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New 9-Month Fixed Term Contract Are you passionate about preserving the UK's historic architecture? We are currently working with a client who is looking for a skilled and experienced Heritage Building Surveyor for a 9-month fixed-term contract, to carry out inspections and produce high-quality reports for Grade II-listed buildings and dwellings. The role involves visiting a variety of historic sites, assessing condition, and guiding conservation-led repair recommendations. Daily duties will include: Conducting detailed inspections of Grade II-listed buildings, assessing structural condition, traditional materials, and conservation priorities Compiling reports that advise stakeholders on maintenance requirements and best conservation practices in line with Historic England guidance and local authority regulations. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders, including homeowners, conservation officers, architects, and heritage organisations. Giving advice which will balance historic integrity with practicality and recommending appropriate repairs with a focus on minimal intervention and long-term preservation. This is a home-based role which offers flexibility, but will involve travelling regularly (sometimes with overnight stays) and sites are based across the South East and South West of England. The role would suit someone who has hands-on experience of surveying historic buildings, a strong understanding of traditional materials and construction techniques, and a deep knowledge of heritage legislation and planning processes. A degree or postgraduate qualification in Building Conservation, Historic Building Surveying, Architecture, Heritage Management, or a similar field and/or professional membership (such as IHBC, RICS with Building Conservation Accreditation, CIOB, or RIBA) would also be advantageous. Your new role What you'll need to succeed What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #

Your new company Are you passionate about social justice and housing? Do you have a background in the Social Housing sector as a Housing Officer? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently supporting Nacro with their recruitment for a Housing Support worker in Norwich. Your new role We are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Nacro team in Norwich on a temp to perm basis. The main focus of this role is to provide support to Residents by creating person-centred support plans. You will meet with Residents, discuss support needs and how you can support them to meet their objectives; complete Support and Safety Plans, work with Community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to best support our Residents. You will also need to be able to help Residents with applying for Housing Benefits and paying rent etc. To ensure our properties are meeting expected standards in terms of repair and cleanliness you will need a sharp attention to detail to ensure that the houses are clean, tidy and all repairs are reported and actioned.You will be allocated a number of properties to manage, working as part of a larger team to deliver the service across your region. To achieve this, you will need to have access to your own vehicle and have business insurance. Please note that this role is NOT a personal care role. Working Hours: 35 hours per week, shift patterns and flexibility will be discussed during your interview. The provision of the contract is between 08:00 and 22:00 Monday-Friday and Saturday 09.00 -17:00 on a rolling rotational basis. What you'll need to succeed Due to the nature of this role, candidates with experience within social housing and knowledge of Support Planning and welfare benefits/universal credit, will have an advantage in terms of transferrable skills. The role is subject to Enhanced Adult DBS and a HMPPS Barring checks. If you already have this level of DBS on the update service, please let us know upon registration. What you'll get in return As mentioned above, this is a temp to perm role so this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door and start your career with Nacro! You will also receive weekly pay at a rate of 16.37 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Location: Kirklees Salary: Competitive (Temporary Role) Job Type: Temporary We are recruiting on behalf of the council in Kirklees for a skilled Surveyor to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical expertise across various aspects of building maintenance and surveying. You will play a key role in the preparation of detailed specifications, planning and monitoring work, and contributing to the Asset Management Plan. Day-to-day of the role: Provide technical expertise on all aspects of building maintenance and surveying, acting as Supervising Officer to achieve high-quality standards in building works and associated services. Prepare detailed specifications for allocated projects, undertaking the necessary preparatory, planning, and monitoring work to meet the requirements of each project or scheme. Conduct stock condition surveys and contribute to the development of the Asset Management Plan and Investment Strategy. Perform Professional Estimating and Quantity Surveying functions for a range of contractual agreements from initial receipt of the contract documentation to the submission and agreement of the final accounts. Provide specialist expertise and project management of programmes, schemes, contracts, maintenance contracts, and planned maintenance. Offer specialist advice in relation to structural defects and manage specialist works related to this. Collaborate with your Team Leader and other Surveyors to monitor, analyse, and deliver improvements across all relevant performance indicator areas to increase customer satisfaction. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in building maintenance and surveying. Ability to prepare detailed specifications and manage various projects effectively. Experience in Professional Estimating and Quantity Surveying. Strong project management skills and the ability to provide specialist advice on structural defects. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Flexibility to work unsocial hours and travel independently across Kirklees. A valid driving licence is preferred; exceptions may be made for disabled candidates. DBS check at the appropriate level.

