Interim HRA Lead - (HRA) Local Government 6 month contract £600 per day 1-2 day a week on site (London) About the client Morgan Law is seeking an Interim HRA Lead - (HRA) for a local authority in the London area. Accountabilities Ensuring the requirements of the Council's financial strategy are met Deputise for and support the Head of Finance to deliver an expert professional service to the Housing service area in order to support the development, management and delivery of Council services Support the creation and monitoring of the Councils HRA 30 Year Business Plan Provide a broad range of strategic, corporate, and departmental financial planning, and budgeting services Support the long-term Capital Investment Strategy and lead on the Housing Capital Programme monitoring and capital financing Work collaboratively with Directors and Heads of Service in their departments and to members to ensure an integral part of decision making and a key player in all major pieces of work and projects Provide advice and support regarding the financial aspects of local systems. To ensure processes and procedures are robust, confirm to best professional practice and provide value for money Evaluate legislative and policy changes and assess the financial impact on the service Candidate Requirements CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance / accounting experience (E) Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong HRA (Housing, Revenue, Accounts) experience working in a local authority organisation (E) Strong strategic FBP experience working in a local authority organisation (E) Immediately available for work (E)
Mar 26, 2026
Contractor
Interim HRA Lead - (HRA) Local Government 6 month contract £600 per day 1-2 day a week on site (London) About the client Morgan Law is seeking an Interim HRA Lead - (HRA) for a local authority in the London area. Accountabilities Ensuring the requirements of the Council's financial strategy are met Deputise for and support the Head of Finance to deliver an expert professional service to the Housing service area in order to support the development, management and delivery of Council services Support the creation and monitoring of the Councils HRA 30 Year Business Plan Provide a broad range of strategic, corporate, and departmental financial planning, and budgeting services Support the long-term Capital Investment Strategy and lead on the Housing Capital Programme monitoring and capital financing Work collaboratively with Directors and Heads of Service in their departments and to members to ensure an integral part of decision making and a key player in all major pieces of work and projects Provide advice and support regarding the financial aspects of local systems. To ensure processes and procedures are robust, confirm to best professional practice and provide value for money Evaluate legislative and policy changes and assess the financial impact on the service Candidate Requirements CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance / accounting experience (E) Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong HRA (Housing, Revenue, Accounts) experience working in a local authority organisation (E) Strong strategic FBP experience working in a local authority organisation (E) Immediately available for work (E)
Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent Part Time / 22.5 Hours Per Week / Permanent Join our Housing service team delivering a broad range of services to residents, tenants, and leaseholders. As the city's largest provider of social housing, with a portfolio of over 19,000 homes, we are committed to providing decent, good quality housing and support services. As well as supporting our tenants to pay over £100m in rent and service charges the Division deliver a multimillion-pound investment programme to our Council homes to ensure they remain in excellent condition alongside a large DLO repairs & maintenance service. Our tenancy management teams work hard to effectively manage the 19,000 tenancies and ensure that the Housing estates these are in remain a desirable place to live. We are also responsible for providing Homelessness & Hostels services to help those facing the prospect of Homelessness and meet the Council's statutory responsibilities and legal role. Housing Service are constantly striving to improve the services we deliver, and you'll play a crucial part in developing and delivering on business change, whilst continuing to ensure tenants receive high quality services. As an inspirational and dedicated leader, you'll continue to develop and sustain crucial partnership working to achieve the Divisions goals both with internal and external stakeholders. As a Head of Service in Housing, you'll be responsible for one of the core operational areas of service, working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to ensure the housing needs of the people are met, through effective strategic management. This can involve managing major projects, monitor programmes, policies, and strategies as well as keeping up to date with best practice, new legislation, and funding opportunities. Completing performance and budget monitoring reports for the City Mayor and his team, you'll ensure actions, outcomes, and milestones in the Housing delivery plan are effectively met. Engaging, persuasive, and a strong communicator, you'll be able to work with people at all levels. You'll be confident to challenge and improve the Council's strategies, policies, and plans for your services. Having previous managerial experience, you'll have successfully led projects and programmes whilst effectively managing budgets. You'll have strong negotiation and presentation skills with a creative pro-active positive approach to problem solving. You can look forward to joining a high quality and motivated Senior Management team and a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. Although this is an advert for a generic Housing Head of Service, the full time post will be required initially to work within the Housing Technical areas of Asset Management & Investment or Repairs & Maintenance. The part time post will initially work within a non technical Housing area such as Homelessness or Tenancy Management. Please make clear when you apply which of the posts you are interested in. An applicant can be considered for both posts. For a chat about this role or for any queries please email Chris Burgin via email (between dates 16th February - 20th February) and Simon Nicholls via email at (from 20th February - 27th February). Assessments/Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th May 2026.
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent Part Time / 22.5 Hours Per Week / Permanent Join our Housing service team delivering a broad range of services to residents, tenants, and leaseholders. As the city's largest provider of social housing, with a portfolio of over 19,000 homes, we are committed to providing decent, good quality housing and support services. As well as supporting our tenants to pay over £100m in rent and service charges the Division deliver a multimillion-pound investment programme to our Council homes to ensure they remain in excellent condition alongside a large DLO repairs & maintenance service. Our tenancy management teams work hard to effectively manage the 19,000 tenancies and ensure that the Housing estates these are in remain a desirable place to live. We are also responsible for providing Homelessness & Hostels services to help those facing the prospect of Homelessness and meet the Council's statutory responsibilities and legal role. Housing Service are constantly striving to improve the services we deliver, and you'll play a crucial part in developing and delivering on business change, whilst continuing to ensure tenants receive high quality services. As an inspirational and dedicated leader, you'll continue to develop and sustain crucial partnership working to achieve the Divisions goals both with internal and external stakeholders. As a Head of Service in Housing, you'll be responsible for one of the core operational areas of service, working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to ensure the housing needs of the people are met, through effective strategic management. This can involve managing major projects, monitor programmes, policies, and strategies as well as keeping up to date with best practice, new legislation, and funding opportunities. Completing performance and budget monitoring reports for the City Mayor and his team, you'll ensure actions, outcomes, and milestones in the Housing delivery plan are effectively met. Engaging, persuasive, and a strong communicator, you'll be able to work with people at all levels. You'll be confident to challenge and improve the Council's strategies, policies, and plans for your services. Having previous managerial experience, you'll have successfully led projects and programmes whilst effectively managing budgets. You'll have strong negotiation and presentation skills with a creative pro-active positive approach to problem solving. You can look forward to joining a high quality and motivated Senior Management team and a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. Although this is an advert for a generic Housing Head of Service, the full time post will be required initially to work within the Housing Technical areas of Asset Management & Investment or Repairs & Maintenance. The part time post will initially work within a non technical Housing area such as Homelessness or Tenancy Management. Please make clear when you apply which of the posts you are interested in. An applicant can be considered for both posts. For a chat about this role or for any queries please email Chris Burgin via email (between dates 16th February - 20th February) and Simon Nicholls via email at (from 20th February - 27th February). Assessments/Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th May 2026.
Head of Landlord Compliance & Building Safety Location: Bristol City Council Offices / hybrid - as per our flexible working packages Salary: £78,817 - £86,607 Contract: Permanent, full time About the Role We are seeking an exceptional leader to take on the role of Head of Landlord Compliance and Building Safety, ensuring that our homes and buildings are safe, well-maintained, and fully compliant with all statutory requirements. This is a pivotal position within our organisation, one that shapes how we manage risk, protect our residents, and deliver operational excellence. As our senior subject-matter expert, you will lead strategic oversight of landlord compliance, including gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos, lifts, and all wider building safety functions. You will ensure that the Council delivers on our responsibilities under the Building Safety Act, the Fire Safety Order, and other key regulatory frameworks. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to residents' lives and drive a culture where safety, transparency, and accountability are at the heart of everything we do. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership for all areas of landlord compliance and building safety across our housing portfolio. Act as the organisational lead for the Building Safety Act, overseeing safety case development, resident engagement strategies, and high-rise building management. Ensure robust compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures are in place and consistently applied. Lead and inspire operational teams, external partners, and specialist contractors to deliver high-quality, safe services. Implement effective assurance and performance reporting, giving the Executive and Board clear visibility of risk, compliance, and improvement actions. Serve as the senior competent person for key technical areas, offering expert guidance to colleagues and stakeholders. Drive a strong safety culture, championing continuous improvement and resident-focused service delivery. Ensure accurate data, digital records, and evidence are maintained to the highest standards. About You You will be a confident, informed, and collaborative leader with a deep understanding of landlord safety and compliance requirements. You combine strong technical expertise with the ability to influence at all levels, build trust, and drive sustainable change. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading landlord compliance and/or building safety functions in a housing, property, or related regulated environment. Strong knowledge of statutory compliance areas (gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos, lifts). Demonstrable understanding of the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, Fire Safety Order, and associated legislation. Experience shaping and delivering organisational strategy, assurance frameworks, and risk management approaches. Excellent people leadership skills-able to motivate teams and create a culture of accountability and high performance. Ability to work effectively with residents, partners, regulators, and senior leaders. Technical qualifications relating to the role, such as: - Degree in the Built Environment Level 4/5 Fire risk Management CIOB Level 6 in Building safety Why Join Us? Play a central role in strengthening safety, trust, and quality for thousands of residents. Shape policy, culture, and systems at an organisational level. Join a forward t-thinking organisation committed to excellence, transparency, and doing the right thing. Enjoy a supportive, values driven environment where your expertise- genuinely matters. The Benefits We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and much more. As part of a forward-thinking and collaborative team, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in Bristol's housing landscape-helping to create safe, sustainable, and affordable homes for the future How do I apply? If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification. To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification. Closing date:12th April 2026 Interview dates: Planning to interview week commencing 27th April 2026 At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young People, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and Female candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Head of Landlord Compliance & Building Safety Location: Bristol City Council Offices / hybrid - as per our flexible working packages Salary: £78,817 - £86,607 Contract: Permanent, full time About the Role We are seeking an exceptional leader to take on the role of Head of Landlord Compliance and Building Safety, ensuring that our homes and buildings are safe, well-maintained, and fully compliant with all statutory requirements. This is a pivotal position within our organisation, one that shapes how we manage risk, protect our residents, and deliver operational excellence. As our senior subject-matter expert, you will lead strategic oversight of landlord compliance, including gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos, lifts, and all wider building safety functions. You will ensure that the Council delivers on our responsibilities under the Building Safety Act, the Fire Safety Order, and other key regulatory frameworks. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to residents' lives and drive a culture where safety, transparency, and accountability are at the heart of everything we do. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership for all areas of landlord compliance and building safety across our housing portfolio. Act as the organisational lead for the Building Safety Act, overseeing safety case development, resident engagement strategies, and high-rise building management. Ensure robust compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures are in place and consistently applied. Lead and inspire operational teams, external partners, and specialist contractors to deliver high-quality, safe services. Implement effective assurance and performance reporting, giving the Executive and Board clear visibility of risk, compliance, and improvement actions. Serve as the senior competent person for key technical areas, offering expert guidance to colleagues and stakeholders. Drive a strong safety culture, championing continuous improvement and resident-focused service delivery. Ensure accurate data, digital records, and evidence are maintained to the highest standards. About You You will be a confident, informed, and collaborative leader with a deep understanding of landlord safety and compliance requirements. You combine strong technical expertise with the ability to influence at all levels, build trust, and drive sustainable change. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading landlord compliance and/or building safety functions in a housing, property, or related regulated environment. Strong knowledge of statutory compliance areas (gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos, lifts). Demonstrable understanding of the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, Fire Safety Order, and associated legislation. Experience shaping and delivering organisational strategy, assurance frameworks, and risk management approaches. Excellent people leadership skills-able to motivate teams and create a culture of accountability and high performance. Ability to work effectively with residents, partners, regulators, and senior leaders. Technical qualifications relating to the role, such as: - Degree in the Built Environment Level 4/5 Fire risk Management CIOB Level 6 in Building safety Why Join Us? Play a central role in strengthening safety, trust, and quality for thousands of residents. Shape policy, culture, and systems at an organisational level. Join a forward t-thinking organisation committed to excellence, transparency, and doing the right thing. Enjoy a supportive, values driven environment where your expertise- genuinely matters. The Benefits We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and much more. As part of a forward-thinking and collaborative team, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in Bristol's housing landscape-helping to create safe, sustainable, and affordable homes for the future How do I apply? If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification. To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification. Closing date:12th April 2026 Interview dates: Planning to interview week commencing 27th April 2026 At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young People, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and Female candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
