Metropolitan Thames Valley
Head of Legal Services Location: Hatton Garden, London, EC1N 8JS Salary: £85,294 - £89,783 (Dependent upon experience) 12-month fixed term interim role - 37.5hr week - hybrid based with the expectation to be office based 2-3 days per week Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing is one of the UKs leading providers of affordable housing and care and support services. We employ over 1900 people to manage and develop our large portfolio of nearly 60,000 homes and work with our customers across London, the East Midlands, and Southern and Eastern England. Were seeking an experienced Head of Legal Services to lead our passionate in-house team, driving excellence in social housing law and contributing to our future approach on key issues and services. You will provide expert advice on complex housing and property matters, with a focus on tenancy and leasehold litigation, and new the impact of new legislation in these areas. Youll lead a team providing a high-quality service on both routine volume matters and more complex cases, ensuring high quality client care for your internal customers in our housing and property teams. Most of the 15-strong team are based at our offices in Farringdon, London, and regularly work together in person. You can also be based at our office in Beeston, Nottingham, but regular time in London will be needed, especially in the first few months. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing legal team. Provide strategic advice on housing litigation and property law. Deliver training and share legal expertise across the organisation. Ensure cost-effective legal services and compliance with regulations. Deliver strong value for money across all aspects of legal work in your control and drive continuous improvement. About You Qualified solicitor or barrister with 7+ years PQE. Strong experience in housing law, ideally in a housing provider or local government environment. Excellent leadership, communication, and drafting skills. Ability to manage change and work across a large, complex organisation. To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality service we will complete a basic background check with the Disclosure and Barring service once an offer of employment is made. As this is part of MTVH's onboarding process the cost will be paid for by the organisation and a new check performed every three years. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. Whats in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional Beliefs day once a year to have an extra a day off Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Cycle2work scheme Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively Serving people better every day to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and others wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what were doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:- Gender Ethnicity LGBTQ+ Disability Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. For a full breakdown of company benefits, please see the attached Benefits Digital Booklet: JBRP1_UKTJ
Head of Legal Services Location: Hatton Garden, London, EC1N 8JS Salary: £85,294 - £89,783 (Dependent upon experience) 12-month fixed term interim role - 37.5hr week - hybrid based with the expectation to be office based 2-3 days per week Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing is one of the UKs leading providers of affordable housing and care and support services. We employ over 1900 people to manage and develop our large portfolio of nearly 60,000 homes and work with our customers across London, the East Midlands, and Southern and Eastern England. Were seeking an experienced Head of Legal Services to lead our passionate in-house team, driving excellence in social housing law and contributing to our future approach on key issues and services. You will provide expert advice on complex housing and property matters, with a focus on tenancy and leasehold litigation, and new the impact of new legislation in these areas. Youll lead a team providing a high-quality service on both routine volume matters and more complex cases, ensuring high quality client care for your internal customers in our housing and property teams. Most of the 15-strong team are based at our offices in Farringdon, London, and regularly work together in person. You can also be based at our office in Beeston, Nottingham, but regular time in London will be needed, especially in the first few months. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing legal team. Provide strategic advice on housing litigation and property law. Deliver training and share legal expertise across the organisation. Ensure cost-effective legal services and compliance with regulations. Deliver strong value for money across all aspects of legal work in your control and drive continuous improvement. About You Qualified solicitor or barrister with 7+ years PQE. Strong experience in housing law, ideally in a housing provider or local government environment. Excellent leadership, communication, and drafting skills. Ability to manage change and work across a large, complex organisation. To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality service we will complete a basic background check with the Disclosure and Barring service once an offer of employment is made. As this is part of MTVH's onboarding process the cost will be paid for by the organisation and a new check performed every three years. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. Whats in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional Beliefs day once a year to have an extra a day off Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Cycle2work scheme Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively Serving people better every day to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and others wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what were doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:- Gender Ethnicity LGBTQ+ Disability Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. For a full breakdown of company benefits, please see the attached Benefits Digital Booklet: JBRP1_UKTJ
Metropolitan Thames Valley
Technology Project Manager - Fixed-Term, Full-time vacancy until December 2026 (37.5 hours) £75,953 - £79,950 Farringdon, London - t he post holder may also be required to attend weekly team meetings at our Twickenham office (TW1 3RP) . This is a hybrid working role, requiring office attendance at least 2 days per week. About Us: Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing is one of the UK's leading providers of affordable housing and care and support services. We employ over 1,900 people to manage and develop our large portfolio of nearly 56,000 homes serving over 75,000 customers across London, the East Midlands, Southern and the East of England. About the Role: The Cyber Security Project Manager will lead the delivery of the Cyber Essentials Security Programme, focusing on achieving compliance and certification with Cyber Essentials Plus. This role is responsible for managing the project from inception to launch, ensuring all technical planning, documentation, and governance processes are in place. The Project Manager will work closely with the Cyber Security Manager and other key stakeholders to coordinate the discovery and implementation phases, manage risks, and oversee procurement and onboarding of security tools. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential, as the role involves chairing meetings, delivering presentations, and ensuring all deliverables meet security standards. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering complex cyber security or IT transformation projects, knowledge of cloud and SaaS security best practices, and relevant certifications such as Prince 2 Practitioner and CISSP. What you'll do: Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Cyber Essentials Security Programme, including planning, execution, and reporting. Work alongside the Cyber Security Manager, Senior Cyber Security Engineer, Technology Business Analyst and Project Support Officer to ensure successful project delivery. Oversee the discovery and implementation phases, ensuring milestones are met within agreed tolerances for time, cost, and quality. Establish and manage the project board and governance structures. Coordinate procurement and onboarding of tools (e.g., Tenable add-ons) and services. Identify and engage all stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of objectives, progress, and changes. Prepare and deliver stakeholder presentations and communications plans. Identify, document, and manage project risks, dependencies, and issues. Ensure timely identification & mitigation of blockers (e.g., legacy system decommissioning, resource constraints, vendor dependencies) Lead change management activities, including CAB submissions, user communications, and training. Develop user guides and documentation to support end-user readiness and adoption. Ensure all deliverables meet Cyber Essentials Plus requirements and align with organisational security policies. Oversee gap analysis, mock assessments, and third-party audits. Monitor and report on measurable benefits (e.g., reduced vulnerabilities, improved training compliance). Recommend and implement improvements based on evolving threats and assessment findings. Ensure risks, issues and dependencies are being recorded, monitored, and proactively managed to minimise disruption to successful delivery What you'll need to succeed: - Proven experience delivering complex cyber security or IT transformation projects, ideally within regulated or large-scale environments. - Strong knowledge of Cyber Essentials (and plus), cloud security (AWS, Azure, OCI), and SaaS security best practices. - A strong commitment to customer service and overall service excellence. - A willingness to learn and develop a broad skillset as may be required. - A thorough and organised approach with the ability to work with multiple competing priorities. - Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations. - Ability to work with a range of internal and external people to develop long term strategies to meet compliance requirements. - Stay up to date with latest security threats and trends. - Experience with project management methodologies, governance, and stakeholder engagement. - Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills. - Ability to manage multiple workstreams, competing priorities, and cross-functional teams. - Experience with procurement, vendor management, and third-party assessments. Key dates: first round Teams interviews will be scheduled shortly after the vacancy closes Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. Our benefits include:- - 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year - 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities - An additional Beliefs day once a year to have an extra a day off - Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave - Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% - Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year - Life assurance cover 3 x your salary - Cycle2work scheme - Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department - Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too - Tenancy deposit interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan - Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform - Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues - Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support - Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively Serving people better every day to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other s wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we re doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:- Gender Ethnicity LGBTQ+ Disability Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Technology Project Manager - Fixed-Term, Full-time vacancy until December 2026 (37.5 hours) £75,953 - £79,950 Farringdon, London - t he post holder may also be required to attend weekly team meetings at our Twickenham office (TW1 3RP) . This is a hybrid working role, requiring office attendance at least 2 days per week. About Us: Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing is one of the UK's leading providers of affordable housing and care and support services. We employ over 1,900 people to manage and develop our large portfolio of nearly 56,000 homes serving over 75,000 customers across London, the East Midlands, Southern and the East of England. About the Role: The Cyber Security Project Manager will lead the delivery of the Cyber Essentials Security Programme, focusing on achieving compliance and certification with Cyber Essentials Plus. This role is responsible for managing the project from inception to launch, ensuring all technical planning, documentation, and governance processes are in place. The Project Manager will work closely with the Cyber Security Manager and other key stakeholders to coordinate the discovery and implementation phases, manage risks, and oversee procurement and onboarding of security tools. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential, as the role involves chairing meetings, delivering presentations, and ensuring all deliverables meet security standards. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering complex cyber security or IT transformation projects, knowledge of cloud and SaaS security best practices, and relevant certifications such as Prince 2 Practitioner and CISSP. What you'll do: Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Cyber Essentials Security Programme, including planning, execution, and reporting. Work alongside the Cyber Security Manager, Senior Cyber Security Engineer, Technology Business Analyst and Project Support Officer to ensure successful project delivery. Oversee the discovery and implementation phases, ensuring milestones are met within agreed tolerances for time, cost, and quality. Establish and manage the project board and governance structures. Coordinate procurement and onboarding of tools (e.g., Tenable add-ons) and services. Identify and engage all stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of objectives, progress, and changes. Prepare and deliver stakeholder presentations and communications plans. Identify, document, and manage project risks, dependencies, and issues. Ensure timely identification & mitigation of blockers (e.g., legacy system decommissioning, resource constraints, vendor dependencies) Lead change management activities, including CAB submissions, user communications, and training. Develop user guides and documentation to support end-user readiness and adoption. Ensure all deliverables meet Cyber Essentials Plus requirements and align with organisational security policies. Oversee gap analysis, mock assessments, and third-party audits. Monitor and report on measurable benefits (e.g., reduced vulnerabilities, improved training compliance). Recommend and implement improvements based on evolving threats and assessment findings. Ensure risks, issues and dependencies are being recorded, monitored, and proactively managed to minimise disruption to successful delivery What you'll need to succeed: - Proven experience delivering complex cyber security or IT transformation projects, ideally within regulated or large-scale environments. - Strong knowledge of Cyber Essentials (and plus), cloud security (AWS, Azure, OCI), and SaaS security best practices. - A strong commitment to customer service and overall service excellence. - A willingness to learn and develop a broad skillset as may be required. - A thorough and organised approach with the ability to work with multiple competing priorities. - Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations. - Ability to work with a range of internal and external people to develop long term strategies to meet compliance requirements. - Stay up to date with latest security threats and trends. - Experience with project management methodologies, governance, and stakeholder engagement. - Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills. - Ability to manage multiple workstreams, competing priorities, and cross-functional teams. - Experience with procurement, vendor management, and third-party assessments. Key dates: first round Teams interviews will be scheduled shortly after the vacancy closes Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. Our benefits include:- - 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year - 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities - An additional Beliefs day once a year to have an extra a day off - Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave - Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% - Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year - Life assurance cover 3 x your salary - Cycle2work scheme - Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department - Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too - Tenancy deposit interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan - Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform - Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues - Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support - Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively Serving people better every day to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other s wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we re doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:- Gender Ethnicity LGBTQ+ Disability Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