Team Leader - Billericay, Essex - Up to 32k per annum - Social Housing Contractor CBW are excited to recruit for a leading Social Housing/Construction contractor based in Billericay, Essex! If you are experienced within the Property Services industry, liaising with tenants & contractors and scheduled a team of operatives, we want to hear from you! Brief overview; Monday - Friday 8am -5pm Up to 32k per annum Permanent position Must have a background within the Social Housing industry Excellent leadership and team management skills Roles/Responsibilities; Lead, manage, and motivate a team of housing officers, ensuring high levels of performance, morale, and professional development. Oversee the management of social housing properties, ensuring properties are well-maintained and meet legal requirements. Managing calls on system Managing operatives diaries General administration Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked Work towards individual and client KPI's Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works Tracking and monitoring to completion Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules Organisation of external supply companies Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and trades If you are interested in applying for this role, please forward your CV across to Stacey at CBW Staffing Solutions!

Job Title: Housing Officer Location: Milton Keynes and Bedfordshire Salary : 27,264- 42,287 Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm Contract Type : Permanent Purpose of the Role The Housing Officer supports and manages Service Users (SUs) within an allocated area, ensuring their well-being and the effective management of properties. This includes welfare visits, property inspections, and accurate record-keeping in line with company procedures. Key Responsibilities: Supporting Service Users (SUs): Manage a caseload of (Apply online only) SUs. Conduct dispersals, inductions, and welfare checks. Signpost SUs to local services (e.g., healthcare, shops). Arrange and support transport or relocation as needed. Ensure the health, safety, and timely move-on of SUs. Managing Properties: Conduct monthly inspections and arrange necessary maintenance. Prepare properties for re-occupation or hand back to landlords. Maintain compliance with health and safety standards. Ensure minor repairs are completed and inventory is managed. Required Skills: Experience as a Housing Officer or similar role. Awareness of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Empathetic, adaptable, and resilient. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Well-organised with effective planning abilities. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Full UK driving licence required. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Health Membership Life cover 6-month probation period 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution Laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed Employee Assistance Programme Referral scheme The successful candidate will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role. Please contact Kerrie Collett on (phone number removed) to learn more, or submit your application today.

Client Local Authority Job Title Housing Regulation and Partnerships Manager Pay Rate 28.01an hour PAYE Hours 36 Hours a week (Mon-Fri) Duration Initial 3 Month Contract Location This is a hyrid role which requires attending the office(Hounslow House) a minimum of 3 days a week Description PURPOSE OF ROLE: You will lead the development of relationships with housing partners across our borough, including private registered providers of social housing, co-operatives, charities, and other key stakeholders: to ensure that we jointly deliver our core functions in accordance with regulation; and realise our shared goals. You will have a broad and detailed knowledge of all aspects of housing services, from homelessness and allocations to maintenance and repairs, and in particular the requirements of the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023 in relation to housing management. You will line-manage directly one Housing Partnerships Assistant Service Manager and through them a team of project, delivery and improvement officers. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Be fully accountable for the management, planning and coordination of strategic relationships with key housing partners, delegating operational tasks to the assistant service manager, as necessary. Represent the service corporately and with partners, deputising for your manager and head of service as required. Establish a creative and innovative approach to building relationships, setting appropriate objectives and performance targets to define your success, using benchmarking and feedback from peers within partner organisations to reflect on your practice and learn from others. Lead, motivate and develop your team to build strategic partnerships with key housing stakeholders, providing analysis, diagnostic, advice and support for strategies and working practices that improve joint outputs and outcomes for residents, and provide quality assurance and evidence of efficiency and value for money for participating organisations. EXPERIENCE: You are an expert in housing with significant knowledge and experience of preparing and implementing housing policies, procedures, formal reports and presentations in a local authority or registered provider setting. You have excellent partnership working skills, are able to navigate problem solving within large and complex organisations, taking a collaborative approach to finding solutions, while operating effectively through prioritisation, delegation of tasks and organisation of available resources, with experience of managing or supervising staff. You communicate effectively with a range of internal and external audiences, including tenants, elected members and colleagues of all levels; you will have experience of both resident engagement and engagement in a business-to-business setting. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Job Title: Housing Officer Location: Southwest Salary : 27,264- 42,287 Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm Contract Type : Permanent Purpose of the Role The Housing Officer supports and manages Service Users (SUs) within an allocated area, ensuring their well-being and the effective management of properties. This includes welfare visits, property inspections, and accurate record-keeping in line with company procedures. Key Responsibilities: Supporting Service Users (SUs): Manage a caseload of (Apply online only) SUs. Conduct dispersals, inductions, and welfare checks. Signpost SUs to local services (e.g., healthcare, shops). Arrange and support transport or relocation as needed. Ensure the health, safety, and timely move-on of SUs. Managing Properties: Conduct monthly inspections and arrange necessary maintenance. Prepare properties for re-occupation or hand back to landlords. Maintain compliance with health and safety standards. Ensure minor repairs are completed and inventory is managed. Required Skills: Experience as a Housing Officer or similar role. Awareness of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Empathetic, adaptable, and resilient. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Well-organised with effective planning abilities. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Full UK driving licence required. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Health Membership Life cover 6-month probation period 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution Laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed Employee Assistance Programme Referral scheme The successful candidate will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role. Please contact Kerrie Collett on (phone number removed) to learn more, or submit your application today.

