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Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Resident Liaison Officer Eastbourne &amp; Lewes Full Time Permanent Salary up to £28,917 per annum 42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday We are the largest provider of repairs and maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. Mears provide tailored rapid-response and planned maintenance services through partnering arrangements with more than 70 local authorities, Arm's Length Management Organisations and Housing Associations. About the Role: As a Resident Liaison Officer, you will be working on our SHDF retrofit programme within the social housing background, providing a stable and profitable contract, delivering excellent service and support through our local teams, who understand the importance of working together for the local community. Providing front facing support and advice as required and delivering proactive communication throughout the works life cycle. Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do; ensuring we meet the needs of the business, our clients, and our customers. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Provide a front-line professional service to all customers - pro-actively deliver a positive face to face experience</li><li>Experience of handling multiple tasks in a high volume in a rapidly changing environment</li><li>Coordinate and deliver all customer operational related tasks and communication materials as appropriate</li><li>Ensure customer appointments are attended on time and to standard </li><li>Encourage positive relationships between Mears and the customer, ensuring all actions are followed up and communicated effectively </li><li>Support customer engagement activities across all channels</li><li>Support Customer Service Centre with resolution of front-line complaints and queries </li><li>Engage customers in a positive way, involve them in the overall delivery process, keeping them informed of progress on works and manage expectations</li><li>Convey accurate and timely information to customers and operational team, in clear simple terms</li><li>Ensure customers opinions are acknowledged and feedback into operational teams - champion customer insight solution </li><li>Experience of developing and delivering service improvements</li><li>Experience of partnership /alliance /collaborative working</li><li>Good time management, planning &amp; organisational skills</li><li>Experience of working with computerised systems</li><li>Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with strong customer experience ethos and strong communication skills</li><li>Experience of delivering community projects</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment. Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Company Van and Fuel Card</li><li>Uniform</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more</li><li>Family friendly policies</li></ul>Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Francesca Swan (<a href="mailto:francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Resident Liaison Officer

Job Description We have a new opportunity for a mobile Estate Assistant to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis across our sites in Havant and surrounding areas. You will provide high-quality cleaning, grounds maintenance and gardening services, ensuring compliance with agreed standards and timescales. This will include cleaning internal communal areas and keeping external areas well maintained by undertaking tasks such as basic gardening and refuse removal. You will represent Guinness on site, fostering positive working relationships working with residents, contractors, and colleagues to provide access, report any responsive repairs, fly tipping, graffiti, and safeguarding alerts. What we're looking for We are a customer-focussed organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only be an experienced Estate Assistant, but you will also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile. You will also be able to demonstrate the below essential skills: <ul><li>Proven professional experience of delivering grounds maintenance across a variety of sites and garden types.</li><li>Experience and knowledge of lawn, shrub, and plant care.</li><li>Proven experience of achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.</li><li>Ability to carry out physical tasks within Health &amp; Safety guidelines.</li><li>Ability to work effectively within a team and without high levels of supervision.</li><li>Knowledge of Health &amp; Safety legislation, including COSHH and PPE.</li><li>Full UK driving license.</li></ul>If you are interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the role profile. TJTGP REEDTGP

