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Job introductionAre you ready to lead one of the most ambitious master planning programmes in the country?Do you have the energy, vision, and heart to shape the future of homes across Brighton and Hove, seeing opportunity in complexity?Are you a bold leader with experience of place shaping that tackles inequalities, drives economic generation and has positive social impact?If so, we’d like to hear from you.Brighton &amp; Hove is a bold, diverse and iconic coastal city rich in culture, community and ambition. But we also face deep-rooted inequalities and complex housing challenges that demand courageous, inclusive leadership.As our new Director of Estates Renewal, you’ll lead one of the most significant regeneration programmes in the city’s history. You’ll drive the transformation of our Large Panel System (LPS) blocks and surrounding estates, ensuring every step is shaped by the voices of residents and rooted in social justice.About the roleWe’re seeking a visionary and compassionate leader with a proven track record in estates renewal and regeneration. You’ll be confident navigating complex political environments, managing multi-million-pound budgets, and leading cross-functional teams. But above all, you’ll be passionate about creating places where people feel safe, heard and proud to live.You will:<ul><li>have a strong record of leading large-scale estate renewal or regeneration programmes, ideally within a local authority or politically complex environment</li><li>have strategic and financial acumen, with experience managing multi-million-pound budgets and securing external funding</li><li>have a collaborative, people-centered leadership style that builds trust, empowers teams and ensures resident-informed decision-making</li><li>have a deep understanding of housing policy, planning regulations and inclusive engagement practices—especially with minoritised communities</li><li>be responsible for the strategic redevelopment of the city’s LPS blocks and surrounding estates—ensuring that every decision delivers inclusive, place-based transformation</li><li>oversee the delivery of complex housing renewal projects, working closely with elected members, residents and multidisciplinary teams to reduce health and socio-economic inequalities</li><li>manage budgets and development options to coordinate engagement and support for tenants and leaseholders, your work will directly impact on the lives of thousands across the city</li></ul>We’re a learning organisation with a united leadership team, committed to innovation, collaboration and impact. Despite financial pressures, we’re investing in transformation and building a council fit for the future one that’s connected, creative and confident.You’ll join our extended Corporate Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Corporate Director of Homes &amp; Adult Social Care, and play a key role in shaping the future of housing and place-making across Brighton &amp; Hove.This role is politically restricted.&nbsp; For further information on what this means for employees in post, please click on the document attachment below.For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Genette Laws, Corporate Director, Homes &amp; Adult Social Care:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Genette.laws@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">Genette.laws@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>Closing date: 17 November 2025.

Director of Estates Renewal

Job introduction Are you a team player who enjoys the challenge of working in a busy environment? If so, here is an exciting opportunity to join Brighton &amp; Hove City Council's Property &amp; Investment Team. We are a small Team who work closely with the council's surveyors, responsive repairs team, gas contractors and other teams, to deliver excellent customer service to our residents and elected members, ensuring the customer experience is both positive and effective as well as the job being interesting and varied. Interviews to be held week commencing 1st December 2025. For an informal discussion, please contact Tracy Lewis - Customer Services Manager on 01273 293157 About the role As a Partnership and Resident Liaison Officer, you will provide assistance to the Customer Services Manager in delivering excellent customer service by engaging with and obtaining the support and input of other stakeholders, in order that our service is developed to the optimum level. Collectively as part of the team, you will be responsible for the investigation and resolution of complaints and enquires from residents, elected members and colleagues. You will be responsible for developing and applying existing systems to monitor and carry out leaseholder consultation, and to assist in ensuring compliance in all regards with the service charges, consultation requirements and regulations. If you do not possess an understanding of leasehold management in general, specifically consultation requirements under sections 18-30 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, training will be given. This role involves the use of Microsoft Office and in-house computer systems and requires you to be able to monitor and analyse data for your team to ensure adherence to statutory deadlines. You will have experience of working in a busy office environment with the ability to prioritise your workload around the demands of the service and strict deadlines. We want you to feel supported and valued so we offer fantastic benefits such as: <ul><li>generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>flexible working hours scheme</li><li>access to the Local Government Pension scheme </li><li>1-2-1 support from your Customer Services Manager</li><li>Learning &amp; Development opportunities</li><li>other staff benefits and discounts such as bus ticket and cycle loans: reduced cost gym membership with Freedom Leisure.</li></ul>Please read our Apply for a job at the council pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you've submitted your application and at interview. As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) and (Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process. Additional information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only. For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us Company information Encouraging a diverse workforce Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans. Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and the work we are doing to encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk). Salary range <ul><li>£28,142 - £28,598 per year</li></ul>