Job Title: Housing Officer Location: Essex - Colchester/Tendring/Clacton/Harwich Salary : 27,264- 42,287 Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm Contract Type : Permanent Purpose of the Role The Housing Officer supports and manages Service Users (SUs) within an allocated area, ensuring their well-being and the effective management of properties. This includes welfare visits, property inspections, and accurate record-keeping in line with company procedures. Key Responsibilities: Supporting Service Users (SUs): Manage a caseload of (Apply online only) SUs. Conduct dispersals, inductions, and welfare checks. Signpost SUs to local services (e.g., healthcare, shops). Arrange and support transport or relocation as needed. Ensure the health, safety, and timely move-on of SUs. Managing Properties: Conduct monthly inspections and arrange necessary maintenance. Prepare properties for re-occupation or hand back to landlords. Maintain compliance with health and safety standards. Ensure minor repairs are completed and inventory is managed. Required Skills: Experience as a Housing Officer or similar role. Awareness of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Empathetic, adaptable, and resilient. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Well-organised with effective planning abilities. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Full UK driving licence required. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Health Membership Life cover 6-month probation period 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution Laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed Employee Assistance Programme Referral scheme The successful candidate will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role. Please contact Kerrie Collett on (phone number removed) to learn more, or submit your application today.

About us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join Homelessness, Independence and Preventative Services, Property Procurement Accommodation Service, which adopts a preventative approach across the housing, health and social care agendas. Your primary focus will be to ensure the safe operation and upkeep of all Council owned hostel sites. You must be professional, energetic and enthusiastic as we are interested in what you can bring to help us improve and develop our services to support some of our most vulnerable residents. You will need to travel independently around the Borough to carry out hostel visits and carry out minor repair works. About The Team You'll Be Working In This is an exciting and busy role that is at the centre of the Councils response to homelessness. The service is developing and progressing our agenda to reduce the use of temporary accommodation and achieve more upstream prevention outcomes. You will ensure the safe operation and upkeep of all Council owned hostel sites used for stage one temporary accommodation to place homeless households, including St Catherines House. You will ensure that hostel grounds and communal areas are presentable, clean, tidy and residents occupying the hostel accommodation are supported to report any concerns about the cleanliness of the premises to you. You will conduct handyperson minor repairs, changing light bulbs, refixing cupboards, door handles etc various regular cleaning duties, move furniture walk around the buildings ensuring the buildings are safe and tidy doing regular checks of high footfall areas such communal entrances, walkways and kitchens and bathroom facilitates. You will work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to liaise with the repairs team on void hostel units to be available for reletting to the required standards. You will carry out regular fire alarm and emergency lights testing and fire drills ensuring occupants details are updated and placed in a central log for emergency services to access in an event of an incident. You will monitor the wellbeing of any vulnerable residents housed within the hostel accommodation and inform the relevant Housing Solutions and Independence Officer of any concerns. Work closely with any agencies providing support to vulnerable residents housed in hostel accommodation. You will develop and maintain a knowledge of basic and specialist cleaning techniques and practises, materials and tools. This includes the use of ladders, industrial cleaning machines, and chemicals which are approved under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations, ensuring chemicals, materials and protective clothing are correctly used and stored in accordance with legislative and Council Health and safety procedures. You will work with the repairs and planning teams to develop long term plans for the hostel including cyclical work programmes, any major refurbishment or redevelopment of the site. About You: You have extensive knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable people, of leading multi-disciplinary work involving complex needs and diverse client groups and an expert knowledge of homelessness and associated legislation. You have experience of successfully managing staff and are a collaborative leader, acting with integrity and building trusting relationships, operating effectively through prioritisation, delegation and efficient use of available resources to deliver value for money services. You are an expert communicator who engages effectively with a broad range of people, including applicants, colleagues, and elected members, to motivate, influence, negotiate and persuade and achieve multi-disciplinary outcomes to meet wide ranging needs. You are a dynamic decision maker who leads and motivates others to deliver a high performing service achieving excellent results, which can flex and adapt to the changing need of residents, integrating digital service solutions balanced with bespoke solutions for vulnerable residents. You are a creative and analytical problem solver who takes responsibility to see problems through to successful resolution, ensuring your work and the work of the team achieve service outcomes that support the shared goals of the council, while operating with financial acumen. A Basic DBS check will be required. If the points below resonate with you, we'd love you to put in an application: Are you passionate about customer services? Are you an experienced homelessness professional? Are you looking to working in a forward thinking and progressive housing department? Closing date: 10 March 2025.

