We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Resettlement Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Windsor. Sounds great, what will I be doing? The main purpose of this role is to support rough sleepers on the RBWM housing pathway. The resettlement team help service users to maintain their tenancies and remove the risk of homelessness. This role supports people with experiences of rough sleeping, substance use and homelessness to access the RBWM housing pathway, using comprehensive assessments and co produced Personal Housing Plans to identify needs, risks and opportunities. You'll provide weekly key working sessions, help clients maintain Stage 2 temporary accommodation, and motivate them to build independence, engage in recovery, and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Working collaboratively with education, employment, health and specialist agencies, you'll ensure support is holistic and focused on preventing homelessness wherever possible. You'll manage a varied caseload in line with service standards and Hestia values, empowering service users to take ownership of their goals and make meaningful progress toward stable housing and a better quality of life. You will be responsible for developing, supporting and maintaining independent living skills and general wellbeing for up to ten service users within the Support Service What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A CAR YOU CAN USE FOR WORK PURPOSES AND A VALID DRIVING LICENCE You should have a strong understanding of the issues faced by individuals at risk of homelessness and the skills to support them in maintaining their tenancies. You will have experience working with people with a range of mental health conditions, including dual diagnosis, and demonstrate the ability to communicate with empathy, dignity, and respect. A solid understanding of safeguarding and how to respond appropriately is essential. Experience working with individuals who have experienced homelessness, rough sleeping, or temporary accommodation is required, particularly those with complex needs such as substance use, mental health issues, and offending histories. The candidate should be familiar with recovery principles and approaches, and committed to empowering service users to make informed choices and work toward independence. You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, including supporting the induction of peer staff and volunteers. An awareness of lone working and health and safety practices is important, alongside motivation to uphold professional standards and use management and peer support to maintain resilience. Good IT, literacy, and numeracy skills are essential, including proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and email communication. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Resettlement Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Windsor. Sounds great, what will I be doing? The main purpose of this role is to support rough sleepers on the RBWM housing pathway. The resettlement team help service users to maintain their tenancies and remove the risk of homelessness. This role supports people with experiences of rough sleeping, substance use and homelessness to access the RBWM housing pathway, using comprehensive assessments and co produced Personal Housing Plans to identify needs, risks and opportunities. You'll provide weekly key working sessions, help clients maintain Stage 2 temporary accommodation, and motivate them to build independence, engage in recovery, and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Working collaboratively with education, employment, health and specialist agencies, you'll ensure support is holistic and focused on preventing homelessness wherever possible. You'll manage a varied caseload in line with service standards and Hestia values, empowering service users to take ownership of their goals and make meaningful progress toward stable housing and a better quality of life. You will be responsible for developing, supporting and maintaining independent living skills and general wellbeing for up to ten service users within the Support Service What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A CAR YOU CAN USE FOR WORK PURPOSES AND A VALID DRIVING LICENCE You should have a strong understanding of the issues faced by individuals at risk of homelessness and the skills to support them in maintaining their tenancies. You will have experience working with people with a range of mental health conditions, including dual diagnosis, and demonstrate the ability to communicate with empathy, dignity, and respect. A solid understanding of safeguarding and how to respond appropriately is essential. Experience working with individuals who have experienced homelessness, rough sleeping, or temporary accommodation is required, particularly those with complex needs such as substance use, mental health issues, and offending histories. The candidate should be familiar with recovery principles and approaches, and committed to empowering service users to make informed choices and work toward independence. You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, including supporting the induction of peer staff and volunteers. An awareness of lone working and health and safety practices is important, alongside motivation to uphold professional standards and use management and peer support to maintain resilience. Good IT, literacy, and numeracy skills are essential, including proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and email communication. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
About the role: Porchlight's Housing Management Team provide a property management service for supported accommodation across Kent, housing people at risk of homelessness. The project Manager will be leading and developing a team of Housing Management Assistants, to ensure an effective and efficient service is delivered. The role will include but is not limited to ensuring all Porchlight's owned and managed accommodation is compliant with Legislation and relevant standards, voids are kept to a minimum, risk is managed appropriately, new builds are ready for occupation, tenancy related issues are resolved. Housing Management is a fast-paced environment requiring the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. The candidate will need to ensure that working practice meets policy and procedural requirements especially in regard to, safeguarding, health and safety and equality and diversity. The role requires: Experience in effectively managing and leading a team. A flexible, responsive and solution focused approach. A minimum of 3 years' experience in Housing Sector or Property Management. Knowledge of Legislation and Regulatory Standards around Housing compliance. Good communication and prioritisation skills. Ability to manage a budget. Car user with full driving licence and access to own vehicle (subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995) Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility required. Contract type: Permanent Interview date: 7th April 2026 Please note, salaries are pro-rata for part-time positions. For further information about the role, or to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager, please contact Alex Swan on or email . For any further information regarding the application process please contact
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
About the role: Porchlight's Housing Management Team provide a property management service for supported accommodation across Kent, housing people at risk of homelessness. The project Manager will be leading and developing a team of Housing Management Assistants, to ensure an effective and efficient service is delivered. The role will include but is not limited to ensuring all Porchlight's owned and managed accommodation is compliant with Legislation and relevant standards, voids are kept to a minimum, risk is managed appropriately, new builds are ready for occupation, tenancy related issues are resolved. Housing Management is a fast-paced environment requiring the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. The candidate will need to ensure that working practice meets policy and procedural requirements especially in regard to, safeguarding, health and safety and equality and diversity. The role requires: Experience in effectively managing and leading a team. A flexible, responsive and solution focused approach. A minimum of 3 years' experience in Housing Sector or Property Management. Knowledge of Legislation and Regulatory Standards around Housing compliance. Good communication and prioritisation skills. Ability to manage a budget. Car user with full driving licence and access to own vehicle (subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995) Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility required. Contract type: Permanent Interview date: 7th April 2026 Please note, salaries are pro-rata for part-time positions. For further information about the role, or to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager, please contact Alex Swan on or email . For any further information regarding the application process please contact
Domestic Abuse Housing Coordinator Full Time Hybrid: 3 days per week on site Pay per day - £350 (Umbrella) Are you passionate about improving housing outcomes for survivors of domestic abuse while shaping how a London borough meets its statutory duties? Hammersmith & Fulham Council is recruiting a Domestic Abuse Housing Coordinator to lead our housing response to domestic abuse and drive forward a Whole Housing, survivor centred approach. The Role Reporting to the Housing Advice & Homelessness Manager, you will coordinate H&F's housing response to domestic abuse across services and ensure compliance with the Domestic Abuse Act housing duties. You will lead on reviewing our current housing offer, developing and implementing a local Domestic Abuse Housing Strategy aligned with the GLA's approach, DAHA standards and H&F's Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy. Key responsibilities include: Leading a full review and refresh of policies, procedures and referral pathways for victim/survivors across Housing. Designing and implementing monitoring tools and data systems to support needs assessments and statutory reporting requirements. Developing and delivering a local DA Housing Strategy that is collaborative, trauma informed, gender informed and intersectional, with survivor voices at its heart. Coordinating Housing teams to achieve DAHA accreditation, embedding the Whole Housing Approach into day to day practice. Representing Housing at the Domestic Abuse Local Partnership Board, Housing Operational Group and Sanctuary scheme meetings, and working closely with community safety and specialist DA partners. Producing needs assessments, evaluations and reports for senior managers and the GLA to evidence impact and inform future decision making. About YouYou combine strategic thinking with a strong commitment to improving the lives of survivors and their children. You're comfortable operating across policy, data, partnership work and practical service delivery. You will have: A strong understanding of domestic abuse, social housing and/or homelessness, with experience in at least one of these areas. Experience building and sustaining effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners to deliver better outcomes. Proven project management skills - able to take a complex piece of work from scoping through to implementation, evaluation and reporting. An understanding of the Domestic Abuse Act and DA housing duty, and ideally knowledge of homelessness and housing legislation. A clear commitment to VAWG, equity, diversity and inclusion, and to centring survivor voices in service design. Experience in the VAWG sector and/or with DAHA is desirable but not essential where you can demonstrate the right attitude, learning mindset and values. On a personal level, you will: Work confidently across multiple teams, influencing without direct line management responsibility. Show high emotional intelligence, sound judgement and evidence based decision making in sensitive, high risk situations. Demonstrate strong negotiation and communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and specialist partners. Be highly organised, digitally confident and comfortable working in an agile, fast changing environment. Working With UsHammersmith & Fulham is committed to being one of the most inclusive boroughs in the country and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Hours: 3 days per week (agile/flexible working supported) Rate: £350 per day Location: Hammersmith & Fulham, with agile/hybrid working in line with council policy Closing date: Friday 20 February - due to tight timescales, early applications are strongly encouraged. If you want to use your strategic skills and values driven approach to transform how housing responds to domestic abuse, we'd be pleased to receive your application.