Finance Business Partner Salary: £53,460 - £61,638 + benefits Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office Job Purpose Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering for Housing, this role will manage one Accountant and support the Housing directorate by providing a full finance business partnering service. In addition to providing valuable financial insight and supporting decision-making, the Finance Business Partner will work closely with services to manage financial challenges, including pressures such as rising temporary accommodation costs. This role plays a key part in supporting the organisation's financial sustainability and strategic priorities through the delivery of high-quality financial management, business partnering, and professional advice. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to support decision-making, ensure robust financial planning and control, and contribute to service transformation and performance improvement. Key Responsibilities • Provide financial business partnering to Housing services, including budget monitoring and forecasting. • Support managers in understanding financial performance, cost drivers and financial pressures such as temporary accommodation costs. • Identify savings opportunities and support the delivery of financial improvement plans. • Develop financial models and business cases to support service changes and investment decisions. • Ensure compliance with financial procedures and governance requirements. • Build effective relationships with service managers to strengthen financial accountability. About You We are looking for a motivated and capable finance professional who can operate effectively within a complex and evolving organisation. You will demonstrate both technical expertise and strong stakeholder engagement skills. • Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CCAB/CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant experience appropriate to the seniority of the role. • Strong technical financial knowledge including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and financial analysis. • Experience working in a complex organisational environment with multiple stakeholders (public sector experience desirable). • Ability to influence, challenge, and support senior managers and budget holders to improve financial performance and decision-making. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Finance Business Partner Salary: £53,460 - £61,638 + benefits Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office Job Purpose Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering for Housing, this role will manage one Accountant and support the Housing directorate by providing a full finance business partnering service. In addition to providing valuable financial insight and supporting decision-making, the Finance Business Partner will work closely with services to manage financial challenges, including pressures such as rising temporary accommodation costs. This role plays a key part in supporting the organisation's financial sustainability and strategic priorities through the delivery of high-quality financial management, business partnering, and professional advice. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to support decision-making, ensure robust financial planning and control, and contribute to service transformation and performance improvement. Key Responsibilities • Provide financial business partnering to Housing services, including budget monitoring and forecasting. • Support managers in understanding financial performance, cost drivers and financial pressures such as temporary accommodation costs. • Identify savings opportunities and support the delivery of financial improvement plans. • Develop financial models and business cases to support service changes and investment decisions. • Ensure compliance with financial procedures and governance requirements. • Build effective relationships with service managers to strengthen financial accountability. About You We are looking for a motivated and capable finance professional who can operate effectively within a complex and evolving organisation. You will demonstrate both technical expertise and strong stakeholder engagement skills. • Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CCAB/CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant experience appropriate to the seniority of the role. • Strong technical financial knowledge including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and financial analysis. • Experience working in a complex organisational environment with multiple stakeholders (public sector experience desirable). • Ability to influence, challenge, and support senior managers and budget holders to improve financial performance and decision-making. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations Section: Major Projects and Regeneration Location: Civic Centre Grade: SM5 Salary: £80,872 - £84,703 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: This is a fixed term role for 2 years. This advert is open to both internal and external applicants. About us: We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision. Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need. Further information on why work for us The Role: The role will be responsible for the commissioning, development and delivery of a series of key Regeneration capital projects aimed at driving forward the economic renaissance of the city. The position is specifically required to ensure robust programme and project management approaches and capital programme management processes are followed, to ensure the Council delivers value for money to agreed quality and time parameters. Programmes can be complex public private partnership arrangements with multiple investors and require a high degree of commercial acumen and the ability to work across organisational and partnership boundaries and at all times under a continued period of pressure, maintaining focus on outcomes for the City of Stoke-on-Trent. The role will lead on programme delivery; develop the strategy and business cases for priority investment projects and be responsible, as client-side representative, from initiation to completion of specific projects. All projects will be commissioned, and the Council's own role will vary depending on the scope and role the Council is taking. Projects within the programme will vary in size and scale and will range in size from £0.5m to £300m. Proposed interview date 28th April 2026. Key Responsibilities: Lead, commission and manage a programme of major capital and regeneration projects Oversee project delivery using internal and external consultants, strong financial management and effective programme controls Develop and secure funding and investments plans to support high quality regenerations and infrastructure development across the city Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including government bodies, private sector partners, education institutions and statutory agencies To lead and manage the Major Projects and Regeneration Team About You: Qualified to degree level in a construction based discipline such as Surveying, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Planning or Economic Development Hold a post graduate qualification or a recognised industry professional such as RICS, RIBA, RTPI or Institute of Chartered Engineers Budget experience in managing a services function, budget setting, financial monitoring and reporting Have a detailed understanding of government strategy, policies and legislative framework and regulations Experience of public sector funding process including bidding for public sector funds, liaising with external bodies What we offer: A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent Hybrid and flexible working options An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here Pre-Employment Checks: Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include: Right to Work in the UK Proof of address Satisfactory references Occupational Health Clearance Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role) Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations Section: Major Projects and Regeneration Location: Civic Centre Grade: SM5 Salary: £80,872 - £84,703 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: This is a fixed term role for 2 years. This advert is open to both internal and external applicants. About us: We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision. Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need. Further information on why work for us The Role: The role will be responsible for the commissioning, development and delivery of a series of key Regeneration capital projects aimed at driving forward the economic renaissance of the city. The position is specifically required to ensure robust programme and project management approaches and capital programme management processes are followed, to ensure the Council delivers value for money to agreed quality and time parameters. Programmes can be complex public private partnership arrangements with multiple investors and require a high degree of commercial acumen and the ability to work across organisational and partnership boundaries and at all times under a continued period of pressure, maintaining focus on outcomes for the City of Stoke-on-Trent. The role will lead on programme delivery; develop the strategy and business cases for priority investment projects and be responsible, as client-side representative, from initiation to completion of specific projects. All projects will be commissioned, and the Council's own role will vary depending on the scope and role the Council is taking. Projects within the programme will vary in size and scale and will range in size from £0.5m to £300m. Proposed interview date 28th April 2026. Key Responsibilities: Lead, commission and manage a programme of major capital and regeneration projects Oversee project delivery using internal and external consultants, strong financial management and effective programme controls Develop and secure funding and investments plans to support high quality regenerations and infrastructure development across the city Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including government bodies, private sector partners, education institutions and statutory agencies To lead and manage the Major Projects and Regeneration Team About You: Qualified to degree level in a construction based discipline such as Surveying, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Planning or Economic Development Hold a post graduate qualification or a recognised industry professional such as RICS, RIBA, RTPI or Institute of Chartered Engineers Budget experience in managing a services function, budget setting, financial monitoring and reporting Have a detailed understanding of government strategy, policies and legislative framework and regulations Experience of public sector funding process including bidding for public sector funds, liaising with external bodies What we offer: A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent Hybrid and flexible working options An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here Pre-Employment Checks: Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include: Right to Work in the UK Proof of address Satisfactory references Occupational Health Clearance Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role) Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent Part Time / 22.5 Hours Per Week / Permanent Join our Housing service team delivering a broad range of services to residents, tenants, and leaseholders. As the city's largest provider of social housing, with a portfolio of over 19,000 homes, we are committed to providing decent, good quality housing and support services. As well as supporting our tenants to pay over £100m in rent and service charges the Division deliver a multimillion-pound investment programme to our Council homes to ensure they remain in excellent condition alongside a large DLO repairs & maintenance service. Our tenancy management teams work hard to effectively manage the 19,000 tenancies and ensure that the Housing estates these are in remain a desirable place to live. We are also responsible for providing Homelessness & Hostels services to help those facing the prospect of Homelessness and meet the Council's statutory responsibilities and legal role. Housing Service are constantly striving to improve the services we deliver, and you'll play a crucial part in developing and delivering on business change, whilst continuing to ensure tenants receive high quality services. As an inspirational and dedicated leader, you'll continue to develop and sustain crucial partnership working to achieve the Divisions goals both with internal and external stakeholders. As a Head of Service in Housing, you'll be responsible for one of the core operational areas of service, working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to ensure the housing needs of the people are met, through effective strategic management. This can involve managing major projects, monitor programmes, policies, and strategies as well as keeping up to date with best practice, new legislation, and funding opportunities. Completing performance and budget monitoring reports for the City Mayor and his team, you'll ensure actions, outcomes, and milestones in the Housing delivery plan are effectively met. Engaging, persuasive, and a strong communicator, you'll be able to work with people at all levels. You'll be confident to challenge and improve the Council's strategies, policies, and plans for your services. Having previous managerial experience, you'll have successfully led projects and programmes whilst effectively managing budgets. You'll have strong negotiation and presentation skills with a creative pro-active positive approach to problem solving. You can look forward to joining a high quality and motivated Senior Management team and a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. Although this is an advert for a generic Housing Head of Service, the full time post will be required initially to work within the Housing Technical areas of Asset Management & Investment or Repairs & Maintenance. The part time post will initially work within a non technical Housing area such as Homelessness or Tenancy Management. Please make clear when you apply which of the posts you are interested in. An applicant can be considered for both posts. For a chat about this role or for any queries please email Chris Burgin via email (between dates 16th February - 20th February) and Simon Nicholls via email at (from 20th February - 27th February). Assessments/Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th May 2026.
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent Part Time / 22.5 Hours Per Week / Permanent Join our Housing service team delivering a broad range of services to residents, tenants, and leaseholders. As the city's largest provider of social housing, with a portfolio of over 19,000 homes, we are committed to providing decent, good quality housing and support services. As well as supporting our tenants to pay over £100m in rent and service charges the Division deliver a multimillion-pound investment programme to our Council homes to ensure they remain in excellent condition alongside a large DLO repairs & maintenance service. Our tenancy management teams work hard to effectively manage the 19,000 tenancies and ensure that the Housing estates these are in remain a desirable place to live. We are also responsible for providing Homelessness & Hostels services to help those facing the prospect of Homelessness and meet the Council's statutory responsibilities and legal role. Housing Service are constantly striving to improve the services we deliver, and you'll play a crucial part in developing and delivering on business change, whilst continuing to ensure tenants receive high quality services. As an inspirational and dedicated leader, you'll continue to develop and sustain crucial partnership working to achieve the Divisions goals both with internal and external stakeholders. As a Head of Service in Housing, you'll be responsible for one of the core operational areas of service, working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to ensure the housing needs of the people are met, through effective strategic management. This can involve managing major projects, monitor programmes, policies, and strategies as well as keeping up to date with best practice, new legislation, and funding opportunities. Completing performance and budget monitoring reports for the City Mayor and his team, you'll ensure actions, outcomes, and milestones in the Housing delivery plan are effectively met. Engaging, persuasive, and a strong communicator, you'll be able to work with people at all levels. You'll be confident to challenge and improve the Council's strategies, policies, and plans for your services. Having previous managerial experience, you'll have successfully led projects and programmes whilst effectively managing budgets. You'll have strong negotiation and presentation skills with a creative pro-active positive approach to problem solving. You can look forward to joining a high quality and motivated Senior Management team and a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. Although this is an advert for a generic Housing Head of Service, the full time post will be required initially to work within the Housing Technical areas of Asset Management & Investment or Repairs & Maintenance. The part time post will initially work within a non technical Housing area such as Homelessness or Tenancy Management. Please make clear when you apply which of the posts you are interested in. An applicant can be considered for both posts. For a chat about this role or for any queries please email Chris Burgin via email (between dates 16th February - 20th February) and Simon Nicholls via email at (from 20th February - 27th February). Assessments/Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th May 2026.