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Senior Development Manager to join a local authority based in Hammersmith. My client are paying a rate of (Apply online only)p/d Umbrella. This role will involve managing a small team of 2 staff and my client can offer 1-2 days p/w working from home. Job Purpose: The Regeneration & Development team delivers the council-led development programme including complex development and regeneration schemes, new housing supply, new community assets including schools and community facilities, deliver capital receipts and new income streams, and manage stakeholder and community relationships. The current programme will see 1,800 new homes and community infrastructure over the next 8 years and will continue to grow as new growth opportunities emerge. The primary purpose of this post is to lead on the management and implementation of complex assets and growth projects; ensuring quality, innovation, best practice and efficiency in commissioning and delivery. The post holder will take development opportunities from the identification and inception stage, through appraisal and design development, to planning and transition to pre-construction and delivery. To succeed in this role, the post holder must be an inclusive and dynamic leader who is able to influence stakeholders, communicate clearly and with a range of audiences, and bring colleagues and residents on the development journey to ensure positive outcomes. Duties: The key objectives are to create new housing, schools and community facilities, and capital receipts through the delivery of successful planning applications To develop options for the physical development and regeneration of Council sites including large scale new-build housing and mixed-use developments (including schools and community facilities) incorporating high quality design, environmental and community safety standards To work collaboratively with external partners to facilitate the delivery of large-scale development opportunities in the borough leveraging the Council's assets. To procure development and regeneration projects, ensuring the highest standards of design, innovation, sustainability and construction best practice are achieved. Manage project teams, including consultants and solicitors, to ensure individual projects are secured and internal procedures and policies are followed Manage projects through the planning process, including negotiation of Section 106 agreements. To liaise positively with other Council departments to ensure wider corporate objectives are incorporated into option appraisals and development briefs and to develop innovative ways of delivering the Council's Business Plan objectives. To supervise co-production, engagement and consultation with residents on major development schemes, school communities and other groups as appropriate in liaison with the consultation and tenant participation teams. To performance manage, monitor, and report on progress toward project milestones and physical and financial targets to Senior Managers and elected members To be responsible for development financial modelling and progress through financial and development gateway processes from inception to planning and start on site, and to ensure successful handover of projects during pre-construction to the delivery phase To draft corporate policy papers for consideration by Project Boards and will be required to oversee policy and strategy work-streams, and be capable of presenting at Director level. Matrix management responsibility to oversee and coordinate the work of project teams which can include development managers, consultation staff, external consultants, agencies and developers ensuring compliance with development agreements and agreed development plans. Senior Development Managers will have line management responsibility for team members. This could include Development Managers, Development Officers and/or Programme Officers. To work in conjunction with the Council's Property Services Team and external valuation and marketing/sales advisers to maximise the physical and financial benefits accruing to the Council from redevelopment of land and assets. To liaise with the Borough's Planning and Legal services on matters of tenancy, planning and development legislation and land law. To ensure that all proposals, and all appointments, comply with national and EU statutory and legislative requirements, and the Council's Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and other relevant procedures. Ensure effective liaison with Residents, Members, Schools and community groups, Housing Management, Needs and Allocations, Housing Repairs, Home Ownership, Schools Property and Contracts, Community and Third sector team, Borough Valuers, Borough Solicitor and internal and external regeneration and funding agencies and partners. Generally, to develop and maintain ongoing partnerships and take a flexible approach to meeting outcomes and empowering colleagues Serve as a key member of the Growth team advancing the assets and growth strategy and new business development, identifying, and responding to "Growth" opportunities across the Borough on the Council's land and in partnership. Post holders are required to work flexibly from Council offices, site, and consultant's offices as necessary. They will be expected to attend evening and weekend meetings as required and to work directly with members, residents and the public in consultation meetings and workshop and exhibition events. They will need to manage conflicting priorities and work to tight deadlines The post holders will be required to visit dirty and noisy building sites and to wear personal protective equipment from time to time, although the job is predominantly office based, with regular visits to estates, schools and children's centres, and meetings in other offices Title: Senior Development Manager Day Rate: (Apply online only)p/d Umbrella Location: Hammersmith, London