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
Domestic Abuse Housing Coordinator Full Time Hybrid: 3 days per week on site Pay per day - £350 (Umbrella) Are you passionate about improving housing outcomes for survivors of domestic abuse while shaping how a London borough meets its statutory duties? Hammersmith & Fulham Council is recruiting a Domestic Abuse Housing Coordinator to lead our housing response to domestic abuse and drive forward a Whole Housing, survivor centred approach. The Role Reporting to the Housing Advice & Homelessness Manager, you will coordinate H&F's housing response to domestic abuse across services and ensure compliance with the Domestic Abuse Act housing duties. You will lead on reviewing our current housing offer, developing and implementing a local Domestic Abuse Housing Strategy aligned with the GLA's approach, DAHA standards and H&F's Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy. Key responsibilities include: Leading a full review and refresh of policies, procedures and referral pathways for victim/survivors across Housing. Designing and implementing monitoring tools and data systems to support needs assessments and statutory reporting requirements. Developing and delivering a local DA Housing Strategy that is collaborative, trauma informed, gender informed and intersectional, with survivor voices at its heart. Coordinating Housing teams to achieve DAHA accreditation, embedding the Whole Housing Approach into day to day practice. Representing Housing at the Domestic Abuse Local Partnership Board, Housing Operational Group and Sanctuary scheme meetings, and working closely with community safety and specialist DA partners. Producing needs assessments, evaluations and reports for senior managers and the GLA to evidence impact and inform future decision making. About YouYou combine strategic thinking with a strong commitment to improving the lives of survivors and their children. You're comfortable operating across policy, data, partnership work and practical service delivery. You will have: A strong understanding of domestic abuse, social housing and/or homelessness, with experience in at least one of these areas. Experience building and sustaining effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners to deliver better outcomes. Proven project management skills - able to take a complex piece of work from scoping through to implementation, evaluation and reporting. An understanding of the Domestic Abuse Act and DA housing duty, and ideally knowledge of homelessness and housing legislation. A clear commitment to VAWG, equity, diversity and inclusion, and to centring survivor voices in service design. Experience in the VAWG sector and/or with DAHA is desirable but not essential where you can demonstrate the right attitude, learning mindset and values. On a personal level, you will: Work confidently across multiple teams, influencing without direct line management responsibility. Show high emotional intelligence, sound judgement and evidence based decision making in sensitive, high risk situations. Demonstrate strong negotiation and communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and specialist partners. Be highly organised, digitally confident and comfortable working in an agile, fast changing environment. Working With UsHammersmith & Fulham is committed to being one of the most inclusive boroughs in the country and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Hours: 3 days per week (agile/flexible working supported) Rate: £350 per day Location: Hammersmith & Fulham, with agile/hybrid working in line with council policy Closing date: Friday 20 February - due to tight timescales, early applications are strongly encouraged. If you want to use your strategic skills and values driven approach to transform how housing responds to domestic abuse, we'd be pleased to receive your application.
This role is being advertised as a Shop Manager but on appointment your job title will be Community Shop Manager. We re looking for confident and influential people who want to be at the heart of their local community looking for an opportunity to have control of creative merchandising within managing a Shelter shop. Do you have experience of managing a team whilst also empowering and motivating individuals? If so, then this could be the role for you at our Skipton shop. About you You will need to be an active team player and be able to demonstrate how you ve managed and motivated a team previously beyond expectations and experience of providing excellent customer service in a face-to-face role. Have a good knowledge of recruiting and developing a diverse team and how you have supported and motivated teams to progress and how you would bring these skills into this position. You will need to have good communication skills to engage with the local community to seek out new opportunities to increase the shops contribution to help further Shelter s cause. You will develop your own and your teams interests in merchandising the shop attracting customers and continually develop yours and your team s knowledge of Shelter, who we are and what we do. About Shelter Home is a human right. It s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything, We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. Safeguarding statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
This role is being advertised as a Shop Manager but on appointment your job title will be Community Shop Manager. We re looking for confident and influential people who want to be at the heart of their local community looking for an opportunity to have control of creative merchandising within managing a Shelter shop. Do you have experience of managing a team whilst also empowering and motivating individuals? If so, then this could be the role for you at our Skipton shop. About you You will need to be an active team player and be able to demonstrate how you ve managed and motivated a team previously beyond expectations and experience of providing excellent customer service in a face-to-face role. Have a good knowledge of recruiting and developing a diverse team and how you have supported and motivated teams to progress and how you would bring these skills into this position. You will need to have good communication skills to engage with the local community to seek out new opportunities to increase the shops contribution to help further Shelter s cause. You will develop your own and your teams interests in merchandising the shop attracting customers and continually develop yours and your team s knowledge of Shelter, who we are and what we do. About Shelter Home is a human right. It s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything, We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. Safeguarding statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
As an employment Advisor, you will be working directly with a caseload of customers to help them overcome barriers to employment, providing vital support to help people transform their lives. By motivating and empowering the people you work with, you will equip individuals with the necessary skills and confidence to enable secure and sustained employment.You will develop strong relationships by encouraging, motivating and challenging your customers to fulfil their potential, whilst ensuring you meet your own job specific targets. Salary Range: Non-London = £26,700 - £29,800 London = £29,400 - £32,600 Meet personal performance targets and Key Performance Indicators Manage a caseload of customers using a variety of coaching strategies, ensuring the are prepared for interviews and job searching Undertake in-depth assessments using a suite of tools to fully understand a customer's circumstances, preferences and holistic barriers to progression Co-produce personalised tailored SMART action plans with sequenced interventions and development opportunities Use an integration framework of local specialist services to obtain support to address specific issues (e.g. substance misuse, anger management, debt advice, health and vocational training) Identify the specific recruitment needs of each employer and undertake tailored pre-screens and group assessments Co-produce effective in-work support plans with participants and employers Proactively participate in continuous improvement activities to ensure that the service continues to deliver excellent customer service Fully comply with company policies including those for personal data security, safeguarding and health & safety Work from local hubs and community outreach locations (sometimes alongside other services e.g. housing, health and primary care centres) to increase service accessibility. Customer focussed with a strong commitment to customer care A strong team player with a positive and flexible approach to work and colleagues Previous Experience of working in a fast paced, target driven environment Previous Experience of delivering services to meet contractual and quality standards Fully IT literate in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes to include 365 products and modern digital technologies, i.e. Microsoft Teams/Zoom/Google Strong communicator - demonstrating an ability to listen, question and build relationships Demonstrable creative problem solving skills and a positive approach to challenging and overcoming any barriers Demonstrable ability to plan and organise workload to meet required targets and deadlines Prior experience of working in a similar role in the Welfare to Work sector is desirable Knowledge of the employability industry is desirable Previous experience of working in a Recruitment Background is desirable EEO Statement Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. Your?Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
As an employment Advisor, you will be working directly with a caseload of customers to help them overcome barriers to employment, providing vital support to help people transform their lives. By motivating and empowering the people you work with, you will equip individuals with the necessary skills and confidence to enable secure and sustained employment.You will develop strong relationships by encouraging, motivating and challenging your customers to fulfil their potential, whilst ensuring you meet your own job specific targets. Salary Range: Non-London = £26,700 - £29,800 London = £29,400 - £32,600 Meet personal performance targets and Key Performance Indicators Manage a caseload of customers using a variety of coaching strategies, ensuring the are prepared for interviews and job searching Undertake in-depth assessments using a suite of tools to fully understand a customer's circumstances, preferences and holistic barriers to progression Co-produce personalised tailored SMART action plans with sequenced interventions and development opportunities Use an integration framework of local specialist services to obtain support to address specific issues (e.g. substance misuse, anger management, debt advice, health and vocational training) Identify the specific recruitment needs of each employer and undertake tailored pre-screens and group assessments Co-produce effective in-work support plans with participants and employers Proactively participate in continuous improvement activities to ensure that the service continues to deliver excellent customer service Fully comply with company policies including those for personal data security, safeguarding and health & safety Work from local hubs and community outreach locations (sometimes alongside other services e.g. housing, health and primary care centres) to increase service accessibility. Customer focussed with a strong commitment to customer care A strong team player with a positive and flexible approach to work and colleagues Previous Experience of working in a fast paced, target driven environment Previous Experience of delivering services to meet contractual and quality standards Fully IT literate in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes to include 365 products and modern digital technologies, i.e. Microsoft Teams/Zoom/Google Strong communicator - demonstrating an ability to listen, question and build relationships Demonstrable creative problem solving skills and a positive approach to challenging and overcoming any barriers Demonstrable ability to plan and organise workload to meet required targets and deadlines Prior experience of working in a similar role in the Welfare to Work sector is desirable Knowledge of the employability industry is desirable Previous experience of working in a Recruitment Background is desirable EEO Statement Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. Your?Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.