Penge Churches Housing Association Head of Assets & Property Services Full time Salary circa £70k Penge / Bexley / Hybrid working PCHA is a successful, small community-based registered provider of social housing based in Penge, Southeast London. We own and manage approximately 700 homes. This includes homes that we own and those that we manage as part of our partnership with the London Borough of Bromley, and we are passionate about working together with our residents and making a positive impact on our community. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Assets & Property Services to join our small but ambitious team. This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in a friendly, enthusiastic organisation that prides itself on strong values and delivering excellent customer service. As a part of our leadership team, you will shape and drive our asset management strategy and property services, ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant, and well- maintained for our residents. You will lead and direct all aspects of asset management and property services, including: Responsive Repairs and voids Major repairs and planned works programmes Stock condition and investment planning Health & safety compliance across all homes Ensuring adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements Driving a strong focus on Decent Homes and compliance standards Working within a small organisation means you will have real influence, having a holistic view of the business and playing a key role in shaping its future. We are looking for someone who: Has significant experience in asset management, repairs, and compliance within social housing Demonstrates a strong customer focus and commitment to resident satisfaction Possesses excellent leadership, communication, and relationship- building skills as a solid understanding of housing regulations and compliance requirements Brings a positive, resilient, and solutions-focused approach Is passionate about making a difference and aligns with PCHA's vision and values You will need to have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. Why Join Us? At PCHA, you'll be part of a supportive and dedicated team that strives to "punch above its weight." You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference-not only to the organisation but to the lives of the residents we serve. If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Julie Kellaway at The Housing Executive on or Sian Llewellyn on or . Visit to find out more about us and see the attached recruitment pack for details of how to apply. Closing date for applications is 9am Wednesday April 15 th 2026
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Penge Churches Housing Association Head of Assets & Property Services Full time Salary circa £70k Penge / Bexley / Hybrid working PCHA is a successful, small community-based registered provider of social housing based in Penge, Southeast London. We own and manage approximately 700 homes. This includes homes that we own and those that we manage as part of our partnership with the London Borough of Bromley, and we are passionate about working together with our residents and making a positive impact on our community. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Assets & Property Services to join our small but ambitious team. This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in a friendly, enthusiastic organisation that prides itself on strong values and delivering excellent customer service. As a part of our leadership team, you will shape and drive our asset management strategy and property services, ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant, and well- maintained for our residents. You will lead and direct all aspects of asset management and property services, including: Responsive Repairs and voids Major repairs and planned works programmes Stock condition and investment planning Health & safety compliance across all homes Ensuring adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements Driving a strong focus on Decent Homes and compliance standards Working within a small organisation means you will have real influence, having a holistic view of the business and playing a key role in shaping its future. We are looking for someone who: Has significant experience in asset management, repairs, and compliance within social housing Demonstrates a strong customer focus and commitment to resident satisfaction Possesses excellent leadership, communication, and relationship- building skills as a solid understanding of housing regulations and compliance requirements Brings a positive, resilient, and solutions-focused approach Is passionate about making a difference and aligns with PCHA's vision and values You will need to have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. Why Join Us? At PCHA, you'll be part of a supportive and dedicated team that strives to "punch above its weight." You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference-not only to the organisation but to the lives of the residents we serve. If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Julie Kellaway at The Housing Executive on or Sian Llewellyn on or . Visit to find out more about us and see the attached recruitment pack for details of how to apply. Closing date for applications is 9am Wednesday April 15 th 2026
Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent Part Time / 22.5 Hours Per Week / Permanent Join our Housing service team delivering a broad range of services to residents, tenants, and leaseholders. As the city's largest provider of social housing, with a portfolio of over 19,000 homes, we are committed to providing decent, good quality housing and support services. As well as supporting our tenants to pay over £100m in rent and service charges the Division deliver a multimillion-pound investment programme to our Council homes to ensure they remain in excellent condition alongside a large DLO repairs & maintenance service. Our tenancy management teams work hard to effectively manage the 19,000 tenancies and ensure that the Housing estates these are in remain a desirable place to live. We are also responsible for providing Homelessness & Hostels services to help those facing the prospect of Homelessness and meet the Council's statutory responsibilities and legal role. Housing Service are constantly striving to improve the services we deliver, and you'll play a crucial part in developing and delivering on business change, whilst continuing to ensure tenants receive high quality services. As an inspirational and dedicated leader, you'll continue to develop and sustain crucial partnership working to achieve the Divisions goals both with internal and external stakeholders. As a Head of Service in Housing, you'll be responsible for one of the core operational areas of service, working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to ensure the housing needs of the people are met, through effective strategic management. This can involve managing major projects, monitor programmes, policies, and strategies as well as keeping up to date with best practice, new legislation, and funding opportunities. Completing performance and budget monitoring reports for the City Mayor and his team, you'll ensure actions, outcomes, and milestones in the Housing delivery plan are effectively met. Engaging, persuasive, and a strong communicator, you'll be able to work with people at all levels. You'll be confident to challenge and improve the Council's strategies, policies, and plans for your services. Having previous managerial experience, you'll have successfully led projects and programmes whilst effectively managing budgets. You'll have strong negotiation and presentation skills with a creative pro-active positive approach to problem solving. You can look forward to joining a high quality and motivated Senior Management team and a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. Although this is an advert for a generic Housing Head of Service, the full time post will be required initially to work within the Housing Technical areas of Asset Management & Investment or Repairs & Maintenance. The part time post will initially work within a non technical Housing area such as Homelessness or Tenancy Management. Please make clear when you apply which of the posts you are interested in. An applicant can be considered for both posts. For a chat about this role or for any queries please email Chris Burgin via email (between dates 16th February - 20th February) and Simon Nicholls via email at (from 20th February - 27th February). Assessments/Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th May 2026.
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent Part Time / 22.5 Hours Per Week / Permanent Join our Housing service team delivering a broad range of services to residents, tenants, and leaseholders. As the city's largest provider of social housing, with a portfolio of over 19,000 homes, we are committed to providing decent, good quality housing and support services. As well as supporting our tenants to pay over £100m in rent and service charges the Division deliver a multimillion-pound investment programme to our Council homes to ensure they remain in excellent condition alongside a large DLO repairs & maintenance service. Our tenancy management teams work hard to effectively manage the 19,000 tenancies and ensure that the Housing estates these are in remain a desirable place to live. We are also responsible for providing Homelessness & Hostels services to help those facing the prospect of Homelessness and meet the Council's statutory responsibilities and legal role. Housing Service are constantly striving to improve the services we deliver, and you'll play a crucial part in developing and delivering on business change, whilst continuing to ensure tenants receive high quality services. As an inspirational and dedicated leader, you'll continue to develop and sustain crucial partnership working to achieve the Divisions goals both with internal and external stakeholders. As a Head of Service in Housing, you'll be responsible for one of the core operational areas of service, working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to ensure the housing needs of the people are met, through effective strategic management. This can involve managing major projects, monitor programmes, policies, and strategies as well as keeping up to date with best practice, new legislation, and funding opportunities. Completing performance and budget monitoring reports for the City Mayor and his team, you'll ensure actions, outcomes, and milestones in the Housing delivery plan are effectively met. Engaging, persuasive, and a strong communicator, you'll be able to work with people at all levels. You'll be confident to challenge and improve the Council's strategies, policies, and plans for your services. Having previous managerial experience, you'll have successfully led projects and programmes whilst effectively managing budgets. You'll have strong negotiation and presentation skills with a creative pro-active positive approach to problem solving. You can look forward to joining a high quality and motivated Senior Management team and a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. Although this is an advert for a generic Housing Head of Service, the full time post will be required initially to work within the Housing Technical areas of Asset Management & Investment or Repairs & Maintenance. The part time post will initially work within a non technical Housing area such as Homelessness or Tenancy Management. Please make clear when you apply which of the posts you are interested in. An applicant can be considered for both posts. For a chat about this role or for any queries please email Chris Burgin via email (between dates 16th February - 20th February) and Simon Nicholls via email at (from 20th February - 27th February). Assessments/Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th May 2026.
