing supports, levelling and reinstating surfaces, and safe use of tools. Conduct CAT scanning for underground services before commencing groundworks. Operational - Groundworker Prepare construction sites by clearing vegetation, debris, and obstacles Excavate trenches and foundation areas using hand tools or machinery Install drainage systems, including pipes, manholes, and soakaways Lay kerbs, paving, slabs, and pathways to required specifications For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Role Profile Our Ideal Candidate Will Have: Educations and Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Groundworks or Construction (E) Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting (City & Guilds NPTC) (D) CAT & genny training (D) Full, valid driving license with B + E trailer entitlement or equivalent (E) Experience: Previous experience working in groundworks or the construction industry (E) Practical experience in drainage, foundations and site preparation(E) Proven experience in fencing installation, repairs, and associated groundwork (E) Experience using hand tools and small plant equipment (E) Experience working outdoors in varying/extreme seasonal conditions (E) Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Strong practical and problem-solving abilities (E) Good understanding of groundwork methods (E) Ability to work independently and as part of a team (E) Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements (risk assessments, manual handling, safe tool use) (E) Ability to read site plans, measure and set out work (E) Excellent time management and ability to prioritise workload (E) Good communication and interpersonal skills (E) Able to effectively use mobile technology to manage work activities, communicate, and access organisational systems (e.g. Microsoft Teams) (E) Personal Attributes: Reliable, safety-conscious, and professional (E) Customer-focused with a positive attitude (E) Physically fit to undertake manual, outdoor work in all weather (E) Please note this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check Closing date: 2nd August 2026 Shortlist date: 3rd August 2026 Interview date: TBC
Saffron Housing Norwich, Norfolk
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
People Advisor Location: Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk We are looking for an experienced People Advisor to join our People Team. This is a varied generalist role where you'll provide trusted advice, coach managers and support people initiatives that help colleagues thrive and enable us to deliver great services to our tenants. You'll be involved in: Providing practical advice and managing employee relations casework, including absence, disciplinary, grievance and capability. Coaching managers to build confidence and capability in people management. Supporting organisational change, colleague engagement, wellbeing and EDI initiatives. Reviewing and improving people policies, processes and systems. Working collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace. We're looking for someone with: HR/People Advisor experience with a strong employee relations background. Good knowledge of employment law and HR best practice. Confidence to coach, influence and build strong relationships. CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience. If you're proactive, collaborative and passionate about helping people thrive, we'd love to hear from you Please see the attached Role Profile and Outline Terms & Conditions for full details Closing date: 12th July 2026 Shortlist date: 13th July 2026 Interview date: 20th July 2026
Saffron Housing
May 17, 2026
Full time
Electrician Location: Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk Salary: £40,509.90 We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to carry out electrical installation and maintenance tasks throughout the whole of Saffron Housing Trust Properties. Key Responsibilities include: Undertake all electrical works including maintenance, modernisation, improvements and remedials to maintain all premises owned by Saffron or those they have interest in. Responsible for ensuring all jobs are closed down accordingly when jobs are completed via a mobile device. Responsible for all equipment provided by Saffron including van stock, vehicle, tools, and materials. Ensuring the safety and security of Saffron's tenants and properties by participating on the out of hours call out rota, as required. For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Role Profile Our Ideal Candidate Will Have: Educations and Qualifications: Provide evidence of an ECS Gold Card demonstrating a Level 3 competency-based standard (NVQ) in Electrical installations plus a formal BS7671 Qualification in the current edition of the Wiring Regulations. Recognised UK electrical qualifications: C&G 2360 levels 2&3 Parts 1&2 & NVQ level 3 & C&G 2391 (equivalent C&G 2394/95 or EAL equivalent). C&G 2330 Levels 2&3 with NVQ level 3 & AM2 & C&G 2391 (equivalent C&G 2394/95 or EAL equivalent). 18th Edition BS7671:2018. City & Guilds or EAL Qualification Current JIB card to either approved electrician with NVQ level qualification. AM2 qualification Full driving licence (E) Experience: Relevant experience and knowledge in all types of domestic electrical work, including rewires, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, wiring, connection, and commissioning of all types of heating fuel systems. (E) Experience of working in both occupied and unoccupied properties and on occasions in extreme temperatures and conditions due to seasonal weather conditions. (E) Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Possess working knowledge of domestic BS5839 Part 6:2019 domestic fire detection systems and BS5266: 2016 emergency lighting. (E) Excellent time management skills, including an ability to prioritise workload and meet agreed deadlines. (E) Able to work as part of a team and able to work independently without the need for close supervision. (E) Ability to use a mobile device (mobile phone/tablet) to manage workload, send and receive emails, access apps to order stock and MS Teams for meetings / training. (E) Please note this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check Closing date: 28th May 2026 Shortlist date: 29th May 2026 Interview date: TBC (5th May proposed day)