Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) Location: On-site (Bow Arts office) Salary: £40,000 Benefits include: 25 days holiday, Cycle Loan Scheme, Tech Loan Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Scheme, Workplace Pension, Staff socials Duration: Permanent Responsible to: The CEO Responsible for: Live & Work Space Team Leader, 4 x Studio Managers, Live & Work Space Administrator, Maintenance Officer About the Role The Head of Live & Work Space is a key role for Bow Arts. The property portfolio is the financial driver for the charity supporting all our charitable work alongside over 1,100 of our direct artist beneficiaries. You will be responsible for maintaining both revenue streams, as well as healthy safe places to live and work. The Trust currently manages 26 buildings across 15 sites predominantly in east and southeast London. We manage and refurbish all our properties ourselves. The portfolio is a mixed tenure, 25% currently owned with a further 25% in the pipeline, the remaining properties are leasehold from meanwhile rolling leases to 10 years. The properties range from Grade II listed buildings, classic redbrick to ex-local authority residential flats and through to mixed use new build properties. Our landlords are our partners, they include housing associations, local authorities, private landlords and developers, our work supports the delivery of their community improvement pledges. You will be expected to maintain excellent relationships with our partners and landlords. The department consists of 8 team members, a Head of Department (this role), a team leader, four studio managers, a team administrator and a maintenance officer. The team is responsible for the marketing and lettings of all our spaces and for the maintenance and health and safety of our buildings. Staff are the key point of contact for our artists, ensuring rents are paid, debts managed and people have access to all our other support services. You will need to be able to manage and communicate clear financial budgets and targets and you will assist in expanding our portfolio and offer. We are looking for an individual who is keen to grow with us and support the growth of the charity and our partnership interests. We are looking for someone with an affinity for the sector and with experience in managing the day-to-day activity and challenges of a diverse portfolio and a large number of tenants. Someone who is a clear communicator and capable of running a team and who is able to report at an executive level. Key Responsibilities and Leadership Accountabilities Senior Team Contribute to the business planning and be accountable for the delivery of Bow Art Trust's objectives, particularly in relation to development, investment, procurement and maintenance of the property portfolio. Regularly attend and contribute to Board meetings and deliver high quality reports and management information to the Senior Team, the Board and board sub committees as required. Finance & Reporting Maintain good quality management information to support the financial and operational management of the Studios and property portfolio. Assemble and present high-quality reports on the performance of the property portfolio to the Senior Team and the Board as required. Produce Annual Departmental Budgets, Operational Plans and set yearly targets. Maintain monthly finance reports and quarterly Management Reports for the Chief Executive and Board, highlighting and finding solutions for key variances. Property Take day to day responsibility for management of the Trust's property portfolio. Ensure that void spaces are kept to a minimum and that all spaces are marketed and let in the most time efficient manner. Be responsible for licenses, lease renewals, management agreements, rent reviews and property related indemnities and contracts. Be responsible for keeping debt to a minimum, recovery management and reporting. Oversee Fire, Health and Safety Risk Assessments and coordinate checks and servicing of all Fire and Health and Safety systems. Oversee and manage maintenance programmes and remedial works in a costed, affordable and timely fashion, monitoring and remediating variances. Manage and review contracts and contractors to ensure they are appropriate and offer best value. Provide professional support to staff on compliance matters. Be the responsible officer for dealing with emergency property maintenance and compliance matters. Oversee the project management and refurbishment of new buildings and manage budgets. Staffing Line management, monitoring and evaluation of staff against an agreed appraisal system. Ensure that roles and accountabilities are clear and individual and team performance are regularly monitored and that underperformance is addressed in a timely fashion. Ensure all staff are supported through regular feedback, both informal and formal in line with appropriate policies and procedures, to achieve agreed outcomes. Other Ensure compliance with Bow Arts policies and procedures, inc: Equality and Diversity, Financial Regulations and lead on review and renewal of the Health and Safety policy. Maintain confidentiality agreements and conduct yourself in a professional manner during the course of your duties. Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as required for the development of the post and enhancement of the company's skill base. Engage with staff and clients of Bow Arts in a positive and constructive manner and to attend such meetings as the post requires in order to fulfil its aims. Promote the aims and objectives of Bow Arts by acting as an ambassador for the organisation in a pro-active and informed manner. Undertake other duties consistent with the level of the post. Please view the full job description and person specification below Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday 4 th January 2026 Interviews: Friday 16 th January 2026 Please note: Bow Arts' studio holders are not eligible to apply for this role due to conflict of interest.
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) Location: On-site (Bow Arts office) Salary: £40,000 Benefits include: 25 days holiday, Cycle Loan Scheme, Tech Loan Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Scheme, Workplace Pension, Staff socials Duration: Permanent Responsible to: The CEO Responsible for: Live & Work Space Team Leader, 4 x Studio Managers, Live & Work Space Administrator, Maintenance Officer About the Role The Head of Live & Work Space is a key role for Bow Arts. The property portfolio is the financial driver for the charity supporting all our charitable work alongside over 1,100 of our direct artist beneficiaries. You will be responsible for maintaining both revenue streams, as well as healthy safe places to live and work. The Trust currently manages 26 buildings across 15 sites predominantly in east and southeast London. We manage and refurbish all our properties ourselves. The portfolio is a mixed tenure, 25% currently owned with a further 25% in the pipeline, the remaining properties are leasehold from meanwhile rolling leases to 10 years. The properties range from Grade II listed buildings, classic redbrick to ex-local authority residential flats and through to mixed use new build properties. Our landlords are our partners, they include housing associations, local authorities, private landlords and developers, our work supports the delivery of their community improvement pledges. You will be expected to maintain excellent relationships with our partners and landlords. The department consists of 8 team members, a Head of Department (this role), a team leader, four studio managers, a team administrator and a maintenance officer. The team is responsible for the marketing and lettings of all our spaces and for the maintenance and health and safety of our buildings. Staff are the key point of contact for our artists, ensuring rents are paid, debts managed and people have access to all our other support services. You will need to be able to manage and communicate clear financial budgets and targets and you will assist in expanding our portfolio and offer. We are looking for an individual who is keen to grow with us and support the growth of the charity and our partnership interests. We are looking for someone with an affinity for the sector and with experience in managing the day-to-day activity and challenges of a diverse portfolio and a large number of tenants. Someone who is a clear communicator and capable of running a team and who is able to report at an executive level. Key Responsibilities and Leadership Accountabilities Senior Team Contribute to the business planning and be accountable for the delivery of Bow Art Trust's objectives, particularly in relation to development, investment, procurement and maintenance of the property portfolio. Regularly attend and contribute to Board meetings and deliver high quality reports and management information to the Senior Team, the Board and board sub committees as required. Finance & Reporting Maintain good quality management information to support the financial and operational management of the Studios and property portfolio. Assemble and present high-quality reports on the performance of the property portfolio to the Senior Team and the Board as required. Produce Annual Departmental Budgets, Operational Plans and set yearly targets. Maintain monthly finance reports and quarterly Management Reports for the Chief Executive and Board, highlighting and finding solutions for key variances. Property Take day to day responsibility for management of the Trust's property portfolio. Ensure that void spaces are kept to a minimum and that all spaces are marketed and let in the most time efficient manner. Be responsible for licenses, lease renewals, management agreements, rent reviews and property related indemnities and contracts. Be responsible for keeping debt to a minimum, recovery management and reporting. Oversee Fire, Health and Safety Risk Assessments and coordinate checks and servicing of all Fire and Health and Safety systems. Oversee and manage maintenance programmes and remedial works in a costed, affordable and timely fashion, monitoring and remediating variances. Manage and review contracts and contractors to ensure they are appropriate and offer best value. Provide professional support to staff on compliance matters. Be the responsible officer for dealing with emergency property maintenance and compliance matters. Oversee the project management and refurbishment of new buildings and manage budgets. Staffing Line management, monitoring and evaluation of staff against an agreed appraisal system. Ensure that roles and accountabilities are clear and individual and team performance are regularly monitored and that underperformance is addressed in a timely fashion. Ensure all staff are supported through regular feedback, both informal and formal in line with appropriate policies and procedures, to achieve agreed outcomes. Other Ensure compliance with Bow Arts policies and procedures, inc: Equality and Diversity, Financial Regulations and lead on review and renewal of the Health and Safety policy. Maintain confidentiality agreements and conduct yourself in a professional manner during the course of your duties. Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as required for the development of the post and enhancement of the company's skill base. Engage with staff and clients of Bow Arts in a positive and constructive manner and to attend such meetings as the post requires in order to fulfil its aims. Promote the aims and objectives of Bow Arts by acting as an ambassador for the organisation in a pro-active and informed manner. Undertake other duties consistent with the level of the post. Please view the full job description and person specification below Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday 4 th January 2026 Interviews: Friday 16 th January 2026 Please note: Bow Arts' studio holders are not eligible to apply for this role due to conflict of interest.