At KARL STORZ, we take pride in helping patients through some of the toughest journeys of their lives. We are making contributions that matter. Regardless of your role, YOU improve patients' lives every day. Get to know us and join our teamas UK Head of Supply Chain Operations Job Function: Supply Chain & Procurement Location: Slough, GB, SL1 4TQ Work Flexibility: Onsite (Office/ Production) KARL STORZ is one of the world's leading suppliers of medical equipment for minimally invasive surgery. Since its beginnings in 1945, KARL STORZ has established itself worldwide as an international and highly regarded company in the production and sale of medical instruments and devices. The family-owned company KARL STORZ applies tradition and experience to think about tomorrow, today. The company caters for future trends with sophisticated products, services and processes that systematically support our global activities. Our commitment to performance and professionalism means we can guarantee both user and patient the ideal solution. In doing so, we secure and create top-quality jobs in all our corporate locations. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Head of Supply Chain Operations to lead our end-to-end supply chain function in the United Kingdom, ensuring the reliable, compliant, and cost-effective availability of medical devices to customers. This is a senior managerial role with responsibility for planning, procurement, supplier management, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, and distribution. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO 13485 and MDR requirements, while partnering closely with Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Commercial teams to support business growth. Your responsibilities will include: Strategic leadership & supply chain management Define and deliver the supply chain strategy aligned to business and regulatory requirements Drive continuous improvement, resilience and digital transformation (ERP, WMS, APS, analytics) Develop and maintain effective business continuity and risk mitigation plans Demand, supply & planning Lead the S&OP / IBP process to align demand, supply and commercial priorities Improve forecast accuracy and supply planning to minimise shortages and obsolescence Ensure supply chain readiness for new product introductions and market expansion Inventory, warehousing & distribution Optimise inventory, safety stock and working capital Oversee warehousing, distribution and transport to ensure strong on-time delivery Ensure compliant handling of controlled medical devices and drive logistics efficiency Quality, compliance & risk Ensure compliance with FDA/QSR, ISO 13485, MDR and related regulations Maintain end-to-end traceability to support audits and post-market surveillance Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through dual sourcing and partnerships Financial performance & leadership Own supply chain budgets, forecasting and cost management Monitor and report KPIs including OTIF, COGS, forecast accuracy and logistics costs Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team with clear goals and succession plans Partner cross-functionally and represent the function in leadership forums, audits and customer engagements Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business or similar Master's degree or APICS/CPIM/CSCP certification preferred 10+ years' experience in supply chain operations, ideally within medical devices, pharmaceuticals or other regulated environments 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing planning, procurement and logistics teams Strong experience working within FDA, ISO 13485 and MDR frameworks Proven success in S&OP/IBP, supplier leadership and supply chain optimisation Skills: Strategic, analytical and commercially minded Strong people leader with a track record of building high-performing teams Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills Deep knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP S/4HANA), WMS and analytics tools Calm under pressure, highly organised and solutions-focused Job Types: Full time/ Permanent Schedule: 35 hour shift Monday-Friday Work Location: Office based in Slough 34 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays) Private Medical Medical cash back scheme Company sick pay Life Assurance Critical illness and income protection (service requirements apply)
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
At KARL STORZ, we take pride in helping patients through some of the toughest journeys of their lives. We are making contributions that matter. Regardless of your role, YOU improve patients' lives every day. Get to know us and join our teamas UK Head of Supply Chain Operations Job Function: Supply Chain & Procurement Location: Slough, GB, SL1 4TQ Work Flexibility: Onsite (Office/ Production) KARL STORZ is one of the world's leading suppliers of medical equipment for minimally invasive surgery. Since its beginnings in 1945, KARL STORZ has established itself worldwide as an international and highly regarded company in the production and sale of medical instruments and devices. The family-owned company KARL STORZ applies tradition and experience to think about tomorrow, today. The company caters for future trends with sophisticated products, services and processes that systematically support our global activities. Our commitment to performance and professionalism means we can guarantee both user and patient the ideal solution. In doing so, we secure and create top-quality jobs in all our corporate locations. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Head of Supply Chain Operations to lead our end-to-end supply chain function in the United Kingdom, ensuring the reliable, compliant, and cost-effective availability of medical devices to customers. This is a senior managerial role with responsibility for planning, procurement, supplier management, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, and distribution. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO 13485 and MDR requirements, while partnering closely with Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Commercial teams to support business growth. Your responsibilities will include: Strategic leadership & supply chain management Define and deliver the supply chain strategy aligned to business and regulatory requirements Drive continuous improvement, resilience and digital transformation (ERP, WMS, APS, analytics) Develop and maintain effective business continuity and risk mitigation plans Demand, supply & planning Lead the S&OP / IBP process to align demand, supply and commercial priorities Improve forecast accuracy and supply planning to minimise shortages and obsolescence Ensure supply chain readiness for new product introductions and market expansion Inventory, warehousing & distribution Optimise inventory, safety stock and working capital Oversee warehousing, distribution and transport to ensure strong on-time delivery Ensure compliant handling of controlled medical devices and drive logistics efficiency Quality, compliance & risk Ensure compliance with FDA/QSR, ISO 13485, MDR and related regulations Maintain end-to-end traceability to support audits and post-market surveillance Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through dual sourcing and partnerships Financial performance & leadership Own supply chain budgets, forecasting and cost management Monitor and report KPIs including OTIF, COGS, forecast accuracy and logistics costs Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team with clear goals and succession plans Partner cross-functionally and represent the function in leadership forums, audits and customer engagements Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business or similar Master's degree or APICS/CPIM/CSCP certification preferred 10+ years' experience in supply chain operations, ideally within medical devices, pharmaceuticals or other regulated environments 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing planning, procurement and logistics teams Strong experience working within FDA, ISO 13485 and MDR frameworks Proven success in S&OP/IBP, supplier leadership and supply chain optimisation Skills: Strategic, analytical and commercially minded Strong people leader with a track record of building high-performing teams Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills Deep knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP S/4HANA), WMS and analytics tools Calm under pressure, highly organised and solutions-focused Job Types: Full time/ Permanent Schedule: 35 hour shift Monday-Friday Work Location: Office based in Slough 34 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays) Private Medical Medical cash back scheme Company sick pay Life Assurance Critical illness and income protection (service requirements apply)
Full time, working an average of 37 hours per week over an 4 week rolling rota period; hours vary, Mon-Sun, in accordance with rota. Anti-social working; evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Are you passionate about making a difference in children and young people s lives, providing person-led, holistic, trauma-informed support to young people on their journey out of homelessness? Do you have perseverance, and a commitment to never give up hope in people? Our Ofsted Registered Young Person s Service provides support to 13 young people within Gateshead: A 24-7 staffed 8 bed Ofsted registered supported housing project for young people aged 16-21 with complex needs. A 24-7 staffed 5 bed Ofsted registered supported housing project for young people aged 16-17 with medium needs. Our properties are places of safety, Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE), from which we work with children and young people using person-led, holistic, trauma-informed and solution-focused approaches. We aim to provide accommodation and support that helps children and young people find self-worth and the belief that they deserve a better future, supporting them in safe, positive transitions including, where relevant, from care into more independent accommodation, and from childhood to adulthood; providing holistic support to gain essential life skills, achieve health outcomes, to realise and achieve their aspirations, and reach their full potential. To join us you will need to demonstrate experience and understanding of the needs of children and young people, especially those leaving the care system and experiencing homelessness, including related issues of mental ill-health, trauma, abuse, alcohol and substance use and offending. You will have excellent inter-personal and communication skills, including the ability to build effective relationships of trust with young people, and professionals. You will be able to provide holistic support to young people, including co-producing support and safety plans, and engaging in multi-disciplinary approaches. In return, you will benefit from a supportive, creative environment and have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills. We are a growing charity, and we believe staff are the foundation stone to the success of the charity and so we do everything we can to make sure they feel valued, supported, engaged and developed. Oasis Community Housing is a Christian response to homelessness and disadvantage, providing housing, support and other specialised services. Our vision is for everyone to be part of a community where they are included, belong and have what they need to reach their God-given potential. As part of our strategy for growth and development, we are embarking on an ambitious journey to develop our culture of co-production. We want to share power and responsibility with those accessing our services in meaningful, safe and accessible ways, and to create an environment where everyone can contribute. We welcome applicants from all faiths or none, but it is important that all employees understand and sympathise with the Christian ethos of Oasis Community Housing. We value diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds to support a diverse workforce, including individuals with lived experience of homelessness. Closing date for applications is Monday 30th March 2026
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Full time, working an average of 37 hours per week over an 4 week rolling rota period; hours vary, Mon-Sun, in accordance with rota. Anti-social working; evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Are you passionate about making a difference in children and young people s lives, providing person-led, holistic, trauma-informed support to young people on their journey out of homelessness? Do you have perseverance, and a commitment to never give up hope in people? Our Ofsted Registered Young Person s Service provides support to 13 young people within Gateshead: A 24-7 staffed 8 bed Ofsted registered supported housing project for young people aged 16-21 with complex needs. A 24-7 staffed 5 bed Ofsted registered supported housing project for young people aged 16-17 with medium needs. Our properties are places of safety, Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE), from which we work with children and young people using person-led, holistic, trauma-informed and solution-focused approaches. We aim to provide accommodation and support that helps children and young people find self-worth and the belief that they deserve a better future, supporting them in safe, positive transitions including, where relevant, from care into more independent accommodation, and from childhood to adulthood; providing holistic support to gain essential life skills, achieve health outcomes, to realise and achieve their aspirations, and reach their full potential. To join us you will need to demonstrate experience and understanding of the needs of children and young people, especially those leaving the care system and experiencing homelessness, including related issues of mental ill-health, trauma, abuse, alcohol and substance use and offending. You will have excellent inter-personal and communication skills, including the ability to build effective relationships of trust with young people, and professionals. You will be able to provide holistic support to young people, including co-producing support and safety plans, and engaging in multi-disciplinary approaches. In return, you will benefit from a supportive, creative environment and have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills. We are a growing charity, and we believe staff are the foundation stone to the success of the charity and so we do everything we can to make sure they feel valued, supported, engaged and developed. Oasis Community Housing is a Christian response to homelessness and disadvantage, providing housing, support and other specialised services. Our vision is for everyone to be part of a community where they are included, belong and have what they need to reach their God-given potential. As part of our strategy for growth and development, we are embarking on an ambitious journey to develop our culture of co-production. We want to share power and responsibility with those accessing our services in meaningful, safe and accessible ways, and to create an environment where everyone can contribute. We welcome applicants from all faiths or none, but it is important that all employees understand and sympathise with the Christian ethos of Oasis Community Housing. We value diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds to support a diverse workforce, including individuals with lived experience of homelessness. Closing date for applications is Monday 30th March 2026
The opportunity to work as this resident-managed housing organisation s first ever Head of Corporate Resources, making a real, visible difference in people s lives. Head of Corporate Resources the benefits of this role; Salary, full-time equivalent circa £80,000. 35 hours per week on average. Working remotely/ from-home 2 days per week office presence required three days per week. Main office based in London Bridge. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays. 2 Giveback days per year to volunteer in the local community. What your day-to-day could look like as a Head of Corporate Resources? Responsible for the Corporate Resources department including the Finance team especially, Digital Data and Technology Manager, Senior HR Business Partner, Business Services Apprentice and Policy and Performance Officer and Communications Manager. Strategic Leadership: Developing and implementing strategies for corporate resources that align with the overall organisational goals. Resource Management: Overseeing the allocation and utilisation of resources across various departments, ensuring optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Team Management: Leading and motivating teams within the corporate resources functions, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Financial Management: Managing budgets, financial reporting, and ensuring sound financial practices within the directorate. Operational Efficiency: Implementing and improving processes and systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of corporate support services. Change Management: Leading and managing organisational changes within the corporate resources functions, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption. Please note that the job description is current at the date shown above. In consultation with you, it is liable to variation by management to reflect or anticipate changes in/ or to the job. Immediate priorities; Delivering a high performing housing service which includes rent and service charge collection, repairs and tenancy management. Delivering major works. The reliability of a responsive repairs service and reducing void turnaround times. Building safety, especially regarding fire safety and dampness. Enabling more residents to engage in their decision-making, especially those who have not had a voice so far. Staff recruitment and retention. Supporting residents with the cost-of-living crisis and maintaining income collection. Improving use of technology to enhance their service delivery. About this organisation; One of Southwark s largest housing organisations, managing Please note that upon your request, we are happy to reveal the exact details of the organisation in confidence. What is the essential criteria that you must consider before applying to the Head of Corporate Resources position? Proven senior leadership experience in managing multi-disciplinary corporate services, including HR, finance, IT, and facilities management. A strong understanding of the housing sector, ideally with experience working in or alongside resident-led housing management organisations or social housing providers. Strategic thinking and planning abilities, with a track record of aligning corporate support functions to the needs of both the organisation and the communities it serves. Demonstrated experience in leading organisational change, improving operational efficiency, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Exceptional financial acumen, with experience managing complex budgets, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with relevant housing and regulatory frameworks. Outstanding people management skills, with the ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams across diverse functions. Experience in risk management, governance, and implementing robust internal controls within a regulated environment. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across resident boards, community partners, regulators, and staff. A relevant professional qualification or degree in business administration, finance, human resources, or a related field postgraduate or professional certifications desirable. Please note that there is a willingness to explore all applications, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, and/ or if you are looking to step-down or progress in your career. How you can apply for the Head of Corporate Resources vacancy? If this is of interest to you, simply click apply, and enter your details with an updated CV. Alternatively, you can directly contact, (phone number removed). If you are unsure, we can answer any questions that you may have. We welcome any recommendations that you may have after all, strong professionals tend to know strong professionals. Please note that Oyster s Finance team have other roles advertised via our website. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
The opportunity to work as this resident-managed housing organisation s first ever Head of Corporate Resources, making a real, visible difference in people s lives. Head of Corporate Resources the benefits of this role; Salary, full-time equivalent circa £80,000. 35 hours per week on average. Working remotely/ from-home 2 days per week office presence required three days per week. Main office based in London Bridge. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays. 2 Giveback days per year to volunteer in the local community. What your day-to-day could look like as a Head of Corporate Resources? Responsible for the Corporate Resources department including the Finance team especially, Digital Data and Technology Manager, Senior HR Business Partner, Business Services Apprentice and Policy and Performance Officer and Communications Manager. Strategic Leadership: Developing and implementing strategies for corporate resources that align with the overall organisational goals. Resource Management: Overseeing the allocation and utilisation of resources across various departments, ensuring optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Team Management: Leading and motivating teams within the corporate resources functions, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Financial Management: Managing budgets, financial reporting, and ensuring sound financial practices within the directorate. Operational Efficiency: Implementing and improving processes and systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of corporate support services. Change Management: Leading and managing organisational changes within the corporate resources functions, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption. Please note that the job description is current at the date shown above. In consultation with you, it is liable to variation by management to reflect or anticipate changes in/ or to the job. Immediate priorities; Delivering a high performing housing service which includes rent and service charge collection, repairs and tenancy management. Delivering major works. The reliability of a responsive repairs service and reducing void turnaround times. Building safety, especially regarding fire safety and dampness. Enabling more residents to engage in their decision-making, especially those who have not had a voice so far. Staff recruitment and retention. Supporting residents with the cost-of-living crisis and maintaining income collection. Improving use of technology to enhance their service delivery. About this organisation; One of Southwark s largest housing organisations, managing Please note that upon your request, we are happy to reveal the exact details of the organisation in confidence. What is the essential criteria that you must consider before applying to the Head of Corporate Resources position? Proven senior leadership experience in managing multi-disciplinary corporate services, including HR, finance, IT, and facilities management. A strong understanding of the housing sector, ideally with experience working in or alongside resident-led housing management organisations or social housing providers. Strategic thinking and planning abilities, with a track record of aligning corporate support functions to the needs of both the organisation and the communities it serves. Demonstrated experience in leading organisational change, improving operational efficiency, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Exceptional financial acumen, with experience managing complex budgets, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with relevant housing and regulatory frameworks. Outstanding people management skills, with the ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams across diverse functions. Experience in risk management, governance, and implementing robust internal controls within a regulated environment. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across resident boards, community partners, regulators, and staff. A relevant professional qualification or degree in business administration, finance, human resources, or a related field postgraduate or professional certifications desirable. Please note that there is a willingness to explore all applications, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, and/ or if you are looking to step-down or progress in your career. How you can apply for the Head of Corporate Resources vacancy? If this is of interest to you, simply click apply, and enter your details with an updated CV. Alternatively, you can directly contact, (phone number removed). If you are unsure, we can answer any questions that you may have. We welcome any recommendations that you may have after all, strong professionals tend to know strong professionals. Please note that Oyster s Finance team have other roles advertised via our website. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.
