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Permanent Remote Fire Engineer – Up to £95k Package – Excellent Benefits, Incredible Culture, Expanding National Consultancy We’re hiring an experienced Fire Engineer for a permanent, fully remote role with a nationally expanding consultancy known for its outstanding team culture, professional development, and rewarding benefits package. Offering a total salary package of up to £95,000, this is an excellent opportunity to take your fire engineering career to the next level—without compromising flexibility or work-life balance. While the role is remote, occasional visits to Central London may be required for team collaboration and company events.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop detailed fire strategy reports and fire safety management plans</li><li>Design and advise on a range of fire safety systems including alarms, sprinklers, smoke control, and escape provisions</li><li>Conduct site inspections and fire risk assessments where needed</li><li>Recommend fire-safe building materials and structural layouts</li><li>Ensure compliance with ADB, BS9999, BS9991 and other fire safety regulations</li><li>Liaise with architects, developers, building control, and other stakeholders</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>MIFireE membership</li><li>Degree in Fire Engineering or Fire Safety (BEng, BSc, or MSc)</li><li>At least 5 years of relevant consultancy experience</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of UK fire safety guidance and legislation</li><li>Confident communicator with excellent report writing skills</li></ul>What’s on Offer:<ul><li>Permanent role with clear progression and stability</li><li>Up to £95,000 total package, including a £4,800 car allowance</li><li>Fully remote working – with occasional London meetups</li><li>Excellent benefits, including ongoing CPD, support, and performance recognition</li><li>An incredible company culture that values collaboration, trust, and personal growth</li><li>Join an expanding national consultancy with a strong reputation in the industry</li><li>Be part of a high-performing, inclusive, and supportive team</li></ul>If you’re looking for a career-defining move that combines flexibility, meaningful work, and an exceptional team culture—this could be the perfect fit. Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.

Liquid Recruitment Solutions

Fire Engineer

About us The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) are the professional body supporting housing professionals to create a future in which everyone has a place to call home.About you&nbsp;We’re seeking a dedicated payroll assistant to support&nbsp;our&nbsp;payroll function. &nbsp;You’ll be responsible for&nbsp;the&nbsp;preparation of the end-to-end payroll cycle, supported by the head of finance and director of finance and central services as required.You’ll be responsible for providing details to support employee benefits including updating information held for life and health insurance plans. You will handle sensitive information with discretion and communicate confidential details to providers when required.Strong communication skills are essential,&nbsp;as you will be the first point of contact for payroll-related queries, ensuring they are resolved efficiently and professionally.As a team player, you will also provide support to the wider finance team during periods of holiday and sickness cover.To succeed in this role, you must have previous experience in payroll and a solid understanding of payroll processes and regulatory requirements, including auto-enrolment.How to applyFor an informal chat about this role, please contact Kerry Hector, Head of Finance, on email <a href="mailto:Kerry.hector@CIH.org" target="_blank">Kerry.hector@CIH.org</a>.For details of how to apply please visit our careers page - <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cih.org%2Fabout-us%2Fcareers&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJennifer.Gilder%40cih.org%7C1ef8f06fe741434e0ede08dd5caa5a9d%7C0000e9ea9ee347939563177e444fb497%7C0%7C0%7C638768610936932561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FMIsvJedPudXx7jOaSOKFh95tG2LmXDv7fI3woaoD%2BM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Careers &amp; Vacancies | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)</a>.CIH is committed to equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and selection and strives to have a workforce that promotes inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community and would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments we can make to achieve and celebrate diversity.Closing date for applications:&nbsp;Sunday 18th May 2025Interviews due to take place:&nbsp;w/c 19th May 2025Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Chartered Institute of Housing