The Market Management Service was established to ensure that Enfield's private rented sector meets resident's needs. The aim of the Market Management is operationalised by the provision of range of PRS interventions and initiatives including emergency and temporary accommodation and PRS Housing Services, including procurement, allocation, and management services. The Housing Access Team will ensure the allocation of TA and PRS housing in line with the statutory homelessness framework and the priorities of the service. The Housing Access will manage a housing access register and coordinate PRS access to prevent and relieve homelessness, avoid new TA placements, and reduce TA through suitable final relief offers and PRSOs. The Housing Access Team will ensure the provision of effective Housing Access Team Advice and Casework and ensure all offers of housing (TA & PRS) are made in line with the statutory homelessness framework The Housing Access Team will effectively coordinate Housing Access activity to prevent and relieve homelessness, avoid new TA placements, and reduce TA through suitable final relief offers and PRSOs. The Housing Access Team will ensure the rapid and lawful allocation of housing (TA & PRS) provided by partners, including Housing Gateway, Capital Letters, and other TA and PRS initiatives The Housing Access Team will contribute to the effective management of the void and relet processes Dimensions including Structure Chart: 1. Annual budgetary amounts with which the role is either directly or indirectly concerned: N/A 2. Structure Chart: Page 2 of 10 Property Manager Last revised September 2020 3. Number of direct reports: N/A 4. Nature of reporting relationship between post holder and line manager Report to Housing Access Team Leader Attend relevant Service and Team Meetings Regular email correspondence and telephone contact with the Head of Market Management, Housing Advisory Service Management Team and Director (where required) 5. Any other relevant statistics Key Accountabilities: Insert the most important and frequent accountabilities first. (You are not restricted to eight accountabilities) Accountabilities 1. Provide advice, guidance, and training on Team issues to internal and external partners 2. Ensure all casework and housing data is accurately recorded on notes and IT systems 3. Ensure all housing meets required national and local standards and compliance 4. Contribute the efficient and effective management of voids and relets processes 5. Ensure all homelessness casework is delivered in line with the statutory homelessness framework 6. Provide accurate and relevant housing, welfare, homelessness advice and support to applicants 7. Any other duties reasonably requested by management 8. Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council's Policies and Procedures 9. Ensure Housing Access Database is accurate and up-to-date 10. Ensure housing access processes and procedures and housing access data is used to improve PRS access and TA-move-on to applicants with more complex needs 11. Effectively coordinate Housing Access activity to prevent and relieve homelessness, avoid new TA placements, and reduce TA through suitable final relief offers and PRSOs. 12. Ensure all offers of housing (TA & PRS) are made in line with the statutory homelessness 13. Ensure the rapid and lawful allocation of housing (TA & PRS) provided by partners, including Housing Gateway, Capital Letters, and other TA and PRS initiatives 15. Provide advice and guidance about Housing Access issues to other Services and Teams in HAS and the wider Council and contribute to the induction and training of new staff 16. Write and issue statutory offers and statutory decision notifications, including discharge of duty notifications 17. Set up properties on IT systems 18. Liaise with supplier to arrange key collection and access to Sign-up and arranging key collection, or S188 duty discharge if required 19. Negotiate with suppliers to procure units 20. Set up and close down tenancies and rent accounts on systems in liaison with casework teams 21. Complete pre-allocation checks, including Right to Rent check 22. Accompany applicants with more complex need to viewings 23. Negotiating with tenants to take properties 24. Negotiation of void periods with suppliers, including Capital Letters 25. Arrange storage and removal service where required 26. Raise payments to suppliers Key Relationships (Internal and External): Internal: Council Housing Teams Managers across LBE TA Procurement Housing Assessment and Allocation Team Housing Options and Advice Team Voids, Repairs and Compliance Team Customer Services Centre Adult Social Care Community Safety Team Legal Services Environmental Health Councillors and MPs External: Landlords and Agents Police London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority Voluntary and Support Groups Contractors Housing Associations Partners Partner local authorities Probation Services, MAPPA Housing Associations/Registered Providers Third Sector organisations Property Manager Equality and Diversity: The Council has a strong commitment to achieving equality in its service to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand, comply with and promote its policies in their own work. Health and Safety: The post holder shall ensure that the duties of the post are undertaken with due regard to the Council's Health and Safety Policy and to their personal responsibilities under the provisions of the Health and Safety at work Act 1974 and all other relevant subordinate legislation. For a more detailed definition of these responsibilities, refer to the current versions of the Corporate Health & Safety Policy, Group Safety Policy and employee information leaflet entitled "Health & Safety Policy; Guidance on Staff Health & Safety Responsibilities". Corporate Health and Safety Responsibilities All employees have personal responsibilities to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others. This means: 1. Understanding the hazards in the work they undertake; 2. Following safety rules and procedures; 3. Using work equipment, personal protective equipment, substances, and safety devices correctly; and 4. Working in accordance with the training provided and only undertaking tasks where appropriate