Data Architect Hybrid RCT (South Wales) IntaPeople are proud and excited to be appointed to recruit an experienced Data Architect for a Welsh-based not-for-profit sector client on an exclusive growth project. This is a very exciting opportunity to join their fast-growing Data function in this newly created position. You will be joining the data team as one of the first handful of team members in this area of the business which will work with external partners to build out the organisations data capability offering. As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure data pipelines and platform that enable them to make data -driven decisions at a enterprise level. Working closely with the Head of Data Engineering you will help grow out this data function with the recruitment of further data engineering resources whilst working closely with solutions architects and Software Engineers. You will also get the opportunity to progress into a leadership role if this suited the individuals desires and capabilities. You will shape, govern and assure the organisation s data architecture, defining, designing and maintaining strategic data models, standards, flows and governance structures that support organisational goals, ensure compliance, foster collaboration across business areas, and enable the organisation to make data-driven decisions Essential Skills Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer or Data Architect (or similar/related role). Experience with Enterprise level Data sets. Expertise and practical experience in designing and aligning data models across multiple subject areas, applying recognised patterns and industry standards. Familiarity with structured architectural approaches found in TOGAF (data architecture) or equivalent. Proven experience defining and evolving data governance, including data quality, metadata, lineage, and policy assurance across services. Strong capability in data profiling, source system analysis and identifying links across problem domains to define common, reusable solutions. Experience of communicating technical information and data to a non technical audience and working collaboratively with analysts, architects, and product owners to deliver data solutions that meet user and organisational needs. Ability to lead and mentor other team members. Demonstrable knowledge of data modelling and data warehousing within platforms such as Azure or AWS. Practical experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Lake (Gen2), Synapse, Event Hubs, and Cosmos DB, within scalable cloud -based architectures. Robust understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management. Desirable skills Experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or Apache Spark, following modern ETL/ELT principles. Experience in using Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions for version control, CI/CD, and collaborative data delivery. Experience with Big Data. Certification in data architecture or governance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, DAMA, DCAM, EDMC). Experience of using programming languages such as Python, Scala and SQL Welsh language skills. Key Responsibilities (at a glance): Establish Data strategies and data modelling internally within the data estate Lead the design and oversight of enterprise aligned data models and supporting data architecture, ensuring that all modelling approaches follow organisational standards, recognised patterns, and enable scalable, high quality data flows across services. Provide expert architectural guidance to technical teams delivering cloud based data platforms, ensuring that data integration, modelling, metadata and design decisions align with organisational and enterprise-wide standards Work closely with other business leaders to maintain governance and compliance within their data estate. Work closely with data analysts,data engineering, Enterprise and solution architects, DevOps, and business stakeholders through regular communication and collaborative planning to ensure data solutions are closely aligned with business objectives and effectively meet user needs. Contribute to the development and execution of the Data Strategy by maintaining thorough documentation of data processes, architectures, and workflows to ensure all technical and process information is systematically recorded, updated and data initiatives deliver business value and are aligned with broader technology and organisational goals Research into emerging technologies and upcoming trends Provide oversight to teams building data processing pipelines and integration patterns, ensuring their artefacts are consistent with data architecture principles and metadata strategies. Lead on the introduction of foundational data management capabilities to improve trust, accessibility, and efficiency in an organisation that has limited data management capability, lacks data management practices, including governance, metadata standards, and quality controls. Design, implement, and optimise physical data models that align with pipeline architecture, by using the approach that ensures efficient query performance, scalable storage, and robust integration and delivers adaptable and resource -efficient data processing, meeting the organisation s evolving analytical and operational demands. Managing the aspirations of a variety of stakeholders to enable successful project delivery can be challenging, especially when their priorities may differ or even conflict and require reconciliation to meet business and project needs. What you ll get in return (at a glance) A salary of circa £62,500 - £67,500 (depending on experience) 28 days annual leave + public bank holidays Hybrid working - To be based in their brand new, modern offices 1-2 days per week A flexible working environment Competitive Legal and General pension Scheme (8% employer contribution) 4 x Death in service The opportunity to work on modern and industry changing projects Progression and development opportunities Free Rail travel throughout Wales and discounted throughout the UK Salary sacrifice scheme such as cycle to work, electric vehicle A chance to truly contribute to large scale digitalisation projects within Wales For more information click APPLY now or for a confidential chat call Nathan Handley on (phone number removed). This role is commutable from Swansea, Bridgend, Pontypridd, Cardiff and Newport or surrounding areas.
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Data Architect Hybrid RCT (South Wales) IntaPeople are proud and excited to be appointed to recruit an experienced Data Architect for a Welsh-based not-for-profit sector client on an exclusive growth project. This is a very exciting opportunity to join their fast-growing Data function in this newly created position. You will be joining the data team as one of the first handful of team members in this area of the business which will work with external partners to build out the organisations data capability offering. As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure data pipelines and platform that enable them to make data -driven decisions at a enterprise level. Working closely with the Head of Data Engineering you will help grow out this data function with the recruitment of further data engineering resources whilst working closely with solutions architects and Software Engineers. You will also get the opportunity to progress into a leadership role if this suited the individuals desires and capabilities. You will shape, govern and assure the organisation s data architecture, defining, designing and maintaining strategic data models, standards, flows and governance structures that support organisational goals, ensure compliance, foster collaboration across business areas, and enable the organisation to make data-driven decisions Essential Skills Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer or Data Architect (or similar/related role). Experience with Enterprise level Data sets. Expertise and practical experience in designing and aligning data models across multiple subject areas, applying recognised patterns and industry standards. Familiarity with structured architectural approaches found in TOGAF (data architecture) or equivalent. Proven experience defining and evolving data governance, including data quality, metadata, lineage, and policy assurance across services. Strong capability in data profiling, source system analysis and identifying links across problem domains to define common, reusable solutions. Experience of communicating technical information and data to a non technical audience and working collaboratively with analysts, architects, and product owners to deliver data solutions that meet user and organisational needs. Ability to lead and mentor other team members. Demonstrable knowledge of data modelling and data warehousing within platforms such as Azure or AWS. Practical experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Lake (Gen2), Synapse, Event Hubs, and Cosmos DB, within scalable cloud -based architectures. Robust understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management. Desirable skills Experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or Apache Spark, following modern ETL/ELT principles. Experience in using Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions for version control, CI/CD, and collaborative data delivery. Experience with Big Data. Certification in data architecture or governance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, DAMA, DCAM, EDMC). Experience of using programming languages such as Python, Scala and SQL Welsh language skills. Key Responsibilities (at a glance): Establish Data strategies and data modelling internally within the data estate Lead the design and oversight of enterprise aligned data models and supporting data architecture, ensuring that all modelling approaches follow organisational standards, recognised patterns, and enable scalable, high quality data flows across services. Provide expert architectural guidance to technical teams delivering cloud based data platforms, ensuring that data integration, modelling, metadata and design decisions align with organisational and enterprise-wide standards Work closely with other business leaders to maintain governance and compliance within their data estate. Work closely with data analysts,data engineering, Enterprise and solution architects, DevOps, and business stakeholders through regular communication and collaborative planning to ensure data solutions are closely aligned with business objectives and effectively meet user needs. Contribute to the development and execution of the Data Strategy by maintaining thorough documentation of data processes, architectures, and workflows to ensure all technical and process information is systematically recorded, updated and data initiatives deliver business value and are aligned with broader technology and organisational goals Research into emerging technologies and upcoming trends Provide oversight to teams building data processing pipelines and integration patterns, ensuring their artefacts are consistent with data architecture principles and metadata strategies. Lead on the introduction of foundational data management capabilities to improve trust, accessibility, and efficiency in an organisation that has limited data management capability, lacks data management practices, including governance, metadata standards, and quality controls. Design, implement, and optimise physical data models that align with pipeline architecture, by using the approach that ensures efficient query performance, scalable storage, and robust integration and delivers adaptable and resource -efficient data processing, meeting the organisation s evolving analytical and operational demands. Managing the aspirations of a variety of stakeholders to enable successful project delivery can be challenging, especially when their priorities may differ or even conflict and require reconciliation to meet business and project needs. What you ll get in return (at a glance) A salary of circa £62,500 - £67,500 (depending on experience) 28 days annual leave + public bank holidays Hybrid working - To be based in their brand new, modern offices 1-2 days per week A flexible working environment Competitive Legal and General pension Scheme (8% employer contribution) 4 x Death in service The opportunity to work on modern and industry changing projects Progression and development opportunities Free Rail travel throughout Wales and discounted throughout the UK Salary sacrifice scheme such as cycle to work, electric vehicle A chance to truly contribute to large scale digitalisation projects within Wales For more information click APPLY now or for a confidential chat call Nathan Handley on (phone number removed). This role is commutable from Swansea, Bridgend, Pontypridd, Cardiff and Newport or surrounding areas.