Payroll assistant

About us The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) are the professional body supporting housing professionals to create a future in which everyone has a place to call home.About you&nbsp;Are you excited about joining a professional membership body with big plans for future growth in a sector primed for expansion? We’re seeking a talented and driven marketing professional to drive our awareness and growth ambitions. &nbsp;The role will support, and sometimes lead, the execution of marketing strategies and campaigns in a proactive and detail-oriented way. &nbsp;The successful candidate will help lead on planning, implementing, and monitoring marketing initiatives to enhance brand awareness, position our products as the “gold-standard” and drive business growth.&nbsp;You’ll bring strong digital marketing skills to create winning digital campaigns and experience in stakeholder management with a business partnering mindset.How to applyFor an informal chat about this role, please contact&nbsp;Ben Dewhurst&nbsp;- &nbsp;<a href="mailto:ben.dewhurst@cih.org" target="_blank">ben.dewhurst@cih.org</a>.For details of how to apply please visit our careers page - <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cih.org%2Fabout-us%2Fcareers&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJennifer.Gilder%40cih.org%7C1ef8f06fe741434e0ede08dd5caa5a9d%7C0000e9ea9ee347939563177e444fb497%7C0%7C0%7C638768610936932561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FMIsvJedPudXx7jOaSOKFh95tG2LmXDv7fI3woaoD%2BM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Careers &amp; Vacancies | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)</a>.CIH is committed to equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and selection and strives to have a workforce that promotes inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community and would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments we can make to achieve and celebrate diversity.Closing date for applications: Tuesday&nbsp;6th May 2025 at 12pmInterviews due to take place: Week commencing 12 May 2025Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Assistant marketing manager

Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £68K Per Annum- Milton Keynes 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- Milton Keynes

The vacancy Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) Role Description: Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We are looking for an experienced Housing Officer to join our team and be a visible presence in our neighbourhoods. This role is all about building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their needs, and providing exceptional service. As a Housing Officer, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our customers, ensuring they feel supported and valued. You will be out and about in the community, visiting customers, and attending local events to foster a sense of trust and collaboration. Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Engage with the community: Be a visible and approachable presence in our neighbourhoods, attending community events and meeting with customers regularly.</li></ul><ul> <li>Customer-focused service: Provide personalised support to our customers, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are heard.</li></ul><ul> <li>Tenancy and neighbourhood management: Maximise rent and void loss, manage lower-level ASB cases, and ensure tenancy sustainment with a strong customer focus.</li></ul><ul> <li>Collaborate with partners: Work alongside internal teams and external partners to deliver comprehensive services to our customers.</li></ul><ul> <li>Estate inspections: Conduct regular estate inspections, monitor estate services, and complete fire safety inspections to maintain a safe and pleasant environment.</li></ul>Requirements: <ul> <li>Experience: Proven experience as a Housing Officer, with a strong track record of working in housing management.</li></ul><ul> <li>Excellent customer service skills: Put the customer at the heart of everything you do, with a genuine desire to help and support our residents.</li></ul><ul> <li>Strong communication skills: Effectively communicate with customers, colleagues, and partners, both verbally and in writing.</li></ul><ul> <li>Problem-solving abilities: Tackle challenges with a positive attitude and find solutions that benefit our customers.</li></ul><ul> <li>Organisational skills: Manage your time effectively to balance community engagement with administrative tasks.</li></ul>Benefits: <ul> <li>28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays</li></ul><ul> <li>A generous contributory pension scheme</li></ul><ul> <li>Private health care</li></ul><ul> <li>Free life assurance</li></ul><ul> <li>Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym</li></ul><ul> <li>Opportunities for learning and development</li></ul><ul> <li>Discounted gym membership</li></ul><ul> <li>Retail discount scheme</li></ul>Closing Date: 21st May 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed Join us in making a positive impact in our communities. Apply today and become a key part of our team! About us bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities. All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff. Our vision and values To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford. Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together. We are ambitious We are better together We show empathy We take responsibility Benefits We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren't simply little extras added on at the end, they're fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard. That's why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day. Money &amp; Time <ul> <li>Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays</li> <li>Contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Competitive pay</li> <li>Life assurance cover</li></ul>Health &amp; Wellbeing <ul> <li>Private healthcare</li> <li>Mental Health First Aid</li> <li>Counselling service</li> <li>Eye tests</li> <li>Discounted gym membership</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>Free annual flu jabs</li> <li>Wellbeing activities and events</li> <li>Free fruit and refreshments</li></ul>Recognition <ul> <li>Long service award</li> <li>Annual staff recognition awards</li> <li>Discretionary reward scheme</li></ul>Lifestyle <ul> <li>Annual volunteering day</li> <li>Social events, clubs and activities</li> <li>Breakout areas</li> <li>Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters</li></ul>Development <ul> <li>Opportunities for professional training and qualifications</li> <li>Workshops and training sessions for new skills</li> <li>A fresh and modern eLearning platform</li></ul>