training has been received. Employees shall co-operate with the Council by allowing it to comply with its duties towards them. This requires employees to: take part in safety training and risk assessments and suggest ways of reducing risks; and take part in emergency evacuation exercises. Employees shall report all accidents, 'near miss' incidents and work related ill health conditions to their manager/supervisor/team leader. Employees shall read the Corporate Health & Safety - Organisation Part B Policy to ascertain and understand their responsibilities as an employee, line manager, Assistant Director or Director of the Council. Information Security: In order to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of Council information, including information provided by customers, partner organisations, and other third parties, where applicable, employees will comply with the Council's Information Security Policy. Statement of Commitment to Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults through safer employment practice: Enfield Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safe recruitment of staff is central to this commitment, and the Council will Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Title: Housing Officer Location: Portsmouth Salary : 28,000- 35,000 Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm Contract Type : Permanent Purpose of the Role The Housing Officer supports and manages Service Users (SUs) within an allocated area, ensuring their well-being and the effective management of properties. This includes welfare visits, property inspections, and accurate record-keeping in line with company procedures. Key Responsibilities: Supporting Service Users (SUs): Manage a caseload of (Apply online only) SUs. Conduct dispersals, inductions, and welfare checks. Signpost SUs to local services (e.g., healthcare, shops). Arrange and support transport or relocation as needed. Ensure the health, safety, and timely move-on of SUs. Managing Properties: Conduct monthly inspections and arrange necessary maintenance. Prepare properties for re-occupation or hand back to landlords. Maintain compliance with health and safety standards. Ensure minor repairs are completed and inventory is managed. Required Skills: Experience as a Housing Officer or similar role. Awareness of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Empathetic, adaptable, and resilient. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Well-organised with effective planning abilities. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Full UK driving licence required. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Health Membership Life cover 6-month probation period 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution Laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed Employee Assistance Programme Referral scheme The successful candidate will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role. Please contact Kerrie Collett on (phone number removed) to learn more, or submit your application today.

Salary: £49,686 Are you a highly skilled and experienced tradesperson looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for leadership and a track record of excellence in your trade? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled tradesperson to join our team as a Supervisor. In this role, you will step into a leadership position where you can utilise your expertise to oversee and guide a team of dedicated tradespeople. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills. Because our customers are at the centre of everything we do, you should be people-centric and be able to demonstrate the ability to lead your team to deliver right first-time repairs with excellent customer service, liaising with our dedicated planning and customer service staff as well as maintaining relationships with surveying staff and repairs officers to help us all remain compliant. What you'll need to succeed: A trade/construction qualification and a good knowledge of repairs and maintenance in a social housing environment, to deliver a quality repairs service in a partnership working environment. A proven track record of managing a multi discipline trade workforce, understand of the complex requirements of the work force and being able to support them on a technical level A passion for delivering right first-time repairs. A flexible approach to work patterns & workloads Patience: The ability to remain composed and patient during challenging situations Experience in using multiple business IT applications databases, Microsoft office. Commercial awareness to deliver value for money business solutions. A team working approach in a diverse and complex environment Key Responsibilities: - Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of tradespeople, ensuring quality workmanship and productivity. - Collaborate with supervisors & managers to plan and deliver effective repairs. - Experience and ability to manage Health and Safety in a social housing repairs environment. - High level of technical knowledge and diagnosis skills in a housing maintenance environment - Able to manage problems and identify solutions. - Ensure repairs are completed on time and within Key performance indicators. - Handle administrative tasks related to the team, - Able to stay calm under pressure - Able to plan work for multiple trade operative?s minimising down time - Experience in complaints and collating information from all stake holders, to include CRM management Qualifications: Proven experience as a qualified/skilled tradesperson in e.g., carpentry, plumbing, gen-building, roofing, etc. SMSTS, Desirable not essential Driving Licence What you need to do now We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it?s the ideal job for you, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, and give a short statement (max 250 words) that demonstrate why you believe you are the right candidate for the role. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What?s 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 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.