Estate Assistant

Account Manager (Social Housing) This role is remote with travel to customer and branches around the South East Responsible for the ongoing strategic management of assigned Managed Services accounts, ensuring consistent and proactive engagement to foster long-term partnerships. This includes cultivating strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders at all levels within the customer organization, with the goal of becoming a trusted advisor and strategic partner. Accountable for delivering profitable growth by identifying opportunities to demonstrate the value and efficiency of services offered, aligning solutions with customer needs and business objectives. Drive retention of existing clients through excellence in service delivery and relationship management, while also identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities within current accounts and adjacent markets. Work collaboratively across internal teams, including sales, delivery, and product management, to ensure client expectations are met or exceeded, and that services continually evolve to meet changing business needs. Consistently monitor account health, customer satisfaction, and performance metrics to ensure customer success and sustained revenue growth. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Develop key internal and customer relationships, at a strategic/decision making level, such as CEO/ MD, in order to influence ongoing development and retention of the contract through delivery of an annual strategic plan.</li><li>Identify sales opportunities across the TP Group and Managed Services sectors with the customer, in particular sub contractor, planned, void, new build works, and engage with internal stakeholders to realise these opportunities, such as Industry Initiatives like Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) and Awaab's Law (Prevention of damp and mould and health critical repairs).</li><li>Propose and manage the execution of margin-enhancing opportunities such as effective price and product reviews and keep records of all proposals offered to customers, whether accepted or not.</li><li>Act as the key contact for the customer, attend review meetings as required, respond to all requests, and resolve all issues that should arise with the support of the BDE, central functions and operational teams.</li><li>Ensure that Travis Perkins meets all of its contractual obligations during the lifetime of the contract. Undertake annual reviews with the customer reinforcing the added value and benefits of partnering with TPMS, in order to increase the likelihood of contract extension/retention at the point of re-tender.</li><li>Lead the re-tender process working with key external and internal stakeholders to ensure retention of all contracts being managed, with support of the Central Team, BDE's and Operational teams. Own accountability for all Permission To Proceed tenders and direct awards, and be confident to articulate the Contract Workbook contents to TPMS MD for final sign off.</li><li>Lead Quarterly Strategic meetings with the customer, reviewing the contract performance and 'high level' initiatives (barriers to entry for competitors) such as IT integration, TPGO Suite, van stock management, community investment (social value), promoting continuous improvement and recording all actions and resolutions.</li><li>Promote and Support CSR initiatives and Social Value projects in partnership with customers.</li><li>Ensure all customer information is kept up to date on our CRM system.</li></ul>What's in it for you? Not Sure you Qualify? We're driving to become a truly inclusive employer, where everyone in our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves - you be you, it makes us, us, as we say. If you're interested in this opportunity but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles with us. You'll be supported by some fantastic training and development and have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop across the Travis Perkins Group. We'll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company: <ul><li>Competitive bonus</li><li>Save-as-you-earn scheme</li><li>Buy-as-you-earn scheme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses</li></ul>A bit about us As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, Travis Perkins has been helping to build Britain for over 200 years. With over 5 businesses, 16,000 colleagues and more than 1,200 branches, stores and sites around the UK we believe we have the best people and the best place to work. Everyone works hard together to deliver results, but most importantly, have some fun along the way!