Pertemps Network Group are delighted to be assisting a reputable housing provider in the search for an experienced and driven Housing Manager to join their Neighbourhood Services Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader with a proven background in social housing, tenancy management, and neighbourhood services. The successful postholder will oversee a team of Housing Officers and Housing Assistants, ensuring the delivery of a high quality, resident focused housing management service across local communities. Working Pattern: Fully Site Based Location: London Rate: 280-300 Umbrella The Role The Housing Manager will lead and develop a high performing team, ensuring excellent service delivery across tenancy management, neighbourhood improvements, ASB casework, voids and lettings, estate inspections, and safeguarding. Key responsibilities include: Leading, motivating, and developing a team of Housing Officers and Assistants to deliver a value for money neighbourhood service. Implementing the organisation's neighbourhood services business plan and contributing to budget management. Ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements, taking proactive steps to minimise breaches and improve resident satisfaction. Overseeing quarterly estate inspections, working collaboratively with repairs and estate services. Managing the voids and lettings process, ensuring properties are turned around efficiently and income is maximised. Delivering an effective approach to anti social behaviour through decisive case management and partnership working. Ensuring responsive, victim centred action on domestic abuse cases. Representing Housing Services at court, case conferences, and multi agency meetings. Building strong stakeholder relationships across partner organisations, resident groups, community agencies, and internal teams. Analysing service performance, KPI data, and developing strategies for continuous improvement. Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion across service delivery. Supporting emergency planning, service continuity and the council's safeguarding responsibilities. About You We are seeking a confident and capable leader with experience in social housing and neighbourhood management. You will ideally bring: Experience managing teams in a housing management or neighbourhood services environment. Strong knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy management, and social housing regulatory frameworks. A track record of delivering service improvement, driving performance, and managing change. Experience handling complex ASB cases, complaints, safeguarding concerns, and multi agency working. Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship building skills. Ability to analyse data, manage budgets, and contribute to strategic planning. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands. A commitment to equality, diversity, and delivering exceptional customer service. Why Apply? Join a respected and community focused housing provider Lead a passionate team committed to improving local neighbourhoods Make a real impact on residents' quality of life Excellent opportunity for professional growth and development How to Apply If you are an experienced housing management professional looking for your next step, we would love to hear from you. Apply today via Pertemps Network Group and take the next step in your housing career.
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
Pertemps Network Group are delighted to be assisting a reputable housing provider in the search for an experienced and driven Housing Manager to join their Neighbourhood Services Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader with a proven background in social housing, tenancy management, and neighbourhood services. The successful postholder will oversee a team of Housing Officers and Housing Assistants, ensuring the delivery of a high quality, resident focused housing management service across local communities. Working Pattern: Fully Site Based Location: London Rate: 280-300 Umbrella The Role The Housing Manager will lead and develop a high performing team, ensuring excellent service delivery across tenancy management, neighbourhood improvements, ASB casework, voids and lettings, estate inspections, and safeguarding. Key responsibilities include: Leading, motivating, and developing a team of Housing Officers and Assistants to deliver a value for money neighbourhood service. Implementing the organisation's neighbourhood services business plan and contributing to budget management. Ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements, taking proactive steps to minimise breaches and improve resident satisfaction. Overseeing quarterly estate inspections, working collaboratively with repairs and estate services. Managing the voids and lettings process, ensuring properties are turned around efficiently and income is maximised. Delivering an effective approach to anti social behaviour through decisive case management and partnership working. Ensuring responsive, victim centred action on domestic abuse cases. Representing Housing Services at court, case conferences, and multi agency meetings. Building strong stakeholder relationships across partner organisations, resident groups, community agencies, and internal teams. Analysing service performance, KPI data, and developing strategies for continuous improvement. Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion across service delivery. Supporting emergency planning, service continuity and the council's safeguarding responsibilities. About You We are seeking a confident and capable leader with experience in social housing and neighbourhood management. You will ideally bring: Experience managing teams in a housing management or neighbourhood services environment. Strong knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy management, and social housing regulatory frameworks. A track record of delivering service improvement, driving performance, and managing change. Experience handling complex ASB cases, complaints, safeguarding concerns, and multi agency working. Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship building skills. Ability to analyse data, manage budgets, and contribute to strategic planning. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands. A commitment to equality, diversity, and delivering exceptional customer service. Why Apply? Join a respected and community focused housing provider Lead a passionate team committed to improving local neighbourhoods Make a real impact on residents' quality of life Excellent opportunity for professional growth and development How to Apply If you are an experienced housing management professional looking for your next step, we would love to hear from you. Apply today via Pertemps Network Group and take the next step in your housing career.