Exciting Opportunity with a large Repairs Contractor Operations Team Leader to be based in SE London. Hybrid - 3 days office based This role will be a management position being responsible for a team of 5/6 Call Handlers (Housing/Repairs) Also overseeing 2 Scheduler and 1 x Admin Duties and Responsibilities You will manage a team of Customer Service Officers delivering excellent customer services to the public across a range of front line services and channels. You will work in conjunction with the Call Centre Manager to influence, develop and deliver the council's customer access strategy . Continuously drive improvement in delivery performance by developing and implementing policies, initiatives and strategies to improve both team and individual performance; and to share this best practice with other Team Leaders. Develop and maintain effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders and the wider community in order to facilitate the delivery of high quality services that meet user needs. Understand client service level agreements including budgets and rates. Plan/co-ordinate/allocate engineer workload in line with client SLA's & KPIs ensuring non-productive time is kept to a minimum. Ensure allocations match engineer skills and experience. Liaise with client sites and record access arrangements. Escalate access issues or problems. Administrative tasks: Manage team shifts, expenses and any other administration duties Create KPI documents such as status reports and tracking documents Monitor performance and motivate the team Team resources: Manage shift planning and ensure business needs are covered Recruit when necessary and manage the team mix About the Candidate: Team management skills essential Able to lead, coordinate and coach team members Ability to communicate with transversely with all different level in the organisation. Able to prioritise and work autonomously Must have previous Housing Repairs experience! Please send your CV through to be considered for the role!

Class 1 Personnel are working with a local authority to source a qualified experienced Gas Engineer to work across a portfolio of properties in the Northampton and surrounding areas. The purpose of the post is to provide operational housing maintenance services to enable the continuing improvement of the service. You will undertake variety of work including inspections, repairs, servicing, improvements and replacement items in accordance with job orders work programme supplied. There is a special emphasis on improving the quality of customer service and the ad hoc repair service overall Main Duties for Gas Engineer: Represent the client during working hours and always uphold their standards and value To undertake individual or joint tasks within the allocated area of work. All to be carried out in accordance with the current RAMS. To meet work schedules for performance including keeping of any appointments or target times of work orders. To undertake all trade-based work to match basic skill requirement up to current qualifications and training, including multi-skilling areas as set out in the skills audits. To use PDA, mobile telephone or other mobile technology when on site to allow direct communication with the repair centre staff To be responsible for day-to-day planning of own workload, managing impress stock/van as required, including any pre-inspections/making appointments to ensure allocated work lead/jobs are completed to agreed performance levels and standards. Ordering of follow-on work and materials as required. Individual or as team member carrying out all allocated work to meet requirement of the project/service/repairs programme. Complete of work in the appropriate target time to the agreed performance levels and standards To work either individually or as part of the team on the following types as required at any given time To complete all paperwork (electronic reports/certificates) used in different service areas as required and/or advise call centre/ Repairs Officer of the extent of any work variations or follow on work required. To comply with safe working practises and adhere to the council's Safety Policy. To ensure that all essential PPE and tools are maintained and used in an appropriate manner. To always be responsible for the safety of oneself and members of the public/other trades Ensure gas safety to all the clients owned domestic properties All work to comply with Gas installation and Use regulations 1998 and the latest Gas industry unsafe situation procedure edition. Gas Engineer Essential Requirements: CCN1 Core Gas Safety Element Previous experience in a similar role Experience of housing maintenance Multi Skilled, OIL, LPG, Non-Domestic Gas Qualification. Hold a valid driving licence or be able to arrange own transport. Good Communicator This role will be a standard 37hrs week, with call out duties on top. Core hours will be as follows: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm . We are offering the following pay rates for this role Standard rate 20.00ph when on standby for call out 16.92ph when called out 20.99ph This role is being offered and an ongoing long term temporary assignment We are looking for candidates that can start as soon as possible All candidates must be able to drive and hold a valid driving licence If you are interested in the Gas Engineer role based in Northampton and surrounding areas, then please apply today. INDWH

Conwy Housing Officer Location LL29 7AZ 37 hours On going contract - £14.70ph To support the Conwy Housing Solutions Partnership by providing a range of emergency accommodation options for clients in housing need. To procure and manage the provision of emergency accommodation for homeless clients. To maximise rent collection and reduce unnecessary expenditure. To liaise with Housing & Planning Officers on property condition, HHSRS and enforcement. To support clients within the emergency accommodation portfolio to prepare for and successfully move on into appropriate long term housing To undertake a full management role of the Authority s emergency accommodation in line with policies and procedures and provide support and assistance to B & B proprietors with whom homeless clients are placed through regular visits and inspections. To ensure that all aspects of housing support and tenancy management are successfully undertaken, enabling clients to be safe in their accommodation and supporting a commitment that emergency placements with B&B proprietors are short term . To manage all aspect of tenancy and property management of any accommodation that the local authority may secure and