Property Procurement & Acquisition Officer Location: West London Salary: £32,100-£35,845? per annumplus £3,500 area allowance Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm Contract Type: Permanent Our client, a provider of housing solutions, is seeking a Property Procurement & Acquisition Officer to cover West London click apply for full job details
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
Property Procurement & Acquisition Officer Location: West London Salary: £32,100-£35,845? per annumplus £3,500 area allowance Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm Contract Type: Permanent Our client, a provider of housing solutions, is seeking a Property Procurement & Acquisition Officer to cover West London click apply for full job details
Property Procurement & Acquisition Officer Location: Devon and Cornwall Salary: £32,000 £35,000 per annum Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm Contract Type: Permanent Our client, a provider of housing solutions, is seeking a Property Procurement & Acquisition Officer to cover Devon and Cornwall. This role is ideal for a property-focused professional eager to make a meaningful impact by procuring and acquiring homes for communities. Job Objective: The Property Procurement & Acquisition Officer manages a caseload, travels to meet stakeholders, and supports procurement and acquisition targets by sourcing properties and building strong client relationships. The role also includes procurement administration, meeting performance objectives, and supporting development planning. We are seeking an experienced property professional with a background in property sales, estate agency, or residential property management. Duties and Responsibilities: Procure and acquire suitable properties through engagement with landlords, agents, and accommodation partners, ensuring compliance with contracts and standards. Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, landlords, and key stakeholders to drive property procurement and acquisition opportunities. Collaborate with senior management to optimise the portfolio and maximise bed space utilisation. Monitor performance, KPIs, compliance, and audit requirements to meet company and regulatory standards. Ensure all property handovers, administration, and regulatory processes are completed efficiently. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and best practice across the supply chain. Required Skills: Procure and acquire residential properties, drawing on estate agency and property sales experience. Negotiate effectively with landlords, agents, and partners to secure properties on favourable terms. Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, landlords, and key stakeholders. Ensure compliance with property legislation, contracts, and company policies. Manage and optimise property portfolios to maximise efficiency and utilisation. Meet performance targets, KPIs, and operational objectives. Proactive, self-motivated, and focused on continuous improvement and best practice. Must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Health Membership Life cover 6-month probation period 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution Laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed Employee Assistance Programme Referral scheme The successful candidate will also be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role. Please only apply if you meet the essential criteria for this role. To apply: Please contact Kerrie Collett on (phone number removed) to learn more or submit your application today.
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
Property Procurement & Acquisition Officer Location: Devon and Cornwall Salary: £32,000 £35,000 per annum Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm Contract Type: Permanent Our client, a provider of housing solutions, is seeking a Property Procurement & Acquisition Officer to cover Devon and Cornwall. This role is ideal for a property-focused professional eager to make a meaningful impact by procuring and acquiring homes for communities. Job Objective: The Property Procurement & Acquisition Officer manages a caseload, travels to meet stakeholders, and supports procurement and acquisition targets by sourcing properties and building strong client relationships. The role also includes procurement administration, meeting performance objectives, and supporting development planning. We are seeking an experienced property professional with a background in property sales, estate agency, or residential property management. Duties and Responsibilities: Procure and acquire suitable properties through engagement with landlords, agents, and accommodation partners, ensuring compliance with contracts and standards. Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, landlords, and key stakeholders to drive property procurement and acquisition opportunities. Collaborate with senior management to optimise the portfolio and maximise bed space utilisation. Monitor performance, KPIs, compliance, and audit requirements to meet company and regulatory standards. Ensure all property handovers, administration, and regulatory processes are completed efficiently. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and best practice across the supply chain. Required Skills: Procure and acquire residential properties, drawing on estate agency and property sales experience. Negotiate effectively with landlords, agents, and partners to secure properties on favourable terms. Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, landlords, and key stakeholders. Ensure compliance with property legislation, contracts, and company policies. Manage and optimise property portfolios to maximise efficiency and utilisation. Meet performance targets, KPIs, and operational objectives. Proactive, self-motivated, and focused on continuous improvement and best practice. Must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Health Membership Life cover 6-month probation period 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution Laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed Employee Assistance Programme Referral scheme The successful candidate will also be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role. Please only apply if you meet the essential criteria for this role. To apply: Please contact Kerrie Collett on (phone number removed) to learn more or submit your application today.