Disrepair Case Manager Hourly Rate: £19.79 PAYE (Umbrella rate approx. £25 per hour) Location: Manchester, M9 Job Type: Part-time (minimum 2 days in office) Join the Housing Services team at the Neighbourhoods Directorate of Manchester City Council as a Disrepair Case Manager. This role is pivotal in managing housing disrepair cases from start to finish, ensuring compliance with legal standards, timely completion of works, and delivering high-quality outcomes for residents. Day-to-day of the role: Act as the central point of coordination among residents, legal teams, contractors, surveyors, and internal departments. Provide expert advice on housing disrepair issues, interpret relevant legislation, and ensure tenant safety and wellbeing. Lead on statutory enforcement responsibilities and collaborate with other council teams and external bodies as necessary. Maintain high standards of customer service, ensuring all cases are handled efficiently and effectively. Manage data recording and quality control of case information and outcomes. Where required, manage staff through direct line management or a virtual/matrix team setup. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong understanding of housing regulations and the disrepair pre-action protocol. Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a public sector or legal environment. Excellent communication skills, capable of negotiating and advising on complex cases. Strong planning, organising, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage a reactive and proactive workload effectively. Experience in leading and managing teams, with a focus on performance management and professional development. Commitment to continuous personal development, service improvement, and promoting equality and diversity. Benefits: Competitive hourly rate with additional umbrella rate available. Opportunity to work in a dynamic public sector environment. Support for professional development and continuous learning. Involvement in a wide range of community and housing projects. To apply for the Disrepair Case Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
Mar 16, 2026
Seasonal
Disrepair Case Manager Hourly Rate: £19.79 PAYE (Umbrella rate approx. £25 per hour) Location: Manchester, M9 Job Type: Part-time (minimum 2 days in office) Join the Housing Services team at the Neighbourhoods Directorate of Manchester City Council as a Disrepair Case Manager. This role is pivotal in managing housing disrepair cases from start to finish, ensuring compliance with legal standards, timely completion of works, and delivering high-quality outcomes for residents. Day-to-day of the role: Act as the central point of coordination among residents, legal teams, contractors, surveyors, and internal departments. Provide expert advice on housing disrepair issues, interpret relevant legislation, and ensure tenant safety and wellbeing. Lead on statutory enforcement responsibilities and collaborate with other council teams and external bodies as necessary. Maintain high standards of customer service, ensuring all cases are handled efficiently and effectively. Manage data recording and quality control of case information and outcomes. Where required, manage staff through direct line management or a virtual/matrix team setup. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong understanding of housing regulations and the disrepair pre-action protocol. Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a public sector or legal environment. Excellent communication skills, capable of negotiating and advising on complex cases. Strong planning, organising, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage a reactive and proactive workload effectively. Experience in leading and managing teams, with a focus on performance management and professional development. Commitment to continuous personal development, service improvement, and promoting equality and diversity. Benefits: Competitive hourly rate with additional umbrella rate available. Opportunity to work in a dynamic public sector environment. Support for professional development and continuous learning. Involvement in a wide range of community and housing projects. To apply for the Disrepair Case Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
M&E Coordinator / M&E Manager / Building Services Coordinator/ Building Services Manager - Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor - Hybrid. Sector: Building / Construction- North West regional projects. (Candidates considered from main contractors, M&E subcontractors and M&E Design Consultancy backgrounds). One of the UK's largest privately owned building main contractors, circa £1 billion turnover, working across a range of sectors including Education, Commercial, Healthcare and Blue light. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to transfer their M&E experience into a main contractor environment or already experienced main contractor M&E Coordinator / M&E Manager. Role As M&E Manager / Building Services Manager your role will include: The Building Services Manager will provide support to the Senior Building Services Manager to manage and competently lead the delivery of the Mechanical, Electrical and public health services installations of the schemes within the companies project portfolio. You will be responsible for the managing of each stage of the project delivery process, to ensure all works are fully coordinated and delivered in accordance with the contract programme. Responsible for managing regular progress review meetings and the preparation of stage reports for regular weekly/ monthly update within the business. You will need to manage your own time with regard to your day-to-day duties, where punctual project delivery is essential. Technical review of tender documents - Design audit Support in meeting consultants in tender process Attend mid tender and post tender interviews. Review of subcontract returns - technical, compliance and commercial. Support in review of design submitted from supply chain to ensure technical compliance Supporting supply chain in preparing QT&IP together with briefing operational teams in understanding document. Periodic visits / key hold points to physically check compliance on sites Support in test and commissioning stages to ensure compliance to the specification. Support project teams in client training and familiarisation as building nears PC. Ensuring project teams have satisfactory water management systems (Temp and perm) on site with periodic checks for compliance. Support project teams with "Going live" presentations and procedures to ensure safe power on procedures. Work with regional team to expand and validate supply chain for the region. Requirements To be considered for this MEP Manager / Building Services Manager role you must meet the following criteria: Knowledge of Building Sector. Previous employment as a M&E Co-ordinator, Building Services Coordinator, M&E Manager, Building Services Manager or Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Designer, Project Engineer, M&E Supervisor, M&E Project Manager or Graduate Engineer. Previous experience / knowledge in building sector projects such as Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, MOJ, Industrial, Education or Healthcare. Previous Main Contractor employment would be ideal but not essential, Engineering Consultancy and M&E Subcontractor backgrounds also considered. Good communication skills. Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc). Remuneration Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience) Car Allowance Pension Bonus To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now. Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
M&E Coordinator / M&E Manager / Building Services Coordinator/ Building Services Manager - Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor - Hybrid. Sector: Building / Construction- North West regional projects. (Candidates considered from main contractors, M&E subcontractors and M&E Design Consultancy backgrounds). One of the UK's largest privately owned building main contractors, circa £1 billion turnover, working across a range of sectors including Education, Commercial, Healthcare and Blue light. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to transfer their M&E experience into a main contractor environment or already experienced main contractor M&E Coordinator / M&E Manager. Role As M&E Manager / Building Services Manager your role will include: The Building Services Manager will provide support to the Senior Building Services Manager to manage and competently lead the delivery of the Mechanical, Electrical and public health services installations of the schemes within the companies project portfolio. You will be responsible for the managing of each stage of the project delivery process, to ensure all works are fully coordinated and delivered in accordance with the contract programme. Responsible for managing regular progress review meetings and the preparation of stage reports for regular weekly/ monthly update within the business. You will need to manage your own time with regard to your day-to-day duties, where punctual project delivery is essential. Technical review of tender documents - Design audit Support in meeting consultants in tender process Attend mid tender and post tender interviews. Review of subcontract returns - technical, compliance and commercial. Support in review of design submitted from supply chain to ensure technical compliance Supporting supply chain in preparing QT&IP together with briefing operational teams in understanding document. Periodic visits / key hold points to physically check compliance on sites Support in test and commissioning stages to ensure compliance to the specification. Support project teams in client training and familiarisation as building nears PC. Ensuring project teams have satisfactory water management systems (Temp and perm) on site with periodic checks for compliance. Support project teams with "Going live" presentations and procedures to ensure safe power on procedures. Work with regional team to expand and validate supply chain for the region. Requirements To be considered for this MEP Manager / Building Services Manager role you must meet the following criteria: Knowledge of Building Sector. Previous employment as a M&E Co-ordinator, Building Services Coordinator, M&E Manager, Building Services Manager or Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Designer, Project Engineer, M&E Supervisor, M&E Project Manager or Graduate Engineer. Previous experience / knowledge in building sector projects such as Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, MOJ, Industrial, Education or Healthcare. Previous Main Contractor employment would be ideal but not essential, Engineering Consultancy and M&E Subcontractor backgrounds also considered. Good communication skills. Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc). Remuneration Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience) Car Allowance Pension Bonus To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now. Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency
An experienced Area Manager is required to oversee gas servicing and compliance contracts within the social housing sector across Essex. This role involves contract management, customer service leadership, compliance oversight, and team management, ensuring high performance across all operational and customer-facing areas. Key Responsibilities: Manage gas servicing programmes and maintain 100% compl click apply for full job details
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
An experienced Area Manager is required to oversee gas servicing and compliance contracts within the social housing sector across Essex. This role involves contract management, customer service leadership, compliance oversight, and team management, ensuring high performance across all operational and customer-facing areas. Key Responsibilities: Manage gas servicing programmes and maintain 100% compl click apply for full job details
ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any pro click apply for full job details
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any pro click apply for full job details