Resident Liaison Officer

Job Description Our Estates Teams are critical for delivering a great resident experience. They work hard to provide a high-quality estate service covering gardening, grounds maintenance and cleaning. We have an opportunity for an Estate Assistant to join our team in the Crawley area on a permanent, full-time basis. You will provide a high-quality gardening and grounds maintenance and cleaning, ensuring compliance with agreed standards, specifications, and timescales. This will include cleaning internal communal areas and keeping external areas well maintained. You will represent Guinness on site, fostering positive working relationships working with customers, 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: <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></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 attached role profile. INDTGP REEDTGP TJTGP About Us The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Estate Assistant

At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference. Overall Job Purpose: To provide comprehensive and effective housing advice to all customers who approach the Council as homeless or threatened with homelessness working to prevent and relieve homelessness wherever possible and to secure suitable accommodation solutions. The post-holder would ensure the Council fulfils its statutory homelessness duties. Please note that this post is offered as a fixed-term contract of 12 months. For more information about joining the Housing Options Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage). We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability. For support with your application and CV writing, please visit Applying for a job with us. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply. Previous applicants need not apply CLOSING DATE: Friday 7 November 23:59pm INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday 19 November

Housing Options Officer

<ul><li>Role_Profile_-_Options_officers_2024</li></ul>At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference. Overall Job Purpose: To provide comprehensive and effective housing advice to all customers who approach the Council as homeless or threatened with homelessness working to prevent and relieve homelessness wherever possible and to secure suitable accommodation solutions. The post-holder would ensure the Council fulfils its statutory homelessness duties. Please note that this post is offered as a fixed-term contract of 12 months. For more information about joining the Housing Options Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage). We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability. For support with your application and CV writing, please visit Applying for a job with us. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply. Previous applicants need not apply CLOSING DATE: Friday 7 November 23:59pm INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday 19 November Salary range <ul><li>£34,434 - £36,363 per year</li></ul>

Overview Empower change within the Criminal Justice System! Are you prepared to make a profound impact on the lives affected by substance misuse? If so, we're seeking an experienced Drug and Alcohol Worker to join our collaboration with Probation in Eastbourne, offering a genuine opportunity to engage in transformative one-to-one therapeutic work with individuals. Step into the heart of East Sussex and embrace a remarkable opportunity as a Drug and Alcohol Worker working closely with Probation. This role isn't just about a position; it's a chance to significantly alter the lives of those seeking support, engaging in impactful one-to-one therapeutic work with each individual. you will carry a small caseload which enables you to undertake real therapeutic work. This role extends beyond its scope; it's about transforming lives and making a lasting impact within our communities. Are you ready to be the driving force behind positive change and build bridges to access treatment. Where: Eastbourne Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time) Contract Type: Permanant *Please note: 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 co Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey </li></ul><ul><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li></ul><ul><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li></ul><ul><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement </li></ul><ul><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li></ul><ul><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></ul><ul><li>Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods. </li></ul><ul><li>Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery </li></ul><ul><li>Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users </li></ul><ul><li>Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc </li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour. </li></ul><ul><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li></ul><ul><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills </li></ul><ul><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li></ul><ul><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></ul><ul><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li></ul><ul><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li></ul><ul><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 of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us. </li></ul><ul><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li></ul><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme </li></ul><ul><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li></ul><ul><li>A friendly and supportive team </li></ul><ul><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities </li></ul><ul><li>Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme </li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 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 7/11/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Yasmin Edwards | <a href="mailto:yasmin.edwards@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">yasmin.edwards@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

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. Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. 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. 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, unlawful eviction, succession for tenants, neighbourhood problems, 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 appeal Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review 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

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