Property Procurement & Acquisition Officer Location: Brighton & South Coast Salary: £32,000£35,000 per annum Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm Contract Type: Permanent Our client, a provider of housing solutions, is seeking a Property Procurement & Acquisition Officer to cover Brighton and South Coast click apply for full job details
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
Property Procurement & Acquisition Officer Location: Brighton & South Coast Salary: £32,000£35,000 per annum Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm Contract Type: Permanent Our client, a provider of housing solutions, is seeking a Property Procurement & Acquisition Officer to cover Brighton and South Coast click apply for full job details
Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification. Job details Job reference REQ04987 Date posted 12/01/2026 Application closing date 19/01/2026 Location Cwmafan Library Salary £31,022.00 to £33,699.00 per annum Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities. Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Education and Schools Contract: Fixed Term Grant Funded until31/03/2026 Location ofpost: Cwmavon Library, Depot Rd, Cwmafan, Port TalbotSA12 9DF About the role We are currently seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our team as a Partnership Officer within the new Trailblazer Project. The Trailblazer Programme is an ambitious, multi-agency initiative led by Neath Port Talbot Council to reduce economic inactivity and improve wellbeing across our communities. We're currently delivering innovative projects in our Opportunity Hubs and outreach locations, working alongside health professionals, training providers, and employers to help people overcome complex barriers to work. From supporting residents with mental health and long-term health conditions, to tackling digital exclusion, housing instability, and low confidence, we're at the forefront of creating tailored, life-changing solutions that make a genuine difference in people's lives. You'll be joining a passionate, supportive and forward-thinking team who believe in the power of collaboration and kindness to achieve lasting results. We celebrate success together, share knowledge openly, and are driven by the positive impact we see every day. As a Partnership Officer, you will Act as a first point of contact within the Trailblazer team, ensuring smooth referrals and quality checks. Support financial and administrative processes linked to training, barriers spend, and procurement. Work closely with colleagues to monitor, evaluate, and report on project performance. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with funder requirements. Provide efficient administrative support to the wider team to keep the programme running smoothly. Your daily routine will be Gather and input referral information into databases, ensuring quality and compliance. Support with booking training, processing financial documents, and dealing with related queries. Assist with monitoring and reporting systems to track project performance. Provide administrative support including organising meetings, minute taking, and record keeping. Act as a point of contact for colleagues, providers, and employers. Ensure high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service in all tasks. Experience working on employability or community-based programmes? Strong administrative and organisational skills, with accuracy in record-keeping? Knowledge of grant-funded programmes and performance monitoring processes? Good IT skills, including Word, Excel, and databases? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal? The ability to adapt to a busy environment and meet deadlines? We would welcome applications from those with experience in roles such as Project or Programme Administrator Partnership or Community Officer Customer Service Coordinator Monitoring and Compliance Assistant About us We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need. Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life. Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too) Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group. If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact Glen Bowtell on This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people / vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected. Welsh Language skills are not required. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant. At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot. We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees. We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification. Job details Job reference REQ04987 Date posted 12/01/2026 Application closing date 19/01/2026 Location Cwmafan Library Salary £31,022.00 to £33,699.00 per annum Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities. Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Education and Schools Contract: Fixed Term Grant Funded until31/03/2026 Location ofpost: Cwmavon Library, Depot Rd, Cwmafan, Port TalbotSA12 9DF About the role We are currently seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our team as a Partnership Officer within the new Trailblazer Project. The Trailblazer Programme is an ambitious, multi-agency initiative led by Neath Port Talbot Council to reduce economic inactivity and improve wellbeing across our communities. We're currently delivering innovative projects in our Opportunity Hubs and outreach locations, working alongside health professionals, training providers, and employers to help people overcome complex barriers to work. From supporting residents with mental health and long-term health conditions, to tackling digital exclusion, housing instability, and low confidence, we're at the forefront of creating tailored, life-changing solutions that make a genuine difference in people's lives. You'll be joining a passionate, supportive and forward-thinking team who believe in the power of collaboration and kindness to achieve lasting results. We celebrate success together, share knowledge openly, and are driven by the positive impact we see every day. As a Partnership Officer, you will Act as a first point of contact within the Trailblazer team, ensuring smooth referrals and quality checks. Support financial and administrative processes linked to training, barriers spend, and procurement. Work closely with colleagues to monitor, evaluate, and report on project performance. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with funder requirements. Provide efficient administrative support to the wider team to keep the programme running smoothly. Your daily routine will be Gather and input referral information into databases, ensuring quality and compliance. Support with booking training, processing financial documents, and dealing with related queries. Assist with monitoring and reporting systems to track project performance. Provide administrative support including organising meetings, minute taking, and record keeping. Act as a point of contact for colleagues, providers, and employers. Ensure high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service in all tasks. Experience working on employability or community-based programmes? Strong administrative and organisational skills, with accuracy in record-keeping? Knowledge of grant-funded programmes and performance monitoring processes? Good IT skills, including Word, Excel, and databases? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal? The ability to adapt to a busy environment and meet deadlines? We would welcome applications from those with experience in roles such as Project or Programme Administrator Partnership or Community Officer Customer Service Coordinator Monitoring and Compliance Assistant About us We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need. Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life. Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too) Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group. If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact Glen Bowtell on This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people / vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected. Welsh Language skills are not required. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant. At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot. We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees. We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
Head of Capital Delivery Hackney Council Property & Asset Management Climate, Homes & Economy Directorate Salary: £76,872 - £78,090 Goodman Masson is pleased to partner with Hackney Council to recruit a Head of Capital Delivery a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering one of the most complex and high-value capital programmes in the borough, with projects exceeding £50m. Sitting within the Property and Asset Management service, you will lead the planning, procurement, and delivery of major capital works across Hackney s housing stock. This includes programmes to improve building safety, modernise homes, meet regulatory requirements, and support the Council s long-term Asset Management Strategy. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, including Project Managers, Clerks of Works, Resident Liaison Officers and technical support staff, ensuring programmes are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and to high quality standards. The role requires extensive experience managing large-scale construction projects ideally within social housing and a strong track record of financial planning, contract administration and performance management. You will oversee complex contract portfolios, manage contractor performance, lead negotiations, resolve disputes, and ensure all projects meet governance, health and safety, CDM and quality benchmarks. You will also shape and procure future capital contracts, embedding lessons learned and anticipating evolving regulatory demands. As a senior leader within PAM, you will contribute to the wider Housing directorate s strategic direction, working closely with Building Maintenance, Regeneration, Tenancy & Leasehold Services and other partners to deliver coordinated, resident-focused outcomes. You will be comfortable representing the Council at planning meetings, governance boards, and resident forums, providing confident leadership and clear decision-making. We are seeking a candidate with: • Significant experience delivering major construction or refurbishment programmes in a complex public sector or housing environment • Strong expertise in contract management, commercial oversight, CDM compliance and dispute resolution • Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive performance in a challenging operational context • Excellent financial management skills, with experience of valuations, final accounts, budget control and reporting • Strong communication and stakeholder skills, including engaging confidently with residents, councillors and contractors • A relevant degree (e.g., surveying, engineering, architecture) or equivalent experience; professional project management qualifications desirable This is an opportunity to shape the future of Hackney s housing stock, improve safety and quality for residents, and lead one of London s most ambitious capital programmes. For further information or to apply, please contact (url removed)
Jan 14, 2026
Full time