Account Manager (Social Housing) - South East

Team Manager (Housing Support) Department: Housing Support Employment Type: Permanent Location: Brighton and Hove - Brighton Compensation: GBP 33,951 / year Description Location: Brighton and Worthing Salary: GBP 33,951 per year Hours: 37 per week, equally split across two services based in Brighton and Worthing Are you someone who leads with empathy, brings structure to complexity, and is passionate about helping people feel safe and secure in their homes? Southdown is one of the leading providers of housing, care, and support services in Sussex. Our Housing Support Services help people who are at risk of homelessness, living in temporary accommodation, or facing challenges such as poverty, mental health issues, or domestic abuse. We work in partnership with local authorities to offer person-centred support that helps people find stability and move forward. As a Team Manager, you'll lead our frontline housing support staff, helping create a consistent, compassionate and effective service. You'll provide guidance, oversight and encouragement to staff while building strong relationships with commissioners and community partners. Your leadership will create the conditions where people doing challenging work feel supported, heard and able to deliver real impact. Your time and responsibilities will be equally shared across two services; one based in Brighton and one in Worthing: Southdown Moves (Brighton)Southdown Moves is a supported accommodation service within providing low to medium level support, plus self-contained one bedroom flats to people within the Mental Health Supported Accommodation Pathway. Southdown Steps (Worthing) Southdown Steps is a supported accommodation service providing self-contained, one bedroom flats, plus regular weekly support for people who have experienced homelessness and rough sleeping. Both services provide accommodation for up to two years to enable people to gain the skills and confidence to take the next steps in their mental health recovery, whilst benefiting from safe, stable accommodation. All Southdown's housing support services use a trauma informed approach and psychologically informed environments to support people towards recovery and independent living. We welcome applications from people with experience in roles such as Housing Team Leader, Homelessness Services Manager, Supported Housing Coordinator, or anyone with the right values, leadership experience and transferable skills. If you bring a supportive leadership style and commitment to housing security, we will provide the training to help you succeed in the role. Perks and benefits: <ul><li>Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.</li><li>Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.</li><li>Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.</li><li>Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors. </li><li>Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.</li><li>25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Experience What you'll need for the role: <ul><li>Experience managing or supervising a frontline support team</li><li>A values-led approach to leadership, staff wellbeing and service quality</li><li>Strong organisational and communication skills</li><li>Confidence working with external partners, stakeholders and commissioners</li><li>A commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed practice</li><li>An standard DBS check (paid for by Southdown)</li></ul>What would be nice: <ul><li>Knowledge of housing, homelessness prevention or tenancy sustainment</li><li>Experience managing risk, safeguarding or crisis situations</li><li>Familiarity with contract delivery or working to KPIs</li></ul>Training: Our award-winning in-house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex. How to apply:Please click on the 'Apply Now' button and fill out our simple one-page application form. Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Team Manager (Housing Support)

Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM FM is recruiting a Premises Officer. You will be working 37.5 hours per week, in a shift pattern (Monday to Friday &amp; 1 in 3 Saturdays) ensuring the smooth operation Oriel High School in Crawley. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development. BAM offer Flexible working Your mission <ul><li>Assist with maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory. </li><li>Supervise decoration programmes as agreed with the Site Co-coordinator/Deputy Facilities Manager/Facilities Manager.</li><li>Minor improvement work, as agreed with the Site Co-coordinator/Deputy Facilities Manager/Facilities Manager.</li><li>Make arrangements for dealing with emergencies which occur outside normal hours.</li><li>Assist with ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the heating and boiler systems and assist with the maintenance of the appropriate records.</li><li>Assist with the execution of carrying out weekly fire alarm tests.</li><li>Undertake such other duties appropriate to the post as may from time to time be required to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school as directed.</li></ul>Caretaking <ul><li>Supervision of cleaning staff, that the staff are redeployed as necessary to meet all the requirements of the school.</li><li>Ensure that satisfactory levels of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained with regard to buildings, external walkways, drives, playgrounds, gullies, car parks, playing fields and gardens and ensure that all graffiti is removed promptly.</li><li>Ensure that the external environment of the school is kept free of litter and weeds etc., and that pathways are gritted or salted when required during wintry conditions.</li><li>Assist with the movement of furniture and equipment within the site.</li><li>Assist with the satisfactory receipt, distribution, collection and despatch of goods.</li><li>Ensure the responsible operation, care and maintenance of all equipment and tools associated with caretaking maintenance work, and to ensure that proper safety standards and requirements are applied.</li></ul>Security <ul><li>Ensure that all contractors to the school are signed in as such, that they wear in a prominent position, an ID badge, and to ensure that the contractors return the badge upon vacating the premises.</li><li>Ensure adequate security of buildings and premises at all times and to comply with any special security requirements as laid down from time to time by the Headteacher and / or Facilities Manager.</li></ul>Health and Safety <ul><li>Observe that all relevant Health and Safety rules and regulations are complied with by all personnel.</li><li>Report the contravention of HBG's and statutory regulations by contractors or other personnel on site that could be detrimental the health and safety of staff, visitors and students.</li><li>Assist, where necessary, with the programme of statutory testing.</li></ul>School Activity Programmes <ul><li>Liaise with the Helpdesk and the Leisure Manager in relation to non school lettings</li><li>Liaise with the Helpdesk, Leisure Manager and Headteacher in relation to school lettings and to assist with the opening of the site to school staff on non school days</li><li>Participate in the preparation of the premises for school events, reception of visitors, car parking etc</li><li>Assist with the movements of exam desks.</li></ul><ul><li>Assist where necessary in maintenance of the school gardens / flower beds not covered by the grounds maintenance contract.</li></ul>Who are we looking for? <ul><li>Caretaking and associated services qualifications desirable but DIY/ building maintenance skills essential.</li><li>Common sense &amp; ability to use own initiative </li><li>Clean driving licence</li><li>Understanding of Health &amp; Safety Regulations</li><li>Energetic Team player</li><li>Hardworking</li><li>Good communication skills</li><li>Loyal and good timekeeper</li><li>Reliable and trustworthy</li><li>Ability to be hands on</li><li>Adaptable &amp; flexible to working hours</li></ul>What's in it for you? A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development. BAM offer Flexible working Your work environment People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow. Who are we? The art of building is about building for communities; it's about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar. Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day. Our recruitment process, what you need to know? BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