This role is initially for 12months, however there is an opportunity to go permanent after this period. We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Job Title to play a pivotal role in our Service in location. Sounds great, what will I be doing? As the Executive Director of Finance, you will lead a team of 15 and oversee the day to day management of Hestia's financial operations, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements, best practice, and the safeguarding of organisational assets. You will develop and implement effective financial policies and procedures, maintain robust systems for accurate and timely internal and external reporting, and support the Housing Management Director with rent and service charge setting. With responsibility for financial KPIs, long term financial planning, and the oversight of investments and cash balances-including liaison with investment advisers-you will also provide the financial framework for assessing new business and fundraising opportunities, working closely with Business Development, Fundraising, and Operations. You will manage key external relationships, including auditors, bankers, and professional advisers, and offer expert guidance to the Board of Trustees on all finance matters. In addition, you will oversee procurement to ensure value for money, manage Head Office provision, and ensure appropriate insurance cover is in place. As part of Hestia's senior leadership team, you will attend Board meetings, lead organisational risk management, and act as Secretary to the Finance and Fundraising Sub Committee. What do I need to bring with me? The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial senior level finance leadership experience, ideally gained within a complex or multi service organisation. They will bring a strong track record of leading and developing high performing finance teams, alongside extensive expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and long term strategic financial management. They will have proven experience developing robust financial policies and controls, managing statutory accounts, audits and external reporting, and ensuring full regulatory compliance. Strong analytical skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non financial audiences are essential. The successful candidate will also demonstrate experience in investment and cashflow management, procurement best practice, insurance oversight, and working with external partners such as auditors, bankers and tax advisers. Experience supporting business development, tenders and fundraising through sound financial evaluation is highly desirable. As an effective senior leader, they will have experience working with Boards, contributing to organisational strategy, overseeing risk management, and supporting governance committees. Personally, they will be strategic, collaborative, resilient and values driven, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement and to Hestia's mission. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
This role is initially for 12months, however there is an opportunity to go permanent after this period. We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Job Title to play a pivotal role in our Service in location. Sounds great, what will I be doing? As the Executive Director of Finance, you will lead a team of 15 and oversee the day to day management of Hestia's financial operations, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements, best practice, and the safeguarding of organisational assets. You will develop and implement effective financial policies and procedures, maintain robust systems for accurate and timely internal and external reporting, and support the Housing Management Director with rent and service charge setting. With responsibility for financial KPIs, long term financial planning, and the oversight of investments and cash balances-including liaison with investment advisers-you will also provide the financial framework for assessing new business and fundraising opportunities, working closely with Business Development, Fundraising, and Operations. You will manage key external relationships, including auditors, bankers, and professional advisers, and offer expert guidance to the Board of Trustees on all finance matters. In addition, you will oversee procurement to ensure value for money, manage Head Office provision, and ensure appropriate insurance cover is in place. As part of Hestia's senior leadership team, you will attend Board meetings, lead organisational risk management, and act as Secretary to the Finance and Fundraising Sub Committee. What do I need to bring with me? The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial senior level finance leadership experience, ideally gained within a complex or multi service organisation. They will bring a strong track record of leading and developing high performing finance teams, alongside extensive expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and long term strategic financial management. They will have proven experience developing robust financial policies and controls, managing statutory accounts, audits and external reporting, and ensuring full regulatory compliance. Strong analytical skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non financial audiences are essential. The successful candidate will also demonstrate experience in investment and cashflow management, procurement best practice, insurance oversight, and working with external partners such as auditors, bankers and tax advisers. Experience supporting business development, tenders and fundraising through sound financial evaluation is highly desirable. As an effective senior leader, they will have experience working with Boards, contributing to organisational strategy, overseeing risk management, and supporting governance committees. Personally, they will be strategic, collaborative, resilient and values driven, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement and to Hestia's mission. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
About The Role Help Us Build Safer Communities in Islington We are seeking a dedicated Community Safety Officer to join our team and contribute to creating a borough where everyone feels safe and supported. This role is ideal for someone who values collaboration, problem solving, and making a tangible difference. About the Role You will work on initiatives that address crime and anti social behaviour, improve public confidence, and strengthen community resilience. This includes coordinating responses to local issues, engaging with residents and partners, and delivering practical solutions that make our neighbourhoods safer. Key Skills and Experience Proven experience in partnership working within community safety, housing, health, or related sectors Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal Ability to manage projects, analyse complex problems, and deliver effective solutions Understanding of issues such as anti social behaviour, substance misuse, and environmental safety Skilled in building relationships and fostering collaboration across agencies Flexible approach, including willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends About the Team You will join a small, high performing Community Safety Team that works across the borough to tackle ASB, improve safety and reduce harm. Reporting to Rosamund Harris, Community Safety Manager, you will collaborate with colleagues and partners including the police, housing providers, and local organisations. Together, we aim to deliver innovative strategies that reduce violence, tackle anti social behaviour, and build trust through engagement and prevention. For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact: Rosamund Harris Community Safety Manager Email: Note to Recruitment Agencies: We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding. Working for the team, service and our organisation Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn't be clearer: we serve. It's in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in a everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out 'CARE', which is what we think public service is all about. Our offer to you Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work life balance, as well as a 35 hour working week Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum Excellent local government pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more! Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised. Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination. We maintain a zero tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues. We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone's identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage. We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace. Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington. Pre Employment Checks Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre employment checks. These may include: Proof of address Evidence of any name changes (if applicable) Right to work in the UK Overseas criminal record check (if applicable) Satisfactory references Occupational Health clearance Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable) Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Disability Confident Scheme Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
About The Role Help Us Build Safer Communities in Islington We are seeking a dedicated Community Safety Officer to join our team and contribute to creating a borough where everyone feels safe and supported. This role is ideal for someone who values collaboration, problem solving, and making a tangible difference. About the Role You will work on initiatives that address crime and anti social behaviour, improve public confidence, and strengthen community resilience. This includes coordinating responses to local issues, engaging with residents and partners, and delivering practical solutions that make our neighbourhoods safer. Key Skills and Experience Proven experience in partnership working within community safety, housing, health, or related sectors Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal Ability to manage projects, analyse complex problems, and deliver effective solutions Understanding of issues such as anti social behaviour, substance misuse, and environmental safety Skilled in building relationships and fostering collaboration across agencies Flexible approach, including willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends About the Team You will join a small, high performing Community Safety Team that works across the borough to tackle ASB, improve safety and reduce harm. Reporting to Rosamund Harris, Community Safety Manager, you will collaborate with colleagues and partners including the police, housing providers, and local organisations. Together, we aim to deliver innovative strategies that reduce violence, tackle anti social behaviour, and build trust through engagement and prevention. For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact: Rosamund Harris Community Safety Manager Email: Note to Recruitment Agencies: We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding. Working for the team, service and our organisation Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn't be clearer: we serve. It's in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in a everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out 'CARE', which is what we think public service is all about. Our offer to you Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work life balance, as well as a 35 hour working week Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum Excellent local government pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more! Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised. Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination. We maintain a zero tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues. We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone's identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage. We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace. Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington. Pre Employment Checks Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre employment checks. These may include: Proof of address Evidence of any name changes (if applicable) Right to work in the UK Overseas criminal record check (if applicable) Satisfactory references Occupational Health clearance Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable) Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Disability Confident Scheme Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.