Head of Capital Delivery Hackney Council Property & Asset Management Climate, Homes & Economy Directorate Salary: £76,872 - £78,090 Goodman Masson is pleased to partner with Hackney Council to recruit a Head of Capital Delivery a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering one of the most complex and high-value capital programmes in the borough, with projects exceeding £50m. Sitting within the Property and Asset Management service, you will lead the planning, procurement, and delivery of major capital works across Hackney s housing stock. This includes programmes to improve building safety, modernise homes, meet regulatory requirements, and support the Council s long-term Asset Management Strategy. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, including Project Managers, Clerks of Works, Resident Liaison Officers and technical support staff, ensuring programmes are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and to high quality standards. The role requires extensive experience managing large-scale construction projects ideally within social housing and a strong track record of financial planning, contract administration and performance management. You will oversee complex contract portfolios, manage contractor performance, lead negotiations, resolve disputes, and ensure all projects meet governance, health and safety, CDM and quality benchmarks. You will also shape and procure future capital contracts, embedding lessons learned and anticipating evolving regulatory demands. As a senior leader within PAM, you will contribute to the wider Housing directorate s strategic direction, working closely with Building Maintenance, Regeneration, Tenancy & Leasehold Services and other partners to deliver coordinated, resident-focused outcomes. You will be comfortable representing the Council at planning meetings, governance boards, and resident forums, providing confident leadership and clear decision-making. We are seeking a candidate with: • Significant experience delivering major construction or refurbishment programmes in a complex public sector or housing environment • Strong expertise in contract management, commercial oversight, CDM compliance and dispute resolution • Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive performance in a challenging operational context • Excellent financial management skills, with experience of valuations, final accounts, budget control and reporting • Strong communication and stakeholder skills, including engaging confidently with residents, councillors and contractors • A relevant degree (e.g., surveying, engineering, architecture) or equivalent experience; professional project management qualifications desirable This is an opportunity to shape the future of Hackney s housing stock, improve safety and quality for residents, and lead one of London s most ambitious capital programmes. For further information or to apply, please contact (url removed)
Senior Maintenance Officer - Reactive Repairs & Voids Glasgow 46,728 (DOE - some flexibility) 35 hours per week Mostly office-based 1 day WFH We are currently working with a well-established Housing Association in Glasgow who are seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Officer to support their reactive repairs and voids service on a temporary basis (minimum 8 weeks, with potential to extend). This is a key operational role focused on ensuring high-quality service delivery, strong contractor performance, and excellent customer experience. The Role You will play a central role in managing the day-to-day delivery of the reactive maintenance service, supporting tenants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure repairs and voids are handled efficiently, compliantly, and to a high standard. Key responsibilities include: Repairs and voids administration and coordination Contractor performance monitoring and compliance checks Handling customer complaints and resolutions Budget monitoring, accruals, and financial processing Invoice processing and value-for-money checks KPI tracking and service performance reporting Strong customer service and call handling Ensuring compliance with procurement, health & safety, and CDM regulations Supporting or leading on Scottish Government grant-funded works (desirable) Working Pattern 35 hours per week with a 1-hour lunch: Monday: 9am-5pm Tuesday: 9am-6pm Wednesday: 9am-5pm Thursday: 9am-5pm Friday: 9am-4pm This is primarily an office-based role , with scope for 1 day working from home per week and ad hoc flexibility where needed. Start and finish times can be slightly flexed to support commuting. About You You will ideally have experience working within housing, local authority, or social housing maintenance environments and be confident in managing a busy, customer-facing repairs service. You'll be: Highly organised and process-driven Confident working with contractors and stakeholders Strong on compliance, reporting, and service delivery Comfortable handling complaints and escalations Financially aware with experience reviewing invoices and budgets Apply today or Call Laura on (phone number removed) RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jan 13, 2026
Seasonal
Senior Maintenance Officer - Reactive Repairs & Voids Glasgow 46,728 (DOE - some flexibility) 35 hours per week Mostly office-based 1 day WFH We are currently working with a well-established Housing Association in Glasgow who are seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Officer to support their reactive repairs and voids service on a temporary basis (minimum 8 weeks, with potential to extend). This is a key operational role focused on ensuring high-quality service delivery, strong contractor performance, and excellent customer experience. The Role You will play a central role in managing the day-to-day delivery of the reactive maintenance service, supporting tenants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure repairs and voids are handled efficiently, compliantly, and to a high standard. Key responsibilities include: Repairs and voids administration and coordination Contractor performance monitoring and compliance checks Handling customer complaints and resolutions Budget monitoring, accruals, and financial processing Invoice processing and value-for-money checks KPI tracking and service performance reporting Strong customer service and call handling Ensuring compliance with procurement, health & safety, and CDM regulations Supporting or leading on Scottish Government grant-funded works (desirable) Working Pattern 35 hours per week with a 1-hour lunch: Monday: 9am-5pm Tuesday: 9am-6pm Wednesday: 9am-5pm Thursday: 9am-5pm Friday: 9am-4pm This is primarily an office-based role , with scope for 1 day working from home per week and ad hoc flexibility where needed. Start and finish times can be slightly flexed to support commuting. About You You will ideally have experience working within housing, local authority, or social housing maintenance environments and be confident in managing a busy, customer-facing repairs service. You'll be: Highly organised and process-driven Confident working with contractors and stakeholders Strong on compliance, reporting, and service delivery Comfortable handling complaints and escalations Financially aware with experience reviewing invoices and budgets Apply today or Call Laura on (phone number removed) RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Site Manager - Planned Retrofit Works 52k + Car Allowance Carlisle based We are working with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit a proactive Site Manager to deliver an internal and external retrofit refurbishment project on Social Housing and decent homes works across the Carlisle area. This is a client facing role, you will be responsible for delivering external refurbishment programs to tenanted properties, through effective management of your site team of Assistant Site Managers and Customer Service Officers. You must have experience of delivering similar projects including external cladding with a reputable main contractor, delivering projects on time and within budget, whilst ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to at all times. We are looking for a hands on Site Manager, with a proven track record of driving sites through effective management and maintaining site presence. Site Manager Duties: Controlling the overall direction and whilst maintaining financial control of the contract Work in partnership with the client and client representatives, to ensure that a high quality service delivery is actually provided Cost control and subcontractor management Implementing the short, mid and long term programmes for the various work streams Carry out onsite inspections, undertake investigations, enquiries, prepare reports and offer solutions maintaining continuous improvement Hand over properties on time, working to strict key performance indicators Liaison with the client and contract administrators Health and safety on the site Management and control of the site administration and staff Scheduling and procurement of materials Chair sub-contractor progress meetings Liaising with Design Teams, Client Representatives and Consultants Programming works using MS Project You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time, permanent role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to 52K + car / travel allowance + Benefits. For your chance of securing this role please apply online now!
Jan 12, 2026
Full time
Site Manager - Planned Retrofit Works 52k + Car Allowance Carlisle based We are working with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit a proactive Site Manager to deliver an internal and external retrofit refurbishment project on Social Housing and decent homes works across the Carlisle area. This is a client facing role, you will be responsible for delivering external refurbishment programs to tenanted properties, through effective management of your site team of Assistant Site Managers and Customer Service Officers. You must have experience of delivering similar projects including external cladding with a reputable main contractor, delivering projects on time and within budget, whilst ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to at all times. We are looking for a hands on Site Manager, with a proven track record of driving sites through effective management and maintaining site presence. Site Manager Duties: Controlling the overall direction and whilst maintaining financial control of the contract Work in partnership with the client and client representatives, to ensure that a high quality service delivery is actually provided Cost control and subcontractor management Implementing the short, mid and long term programmes for the various work streams Carry out onsite inspections, undertake investigations, enquiries, prepare reports and offer solutions maintaining continuous improvement Hand over properties on time, working to strict key performance indicators Liaison with the client and contract administrators Health and safety on the site Management and control of the site administration and staff Scheduling and procurement of materials Chair sub-contractor progress meetings Liaising with Design Teams, Client Representatives and Consultants Programming works using MS Project You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time, permanent role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to 52K + car / travel allowance + Benefits. For your chance of securing this role please apply online now!