Premises Officer

The Vacancy We have an exciting opportunity for a Resident Liaison Officer to join our WPS Maintenance team, supporting the Crawley contract. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building strong relationships with residents and ensuring a smooth delivery of planned works in occupied homes. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Act as the main point of contact for residents throughout the works programme.</li> <li>Support the lead supervisor in planning and delivering the annual programme of works.</li> <li>Issue notices of access and ensure residents are fully informed of upcoming works.</li> <li>Attend and organise regular progress meetings with residents and project teams.</li> <li>Maintain a robust complaints procedure and resolve disputes or damage claims.</li> <li>Attend community engagement events and represent Wates positively.</li> <li>Monitor and report on recurring defects and resident feedback.</li> <li>Ensure all communications and interactions reflect Wates' commitment to customer care and social value.</li></ul>What We're Looking For <ul> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li> <li>Experience in a customer-facing role, ideally within housing or construction.</li> <li>Ability to manage sensitive conversations and resolve issues diplomatically.</li> <li>Organised, proactive, and able to work independently across multiple sites.</li> <li>Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally.</li></ul>Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Work for Wates Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises: Thriving places - working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background. Awards BEST PROJECT Inside Housing Development Awards WINNER 2022 Construction News Awards Winner GOLD AWARD Investors in People 2022 GOLD AWARD Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards TOP 50 EMPLOYERS 2022 Top 50 Employers for Women WINNER 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards

Accommodation Assistant Location: Mill Rythe Coastal Village, Hayling Island, Hampshire Salary: £12.21 per hour- Paid weekly! Contract: Seasonal contract- variable hours What we need in a nutshell We want you to make our guest accommodation so clean that when guests open their door for the first time, we can hear them say "Wow!" Who are we? Away Resorts are shaking up the industry and setting the new standards for what to expect from a UK Holiday Park. With 27 parks and resorts around the UK, our Parks are jaw dropping not only in its views but also what it offers our Guests. We are famous for our Accommodation, from exclusive units you will only find at Away Resorts, down to our own bespoke scent. Our attention to detail is second to none, so much so, that when our Guests open the door, they go "Wow!" However, what really makes us special is our Team of people making all this happen, we are a growing business and are now on the lookout for a Guest Experience Manager that cares about their Teams and Guests as much as we do! Our Mill Rythe resort, set on a peaceful estuary, has undergone a stunning £10m refurbishment with our stunning cocktail bar, The Missing Squirrel! As well as our incredible new restaurant The Green Room. So, whether you are looking for the next step in your career or simply a new challenge, find out more here <a href="http://www.awayresorts.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.awayresorts.co.uk/</a> What you'll be doing You'll be preparing guest accommodation to our high standards - and then a little higher. This includes: <ul><li>changing beds </li><li>vacuuming, dusting and cleaning bedrooms and living spaces </li><li>cleaning and restocking bathrooms and kitchens </li></ul>One more thing...holidays happen at holiday times so you'll need to work your magic on bank holidays and weekends too. Skills, experience and qualities you'll need We aim to deliver delight to our guests and to do this, you will need to: <ul><li>Be comfortable working to deadlines as part of a busy team </li><li>Care about the smallest detail and demonstrate the highest of standards </li><li>Have a friendly and helpful attitude </li></ul>It's the icing on the cake if you have experience, but don't worry if you don't, we provide lots of training. We have a can-do, people-centred ethos at Away Resorts and we look for certain qualities in our team members. Have a read about it and see if you fit the bill. What we can offer you Enjoy some great benefits, including: <ul><li>A great working environment - We work hard but have fun along the way</li><li>Competitive salary with bonuses</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Up to 50% Discounts on Away Resorts holidays with offers for friends &amp; family to also enjoy</li><li>20% On-park discounts</li><li>Monthly Team incentives</li><li>Career Development - if you are hungry for more, we have a proven track record in investing into our team members </li></ul>Our promise to you Holiday Heroes come with all sorts of different super-powers, and we welcome them all! After all, wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? We embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. We love that everyone comes from different backgrounds, allowing us to grow and inspire each other. We'll never accept any form of discrimination and we'll forever strive not just for our product to be unique but our people too. In short, we want to bring your whole self to work! Want to join our team? Here's how to apply Just click on the Apply Now button and follow the instructions. To find out more about what it's like to work for Away Resorts, check us out at <a href="http://www.awayresorts.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.awayresorts.co.uk/careers</a>. Good Luck!

Accommodation Assistant

Annual salary: up to £27,540.00 Resident Liaison Officer Brighton 42.5 hours Per week 8-5 Mon-Friday Fixed term contract - 2 years £27,540 + Company Van and Fuel card About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team to support the customer journey to deliver planned works both externally and internally where you will play a crucial role in embedding a customer-focused culture through our Red Thread behaviours and Customer Service Standards. Your responsibilities will include supporting branch activities to ensure the customer experience is central to all operations, managing and recording customer contacts, and providing thorough analysis and reporting. You will also develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, the local community, and governing bodies, while supporting local bid and mobilisation opportunities. Additionally, you will ensure excellent communication with residents through newsletters, engagement events, and client meetings. Join us in Brighton and Hove to help shape our customer services and exceed expectations. Key Criteria: <ul><li>Provide a front-line professional service to all customers - pro-actively deliver a positive face to face experience </li><li>Experience of handling multiple tasks in a high volume in a rapidly changing environment</li><li>Ensure customer appointments are attended on time and to standard </li><li>Support customer engagement activities across all channels, including complaints and queries</li><li>Engage customers in a positive way, involve them in the overall delivery process, keeping them informed of progress on works and manage expectations</li><li>Convey accurate and timely information to customers and operational team, in clear simple terms</li><li>Ensure customers opinions are acknowledged and feedback into operational teams - champion customer insight solution </li><li>Experience of developing and delivering service improvements</li><li>Experience of partnership /alliance /collaborative working</li><li>Good time management, planning &amp; organisational skills</li><li>Experience of working with computerised systems</li><li>Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with strong customer experience ethos and strong communication skills</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment. Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more</li><li>Family friendly policies</li><li>Van and Fuel card</li><li>Uniform provided</li><li>EAP</li></ul>Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Francesca Swan (<a href="mailto:francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £68K Per Annum- Brighton Job Description: Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited. We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. If you are passionate about our areas of law and eager to advance your career with us, please submit your CV and application online. Housing Department Background: Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. Main Responsibilities of the Role <ul> <li>Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met</li> <li>Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members</li> <li>Significant experience in representing clients as Housing Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years.</li> <li>Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities</li> <li>Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department</li> <li>Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li> <li>Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation.</li> <li>Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency</li> <li>Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence</li> <li>You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company</li> </ul>Key Skills Required: <ul> <li>3 Years+ PQE with proven experience of Housing and Litigation, including court representation essential</li> <li>Must have experience as Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years</li> <li>Must meet the 2013 SQM Supervisor standard in Housing, or willing to work towards this</li> <li>Experience in welfare rights and community care issues Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying</li> <li>Strong management skills</li> <li>Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals</li> <li>Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators</li> <li>Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues</li> <li>Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business</li> <li>Working knowledge of the publically funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases</li> <li>Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work</li> <li>Experience in own advocacy is an advantage</li> <li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and able to use HR systems</li> <li>Experience within the legal sector is preferable</li> <li>Ability to manage social media activity to promote the Company</li> </ul>What we offer <ul> <li>A fantastic supportive team</li> <li>Excellent progression opportunities</li> <li>Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition</li> </ul>The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £68K Per Annum- Brighton