To provide environmental health and licensing service expertise, advice and any recommended enforcement to members of the public, businesses, and to other colleagues within the Clientand to support Directors and Service Managers with operational planning across the Client's services. A particular emphasis will be placed upon at least one of the three main disciplines; Food and Safety, Private Sector Housing and Environmental Protection. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website . Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
To provide environmental health and licensing service expertise, advice and any recommended enforcement to members of the public, businesses, and to other colleagues within the Clientand to support Directors and Service Managers with operational planning across the Client's services. A particular emphasis will be placed upon at least one of the three main disciplines; Food and Safety, Private Sector Housing and Environmental Protection. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website . Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
About The Role Are you passionate about leading high-quality care and making a real difference in people's lives? Do you want to be part of a values-driven, supportive, and dedicated organisation where leadership really matters? We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Project Manager -Fixed Term Contract ( 6 months) to lead one of our projects in Crawley supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. This is a pivotal role where your leadership, decision-making, and people skills will directly shape the quality of care, staff development, and client outcomes. This is a challenging and deeply rewarding opportunity for someone who believes in person-centred care, dignity, inclusion, and empowering both clients and staff to thrive. As a Project Manager, you'll: Take overall day-to-day responsibility for the management of the project, ensuring high-quality care and support at all times. Lead, develop, and line manage a staff team, providing clear direction, supervision, induction, and ongoing support. Ensure care and support are fully aligned with each client's assessed needs, health, and wellbeing. Oversee and ensure high-quality Person-Centred Plans are completed, implemented, and regularly reviewed. Embed Field Lane's values, principles, and good practice across all aspects of care delivery. Ensure all people are treated with dignity, respect, inclusion, and transparency. Lead on safeguarding, risk management, and medication administration in line with legislation and best practice. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, and organisational policies and procedures. Work closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure effective service delivery and governance. Lead recruitment processes to attract, develop, and retain high-quality staff. Foster a positive, supportive, and motivated team culture focused on achieving the best outcomes for clients. Communicate effectively with clients, families, staff, and external agencies, providing reassurance, empathy, and clarity. What we're looking for: NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification. At least four years' experience working with people with learning disabilities, including those with complex needs. Strong knowledge of safeguarding and working with adults at risk. Proven experience of managing and leading staff teams within a care or supported living setting. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. A calm, confident, and compassionate approach to decision-making and problem-solving. A strong commitment to confidentiality, equality, inclusion, and best practice in care. The ability to work flexibly, think innovatively, and lead by example. About The Organisation About Field Lane Field Lane is a charity with a long history of providing care, housing, and support for a diverse range of people, including: • Adults with learning disabilities, many of whom are also autistic • Individuals with complex health and support needs • People who require structured, compassionate, and person-centred support to live fulfilling lives We actively champion improved rights, services, and opportunities for people with autism and learning disabilities, and we are proud to deliver care that is respectful, inclusive, and empowering. Why Join Us? • Be part of a warm, inclusive, and supportive organisation • Make a genuine difference in people's lives every day • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities • A leadership role with real influence and purpose • Competitive pay and benefits package
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
About The Role Are you passionate about leading high-quality care and making a real difference in people's lives? Do you want to be part of a values-driven, supportive, and dedicated organisation where leadership really matters? We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Project Manager -Fixed Term Contract ( 6 months) to lead one of our projects in Crawley supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. This is a pivotal role where your leadership, decision-making, and people skills will directly shape the quality of care, staff development, and client outcomes. This is a challenging and deeply rewarding opportunity for someone who believes in person-centred care, dignity, inclusion, and empowering both clients and staff to thrive. As a Project Manager, you'll: Take overall day-to-day responsibility for the management of the project, ensuring high-quality care and support at all times. Lead, develop, and line manage a staff team, providing clear direction, supervision, induction, and ongoing support. Ensure care and support are fully aligned with each client's assessed needs, health, and wellbeing. Oversee and ensure high-quality Person-Centred Plans are completed, implemented, and regularly reviewed. Embed Field Lane's values, principles, and good practice across all aspects of care delivery. Ensure all people are treated with dignity, respect, inclusion, and transparency. Lead on safeguarding, risk management, and medication administration in line with legislation and best practice. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, and organisational policies and procedures. Work closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure effective service delivery and governance. Lead recruitment processes to attract, develop, and retain high-quality staff. Foster a positive, supportive, and motivated team culture focused on achieving the best outcomes for clients. Communicate effectively with clients, families, staff, and external agencies, providing reassurance, empathy, and clarity. What we're looking for: NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification. At least four years' experience working with people with learning disabilities, including those with complex needs. Strong knowledge of safeguarding and working with adults at risk. Proven experience of managing and leading staff teams within a care or supported living setting. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. A calm, confident, and compassionate approach to decision-making and problem-solving. A strong commitment to confidentiality, equality, inclusion, and best practice in care. The ability to work flexibly, think innovatively, and lead by example. About The Organisation About Field Lane Field Lane is a charity with a long history of providing care, housing, and support for a diverse range of people, including: • Adults with learning disabilities, many of whom are also autistic • Individuals with complex health and support needs • People who require structured, compassionate, and person-centred support to live fulfilling lives We actively champion improved rights, services, and opportunities for people with autism and learning disabilities, and we are proud to deliver care that is respectful, inclusive, and empowering. Why Join Us? • Be part of a warm, inclusive, and supportive organisation • Make a genuine difference in people's lives every day • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities • A leadership role with real influence and purpose • Competitive pay and benefits package
Interim Head of Housing - Contract Location: North London Contract: 9 Months (with potential extension) Rate: £650 per day (Umbrella) Hours: Full Time Buckingham Futures are working exclusively with a client in North London to recruit an experienced Interim Head of Housing on an initial 9-month contract, with the potential for extension. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing housing services across the organisation, ensuring high-quality service delivery, strong operational performance, and compliance with housing legislation. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction across key housing functions including tenancy management, housing options, homelessness prevention, and neighbourhood services. You will work closely with senior leadership, elected members, and external partners to drive service improvements, manage operational pressures, and ensure housing services deliver positive outcomes for residents. Main Duties Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of housing services Lead and manage teams across housing management, tenancy services, and homelessness prevention Ensure compliance with housing legislation, regulatory standards, and local authority policies Drive service improvement, performance management, and operational efficiency across housing functions Manage budgets and oversee the effective use of resources within housing services Work with senior stakeholders, councillors, and partner organisations to deliver housing priorities Lead on complex housing issues, escalations, and service challenges Support the development and implementation of housing strategies and policies Requirements Significant experience working in a senior housing leadership role (Head of Housing / Senior Housing Manager level) Strong understanding of housing legislation, homelessness duties, and tenancy management Proven experience managing large housing teams and operational services Experience working within a local authority or housing association environment Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing leader to play a key role in supporting the delivery of critical housing services within a large and complex local authority environment. If this interests you get in contact with Christian on or email:
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
Interim Head of Housing - Contract Location: North London Contract: 9 Months (with potential extension) Rate: £650 per day (Umbrella) Hours: Full Time Buckingham Futures are working exclusively with a client in North London to recruit an experienced Interim Head of Housing on an initial 9-month contract, with the potential for extension. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing housing services across the organisation, ensuring high-quality service delivery, strong operational performance, and compliance with housing legislation. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction across key housing functions including tenancy management, housing options, homelessness prevention, and neighbourhood services. You will work closely with senior leadership, elected members, and external partners to drive service improvements, manage operational pressures, and ensure housing services deliver positive outcomes for residents. Main Duties Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of housing services Lead and manage teams across housing management, tenancy services, and homelessness prevention Ensure compliance with housing legislation, regulatory standards, and local authority policies Drive service improvement, performance management, and operational efficiency across housing functions Manage budgets and oversee the effective use of resources within housing services Work with senior stakeholders, councillors, and partner organisations to deliver housing priorities Lead on complex housing issues, escalations, and service challenges Support the development and implementation of housing strategies and policies Requirements Significant experience working in a senior housing leadership role (Head of Housing / Senior Housing Manager level) Strong understanding of housing legislation, homelessness duties, and tenancy management Proven experience managing large housing teams and operational services Experience working within a local authority or housing association environment Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing leader to play a key role in supporting the delivery of critical housing services within a large and complex local authority environment. If this interests you get in contact with Christian on or email:
CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider with over 1,000 employees and 13 UK offices. We support clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors, delivering essential building services. As part of the Axis CLC group, backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the organisation, we offer responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment solutions nationwide. The Role CLC is seeking an experienced and proactive Response Manager to support and lead our responsive works delivery across Catterickand surrounding areas. This key role will support the FDIS RAMS contract, ensuring safe, efficient and high quality service delivery while maintaining strong relationships with our client and operational teams. Responsibilities Lead and coordinate responsive maintenance work to meet KPI and contractual requirements. Work closely with engineers, supervisors and the Contract Manager to allocate resources effectively. Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, policies and RAMS documentation. Carry out site inspections, audits and safety checks to maintain high standards. Monitor performance, generate reports and identify continuous improvement opportunities. Build and maintain positive relationships with client representatives, attending regular meetings. Provide leadership, guidance and support to engineering teams, including performance management. Oversee job costing, variations and commercial documentation in line with contract requirements About You Experience managing responsive repairs or maintenance works. Strong understanding of Health & Safety compliance. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal teams. Leadership experience with the ability to support and motivate teams. Effective communication and problem solving skills. Knowledge of FDIS or defence sector maintenance contracts. Technical background in engineering or building maintenance. IOSH/NEBOSH/SMSTS qualification (or equivalent). Proactive and solution focused. Calm under pressure and adaptable. Strong customer service mindset. Detail driven with high standards of delivery. What We Offer A competitive salary package Company vehicle + fuel card (business use) Pension scheme and life assurance days' holiday + bank holidays Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers) 1 paid volunteer day £2000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC Why Axis CLC Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value insight, quality and evidence-based decision-making, and offer roles where your work directly influences business performance and long term growth. Our Commitment to Inclusion Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider with over 1,000 employees and 13 UK offices. We support clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors, delivering essential building services. As part of the Axis CLC group, backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the organisation, we offer responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment solutions nationwide. The Role CLC is seeking an experienced and proactive Response Manager to support and lead our responsive works delivery across Catterickand surrounding areas. This key role will support the FDIS RAMS contract, ensuring safe, efficient and high quality service delivery while maintaining strong relationships with our client and operational teams. Responsibilities Lead and coordinate responsive maintenance work to meet KPI and contractual requirements. Work closely with engineers, supervisors and the Contract Manager to allocate resources effectively. Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, policies and RAMS documentation. Carry out site inspections, audits and safety checks to maintain high standards. Monitor performance, generate reports and identify continuous improvement opportunities. Build and maintain positive relationships with client representatives, attending regular meetings. Provide leadership, guidance and support to engineering teams, including performance management. Oversee job costing, variations and commercial documentation in line with contract requirements About You Experience managing responsive repairs or maintenance works. Strong understanding of Health & Safety compliance. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal teams. Leadership experience with the ability to support and motivate teams. Effective communication and problem solving skills. Knowledge of FDIS or defence sector maintenance contracts. Technical background in engineering or building maintenance. IOSH/NEBOSH/SMSTS qualification (or equivalent). Proactive and solution focused. Calm under pressure and adaptable. Strong customer service mindset. Detail driven with high standards of delivery. What We Offer A competitive salary package Company vehicle + fuel card (business use) Pension scheme and life assurance days' holiday + bank holidays Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers) 1 paid volunteer day £2000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC Why Axis CLC Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value insight, quality and evidence-based decision-making, and offer roles where your work directly influences business performance and long term growth. Our Commitment to Inclusion Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
We are currently supporting a growing specialist supported housing charity to appoint an experienced Supported Housing Manager to lead the operational delivery of its housing services across Plymouth and surrounding areas. The organisation provides supported living accommodation for individuals with complex needs, delivering safe, stable housing that helps people build independence and improve thei click apply for full job details
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
We are currently supporting a growing specialist supported housing charity to appoint an experienced Supported Housing Manager to lead the operational delivery of its housing services across Plymouth and surrounding areas. The organisation provides supported living accommodation for individuals with complex needs, delivering safe, stable housing that helps people build independence and improve thei click apply for full job details
Our client, a leading and highly respected craft bakery supplying premium foodservice, retail, and private label customers, is seeking a commercially aware and detail-focused Stock Control & Purchasing Manager to manage inbound ingredients and packaging procurement across their busy production site. This is a pivotal role sitting at the heart of operations, ensuring accurate stock control, supplier performance, and cost efficiency across the business. Job Role Reporting to the Operations Director, the Stock Control & Purchasing Manager will be responsible for managing the full inbound stock portfolio, including ingredients and packaging materials. You will work closely with Production, Technical, Finance, and Warehousing teams to ensure optimal stock levels, pricing accuracy, and smooth month-end reporting processes. This role requires strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage supplier relationships while maintaining tight control over systems, processes, and compliance. Responsibilities Manage purchasing of all ingredients and packaging materials in line with production requirements. Conduct daily stock level checks and liaise with production and packing teams to ensure continuity of supply. Maintain accurate stock records within the inventory management system. Manage purchase orders, goods receipt, and invoice matching processes. Check delivery notes against purchase orders and supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy in description, pricing, and quantities. Manage and maintain stock pricing within the IT system. Develop and manage supplier relationships, sourcing new suppliers where appropriate. Work closely with Production and Technical teams to balance cost, quality, and compliance requirements. Lead and coordinate the monthly stock take process. Support month-end reporting and financial reconciliation in collaboration with Finance. Contribute to process improvements, including stock management and traceability systems. Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company policies at all times. Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support wider operational needs. Personal Profile Previous experience in purchasing, stock control, or inventory management. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems / MRP software. Good numeracy and literacy skills with strong attention to detail. Organised and methodical with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work cross-functionally. Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset. High level of integrity with respect for company policies and confidentiality. Flexible, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced production environment. Ref Code: CV13237 To apply, please send your comprehensive CV in strict confidence, quoting the reference above and for the attention of Jon Hemming-Nash. Please include current salary details within your application. Due to high response levels, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received a response within one week, regrettably your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
Our client, a leading and highly respected craft bakery supplying premium foodservice, retail, and private label customers, is seeking a commercially aware and detail-focused Stock Control & Purchasing Manager to manage inbound ingredients and packaging procurement across their busy production site. This is a pivotal role sitting at the heart of operations, ensuring accurate stock control, supplier performance, and cost efficiency across the business. Job Role Reporting to the Operations Director, the Stock Control & Purchasing Manager will be responsible for managing the full inbound stock portfolio, including ingredients and packaging materials. You will work closely with Production, Technical, Finance, and Warehousing teams to ensure optimal stock levels, pricing accuracy, and smooth month-end reporting processes. This role requires strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage supplier relationships while maintaining tight control over systems, processes, and compliance. Responsibilities Manage purchasing of all ingredients and packaging materials in line with production requirements. Conduct daily stock level checks and liaise with production and packing teams to ensure continuity of supply. Maintain accurate stock records within the inventory management system. Manage purchase orders, goods receipt, and invoice matching processes. Check delivery notes against purchase orders and supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy in description, pricing, and quantities. Manage and maintain stock pricing within the IT system. Develop and manage supplier relationships, sourcing new suppliers where appropriate. Work closely with Production and Technical teams to balance cost, quality, and compliance requirements. Lead and coordinate the monthly stock take process. Support month-end reporting and financial reconciliation in collaboration with Finance. Contribute to process improvements, including stock management and traceability systems. Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company policies at all times. Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support wider operational needs. Personal Profile Previous experience in purchasing, stock control, or inventory management. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems / MRP software. Good numeracy and literacy skills with strong attention to detail. Organised and methodical with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work cross-functionally. Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset. High level of integrity with respect for company policies and confidentiality. Flexible, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced production environment. Ref Code: CV13237 To apply, please send your comprehensive CV in strict confidence, quoting the reference above and for the attention of Jon Hemming-Nash. Please include current salary details within your application. Due to high response levels, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received a response within one week, regrettably your application has not been successful on this occasion.