Housing Officer

About The Role Role: Housing Officer X 4 REF 1513183 Contract Length: 3 months with potential extension Location: Northampton IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £24 per hour Spinwell is recruiting for a Housing Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HOUSING OFFICER <ul> <li>Conducting tenancy audits to ensure homes are well maintained</li> <li>Carrying out mutual exchange property inspections</li> <li>Visiting residents during their introductory tenancy period</li> <li>Performing estate and block inspections to maintain high standards</li> <li>Hosting accompanied viewings with prospective tenants</li> <li>Signing up new tenancies, guiding new residents through the process</li> <li>Supporting the compliance team with property access, including for gas entry warrants</li> <li>Assisting the property maintenance team with access for Stock Condition Surveys</li></ul>SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE HOUSING OFFICER <ul> <li>Full UK driving licence &amp; access to your own vehicle </li></ul>If you are a Housing Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us

Housing Officer - Council

We're building thriving communities as one of the UK's largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing. We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes. If you want to experience work that's truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive. Work for Orbit. Believe in people. The role Salary shown is full time equivalent. This is a part time role based on 20 hours per week ideally across the working week and will be based at a scheme in Bugbrooke. The role is to effectively and professionally manage sheltered housing in line with Orbit's polices and procedures. To provide high quality housing related support to older and vulnerable people, promoting independence and providing a safe and secure environment for our customers to live in. To be the advocate for sheltered housing and promote the service with internal teams and external stakeholders. This role is part of Customer &amp; Communities where you'll help us to lead the way keeping our promise to more than 100,000 customers. What you'll achieve <ul><li>Responsible for maintaining H&amp;S requirements in accordance with H&amp;S policies and specific risk assessments.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring all administration is efficiently and effectively completed in accordance with Orbit's policies, procedures and practices.</li><li>Manage the voids within the scheme to ensure they are let as quickly as possible to a suitable applicant, so as to reduce the void loss</li><li>Responsible for making sure new customers are inducted and welcomed to the scheme, so they understand how the services operate</li><li>Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers and ensure adhering to code of conduct and professional boundaries</li></ul>What you'll bring Essential skills <ul><li>Listens and develops a clear understanding of situations/issues/queries, to resolve matters</li><li>Competent user of ICT, with the ability to send emails, compose and print letters, complete online forms and be able to use in-house IT packages such as Microsoft word, outlook and excel</li><li>Knowledge and/or experience of the issues faced by older people or vulnerable groups</li><li>Able to build and maintain professional relationships with customers</li><li>Effective problem solving and negotiating skills</li></ul>Desirable skills <ul><li>CIH level 2 or 3 in Housing Practice, equivalent qualification or the desire to undertake a professional qualification</li></ul>Why Orbit? Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense. Here's what you can expect to enjoy with us. A rewarding experience that works for you We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles. A place to progress From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow. For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning. A purpose to feel proud of We're proud to make a difference to people together. We're values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people. What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people. Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website. How we hire We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair: <ol><li>Online application</li><li>Interview(s)</li><li>Decision and offer</li></ol> We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.

Independent Living Scheme Officer (Part Time)