The Vacancy We're VIVID! - We offer a vibrant, friendly, inclusive culture that supports, develops and attracts the best people! We're looking for Activity Volunteers (age 18+) to join our teams working with older people across Hampshire. You can volunteer as much or as little as you like and are able to commit to. As a volunteer, you'll benefit from: <ul> <li>Enhanced DBS Certificate - subject to status</li> <li>VIVID training and development in your role</li> <li>Support from the Independent Living and Customer Engagement teams throughout your volunteering journey</li> <li>Expenses for travel</li></ul>As an Activities Volunteer, you'll work with our Independent Living team to support in preparing and delivering activities to our customers living in extra care and sheltered housing schemes, ensuring that customers' wants and needs are at the heart of what we do. You'll help bring joy, connection, and creativity into people's lives through a wide range of activities, such as: <ul> <li>Crafts and creative sessions - from card-making to seasonal decorations</li> <li>Board games and puzzles - sparking fun and friendly competition</li> <li>Reminiscence sessions - sharing stories and memories over tea and biscuits</li> <li>Bingo and quizzes - always a favourite!</li> <li>Singing and music appreciation - whether it's a singalong or just enjoying the classics</li> <li>Tea, coffee and chat - sometimes the best activity is simply good conversation</li></ul>Previous experience of working with vulnerable people is desirable, as well as a good understanding of the needs of older people in general, but we'll provide all of the training you need. If you're applying to volunteer somewhere further away from home, you will need your own form of transport, but travel expenses will be provided. Come and be part of something meaningful - help us make every day a little brighter for our customers! The Company We're a leading provider of affordable homes and extensive support services in the south of England. We believe that everyone has the right to a safe and secure place to call home, and from the moment customers move into their VIVID home we're here to help with that and more. Our customers have access to a wide range of tailored advice to sustain their tenancies and look after their wellbeing. We invest in our homes and communities for the long-term, and this means in the quality, safety and energy efficiency of existing homes and neighbourhoods, with a firm focus on improving services so they're easy to use and access by our customers. We're addressing the shortage of affordable housing in the south, building the right type of homes to meet the needs of our local communities. We're the fifth largest developer of new homes amongst housing associations in England, having built over 1,500 last year. This is summed up in our vision "More homes, bright futures". Living VIVID We're ranked 91 in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For and ranked 12 amongst housing associations. As a 'people' business, we work hard to create a high-performing and fun working environment. We invest in our people's development, whilst looking after their wellbeing with our award-winning initiatives. Buy / sell annual leave Pension scheme Smart working From 26 days holiday per year Private medical / medicash benefits Enhanced paternity / maternity leave Qualification funding support Electric car scheme Previous Next We're committed to diversity and inclusion, and want people from all walks of life to apply for our vacancies. We're a disability confident leader with disabled-friendly offices and we'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you; please note your needs on your application form. If you need additional support with your application, please get in touch with us on 02392 896758 or email <a href="mailto:HRrecruitment@vividhomes.co.uk" target="_blank">HRrecruitment@vividhomes.co.uk</a>. We'll be happy to help.

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