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite / this role operates on a seven day rolling rota following a four on, four off shift pattern. Shifts will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Working hours are Sunday - Thursday 8pm- 7am and Friday to Saturday 9pm - 8am. As this is a mobile role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use are essential. YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. We are looking for a Housing Mobile Night Worker to provide flexible assistance across our high support, medium support, and transitional housing services. In this role, you will help ensure our properties remain safe, secure and welcoming throughout the night. Our services provide 24 hour supported housing for young people aged , offering high level, medium level and transitional housing options. We take a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach, supporting residents to build essential life skills, identify personal goals, and work towards their aspirations, enabling them to move on to fully independent living. What you will be doing In this mobile role, you will travel between supported housing sites across Crawley and Horsham throughout the night, ensuring each service remains safe, secure and welcoming. You will carry out routine checks of unstaffed properties including communal areas, gardens and external spaces to ensure they are quiet, well maintained and compliant with health and safety standards. You will provide responsive assistance to residents who may need help, and act quickly when concerns arise. You will respond to calls from the on call manager and attend sites where an incident, accident or potential risk has been reported, completing thorough checks and taking appropriate action. When required, you will work alongside the on site Night Workers at Crawley Foyer and Horsham Y Centre, helping to maintain a safe and secure environment. This will include monitoring CCTV, completing building checks and keeping accurate records of night time activity. You will also take a proactive approach to preventing anti social behaviour, work closely with support staff, and carry out one to one interventions with young people who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or require medical assistance. This role involves lone working, so you will need to be confident in decision making and in following procedures. However, before joining the rota, you will have the opportunity to get to know the team and services, take part in a full induction, complete the required training, and undertake shadow shifts to ensure you feel confident, supported, and well prepared. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we are looking for. About You A dynamic role for someone who is passionate and empathetic, able to adapt to changing situations while maintaining a strong focus on young people s safety and wellbeing. Experience and knowledge Experience in a customer facing role, staying calm and solutions focused during challenging situations. An understanding of the needs and experiences of young people and adults at risk. Awareness of trauma and the ability to work in a strengths based, compassionate way. Confidence in accurate record keeping, including incident logs and health and safety checks. Basic safeguarding knowledge and the ability to maintain professional boundaries (training provided). Skills and abilities ESSESNTIAL a full, valid UK driving licence with the ability to travel between sites You will bring an awareness of the challenges young people face and the ability to connect with them positively Ability to de escalate situations and manage challenging behaviour calmly. Clear verbal and written communication, with accurate handovers for day time colleagues. Strong interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships. Comfortable lone working, using initiative, and working as part of a team. Competent IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and basic system navigation (training provided).
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite / this role operates on a seven day rolling rota following a four on, four off shift pattern. Shifts will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Working hours are Sunday - Thursday 8pm- 7am and Friday to Saturday 9pm - 8am. As this is a mobile role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use are essential. YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. We are looking for a Housing Mobile Night Worker to provide flexible assistance across our high support, medium support, and transitional housing services. In this role, you will help ensure our properties remain safe, secure and welcoming throughout the night. Our services provide 24 hour supported housing for young people aged , offering high level, medium level and transitional housing options. We take a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach, supporting residents to build essential life skills, identify personal goals, and work towards their aspirations, enabling them to move on to fully independent living. What you will be doing In this mobile role, you will travel between supported housing sites across Crawley and Horsham throughout the night, ensuring each service remains safe, secure and welcoming. You will carry out routine checks of unstaffed properties including communal areas, gardens and external spaces to ensure they are quiet, well maintained and compliant with health and safety standards. You will provide responsive assistance to residents who may need help, and act quickly when concerns arise. You will respond to calls from the on call manager and attend sites where an incident, accident or potential risk has been reported, completing thorough checks and taking appropriate action. When required, you will work alongside the on site Night Workers at Crawley Foyer and Horsham Y Centre, helping to maintain a safe and secure environment. This will include monitoring CCTV, completing building checks and keeping accurate records of night time activity. You will also take a proactive approach to preventing anti social behaviour, work closely with support staff, and carry out one to one interventions with young people who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or require medical assistance. This role involves lone working, so you will need to be confident in decision making and in following procedures. However, before joining the rota, you will have the opportunity to get to know the team and services, take part in a full induction, complete the required training, and undertake shadow shifts to ensure you feel confident, supported, and well prepared. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we are looking for. About You A dynamic role for someone who is passionate and empathetic, able to adapt to changing situations while maintaining a strong focus on young people s safety and wellbeing. Experience and knowledge Experience in a customer facing role, staying calm and solutions focused during challenging situations. An understanding of the needs and experiences of young people and adults at risk. Awareness of trauma and the ability to work in a strengths based, compassionate way. Confidence in accurate record keeping, including incident logs and health and safety checks. Basic safeguarding knowledge and the ability to maintain professional boundaries (training provided). Skills and abilities ESSESNTIAL a full, valid UK driving licence with the ability to travel between sites You will bring an awareness of the challenges young people face and the ability to connect with them positively Ability to de escalate situations and manage challenging behaviour calmly. Clear verbal and written communication, with accurate handovers for day time colleagues. Strong interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships. Comfortable lone working, using initiative, and working as part of a team. Competent IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and basic system navigation (training provided).
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Team Manager to play a pivotal role in our Complex needs Service in Tower Hamlets. Sounds great, what will I be doing? You will oversee and coordinate the management of a High Support Accommodation based service and Step-down Accommodation based service for men and women with Mental Health needs. Whilst ensuring the delivery of a consistent and high-quality service in accordance with the mission statement and strategic objectives of Hestia and within the relevant legislative framework. You will effectively manage and implement the services operational policies. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. You will bring experience of supporting people with mental ill health, dual diagnosis (mental health and substance misuse), complex needs, and homelessness. You will have proven experience of managing teams, including recruitment, induction, supervision, motivation, appraisal, training, performance management, and handling disciplinary or grievance issues. You will be confident in monitoring services to ensure consistently high standards of delivery and will have experience providing high-quality supported housing services, including maintaining health and safety compliance and promoting meaningful service user involvement. You will also bring experience of housing management, including maintenance, repairs, voids, rent collection, Housing Benefit processes, and arrears management, alongside the ability to manage services within budget. Strong IT skills are essential, including using computer-based systems to accurately record client information, produce reports, and audit staff use of recording systems. You will be proactive in improving service performance, able to write and interpret complex reports, and communicate clearly with excellent written and spoken English. As a collaborative team member and leader, you will value colleagues' ideas, motivate others toward shared goals, embrace positive change, and ensure that services remain focused on meeting the needs of service users. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Team Manager to play a pivotal role in our Complex needs Service in Tower Hamlets. Sounds great, what will I be doing? You will oversee and coordinate the management of a High Support Accommodation based service and Step-down Accommodation based service for men and women with Mental Health needs. Whilst ensuring the delivery of a consistent and high-quality service in accordance with the mission statement and strategic objectives of Hestia and within the relevant legislative framework. You will effectively manage and implement the services operational policies. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. You will bring experience of supporting people with mental ill health, dual diagnosis (mental health and substance misuse), complex needs, and homelessness. You will have proven experience of managing teams, including recruitment, induction, supervision, motivation, appraisal, training, performance management, and handling disciplinary or grievance issues. You will be confident in monitoring services to ensure consistently high standards of delivery and will have experience providing high-quality supported housing services, including maintaining health and safety compliance and promoting meaningful service user involvement. You will also bring experience of housing management, including maintenance, repairs, voids, rent collection, Housing Benefit processes, and arrears management, alongside the ability to manage services within budget. Strong IT skills are essential, including using computer-based systems to accurately record client information, produce reports, and audit staff use of recording systems. You will be proactive in improving service performance, able to write and interpret complex reports, and communicate clearly with excellent written and spoken English. As a collaborative team member and leader, you will value colleagues' ideas, motivate others toward shared goals, embrace positive change, and ensure that services remain focused on meeting the needs of service users. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