The NRLA package: 25 days annual leave increasing to 26 days with three years' service, 27 days with five years' service and 28 days with seven years' service Additional annual day off for your birthday Salary exchange Pension scheme Life assurance Cash plan health and wellbeing benefit including Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service Sick pay Cycle purchase loans, season tickets loans and interest free staff loans Complimentary NRLA membership Non contractual annual performance-related bonus scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Location: London/hybrid - based from our London office with a minimum of 20% of time in the office Main Purpose and Scope of Job: As a senior manager, work collaboratively to ensure the delivery of the NRLA vision, values and strategic objectives. Lead the development and implementation of the NRLA's national policy and public affairs strategy, ensuring internal and stakeholder support. Provide advice to the Executive Team as required on policy and public affairs issues. Responsible for: A team of three colleagues Duties & Key Responsibilities Delivery & Impact: Lead the development and oversee the delivery of the NRLA's national policy and public affairs agenda. Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders as appropriate, to develop robust, evidence-based policy proposals. Identify and develop new opportunities for the NRLA to leverage its resources and assets - including our members, research and partners - to influence political and sector stakeholders. Design, project manage and evaluate plans to progress the NRLA's policy objectives and build its reputation with political and sector stakeholders in England and Wales. Ensure that the team's work is communicated effectively with our members, and engaging them on campaigns as appropriate, working to increase member satisfaction in this area. Proactively collaborate with other colleagues across the organisation, including (but not limited to) communications, marketing and commercial, to ensure policy and public affairs aims and activities are integrated and complemented across the organisation's work. External Relationship: Proactively seek out and maintain effective professional networks that will add value to NRLA's work and its reputation as an influential and reliable partner. Create and nurture collaborative campaign planning and execution with stakeholders and third-party organisations. Manage relationships with external agencies and consultants to deliver objectives. Governance & control: Ensure effective budgetary control mechanisms are in place to monitor spending and value for money. Provide regular updates for the Board and the Executive Team on policy and public affairs plans as required. Ensure team compliance with key policy and procedure in areas such as health and safety; equalities and diversity; data protection; code of conduct and all other statutory requirements, which are routinely checked for compliance. Performance Management: Provide support and development to team members, to ensure that they are appropriately structured and resourced to deliver the corporate aims. Develop a strong performance culture and commitment to customer satisfaction. Monitor performance and ensure the delivery of high quality and innovative services. No leadership role profile can be entirely comprehensive, the post holder will be required to undertake additional duties from time to time, in line with the above responsibilities, as required by the Board. Qualifications: Degree in politics, public policy or other relevant subject; or equivalent experience Skills & abilities: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence a range of stakeholders. Flexible approach, able to respond quickly to events. External focus, with proven ability to build networks and work in partnership with relevant bodies and organisations. Strong focus on detail, and the delivery of quality-focused information and service. Experience Essential: At least four years' experience working with and/or influencing policymakers, politicians and/or stakeholders Experience of line management Experience of leading policy and/or public affairs campaigns and using a range of campaign approaches Project management Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Flexible, with demonstrable ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Desirable: Experience of the housing sector Experience of working with a membership association or third-sector organisation Knowledge: Understanding of UK politics, the private rented sector, and the role of trade associations. Understanding of a creative campaigning environment. Understanding of the role of national and local governments and how to interact with governmental stakeholders. Personal Attributes and other requirements: Excellent interpersonal skills to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Commitment to the NRLA's objectives Willingness to travel and/or work out of office hours on occasion (e.g. for meetings and engaging with NRLA members - on average once a month)
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
The NRLA package: 25 days annual leave increasing to 26 days with three years' service, 27 days with five years' service and 28 days with seven years' service Additional annual day off for your birthday Salary exchange Pension scheme Life assurance Cash plan health and wellbeing benefit including Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service Sick pay Cycle purchase loans, season tickets loans and interest free staff loans Complimentary NRLA membership Non contractual annual performance-related bonus scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Location: London/hybrid - based from our London office with a minimum of 20% of time in the office Main Purpose and Scope of Job: As a senior manager, work collaboratively to ensure the delivery of the NRLA vision, values and strategic objectives. Lead the development and implementation of the NRLA's national policy and public affairs strategy, ensuring internal and stakeholder support. Provide advice to the Executive Team as required on policy and public affairs issues. Responsible for: A team of three colleagues Duties & Key Responsibilities Delivery & Impact: Lead the development and oversee the delivery of the NRLA's national policy and public affairs agenda. Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders as appropriate, to develop robust, evidence-based policy proposals. Identify and develop new opportunities for the NRLA to leverage its resources and assets - including our members, research and partners - to influence political and sector stakeholders. Design, project manage and evaluate plans to progress the NRLA's policy objectives and build its reputation with political and sector stakeholders in England and Wales. Ensure that the team's work is communicated effectively with our members, and engaging them on campaigns as appropriate, working to increase member satisfaction in this area. Proactively collaborate with other colleagues across the organisation, including (but not limited to) communications, marketing and commercial, to ensure policy and public affairs aims and activities are integrated and complemented across the organisation's work. External Relationship: Proactively seek out and maintain effective professional networks that will add value to NRLA's work and its reputation as an influential and reliable partner. Create and nurture collaborative campaign planning and execution with stakeholders and third-party organisations. Manage relationships with external agencies and consultants to deliver objectives. Governance & control: Ensure effective budgetary control mechanisms are in place to monitor spending and value for money. Provide regular updates for the Board and the Executive Team on policy and public affairs plans as required. Ensure team compliance with key policy and procedure in areas such as health and safety; equalities and diversity; data protection; code of conduct and all other statutory requirements, which are routinely checked for compliance. Performance Management: Provide support and development to team members, to ensure that they are appropriately structured and resourced to deliver the corporate aims. Develop a strong performance culture and commitment to customer satisfaction. Monitor performance and ensure the delivery of high quality and innovative services. No leadership role profile can be entirely comprehensive, the post holder will be required to undertake additional duties from time to time, in line with the above responsibilities, as required by the Board. Qualifications: Degree in politics, public policy or other relevant subject; or equivalent experience Skills & abilities: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence a range of stakeholders. Flexible approach, able to respond quickly to events. External focus, with proven ability to build networks and work in partnership with relevant bodies and organisations. Strong focus on detail, and the delivery of quality-focused information and service. Experience Essential: At least four years' experience working with and/or influencing policymakers, politicians and/or stakeholders Experience of line management Experience of leading policy and/or public affairs campaigns and using a range of campaign approaches Project management Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Flexible, with demonstrable ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Desirable: Experience of the housing sector Experience of working with a membership association or third-sector organisation Knowledge: Understanding of UK politics, the private rented sector, and the role of trade associations. Understanding of a creative campaigning environment. Understanding of the role of national and local governments and how to interact with governmental stakeholders. Personal Attributes and other requirements: Excellent interpersonal skills to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Commitment to the NRLA's objectives Willingness to travel and/or work out of office hours on occasion (e.g. for meetings and engaging with NRLA members - on average once a month)
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Head of Housing Strategy This Head of Housing Strategy role will give you huge influence on Salford's housing market and on the health, happiness and life chances of local residents. It's your opportunity to be driving force of positive change and real world impact and truly deliver 'a good home for all'. Make your mark on the future of Salford Salford has much to celebrate as a city, from new homes and employment opportunities to its vibrant cultural scene. Yet there is still huge potential to build on past successes - and find new and innovative ways to improve residents' lives. Housing is a key priority. This role is the strategic housing lead for our authority - and comes with responsibility for new social and affordable homes in the city, strategy and policy development, contract management and for supporting the ambitions of the Council's associated housing company, Derive. Your leadership talents will ensure we deliver both value for money and the desired outcomes of strategic investments and plans. The role You will oversee the production and monitoring of all the city's housing and homelessness related strategies, Tenancy Policy and the Council's Allocations Scheme. You will also have a key role in the development of regeneration projects across the city, ensuring that the housing needs of residents in the city are reflected in the relevant masterplans and partnership agreements. Key responsibilities include: Implementing and monitoring the service level agreement between the City Council and Derive. Continuing to maximise the delivery of affordable housing across the city including through grants, S106 and other funding opportunities. Ensuring housing contracts meet the requirements and the expectations of the client, users and stakeholders. Providing assurance that relevant regulatory and legislative requirements are being met. Overseeing the completion of the regeneration projects such as Pendleton and ensuring that the Pendleton PFI Contract is delivered in line with agreed contract requirements. Ensuring the requirements of Part IV, Domestic Abuse Act are achieved Shaping housing and homelessness related strategies that take into consideration wider local, regional and national priorities. Developing and maintaining a workforce with the capacity to deliver goals. Fostering a people-centered and values-based culture learning culture that promotes innovation in service delivery. About you You will bring: A relevant qualification to meet the requirements of the Regulator of Social Housing's Competence and Conduct Standard (support will be provided to meet any gaps and knowledge in learning). Operational and strategic management experience of delivering high quality housing services across the portfolio in a multi-agency context. Experience of policy development, implementation and successful evaluation of strategic and operational housing delivery in a local government context. Knowledge of the current strategic and operational landscape and its likely impact upon the design, development and delivery of housing services. Strong financial acumen and reasoning working with large complex budgets. Evidence of applying risk management in setting strategy and managing principal risks to achieve objectives. The ability to develop strong relationships with leaders from a range of public and private sector organisations locally, regionally and nationally. The ability to model and demonstrate the Council's values and leadership behaviours. Want to know more about Salford? As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this. Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You'll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages ! Continuous Service commitment New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you on our Continuous Service page. . Guaranteed Assessment Schemes We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please visit our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme page. . Privacy Statement and Data Protection Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council's primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Head of Housing Strategy This Head of Housing Strategy role will give you huge influence on Salford's housing market and on the health, happiness and life chances of local residents. It's your opportunity to be driving force of positive change and real world impact and truly deliver 'a good home for all'. Make your mark on the future of Salford Salford has much to celebrate as a city, from new homes and employment opportunities to its vibrant cultural scene. Yet there is still huge potential to build on past successes - and find new and innovative ways to improve residents' lives. Housing is a key priority. This role is the strategic housing lead for our authority - and comes with responsibility for new social and affordable homes in the city, strategy and policy development, contract management and for supporting the ambitions of the Council's associated housing company, Derive. Your leadership talents will ensure we deliver both value for money and the desired outcomes of strategic investments and plans. The role You will oversee the production and monitoring of all the city's housing and homelessness related strategies, Tenancy Policy and the Council's Allocations Scheme. You will also have a key role in the development of regeneration projects across the city, ensuring that the housing needs of residents in the city are reflected in the relevant masterplans and partnership agreements. Key responsibilities include: Implementing and monitoring the service level agreement between the City Council and Derive. Continuing to maximise the delivery of affordable housing across the city including through grants, S106 and other funding opportunities. Ensuring housing contracts meet the requirements and the expectations of the client, users and stakeholders. Providing assurance that relevant regulatory and legislative requirements are being met. Overseeing the completion of the regeneration projects such as Pendleton and ensuring that the Pendleton PFI Contract is delivered in line with agreed contract requirements. Ensuring the requirements of Part IV, Domestic Abuse Act are achieved Shaping housing and homelessness related strategies that take into consideration wider local, regional and national priorities. Developing and maintaining a workforce with the capacity to deliver goals. Fostering a people-centered and values-based culture learning culture that promotes innovation in service delivery. About you You will bring: A relevant qualification to meet the requirements of the Regulator of Social Housing's Competence and Conduct Standard (support will be provided to meet any gaps and knowledge in learning). Operational and strategic management experience of delivering high quality housing services across the portfolio in a multi-agency context. Experience of policy development, implementation and successful evaluation of strategic and operational housing delivery in a local government context. Knowledge of the current strategic and operational landscape and its likely impact upon the design, development and delivery of housing services. Strong financial acumen and reasoning working with large complex budgets. Evidence of applying risk management in setting strategy and managing principal risks to achieve objectives. The ability to develop strong relationships with leaders from a range of public and private sector organisations locally, regionally and nationally. The ability to model and demonstrate the Council's values and leadership behaviours. Want to know more about Salford? As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. 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Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent Part Time / 22.5 Hours Per Week / Permanent Join our Housing service team delivering a broad range of services to residents, tenants, and leaseholders. As the city's largest provider of social housing, with a portfolio of over 19,000 homes, we are committed to providing decent, good quality housing and support services. As well as supporting our tenants to pay over £100m in rent and service charges the Division deliver a multimillion-pound investment programme to our Council homes to ensure they remain in excellent condition alongside a large DLO repairs & maintenance service. Our tenancy management teams work hard to effectively manage the 19,000 tenancies and ensure that the Housing estates these are in remain a desirable place to live. We are also responsible for providing Homelessness & Hostels services to help those facing the prospect of Homelessness and meet the Council's statutory responsibilities and legal role. Housing Service are constantly striving to improve the services we deliver, and you'll play a crucial part in developing and delivering on business change, whilst continuing to ensure tenants receive high quality services. As an inspirational and dedicated leader, you'll continue to develop and sustain crucial partnership working to achieve the Divisions goals both with internal and external stakeholders. As a Head of Service in Housing, you'll be responsible for one of the core operational areas of service, working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to ensure the housing needs of the people are met, through effective strategic management. This can involve managing major projects, monitor programmes, policies, and strategies as well as keeping up to date with best practice, new legislation, and funding opportunities. Completing performance and budget monitoring reports for the City Mayor and his team, you'll ensure actions, outcomes, and milestones in the Housing delivery plan are effectively met. Engaging, persuasive, and a strong communicator, you'll be able to work with people at all levels. You'll be confident to challenge and improve the Council's strategies, policies, and plans for your services. Having previous managerial experience, you'll have successfully led projects and programmes whilst effectively managing budgets. You'll have strong negotiation and presentation skills with a creative pro-active positive approach to problem solving. You can look forward to joining a high quality and motivated Senior Management team and a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. Although this is an advert for a generic Housing Head of Service, the full time post will be required initially to work within the Housing Technical areas of Asset Management & Investment or Repairs & Maintenance. The part time post will initially work within a non technical Housing area such as Homelessness or Tenancy Management. Please make clear when you apply which of the posts you are interested in. An applicant can be considered for both posts. For a chat about this role or for any queries please email Chris Burgin via email (between dates 16th February - 20th February) and Simon Nicholls via email at (from 20th February - 27th February). Assessments/Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th May 2026.