We're recruiting an experienced and strategic Operations Manager - Housing Management & Income Recovery to lead a high-volume housing management and temporary accommodation service within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior housing professional with strong operational leadership, income recovery expertise and experience managing complex housing services to make a significant impact. You'll be responsible for the effective management of housing management, temporary accommodation procurement and income recovery functions, ensuring statutory compliance, strong financial performance and excellent outcomes for residents. Working as part of the senior management team, you'll lead multiple teams, oversee complex cases and drive continuous service improvement. The Role Manage the Housing Management, Temporary Accommodation and Income Recovery functions, ensuring statutory duties and council policies are met. Lead on the development, procurement and management of the temporary accommodation portfolio, ensuring sufficiency, quality and value for money. Ensure effective allocation and management of temporary accommodation in line with homelessness legislation and statutory guidance. Drive improvements in rental income collection and arrears recovery, ensuring court action complies with pre-action protocols. Oversee complex casework, including solicitor enquiries, County Court cases and Judicial Reviews, ensuring legal services are fully briefed. Represent the service at court, meetings and external forums as required. Lead and manage multiple teams, setting clear objectives, managing performance and ensuring staff development. Monitor service performance, analyse data and produce reports to inform decision-making and service improvement. Manage service budgets, income streams and cost controls, delivering savings and financial efficiencies. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams, external providers and partner agencies. Ensure high standards of customer service, responding to complaints, councillor enquiries, MP correspondence and Ombudsman cases. Deputise for the Service Manager when required and provide wider management cover across the service. Support organisational change, innovation and continuous improvement across housing services. Key Requirements Extensive experience managing housing management, temporary accommodation and/or income recovery services within a local authority. Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing management, income recovery and pre-action protocols. Proven experience leading and developing managers and multi-disciplinary teams. Experience overseeing complex legal cases, court proceedings and judicial reviews. Strong financial management skills, including budget control, income maximisation and cost efficiency. Experience managing temporary accommodation portfolios and accommodation procurement. Ability to analyse performance data and use insight to drive service improvements. Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with senior officers, members and external partners. Excellent communication, report-writing and decision-making skills. Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience. Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends where required. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from senior housing management professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Jan 12, 2026
Contractor
We're recruiting an experienced and strategic Operations Manager - Housing Management & Income Recovery to lead a high-volume housing management and temporary accommodation service within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior housing professional with strong operational leadership, income recovery expertise and experience managing complex housing services to make a significant impact. You'll be responsible for the effective management of housing management, temporary accommodation procurement and income recovery functions, ensuring statutory compliance, strong financial performance and excellent outcomes for residents. Working as part of the senior management team, you'll lead multiple teams, oversee complex cases and drive continuous service improvement. The Role Manage the Housing Management, Temporary Accommodation and Income Recovery functions, ensuring statutory duties and council policies are met. Lead on the development, procurement and management of the temporary accommodation portfolio, ensuring sufficiency, quality and value for money. Ensure effective allocation and management of temporary accommodation in line with homelessness legislation and statutory guidance. Drive improvements in rental income collection and arrears recovery, ensuring court action complies with pre-action protocols. Oversee complex casework, including solicitor enquiries, County Court cases and Judicial Reviews, ensuring legal services are fully briefed. Represent the service at court, meetings and external forums as required. Lead and manage multiple teams, setting clear objectives, managing performance and ensuring staff development. Monitor service performance, analyse data and produce reports to inform decision-making and service improvement. Manage service budgets, income streams and cost controls, delivering savings and financial efficiencies. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams, external providers and partner agencies. Ensure high standards of customer service, responding to complaints, councillor enquiries, MP correspondence and Ombudsman cases. Deputise for the Service Manager when required and provide wider management cover across the service. Support organisational change, innovation and continuous improvement across housing services. Key Requirements Extensive experience managing housing management, temporary accommodation and/or income recovery services within a local authority. Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing management, income recovery and pre-action protocols. Proven experience leading and developing managers and multi-disciplinary teams. Experience overseeing complex legal cases, court proceedings and judicial reviews. Strong financial management skills, including budget control, income maximisation and cost efficiency. Experience managing temporary accommodation portfolios and accommodation procurement. Ability to analyse performance data and use insight to drive service improvements. Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with senior officers, members and external partners. Excellent communication, report-writing and decision-making skills. Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience. Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends where required. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from senior housing management professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Private Rented Sector Procurement Officer We are seeking a proactive officer to source and secure private rented properties to reduce the number of households in temporary accommodation. The role focuses on building strong relationships with landlords and agents, increasing housing supply, and supporting tenancy sustainment to help prevent homelessness. Key Responsibilities Source and procure PRS properties for households in temporary accommodation. Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords and letting agents. Match and refer suitable tenants, supporting successful long-term tenancies. Manage tenancy paperwork, agreements, and compliance requirements. Liaise with internal Council teams (Housing Benefit, Environmental Health, etc.) to ensure smooth tenancy management.
Jan 11, 2026
Contractor
Private Rented Sector Procurement Officer We are seeking a proactive officer to source and secure private rented properties to reduce the number of households in temporary accommodation. The role focuses on building strong relationships with landlords and agents, increasing housing supply, and supporting tenancy sustainment to help prevent homelessness. Key Responsibilities Source and procure PRS properties for households in temporary accommodation. Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords and letting agents. Match and refer suitable tenants, supporting successful long-term tenancies. Manage tenancy paperwork, agreements, and compliance requirements. Liaise with internal Council teams (Housing Benefit, Environmental Health, etc.) to ensure smooth tenancy management.
We're recruiting a proactive and compassionate Accommodation Solutions Officer to join a busy local authority housing service in London. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting vulnerable individuals and families in temporary accommodation to move towards long-term, stable housing solutions. You'll be part of a dedicated Temporary Accommodation and Resettlement Team, providing high-quality advice, ensuring accommodation suitability, resolving tenancy issues, and working with partners to deliver effective move-on options into private rented, social housing, or intermediate rent. The Role Place households into suitable temporary accommodation in line with policy, legal requirements, and the Homelessness Reduction Act. Conduct suitability assessments, tenancy audits, and property inspections to ensure compliance and safety. Support households to make informed choices, bid effectively for available housing, and access move-on options. Respond promptly to accommodation complaints, tenancy breaches, and enforcement issues, escalating where appropriate. Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Social Services, and external accommodation providers to manage placements and resolve complex cases. Prepare documentation and reports for legal proceedings, reviews, and internal panels. Monitor high-cost emergency accommodation placements and identify suitable, cost-effective move-on opportunities. Liaise with support services to provide wraparound care and make appropriate referrals for residents with additional needs. Manage inboxes, telephone enquiries, and correspondence from residents, elected members, MPs, and external advocates. Support service improvement by contributing to housing policy development, case reviews, and performance reporting. Key Requirements Proven experience in housing, homelessness prevention, or temporary accommodation services. Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, housing pathways, and tenancy management. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with residents, landlords, and partners. Experience managing sensitive and complex cases with professionalism and empathy. Good IT skills and experience using housing management systems (e.g., Northgate, NEC, or similar). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities effectively. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills. A collaborative, resident-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Jan 11, 2026
Contractor