Job Introduction We're offering an interesting and rewarding role for a Resident Engagement Officer in our Neighbourhoods Team. You'll be responsible for working with our tenants, empowering them to have a voice in how we develop and manage our housing service and properties. We want to exceed people's expectations about what it means to engage with us as their landlord. You'll communicate with tenants, set up new tenant groups, and develop and implement new initiatives to engage local people. You'll provide advice and guidance to Resident Associations and support the development of new associations across the city. Some of this work will be done in the evening or at weekends, as we like to hold events for tenants at times that suit them best. Ideally, you'll have some experience working with residents or similar groups and you'll understand the requirements and challenges of the Government's Social Housing White Paper. In return, you'll join a supportive and professional team, as well as an employer with excellent training and personal development opportunities and a range of other benefits including an enhanced pension. A DBS check is required for this role. This is a site-based role. Interviews will be held on 23 and 30 May 2025. Main Responsibility <ul><li>Empower and encourage tenants so that they have the information and skills to actively participate, including the delivery and/or sourcing of training and other capacity building initiatives.</li><li>Able to use resources efficiently and effectively in line with Council guidelines, whilst monitoring and measuring the success of involvement activities. The role will ensure MKCC meets the required consumer standards and future consumer measurables of our performance across all aspects of work.</li><li>Working collaboratively across teams to support the development and implementation of surveys and consultations, encouraging tenant participation.</li><li>Identify, develop and implement new and innovative approaches to resident involvement to encourage the involvement of residents from diverse and wide-ranging backgrounds particularly those who are harder to reach.</li><li>Support residents' associations across Milton Keynes, offering advice and guidance, including attendance at their meetings.</li><li>Processing Health checks and funding, maintaining clear and comprehensive records.</li><li>Have a genuine commitment to customer care, be self-motivated and well organised, able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, with the ability to work flexibly and outside of normal office hours as required.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate <ul><li>A working and practised knowledge of the Tenant Involvement and Empowerment standard, a good understanding of the Government's Social Housing White Paper, and the consumer standards. </li><li>A CiH level 3 qualification or equivalent or be willing to work towards one.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working in a tenant focused or community development role either within a Local Authority, Registered Provider of Social Housing (Housing Association) or another tenant focused environment.</li><li>Demonstrating an empathic and considered approach regarding resident involvement from a wide spectrum of people, with ability to adapt communication style to suit different situations. </li><li>Able to understand the political, social, and economic drivers and their impact on residents' lives, using this knowledge to interact with residents and communities and ultimately drive-up Resident Involvement. </li><li>The role requires extensive travel around the area of Milton Keynes and own means of transports is essential. A full UK driving licence, evidence of the driving licence and vehicle insurance with business insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable.</li></ul>Package Description In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including: <ul><li>Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.</li><li>Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.</li><li>A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.</li><li>Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.</li><li>Salary sacrifice car scheme - low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.</li><li>Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.</li></ul>Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances. About The Organisation Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live. We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference. We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role. If you'd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.

Resident Engagement Officer

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Support Recovery Coordinator who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. Travelling around Northamptonshire is a large part of this role to so having a full UK driving licence is desirable as you will be expected to be flexible in meeting with our services users in mutual spaces where they may feel more comfortable. Where: Northamptonshire, County wide Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 Dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey</li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral</li><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community</li><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement</li><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services</li><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination</li><li>Increase and enhance partnership working with primary care, mental health services, housing and other voluntary organisations who are supporting individuals at risk of losing tenancies.</li><li>Work closely with the local authority, Health &amp; Social care sector, partners and any provision linked to preventing Homelessness and improve joint working</li><li>Provide wrap around support in emergency/temporary/supported accommodations across Northamptonshire</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field</li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills</li><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills</li><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice</li><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders</li><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users</li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards</li><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others</li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising with each years' service "Capped at 30 days" allocated pro rata </li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li><li>Contributory pension scheme </li><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, free eye test vouchers etc. </li><li>A friendly and supportive team </li><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities </li><li>Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme </li></ul>Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 11/5/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Ranjit Kaur | <a href="mailto:Ranjit.Kaur@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">Ranjit.Kaur@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator - Housing Support