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent Part Time / 22.5 Hours Per Week / Permanent Join our Housing service team delivering a broad range of services to residents, tenants, and leaseholders. As the city's largest provider of social housing, with a portfolio of over 19,000 homes, we are committed to providing decent, good quality housing and support services. As well as supporting our tenants to pay over £100m in rent and service charges the Division deliver a multimillion-pound investment programme to our Council homes to ensure they remain in excellent condition alongside a large DLO repairs & maintenance service. Our tenancy management teams work hard to effectively manage the 19,000 tenancies and ensure that the Housing estates these are in remain a desirable place to live. We are also responsible for providing Homelessness & Hostels services to help those facing the prospect of Homelessness and meet the Council's statutory responsibilities and legal role. Housing Service are constantly striving to improve the services we deliver, and you'll play a crucial part in developing and delivering on business change, whilst continuing to ensure tenants receive high quality services. As an inspirational and dedicated leader, you'll continue to develop and sustain crucial partnership working to achieve the Divisions goals both with internal and external stakeholders. As a Head of Service in Housing, you'll be responsible for one of the core operational areas of service, working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to ensure the housing needs of the people are met, through effective strategic management. This can involve managing major projects, monitor programmes, policies, and strategies as well as keeping up to date with best practice, new legislation, and funding opportunities. Completing performance and budget monitoring reports for the City Mayor and his team, you'll ensure actions, outcomes, and milestones in the Housing delivery plan are effectively met. Engaging, persuasive, and a strong communicator, you'll be able to work with people at all levels. You'll be confident to challenge and improve the Council's strategies, policies, and plans for your services. Having previous managerial experience, you'll have successfully led projects and programmes whilst effectively managing budgets. You'll have strong negotiation and presentation skills with a creative pro-active positive approach to problem solving. You can look forward to joining a high quality and motivated Senior Management team and a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. Although this is an advert for a generic Housing Head of Service, the full time post will be required initially to work within the Housing Technical areas of Asset Management & Investment or Repairs & Maintenance. The part time post will initially work within a non technical Housing area such as Homelessness or Tenancy Management. Please make clear when you apply which of the posts you are interested in. An applicant can be considered for both posts. For a chat about this role or for any queries please email Chris Burgin via email (between dates 16th February - 20th February) and Simon Nicholls via email at (from 20th February - 27th February). Assessments/Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th May 2026.
About the role: At Single Homeless Project, we believe everyone deserves access to the care they need to live well - and that s where you come in. We re offering an exciting new opportunity to shape how health support is delivered within our innovative Camden Housing First service. As Health Lead, you won t just be part of a team - you ll be pioneering a vital, human-centred approach to health within homelessness services. It s a chance to make a deep and lasting impact, not only on individual lives but on how we work with health systems across the borough. This is a role for someone who wants to grow a meaningful career while helping others to rebuild their lives. You'll work directly with people who are often overlooked by traditional systems, taking the time to build trust, understand their needs and walk alongside them on their journey to better health. From completing health assessments and designing personal health support plans, to leading multidisciplinary meetings and opening doors to essential services - you'll be the link between individuals and the support they deserve. Your insight will also help us map local services, influence partnerships and drive forward more inclusive healthcare approaches. You ll be part of a psychologically informed environment, where trauma-informed care and understanding complex needs are part of everyday practice. At SHP, we re committed to developing our people - this role offers a strong foundation for a career with real purpose, backed by expert training, team support and opportunities to grow with us. About you: You bring knowledge (or a real willingness to learn) about common health issues and the barriers to care faced by people experiencing homelessness You know how to build trust and connect with clients who may feel wary of services, finding ways to engage that genuinely work for them You understand local health systems and services, and can navigate them confidently to open up the right support for clients You bring experience or awareness of working with survivors of domestic abuse, with a sensitive, informed and person-centred approach You re confident working independently and as part of a team, with strong skills in support planning, safeguarding, record keeping, data and reporting, and advocating for clients facing multiple disadvantage About us: We re London s leading homelessness charity and we get things done. In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we re not shying away. We re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up. We re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own. Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable. We re not perfect, but we re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn t just a job. It s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind. Important info: Closing date: Wednesday 8th April at midnight Interview date: Thursday 16th April at our Head Office in Kings Cross Please note suitable candidates will be invited to a second stage interview in Kings Cross This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant. Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
About the role: At Single Homeless Project, we believe everyone deserves access to the care they need to live well - and that s where you come in. We re offering an exciting new opportunity to shape how health support is delivered within our innovative Camden Housing First service. As Health Lead, you won t just be part of a team - you ll be pioneering a vital, human-centred approach to health within homelessness services. It s a chance to make a deep and lasting impact, not only on individual lives but on how we work with health systems across the borough. This is a role for someone who wants to grow a meaningful career while helping others to rebuild their lives. You'll work directly with people who are often overlooked by traditional systems, taking the time to build trust, understand their needs and walk alongside them on their journey to better health. From completing health assessments and designing personal health support plans, to leading multidisciplinary meetings and opening doors to essential services - you'll be the link between individuals and the support they deserve. Your insight will also help us map local services, influence partnerships and drive forward more inclusive healthcare approaches. You ll be part of a psychologically informed environment, where trauma-informed care and understanding complex needs are part of everyday practice. At SHP, we re committed to developing our people - this role offers a strong foundation for a career with real purpose, backed by expert training, team support and opportunities to grow with us. About you: You bring knowledge (or a real willingness to learn) about common health issues and the barriers to care faced by people experiencing homelessness You know how to build trust and connect with clients who may feel wary of services, finding ways to engage that genuinely work for them You understand local health systems and services, and can navigate them confidently to open up the right support for clients You bring experience or awareness of working with survivors of domestic abuse, with a sensitive, informed and person-centred approach You re confident working independently and as part of a team, with strong skills in support planning, safeguarding, record keeping, data and reporting, and advocating for clients facing multiple disadvantage About us: We re London s leading homelessness charity and we get things done. In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we re not shying away. We re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up. We re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own. Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable. We re not perfect, but we re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn t just a job. It s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind. Important info: Closing date: Wednesday 8th April at midnight Interview date: Thursday 16th April at our Head Office in Kings Cross Please note suitable candidates will be invited to a second stage interview in Kings Cross This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant. Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.
Service Manager - (South Manchester) Be the difference for young people facing homelessness. Location: Safestop Manchester Salary: £37,380 per annum Closing date: 22 March, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role We are looking for an inspiring Service Manager to lead supported accommodation for young people in South Manchester. You'll oversee a skilled team delivering safe, high quality support to clients-helping them stabilise, build independence and progress confidently through the Manchester pathway. Your leadership will shape a service where young people feel secure, respected and empowered. In this hands on role, you'll drive operational excellence, ensuring strong safeguarding practice, effective partnership working and consistent contract compliance. You'll manage budgets, performance, reporting and health & safety while strengthening relationships with the commissioners, and community stakeholders. If you're a proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast paced, collaborative environment, this is an opportunity to lead a service that makes a tangible impact every day. In this role, you will: Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality support across two accommodation sites. Ensure strong safeguarding practice, risk management and safe environments for young people. Oversee day to day service delivery, ensuring KPI achievement, contract compliance and continuous performance improvement. Work collaboratively with commissioners and specialist partners to coordinate client centred support. Manage budgets, expenditure, reporting and building/IT resources in line with financial and regulatory requirements. Maintain strong community and neighbour relations across dispersed accommodation sites. Promote an inclusive, values led culture aligned with the charity's ethos, equality commitments and health & safety standards. About You (What we are looking for from you - Person Specification) When completing your application form please address all the points set out below. Essential Experiencing of supervising the work of others Experience of using Risk Assessments and Support Planning. Experience of managing a service, preferably in a residential care or support setting Demonstrable experience of working with people with a range of support needs Experience managing partnerships with other professionals using a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach Experience of managing buildings, budgets and expenditures Experience of operating safeguarding requirements and procedures Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others Experience of working with young people who have complex needs, including mental health and substance use Ability to use logical processes for solving problems and making decisions in a complex environment Ability to effectively reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination. Respect for the values and ethos of the charity and its founding partners. Desirable Experience of managing a staff team across dispersed sites. Initiating a new service What You'll Receive Tailored training and development Flexible working options where suitable 26 days annual leave, rising with service Family friendly leave policies Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7% Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more Cash health plan for you and your family Death in service benefit Access to legal and practical support Safer Recruitment The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly. About The Organisation In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed "cardboard cities" due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 the charity was born. What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Service Manager - (South Manchester) Be the difference for young people facing homelessness. Location: Safestop Manchester Salary: £37,380 per annum Closing date: 22 March, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role We are looking for an inspiring Service Manager to lead supported accommodation for young people in South Manchester. You'll oversee a skilled team delivering safe, high quality support to clients-helping them stabilise, build independence and progress confidently through the Manchester pathway. Your leadership will shape a service where young people feel secure, respected and empowered. In this hands on role, you'll drive operational excellence, ensuring strong safeguarding practice, effective partnership working and consistent contract compliance. You'll manage budgets, performance, reporting and health & safety while strengthening relationships with the commissioners, and community stakeholders. If you're a proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast paced, collaborative environment, this is an opportunity to lead a service that makes a tangible impact every day. In this role, you will: Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality support across two accommodation sites. Ensure strong safeguarding practice, risk management and safe environments for young people. Oversee day to day service delivery, ensuring KPI achievement, contract compliance and continuous performance improvement. Work collaboratively with commissioners and specialist partners to coordinate client centred support. Manage budgets, expenditure, reporting and building/IT resources in line with financial and regulatory requirements. Maintain strong community and neighbour relations across dispersed accommodation sites. Promote an inclusive, values led culture aligned with the charity's ethos, equality commitments and health & safety standards. About You (What we are looking for from you - Person Specification) When completing your application form please address all the points set out below. Essential Experiencing of supervising the work of others Experience of using Risk Assessments and Support Planning. Experience of managing a service, preferably in a residential care or support setting Demonstrable experience of working with people with a range of support needs Experience managing partnerships with other professionals using a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach Experience of managing buildings, budgets and expenditures Experience of operating safeguarding requirements and procedures Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others Experience of working with young people who have complex needs, including mental health and substance use Ability to use logical processes for solving problems and making decisions in a complex environment Ability to effectively reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination. Respect for the values and ethos of the charity and its founding partners. Desirable Experience of managing a staff team across dispersed sites. Initiating a new service What You'll Receive Tailored training and development Flexible working options where suitable 26 days annual leave, rising with service Family friendly leave policies Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7% Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more Cash health plan for you and your family Death in service benefit Access to legal and practical support Safer Recruitment The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly. About The Organisation In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed "cardboard cities" due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 the charity was born. What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.