should fall under Council control as an alternative model to the existing use of Bed & Breakfast To ensure that all sign up processes are completed promptly and that that housing benefit and rent collection is maximised through robust management of rent accounts; that client health and safety is monitored and managed from day 1 of a placement; To liaise with the Authority s Housing Benefit Section with regard to the payment of rent for emergency accommodation. To liaise with landlords and proprietors of new and existing accommodation on issues such as repairs, tenant damage / behaviour and disputes. To inspect properties to ensure that they comply with the Housing Health & Safety Rating System by undertaking regular technical inspections. To ensure that all relevant providers of emergency accommodation are on the Authority s Approved List of Providers. To ensure that incidents of anti-social behaviour are dealt with and that any complaints are addressed promptly. To work closely with Homeless Prevention Officers to ensure that Homeless Cases are managed effectively and that clients are supported to achieve their actions within their Personal Housing Plan Too find out more information please contact Deanna at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

Thrive Group Oldham are currently recruiting on behlaf of Leicester County Council for a Driver (Passenger Fleet) Candidates require Children's & Adults DBS, they will be delivering library books. Summary of day to day: Arrive at County Hall (vans are loaded already) Both drivers go off on single man routes. Some interactions with public and staff throughout the day. Must communicate well. Delivering to 8 or 9 libraries per day. Climbing in and out of van, manoeuvring crates Moving up to 4 crates max at a time Using ramps Stacking them in designated area Collecting books then from library and taking them to Glenfield Unpack collection crates Sort everything (1.5 hrs) Get next day's paperwork and preparing for next day Re-Load van and take to County Hall Leave key for next day Communicate throughout the day with manager Opportunity to do minibus driving through LCC later on, once established with Jayne. Safety boots & hi vis, DBS & Midas all essential. Sat nav helps. Apple/google map etc. Standard hours (non-guaranteed) 8am - 4pm Monday - Thursday Friday 8am -3:30pm Flexible working hours / Bank shift style. Shadowing at first. Up to full time for first two weeks. Then moving to 2-3 days a week but not guaranteed. 3 routes for each van available. 2 vans (6 routes total). Must learn all 6 routes before starting. Temporary. No perm role guaranteed. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. To make sure that, before driving a vehicle, it is in a fit and serviceable condition by carrying out daily and weekly routine checks as directed. Also, weekly safety checks, including fire precautions, as instructed or more frequently if operating conditions require it. To report any defect on the appropriate form. 2. To drive any County Council operated vehicle as required in a safe manner and in compliance with Road Traffic Law to at least the statutory driving test standard and in accordance with procedures issued by the P.F.T. 3. To maintain all vehicles in a clean, hygienic and tidy condition both inside and out at all times, including replacement vehicles. To make sure that all cleaning equipment and materials are used/operated safely whilst ensuring all vehicle storage facilities are maintained to the appropriate standard. 4. To undertake minor vehicle repairs with appropriate direction from Transport Officers / Vehicle Unit. 5. To assist the staff at any depot, operating centre or unit to load, unload, secure and deliver any miscellaneous goods or equipment as directed by the P.F.T. 6. To assist the passengers on and off the vehicle as well as assist with securing them and their wheelchairs in the vehicle with safety restraints and give personal assistance within the unit as may be required. To be responsible for the fitting/removing seats, as required ensuring adequate seating capacity. 7. To be responsible for the safety, general welfare and respecting the personal dignity of Service Users visited or passengers transported, reporting to the P.F.T., any accidents, incidents or difficulties incurred. To assist Service Users in their homes or day care venue prior to boarding the vehicles and at their destination as required. 8. To work to pre-planned schedules/route list and complete any record of work, record of driving, accident reports and any other record of vehicle and passenger utilisation that may be required by law, the County Council, the 'Code of Practice' or 'Drivers and Escort Handbook'. To be responsible for ensuring that no unauthorised passengers are transported. To ensure that passengers do not board or alight at locations that are not on the schedule/route list. Ensure that they have written agreement when any alternative pick-up/drop-off points are required. 9. To be able to communicate effectively between and with any representative of the County Council, Service Users, Carers and members of the public, maintaining a professional image at all times. 10. To carry out or assist in driver/server duties, when operating on any Meals service provided by the County Council, including cashing up monies collected, completion of relevant paperwork and paying into the designated office. 11. To provide detailed geographical and other information when required enabling efficient route planning and vehicle scheduling. 12. To report all vehicle accidents, difficulties and complete relevant documentation as soon as practicable following their occurrence to the P.F.T. Officer on call/duty. To deal with emergencies, according to Departmental procedure. 13. To return the vehicle to allocated depot, as directed by the P.F.T. at the end of each run or shift. Ensuring completion check has been carried out and any lost property has been logged and report. 14. To drive vehicles to and from maintenance depots for servicing and repairs. 15. The postholder will be required to complete and will be responsible for arranging his/her attendance onto compulsory training courses during the year. The postholder will also be required to attend, from time to time, other training courses, conferences, seminars or other meetings as required by the Team Manager, his/her own training needs and the needs of the service. Courses will frequently be held during school holiday periods, but attendance will still be compulsory. 16. Such other duties as required commensurate with the grading of the post. INDOLD