We're recruiting a proactive and compassionate Accommodation Solutions Officer to join a busy local authority housing service in London. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting vulnerable individuals and families in temporary accommodation to move towards long-term, stable housing solutions. You'll be part of a dedicated Temporary Accommodation and Resettlement Team, providing high-quality advice, ensuring accommodation suitability, resolving tenancy issues, and working with partners to deliver effective move-on options into private rented, social housing, or intermediate rent. The Role Place households into suitable temporary accommodation in line with policy, legal requirements, and the Homelessness Reduction Act. Conduct suitability assessments, tenancy audits, and property inspections to ensure compliance and safety. Support households to make informed choices, bid effectively for available housing, and access move-on options. Respond promptly to accommodation complaints, tenancy breaches, and enforcement issues, escalating where appropriate. Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Social Services, and external accommodation providers to manage placements and resolve complex cases. Prepare documentation and reports for legal proceedings, reviews, and internal panels. Monitor high-cost emergency accommodation placements and identify suitable, cost-effective move-on opportunities. Liaise with support services to provide wraparound care and make appropriate referrals for residents with additional needs. Manage inboxes, telephone enquiries, and correspondence from residents, elected members, MPs, and external advocates. Support service improvement by contributing to housing policy development, case reviews, and performance reporting. Key Requirements Proven experience in housing, homelessness prevention, or temporary accommodation services. Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, housing pathways, and tenancy management. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with residents, landlords, and partners. Experience managing sensitive and complex cases with professionalism and empathy. Good IT skills and experience using housing management systems (e.g., Northgate, NEC, or similar). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities effectively. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills. A collaborative, resident-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Join Our Team as a Contracts Manager! Location: North West Contract Type: Permanent Driving Required: Yes Are you passionate about making a positive impact on housing and sustainability? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can drive meaningful change? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Contracts Manager within our Asset Management team! Our mission is to ensure that homes are safe, warm, and sustainable for generations to come. As the Contracts Manager, you'll play a crucial role in leading our Warm Homes Programme, overseeing contracts from initial procurement to practical completion, ensuring quality, compliance and value for money. What You'll Do: Lead the Warm Homes Programme: Manage contracts and ensure successful delivery, while minimising disruption to residents. Ensure Compliance: Oversee the administration of Principal Contractors and Retrofit Assessment service providers. Manage Budgets: Achieve annual budgets and milestones in accordance with financial regulations. Strengthen Partnerships: Collaborate with external partners and other stakeholders to secure funding and drive energy efficiency initiatives. Support Staff Development: Lead a team including a Building Surveyor, Customer Liaison Officer and Sustainability Coordinator, ensuring performance aligns with corporate objectives. Drive Process Improvements: Enhance working methods and systems to maximise performance, quality standards, and customer care. Health and Safety Oversight: Conduct risk assessments and monitor health and safety during project delivery. What We're Looking For: Qualifications: Higher education in construction, project management, quantity surveying, or a related field. Experience: Proven track record in contract management within property, construction, or asset management, ideally at a senior level. Knowledge: Familiarity with retrofit principles and funding schemes like SHDF, ECO, and LAD is desirable. Skills: Excellent communication, organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel). Personal Qualities: Resilient, empathetic, and committed to personal development, with a strong sense of integrity and professionalism. Why Join Us? Hybrid Working: Enjoy a flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance. Professional Development: Opportunities for personal and professional growth in property asset management and sustainability. Supportive Team Culture: Work within a vibrant team that values diversity and fosters a positive working atmosphere. Contact Liam Jones on (phone number removed) for further information.
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
Join Our Team as a Contracts Manager! Location: North West Contract Type: Permanent Driving Required: Yes Are you passionate about making a positive impact on housing and sustainability? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can drive meaningful change? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Contracts Manager within our Asset Management team! Our mission is to ensure that homes are safe, warm, and sustainable for generations to come. As the Contracts Manager, you'll play a crucial role in leading our Warm Homes Programme, overseeing contracts from initial procurement to practical completion, ensuring quality, compliance and value for money. What You'll Do: Lead the Warm Homes Programme: Manage contracts and ensure successful delivery, while minimising disruption to residents. Ensure Compliance: Oversee the administration of Principal Contractors and Retrofit Assessment service providers. Manage Budgets: Achieve annual budgets and milestones in accordance with financial regulations. Strengthen Partnerships: Collaborate with external partners and other stakeholders to secure funding and drive energy efficiency initiatives. Support Staff Development: Lead a team including a Building Surveyor, Customer Liaison Officer and Sustainability Coordinator, ensuring performance aligns with corporate objectives. Drive Process Improvements: Enhance working methods and systems to maximise performance, quality standards, and customer care. Health and Safety Oversight: Conduct risk assessments and monitor health and safety during project delivery. What We're Looking For: Qualifications: Higher education in construction, project management, quantity surveying, or a related field. Experience: Proven track record in contract management within property, construction, or asset management, ideally at a senior level. Knowledge: Familiarity with retrofit principles and funding schemes like SHDF, ECO, and LAD is desirable. Skills: Excellent communication, organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel). Personal Qualities: Resilient, empathetic, and committed to personal development, with a strong sense of integrity and professionalism. Why Join Us? Hybrid Working: Enjoy a flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance. Professional Development: Opportunities for personal and professional growth in property asset management and sustainability. Supportive Team Culture: Work within a vibrant team that values diversity and fosters a positive working atmosphere. Contact Liam Jones on (phone number removed) for further information.
Procurement Manager - Repairs & Maintenance Location: London Local Authority Rate: £57.02 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: 6-month initial contract, strong possibility of extension Hours: Full-time About the Role We are supporting a London local authority in recruiting an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement and contract management activities across their Repairs & Maintenance service. This pivotal role ensures the effective commissioning and delivery of works and services that support safe, well-maintained homes and corporate buildings. You will provide strategic procurement leadership, ensure compliance with Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2015) and Council Standing Orders, and help drive value for money, service improvement and social value across a broad portfolio including responsive repairs, voids, disrepair, damp and mould, and out-of-hours emergency services. Key Responsibilities 1. Procurement Strategy & Delivery Develop and deliver procurement strategies for repairs, maintenance and building services contracts. Lead end-to-end tendering activity, including drafting specifications, evaluating submissions and awarding contracts in line with legislation and council policies. Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, cost savings and enhanced social value. 2. Contract Management & Supplier Performance Support operational teams in managing key contractors across repairs, voids, disrepair and related service areas. Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs, addressing underperformance and promoting continuous improvement. Ensure robust contract governance, mobilisation and handover processes. 3. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure full compliance with PCR 2015, Standing Orders and internal audit requirements. Maintain accurate procurement and contract records, managing risk registers and mitigation plans. Provide training, guidance and advice on procurement best practice and legal compliance. 4. Financial & Value Management Support financial planning by forecasting procurement spend and identifying potential savings. Work collaboratively with Finance and Repairs Service Managers to ensure contracts deliver value for money and efficient service outcomes. Lead benchmarking and market testing to inform future procurement strategy. 5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Liaise with internal teams across housing asset management, repairs operations, finance and legal. Engage with external partners including suppliers, framework providers and neighbouring authorities. Represent the council in collaborative procurement groups (e.g. LCP DPS, South East London Housing Partnership). Champion equality, diversity and social value within procurement processes. What You'll Need Proven procurement experience within housing, construction, or public sector repairs. Strong working knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations (2015) and local authority procurement governance. Skilled in tendering, negotiation and supplier performance management. Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement abilities. Experience managing multiple procurements to tight deadlines. Familiarity with NEC or JCT contract forms. CIPS qualification (or equivalent professional training) is highly desirable. Understanding of asset management, compliance and decarbonisation programmes. Personal Attributes Confident leader with the ability to motivate and influence at all levels. Strong professional presence when engaging senior officers, members and external partners. Flexible, adaptable and committed to continuous professional development. Willingness to attend evening meetings when required. Additional Information All employees are expected to: Uphold the Council's Equal Opportunities values. Participate in the Performance Evaluation Scheme and undertake relevant training. Follow Health & Safety policies and contribute to environmental responsibilities. Undertake other reasonable duties in line with the grade and changing needs of the service. To apply please send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
Jan 09, 2026
Contractor