Description Playground Games is looking for a Community Director to join our Fable team on a permanent basis. About us: As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre. About the role: As the Community Director, you will play a pivotal role in fostering and nurturing the vibrant community that surrounds our games. You'll be the primary liaison between our passionate player base and our development team, ensuring that player feedback is heard and addressed. Your responsibilities will include engaging with players across various platforms, organizing events and activities, crafting compelling content for newsletters and social media, and analysing community feedback to drive continuous improvement. The Community Director understands how game communities function, has the ability to communicate effectively and transparently, can handle online toxicity, knows how to increase player engagement and can cultivate and nurture an inclusive environment. This is a permanent role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in studio. Relocation assistance is available if required. What you'll do: <ul><li>Utilize your deep understanding of gaming communities to identify player preferences, trends, and concerns. Act as the voice of our players, advocating for their needs and desires within the development process. </li><li>Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with players through newsletters, social media platforms, and other communication channels. Proficiency in editing images and videos will be beneficial for creating engaging content. </li><li>Develop and execute strategic plans for community engagement, including event organization, content scheduling, and project management. Coordinate with marketing and public relations teams to align messaging and activities. </li><li>Utilize analytics tools to track community engagement metrics, website traffic, and social media interactions. Leverage data insights to optimize community strategies and initiatives. </li><li>Demonstrate a deep passion for gaming and a comprehensive understanding of the gaming market. Stay informed about industry trends, game development processes, and the gaming community landscape. </li><li>Build, lead and mentor a team of community specialists, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure the team's success in achieving community engagement goals. Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively to maximize team productivity. </li></ul>What you'll bring: <ul><li>A minimum of 5+ years' experience in a communications and/or community role for a large game or entertainment brand. </li><li>A minimum 3+ years' experience leading and managing community teams on major consumer brands and/or entertainment franchises. </li><li>Demonstrated track record managing major community programs at scale, including new channel growth, developer communications, influencer activations, and content creator initiatives. </li><li>Strong proficiency in written and verbal communication, with experience coordinating and managing content (images, videos, and copy) on all relevant platforms (Facebook, TikTok, Discord). </li><li>Experience managing key stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, and community influencers, to drive collaborative initiatives and achieve shared goals. </li><li>Expert knowledge of existing and emerging social media platforms, analytics tolls, and trends. </li><li>In-depth knowledge of gaming culture, industry trends, and popular gaming titles. </li><li>Skilled copy writer with an eye for quality and can maintain a consistent voice across platforms. </li><li>Able to identify and mitigate potential social media issues related to cultural sensitivity, inclusivity, and representation in digital communication. </li></ul>Preferred: <ul><li>Advanced degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field. </li><li>Experience being in front of the camera as the representative of the game towards the community. </li><li>Able to travel, including international travel, and work non-standard hours as needed. </li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity to make world-class games with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry's most exciting first-party game studios. Playground Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity. We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment. We strive to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It drives our innovation and connects us closer to our players. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion across age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. At Playground Games we recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, well-being and retention of our colleagues. We celebrate difference and welcome everyone to join us and to be themselves at work. If you require any reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact us on [email protected]

Community Director

Job Introduction We're seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to complement the existing team of four Independent Child Protection Chairs and seven Independent Reviewing Officers. You'll be an experienced social worker with extensive knowledge of safeguarding and childcare issues, legislation, policy, and research. You'll hold a caseload of looked after children, chair their reviews, and oversee cases in accordance with the Independent Reviewing Officer handbook. This is a site-based role Interviews for this role will be held on 9 May Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: <a href="http://www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk" target="_blank">www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk</a> Main Responsibility <ul><li>Hold a caseload of looked after children and chair their reviews and oversee cases in accordance with the Independent Reviewing Officer handbook.</li><li>Establish and implement looked after children policy and practice in compliance with legislation, guidance, internal policies and procedures, and lead on specialist aspects of the safeguarding process.</li><li>Deliver a professional consultation service, provide advice and information to colleagues within the city council, partner agencies and external organisations.</li><li>You'll ensure that the child's voice is heard; that children and families participate in the child protection process so that children are able to achieve good outcomes.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate <ul><li>Qualified Social Worker with a valid Social Work England registration, minimum of four years post qualification experience, and post qualification award in subjects related to child or family work.</li><li>Advanced extensive knowledge of safeguarding and childcare issues, legislation, policy and research.</li><li>Able to chair complex meetings, analyse, summarise and write/record relevant information clearly and concisely so that it is easily understood by users and colleagues.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communication with children, young people, their families and professionals. </li></ul>For this role, the candidate is required to have a full UK driving licence, along with access to a vehicle. Evidence of the driving licence and vehicle insurance with business insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable. Should you be offered the role, as part of the pre-employment checks an Enhanced DBS will be actioned for you (unless you are on the DBS Update Service). Package Description In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including: <ul><li>Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.</li><li>Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.</li><li>A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.</li><li>Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.</li><li>Salary sacrifice car scheme - low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.</li><li>Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.</li></ul>Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances. About The Organisation Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live. We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference. We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role. If you'd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.