Chair to the Board of Trustees Creative Support is a national not-for-profit social care and supported housing provider with charitable status. We deliver personalised care and support for younger and older adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities and those at risk of homelessness or social exclusion. Creative Support is governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees with expertise across social care, health, housing, finance, legal and related fields. As our current Chair approaches the end of her term, we are seeking a new Chair with senior social care experience and a strong understanding of commissioning, quality, risk, workforce, regulation and partnership working. The ideal candidate will champion our values and mission and lead with clarity and compassion. About Creative Support: We are one of the UK's largest social care providers, supporting over 6,000 people each year across 70 local authorities and employing around 5,000 staff. With an annual turnover of £197 million, we are also a registered social housing provider with over 1,000 supported housing units and significant housing assets. We are an Investor in People Gold employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and an inclusive organisation committed to increasing Board representation from BAME, LGBTQ+ and disabled communities, with zero tolerance for discrimination. Our Mission and Values: Creative Support promotes independence, inclusion, and wellbeing. We do this by working with the people we support, their families and others to meet individual needs and aspirations in a person-centred way. We provide high quality homes and support, enabling people to say: I live my best life in a place I call home I feel listened to, respected and valued I enjoy choices and rights and have control over my life I am supported to feel safe I am doing the things that matter to me I enjoy relationships with others I am connected to my community I am supported with my wellbeing I feel able to reach my full potential Our We Care values underpin everything we do at Creative Support. We are: Welcoming, Empowering, Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful, Effective. About the Role: The Chair is responsible for leading the Board, ensuring effective governance, and holding the Chief Executive and Board to account for delivering our mission, vision and strategy. The role involves providing inclusive leadership, ensuring Trustees understand their responsibilities, and working closely with the Executive Team to offer oversight, support and constructive challenge. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with senior-level social care expertise, a commitment to our charitable purpose and person-centred values, and a belief in co-production with the people we support. The Chair must demonstrate vision, sound judgement and an inclusive, respectful leadership style. The Chair is expected to commit sufficient time to: Attend six annual Board meetings, and relevant committee meetings (typically 2-3 hours in duration); Prepare thoroughly for meetings, including reading papers in advance; Lead the induction, support and supervision of Trustees; Undertake appraisal and support of the Chief Executive Officer; Act as an ambassador for Creative Support at internal and external events. Visit national services and engage with staff, the people who we support, and tenants. The estimated time commitment for the Chair is approximately 4 days per month/48 days per year, although this may increase in response to organisational needs or during periods of change. Appointments are made for an initial period of 3 years and are subject to an annual appraisal. Terms begin at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting in which the Chair is appointed. The role of Chair of the Board of Trustees is remunerated in recognition of the significant time, responsibility and contribution required. The current remuneration for the Chair is £12,000 per annum, payable in monthly instalments of £1,000. This payment is taxable and is processed through the organisation's payroll. Trustees, including the Chair, are appointed as office holders and are therefore neither workers nor employees. Remuneration arrangements are subject to periodic review in line with the organisation's governance and remuneration policies. We also pay all reasonable expenses associated with the role, including travel, overnight accommodation, subsistence and child care expenses if needed. Appointment will be made subject to the following satisfactory checks: References Declarations of Interest Fit and Proper Person Check Personal Declarations Enhanced DBS A £1.00 payment for shareholding membership (this can be provided in person when you first attend our Head Office). How to Apply: To express your interest please send an introductory email and CV to Hazel Beddows, Company Secretary . You will be asked to complete an application form, with reference to: Why you are interested in supporting Creative Support and joining our Board Your values and personal qualities and how these align with Creative Support Relevant knowledge, skills and experience Your ability to meet the demands of the role For further information or to arrange a telephone discussion with the Chief Executive or Company Secretary please email Megan Mitchell, PA to the CEO We can send you a copy of our most recent Annual Report & Accounts - please request this from Megan Mitchell (above) or consult the FCA Mutuals Website, type in Creative Support and search under 'documents'. You will find all previous annual reports and accounts listed and these can be viewed or downloaded at no cost. Please note that Creative Support is a Community Benefit Society with charitable status registered with the FCA, not a company or registered charity so you will not be able to access information about Creative Support via Companies House or the Charity Commission. Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date for Applications: 13 May 2026 Meet and Greet and Stakeholder interview panel: 17 June 2026 Final panel interviews: 30 June 2026 Offer and recruitment checks: July - August 2026 Co-opt at Board meeting: 10 September 2026 Formal vote at Annual General Meeting: 24 September 2026 Please keep these dates available upon application
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Chair to the Board of Trustees Creative Support is a national not-for-profit social care and supported housing provider with charitable status. We deliver personalised care and support for younger and older adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities and those at risk of homelessness or social exclusion. Creative Support is governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees with expertise across social care, health, housing, finance, legal and related fields. As our current Chair approaches the end of her term, we are seeking a new Chair with senior social care experience and a strong understanding of commissioning, quality, risk, workforce, regulation and partnership working. The ideal candidate will champion our values and mission and lead with clarity and compassion. About Creative Support: We are one of the UK's largest social care providers, supporting over 6,000 people each year across 70 local authorities and employing around 5,000 staff. With an annual turnover of £197 million, we are also a registered social housing provider with over 1,000 supported housing units and significant housing assets. We are an Investor in People Gold employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and an inclusive organisation committed to increasing Board representation from BAME, LGBTQ+ and disabled communities, with zero tolerance for discrimination. Our Mission and Values: Creative Support promotes independence, inclusion, and wellbeing. We do this by working with the people we support, their families and others to meet individual needs and aspirations in a person-centred way. We provide high quality homes and support, enabling people to say: I live my best life in a place I call home I feel listened to, respected and valued I enjoy choices and rights and have control over my life I am supported to feel safe I am doing the things that matter to me I enjoy relationships with others I am connected to my community I am supported with my wellbeing I feel able to reach my full potential Our We Care values underpin everything we do at Creative Support. We are: Welcoming, Empowering, Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful, Effective. About the Role: The Chair is responsible for leading the Board, ensuring effective governance, and holding the Chief Executive and Board to account for delivering our mission, vision and strategy. The role involves providing inclusive leadership, ensuring Trustees understand their responsibilities, and working closely with the Executive Team to offer oversight, support and constructive challenge. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with senior-level social care expertise, a commitment to our charitable purpose and person-centred values, and a belief in co-production with the people we support. The Chair must demonstrate vision, sound judgement and an inclusive, respectful leadership style. The Chair is expected to commit sufficient time to: Attend six annual Board meetings, and relevant committee meetings (typically 2-3 hours in duration); Prepare thoroughly for meetings, including reading papers in advance; Lead the induction, support and supervision of Trustees; Undertake appraisal and support of the Chief Executive Officer; Act as an ambassador for Creative Support at internal and external events. Visit national services and engage with staff, the people who we support, and tenants. The estimated time commitment for the Chair is approximately 4 days per month/48 days per year, although this may increase in response to organisational needs or during periods of change. Appointments are made for an initial period of 3 years and are subject to an annual appraisal. Terms begin at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting in which the Chair is appointed. The role of Chair of the Board of Trustees is remunerated in recognition of the significant time, responsibility and contribution required. The current remuneration for the Chair is £12,000 per annum, payable in monthly instalments of £1,000. This payment is taxable and is processed through the organisation's payroll. Trustees, including the Chair, are appointed as office holders and are therefore neither workers nor employees. Remuneration arrangements are subject to periodic review in line with the organisation's governance and remuneration policies. We also pay all reasonable expenses associated with the role, including travel, overnight accommodation, subsistence and child care expenses if needed. Appointment will be made subject to the following satisfactory checks: References Declarations of Interest Fit and Proper Person Check Personal Declarations Enhanced DBS A £1.00 payment for shareholding membership (this can be provided in person when you first attend our Head Office). How to Apply: To express your interest please send an introductory email and CV to Hazel Beddows, Company Secretary . You will be asked to complete an application form, with reference to: Why you are interested in supporting Creative Support and joining our Board Your values and personal qualities and how these align with Creative Support Relevant knowledge, skills and experience Your ability to meet the demands of the role For further information or to arrange a telephone discussion with the Chief Executive or Company Secretary please email Megan Mitchell, PA to the CEO We can send you a copy of our most recent Annual Report & Accounts - please request this from Megan Mitchell (above) or consult the FCA Mutuals Website, type in Creative Support and search under 'documents'. You will find all previous annual reports and accounts listed and these can be viewed or downloaded at no cost. Please note that Creative Support is a Community Benefit Society with charitable status registered with the FCA, not a company or registered charity so you will not be able to access information about Creative Support via Companies House or the Charity Commission. Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date for Applications: 13 May 2026 Meet and Greet and Stakeholder interview panel: 17 June 2026 Final panel interviews: 30 June 2026 Offer and recruitment checks: July - August 2026 Co-opt at Board meeting: 10 September 2026 Formal vote at Annual General Meeting: 24 September 2026 Please keep these dates available upon application
? Housing Allocations Officer Windsor & Maidenhead (Hybrid Working Available) Contract Opportunity The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is seeking an experienced Housing Allocations Officer to support the delivery of a fair, transparent and legally compliant allocations service. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Local Authority team and play a key role in ensuring homes are allocated in line with statutory requirements and local policy. Key Responsibilities: Managing and assessing applications to the Housing Register Applying banding decisions in line with Part 6 of the Housing Act 1996 Administering Choice Based Lettings (CBL) Making nominations to Registered Providers Providing clear written decisions and responding to enquiries Liaising with internal departments and external partners Requirements: Proven experience within a Local Authority Allocations service Strong knowledge of Part 6 Housing Act 1996 Experience working with Housing Registers and CBL systems Ability to interpret and apply Allocations Policies Strong written communication skills Rate: Competitive and flexible depending on experience.
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? Housing Allocations Officer Windsor & Maidenhead (Hybrid Working Available) Contract Opportunity The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is seeking an experienced Housing Allocations Officer to support the delivery of a fair, transparent and legally compliant allocations service. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Local Authority team and play a key role in ensuring homes are allocated in line with statutory requirements and local policy. Key Responsibilities: Managing and assessing applications to the Housing Register Applying banding decisions in line with Part 6 of the Housing Act 1996 Administering Choice Based Lettings (CBL) Making nominations to Registered Providers Providing clear written decisions and responding to enquiries Liaising with internal departments and external partners Requirements: Proven experience within a Local Authority Allocations service Strong knowledge of Part 6 Housing Act 1996 Experience working with Housing Registers and CBL systems Ability to interpret and apply Allocations Policies Strong written communication skills Rate: Competitive and flexible depending on experience.