Procurement Manager - Repairs & Maintenance Location: London Local Authority Rate: £57.02 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: 6-month initial contract, strong possibility of extension Hours: Full-time About the Role We are supporting a London local authority in recruiting an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement and contract management activities across their Repairs & Maintenance service. This pivotal role ensures the effective commissioning and delivery of works and services that support safe, well-maintained homes and corporate buildings. You will provide strategic procurement leadership, ensure compliance with Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2015) and Council Standing Orders, and help drive value for money, service improvement and social value across a broad portfolio including responsive repairs, voids, disrepair, damp and mould, and out-of-hours emergency services. Key Responsibilities 1. Procurement Strategy & Delivery Develop and deliver procurement strategies for repairs, maintenance and building services contracts. Lead end-to-end tendering activity, including drafting specifications, evaluating submissions and awarding contracts in line with legislation and council policies. Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, cost savings and enhanced social value. 2. Contract Management & Supplier Performance Support operational teams in managing key contractors across repairs, voids, disrepair and related service areas. Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs, addressing underperformance and promoting continuous improvement. Ensure robust contract governance, mobilisation and handover processes. 3. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure full compliance with PCR 2015, Standing Orders and internal audit requirements. Maintain accurate procurement and contract records, managing risk registers and mitigation plans. Provide training, guidance and advice on procurement best practice and legal compliance. 4. Financial & Value Management Support financial planning by forecasting procurement spend and identifying potential savings. Work collaboratively with Finance and Repairs Service Managers to ensure contracts deliver value for money and efficient service outcomes. Lead benchmarking and market testing to inform future procurement strategy. 5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Liaise with internal teams across housing asset management, repairs operations, finance and legal. Engage with external partners including suppliers, framework providers and neighbouring authorities. Represent the council in collaborative procurement groups (e.g. LCP DPS, South East London Housing Partnership). Champion equality, diversity and social value within procurement processes. What You'll Need Proven procurement experience within housing, construction, or public sector repairs. Strong working knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations (2015) and local authority procurement governance. Skilled in tendering, negotiation and supplier performance management. Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement abilities. Experience managing multiple procurements to tight deadlines. Familiarity with NEC or JCT contract forms. CIPS qualification (or equivalent professional training) is highly desirable. Understanding of asset management, compliance and decarbonisation programmes. Personal Attributes Confident leader with the ability to motivate and influence at all levels. Strong professional presence when engaging senior officers, members and external partners. Flexible, adaptable and committed to continuous professional development. Willingness to attend evening meetings when required. Additional Information All employees are expected to: Uphold the Council's Equal Opportunities values. Participate in the Performance Evaluation Scheme and undertake relevant training. Follow Health & Safety policies and contribute to environmental responsibilities. Undertake other reasonable duties in line with the grade and changing needs of the service. To apply please send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
1x position - Fixed term/Secondment opportunity (North East London Sub-region) - 12 months funding 1x position - Fixed term/Secondment opportunity - 12 months Maternity Cover Two exciting opportunities have arisen in the City of London Rough Sleeping Team - one to lead the City of London Rough Sleeping Service and a second leading the Northeast London (NEL) rough sleeping programme. Rough Sleeping Service Manager (FTC, 12-month Maternity Cover) - The post holder will act as the lead officer for the City of London's rough sleeping programme which includes a number of outreach, emergency accommodation and related support contracts. The role is accountable for day-to-day coordination and delivery of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government's (MHCLG) Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant (RSPARG) and leadership of a team of 4 officers. The role holder will sustain strategic links with a number of stakeholders including Central Government advisors, City of London Police, the Greater London Authority (GLA), London Councils and a host if important internal partners including Community Safety, Cleansing and Procurement. The role manages a substantial core budget and is responsible for using significant levels of grant funding. Rough Sleeping Service Manager (FTC, North East London Subregion) - accountable for coordinating the delivery of RSPARG grant funding across the North East London subregion (City of London, Newham, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Havering, Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham). The City of London is hosting this post on behalf of the NEL subregion, and the post holder will work closely with City of London commissioning and procurement colleagues to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of multiple contracts. The role holder will sustain strategic links with stakeholders including; rough sleeping leads across the subregion, central Government advisors, the Greater London Authority (GLA) and London Councils. Both candidates will need to demonstrate a proven track record in, or clear aptitude for, using leadership and management techniques and skills across a wide array of complex and fast-moving scenarios. Both roles are available as internal or external secondments. The role is delivered as a hybrid model with a mix of office and home-based working. The office base is the City of London Guildhall. Please note - candidates are asked to express which post they are applying for (including both posts) in the covering letter. It is very important that candidates address the areas marked 'A' in the person specification in their covering letter. The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check with adult's barred list. If this role is advertised as a secondment, secondments are subject to the agreement of your department releasing you, therefore, you need to discuss this with your line manager prior to applying. The purpose of this will be to discuss what, if any, impact your secondment might have on the service and service delivery should your application be successful, and how this might be addressed. In addition to a competitive salary and membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, you can look forward to an all-round package of life-improving benefits and offers to discounts on health and wellbeing, arts and culture. Closing date: 12 noon on 12 January 2026. Interviews will be held on 23 January 2026. To apply online please click the apply button. Alternatively, please contact (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCCS1003 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on . The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
1x position - Fixed term/Secondment opportunity (North East London Sub-region) - 12 months funding 1x position - Fixed term/Secondment opportunity - 12 months Maternity Cover Two exciting opportunities have arisen in the City of London Rough Sleeping Team - one to lead the City of London Rough Sleeping Service and a second leading the Northeast London (NEL) rough sleeping programme. Rough Sleeping Service Manager (FTC, 12-month Maternity Cover) - The post holder will act as the lead officer for the City of London's rough sleeping programme which includes a number of outreach, emergency accommodation and related support contracts. The role is accountable for day-to-day coordination and delivery of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government's (MHCLG) Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant (RSPARG) and leadership of a team of 4 officers. The role holder will sustain strategic links with a number of stakeholders including Central Government advisors, City of London Police, the Greater London Authority (GLA), London Councils and a host if important internal partners including Community Safety, Cleansing and Procurement. The role manages a substantial core budget and is responsible for using significant levels of grant funding. Rough Sleeping Service Manager (FTC, North East London Subregion) - accountable for coordinating the delivery of RSPARG grant funding across the North East London subregion (City of London, Newham, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Havering, Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham). The City of London is hosting this post on behalf of the NEL subregion, and the post holder will work closely with City of London commissioning and procurement colleagues to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of multiple contracts. The role holder will sustain strategic links with stakeholders including; rough sleeping leads across the subregion, central Government advisors, the Greater London Authority (GLA) and London Councils. Both candidates will need to demonstrate a proven track record in, or clear aptitude for, using leadership and management techniques and skills across a wide array of complex and fast-moving scenarios. Both roles are available as internal or external secondments. The role is delivered as a hybrid model with a mix of office and home-based working. The office base is the City of London Guildhall. Please note - candidates are asked to express which post they are applying for (including both posts) in the covering letter. It is very important that candidates address the areas marked 'A' in the person specification in their covering letter. The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check with adult's barred list. If this role is advertised as a secondment, secondments are subject to the agreement of your department releasing you, therefore, you need to discuss this with your line manager prior to applying. The purpose of this will be to discuss what, if any, impact your secondment might have on the service and service delivery should your application be successful, and how this might be addressed. In addition to a competitive salary and membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, you can look forward to an all-round package of life-improving benefits and offers to discounts on health and wellbeing, arts and culture. Closing date: 12 noon on 12 January 2026. Interviews will be held on 23 January 2026. To apply online please click the apply button. Alternatively, please contact (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCCS1003 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on . The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.