Independent Reviewing Officer

Accommodation Assistant Accommodation Assistant Location: Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight Hours: Variable -Up to 24 hours per week Salary: £12.21 per hour What we need in a nutshell We want you to make our guest accommodation so clean that it sparkles. So clean that when guests open the door for the first time, we can hear them say "Wow!" Who are we? We're not your average holiday company. Our guests come to our UK resorts to experience a world away from the day-to-day and our job is to surprise and delight them at every turn. Want to find out more about our holidays? Check out our website: <a href="http://www.awayresorts.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.awayresorts.co.uk</a>. Skills, experience and qualities you'll need We need you to deliver delight by cleaning and preparing guest accommodation to our high, high standards - and then a little bit 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>And who knows what else you may find yourself doing. If you're happy to help even when it's 'not your job,' you're our sort of person. One more thing...holidays happen at holiday times, so you will need to work your magic on bank holidays too. If you can demonstrate the following, we'd love to hear from you: <ul><li>Knowing what clean means - which includes attention to detail and getting a genuine thrill from a job well-done</li><li>A friendly and helpful attitude - delightful when you meet guests and good at communicating within your team</li><li>Great at working under pressure</li></ul>It's the icing on the cake if you have experience in a housekeeping role in the hospitality sector. It's about your values too. We have a can-do, fun loving, people centred ethos here at Away Resorts, which is captured by our holiday heroes' mantra of Attentive Amazing Lovers - have a read about it here and decide if it describes you. 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! #INDHP

Accommodation Assistant

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are looking for a House Manager to lead their estate at Norton Court, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. Hours: 25 hours per week Monday to Friday, working throughout the year. Salary: £17,908.61 ACTUAL plus benefits and bonus Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave (starts at 25 days and will rise to 28 days max (1 additional day per year) plus bank holidays), entitlement access to benefits platform offering discounted Gift Cards and eGifts and offers for leading brands including restaurants and supermarkets. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. We welcome applications from candidates who have experience of working in front line services, or customer service management roles. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>As part of McCarthy &amp; Stone Management Service, a successful and fast expanding national company, you'll get all the training and support you need to help you meet your career goals from our internal experts. This includes courses such as basic first aid, working safely in the workspace, Dementia Friends training and many more. Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. McCarthy Stone does not currently offer sponsorship. We are only able to consider those that have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. #LI-GM1 About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

House Manager

25th January, 2025 Job Opportunity: Resident Liaison Officer Location: East Anglia (Brandon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, IP27) Salary: Competitive (per year) + Work Van Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time Why Join Us? We believe in rewarding our team members for their hard work and dedication with excellent benefits: <ul> <li>Annual Holiday: Increase with service (up to an additional 5 days).</li> <li>Long Service Awards: Recognition and rewards for key milestones.</li> <li>Perkbox Membership: Enjoy perks such as free coffee, cinema tickets, and more.</li> <li>Volunteer Day: Paid annual day to support a cause you care about.</li> </ul> About the Role We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Resident Liaison Officer to join our dedicated team in East Anglia. In this role, you will act as the vital link between our organisation and residents, providing support and resolving issues with empathy and professionalism. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Resident Engagement: <ul> <li>Attend resident surgeries to assist vulnerable individuals in reporting repairs.</li> <li>Keep residents and scheme managers informed of progress on repairs and projects.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Event Organisation &amp; Meetings: <ul> <li>Organise consultation events and attend meetings as required.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Support for Vulnerable Residents: <ul> <li>Identify vulnerabilities and liaise with clients' housing officers or support services as needed.</li> <li>Work with the Performance Team to ensure vulnerabilities are accurately recorded in organisational systems.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Complaint Resolution: <ul> <li>Investigate and register complaints following company and client procedures.</li> <li>Resolve MP and Councillor enquiries efficiently, ensuring residents and clients are informed of outcomes.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Requirements: <ul> <li>Essential Skills &amp; Experience: <ul> <li>Experience working with vulnerable residents, with an adaptable approach to meet individual needs.</li> <li>Proven background in a customer service environment.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Other Requirements: <ul> <li>Full, clean driving license.</li> <li>Flexibility to travel, work at various sites, and attend evening meetings when needed.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> About You: You are a caring and proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for helping others. Your ability to empathise with residents and resolve their concerns will be key to your success in this role. Ready to Join Us? If you're excited to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today-what are you waiting for?

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