Client Local Authority in Newham Job Title Senior Lawyer (Contracts and Procurement) Pay Rate 50- 60 an hour UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM Duration Initial 3 month Contract Location Hybrid working-will be office based in Newham Dockside Description Job Purpose: To support the Principal Lawyer and Legal Services management team in the provision of strategic, high level legal advice to the Councils, Members and Officers, and support the provision of legal solutions in Contracts and Procurement and related areas to enable the Councils to progress with corporate goals. To lead and manage a team in a shared back office support service. The team will include lawyers, legal officers and support staff, and the Senior Lawyer will support the Team Leader in the delivery of a portfolio of high quality, solution focused legal work in more than one discipline and across multiple sites, to customers in different organisations. Case Management: Leading on complex litigation and enforcement cases, which may include tenancy management, anti-social behaviour (ASB), housing disrepair, homelessness, public law (including Judicial Review), and regulatory law matters. To support the Principal Lawyer in meeting the strategic aims of the Legal Services department. To build positive relationships with customers, assisting the Principal Lawyer in the role as relationship manager, and developing and marketing new and innovative solutions To support the Principal Lawyer in developing ways of maximising and improving income generation and ,identifying savings Specific Responsibilities: To pick up casework arising in their respective teams during peak times or where additional resources are required to meet demand, and if requested to do so by the Principal Lawyer provide support to other teams To support complex strategic projects across multi-functional teams, assisting to ensure that an innovative and commercial solutions focus is adopted across projects. To support the Principal Lawyer in ensuring that the Councils, clients, and members are kept abreast of the law as necessary, and to determine the effect of new legislation, advising on developments as necessary To have responsibility for a team of up to 10 lawyers and support staff, potentially working across legal disciplines and working over multiple sites To carry out advocacy when necessary on own caseload, and not to instruct external support except in accordance with agreed procedures To attend meetings of the Councils as required to provide legal and governance advice. Experience: People management including, motivation, performance and capability Leadership in the provision of functions within the Shared Service Service improvement, maximising efficiency and new delivery models for the functions within the shared service Managing and delivering transformational change in Legal Services An understanding of the workings of local government and the challenges being set by the new local government agenda along with the financial, legal and political context of local government. The ability to contribute towards setting the strategic direction of Legal Services, supporting the senior management team to develop the overarching strategy for the service and the necessary supporting plans for delivery, with and through partners. Knowledge of local government powers and duties and at least one of the following areas of law, civil litigation, Contracts and Procurement & contract, planning, development. Contracts and Procurement and related areas A qualified solicitor or barrister holding a practicing certificate. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Jan 07, 2026
Contractor
Client Local Authority in Newham Job Title Senior Lawyer (Contracts and Procurement) Pay Rate 50- 60 an hour UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM Duration Initial 3 month Contract Location Hybrid working-will be office based in Newham Dockside Description Job Purpose: To support the Principal Lawyer and Legal Services management team in the provision of strategic, high level legal advice to the Councils, Members and Officers, and support the provision of legal solutions in Contracts and Procurement and related areas to enable the Councils to progress with corporate goals. To lead and manage a team in a shared back office support service. The team will include lawyers, legal officers and support staff, and the Senior Lawyer will support the Team Leader in the delivery of a portfolio of high quality, solution focused legal work in more than one discipline and across multiple sites, to customers in different organisations. Case Management: Leading on complex litigation and enforcement cases, which may include tenancy management, anti-social behaviour (ASB), housing disrepair, homelessness, public law (including Judicial Review), and regulatory law matters. To support the Principal Lawyer in meeting the strategic aims of the Legal Services department. To build positive relationships with customers, assisting the Principal Lawyer in the role as relationship manager, and developing and marketing new and innovative solutions To support the Principal Lawyer in developing ways of maximising and improving income generation and ,identifying savings Specific Responsibilities: To pick up casework arising in their respective teams during peak times or where additional resources are required to meet demand, and if requested to do so by the Principal Lawyer provide support to other teams To support complex strategic projects across multi-functional teams, assisting to ensure that an innovative and commercial solutions focus is adopted across projects. To support the Principal Lawyer in ensuring that the Councils, clients, and members are kept abreast of the law as necessary, and to determine the effect of new legislation, advising on developments as necessary To have responsibility for a team of up to 10 lawyers and support staff, potentially working across legal disciplines and working over multiple sites To carry out advocacy when necessary on own caseload, and not to instruct external support except in accordance with agreed procedures To attend meetings of the Councils as required to provide legal and governance advice. Experience: People management including, motivation, performance and capability Leadership in the provision of functions within the Shared Service Service improvement, maximising efficiency and new delivery models for the functions within the shared service Managing and delivering transformational change in Legal Services An understanding of the workings of local government and the challenges being set by the new local government agenda along with the financial, legal and political context of local government. The ability to contribute towards setting the strategic direction of Legal Services, supporting the senior management team to develop the overarching strategy for the service and the necessary supporting plans for delivery, with and through partners. Knowledge of local government powers and duties and at least one of the following areas of law, civil litigation, Contracts and Procurement & contract, planning, development. Contracts and Procurement and related areas A qualified solicitor or barrister holding a practicing certificate. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
PRS Officer Leicester, Leicestershire Temporary, 3 Months + 25-28 Hourly Are you passionate about helping tenants access quality Housing? Sellick Partnership are looking for a Private Rented Sector Officer to join a team in Leicester This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by sourcing and securing homes for households in need The general duties of the PRS Officer will include: Sourcing and procuring PRS properties for households currently in temporary accommodation Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, letting agents, and property partners Matching and referring suitable tenants, supporting successful and sustainable tenancies Managing tenancy paperwork and compliance, including agreements and statutory requirements Work closely with internal teams (Housing Benefit, Environmental Health, etc.) to ensure smooth tenancy management Conducting Housing property inspections and respond to tenancy management issues promptly Ensuring compliance with housing legislation and contractual obligations What the Private Sector Rented team are looking for: Experience in lettings, property management or housing procurement Strong knowledge of the private rent sector and tenancy legislation Great Housing relationship building skills Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable) If you are interested in the PRS Procurement Officer role, please click "Apply" now. For more information on the Private Sector role - please contact Ebony Simpson in the Derby Office at Sellick Partnership Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Jan 06, 2026
Contractor
PRS Officer Leicester, Leicestershire Temporary, 3 Months + 25-28 Hourly Are you passionate about helping tenants access quality Housing? Sellick Partnership are looking for a Private Rented Sector Officer to join a team in Leicester This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by sourcing and securing homes for households in need The general duties of the PRS Officer will include: Sourcing and procuring PRS properties for households currently in temporary accommodation Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, letting agents, and property partners Matching and referring suitable tenants, supporting successful and sustainable tenancies Managing tenancy paperwork and compliance, including agreements and statutory requirements Work closely with internal teams (Housing Benefit, Environmental Health, etc.) to ensure smooth tenancy management Conducting Housing property inspections and respond to tenancy management issues promptly Ensuring compliance with housing legislation and contractual obligations What the Private Sector Rented team are looking for: Experience in lettings, property management or housing procurement Strong knowledge of the private rent sector and tenancy legislation Great Housing relationship building skills Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable) If you are interested in the PRS Procurement Officer role, please click "Apply" now. For more information on the Private Sector role - please contact Ebony Simpson in the Derby Office at Sellick Partnership Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
