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HOUSE MANAGER Be the Heart of the Guest Experience at Beaverbrook At Beaverbrook, we don't just welcome guests - we create extraordinary, lasting memories in a setting of English elegance and charm. We are seeking a charismatic and emotionally intelligent House Manager to lead our dynamic team and shape unforgettable guest experiences across our beautiful estate. The Role As House Manager, you will be the ever-present host of Beaverbrook - visible, approachable, and deeply engaged with guests and Members alike. You'll lead a dynamic team inspiring them to deliver service that is warm, personalised, and always one step ahead. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Personally welcome and connect with guests, Members, and VIPs throughout their stay.</li> <li>Oversee the guest journey from pre-arrival through to departure.</li> <li>Lead from the floor-spending at least 70% of your time in guest-facing areas.</li><li>Create bespoke guest itineraries. </li><li>Curate VIP amenities.</li><li>Drive service excellence in line with LQA standards.</li> <li>Enhance the atmosphere of the estate by ensuring lighting, music, décor, employee grooming and seasonal set ups are adhered to.</li> <li>Mentor and develop your team, setting the tone for service and professionalism.</li><li>Direct reports include Reception Manager, Guest Relations Manager, Night Manager, Activities Coordinator and Duty Managers.</li><li>Support Estate site visits in conjunction with the Sales Team - leading show rounds, as required.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of Opera Cloud, Fourth, Flow, and other hotel systems.</li> <li>A Front Office expert with a high level of knowledge of Housekeeping, Reservations and understanding of Events and F&amp;B operations.</li> <li>Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless service.</li> <li>Deputise for the Rooms Division Manager in their absence.</li> <li>Take a key role in health, safety, and wellbeing within the department.</li><li>Develop our programme of onsite and offsite activities.</li></ul>About You: <ul> <li>A minimum of 5 years' experience in 5-star hotel management, ideally within a landmark London property or luxury country house hotel.</li> <li>Proven track record in guest-facing leadership roles across Rooms Division functions.</li> <li>Expert in luxury service standards (LQA/Forbes) with an innate understanding of our target demographic.</li> <li>Highly emotionally intelligent, impeccably groomed, and detail oriented.</li> <li>Confident communicator and inspirational team leader.</li> <li>Familiarity with luxury travel programs (e.g. Amex Fine Hotels &amp; Resorts, Leading Hotels of the World) is a plus.</li> <li>A hospitality degree or equivalent is preferable.</li> <li>A full clean driving license is essential.</li> </ul>Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, plus tronc and management bonus scheme Why Join Beaverbrook? This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a guest-centric, forward-thinking environment where your ideas and leadership will help shape the future of one of the UK's most unique luxury destinations. Benefits In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with Beaverbrook. As a member of our team, you can expect to receive: <ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality Rewards App</li><li>Personal development support</li><li>Wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities</li><li>Discounted rates on Food &amp; Beverage</li><li>28 days annual leave(including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years</li><li>Pension</li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Sick Pay</li><li>Long Service Awards</li><li>Earn a thank you bonus through our recommend a friend scheme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Uniforms</li><li>Free parking</li><li>And other local benefits</li></ul>Ready to lead with charm and purpose? Apply now and become a part of the Beaverbrook story.

House Manager

Housing Assistant Application Deadline: 21 July 2025 Department: Housing Employment Type: Permanent Location: East Sussex - Lewes Reporting To: Housing Officer Compensation: GBP 25,663 / year Description Location: Lewes base, covering Brighton and East Sussex Salary: GBP 25,663 per year plus GBP 1,000 essential car user allowance Hours: 37 per week What you'll be doing: As a housing assistant, you'll support our tenants across Brighton and East Sussex with their property maintenance needs, tenancy management issues, fire safety alarm testing, building compliance checks and low-level arrears. You'll support both remotely and in person, regularly visiting tenants in their own homes and tailoring solutions to individual tenants. We're looking for an enthusiastic, organised and customer focused individual, who will make a positive difference to Southdown's tenants. In return, we offer a rewarding job where no two days are the same and you'll have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Housing Officer, Supported Housing Assistant, Accommodation Assistant, Tenant Support Officer, Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service Assistant, Teaching Assistant, people with transferrable skills looking to make a positive difference to our tenants' lives. Full training will be provided. "One of the most uplifting and satisfying jobs I have done, helping people making a positive difference for them" - Kristian, Housing Assistant Southdown provides a range of affordable housing, from temporary accommodation to more permanent homes. As a supported housing landlord, we help tenants manage their tenancies and maintain their homes, with specialised learning disability support also available to residents. Recognised as the UK's Best Supported Housing Landlord at the 2024 Affordable Housing Awards, we are proud our 99.8% compliance with the Decent Homes Standard across our 502 properties, ensuring all tenants have safe, warm and well-maintained homes. 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 need for the role: <ul><li>Customer-focused with excellent communication skills</li><li>Positive and 'can do' attitude</li><li>Problem solving skills</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using a database</li><li>Attention to detail, able to maintain accurate records</li><li>An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown</li><li>A full driving licence is essential along with access to your own car or a car insured for you, and you'll need to obtain business insurance as you'll be required to visit tenants in their own homes </li></ul>What would be nice: <ul><li>Knowledge of the social housing sector, including health and safety and safeguarding protocols</li><li>An understanding of landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities</li><li>Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs</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. If you would like more information about this great opportunity, please contact Clive Bryan, Housing Officer on 07458 034 446. Please note, this position will close once suitable applications have been received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Housing Assistant

The role This Role: Neighbourhood Manager known internally as Woking PFI Neighbourhood Manager Salary Range: £44,612 - £46,960 dependent upon experience Full Time Permanent Post based on 37.5hrs per week - Fully office based MTVH are recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Housing Manager to be employed on a full-time permanent office-based role, to lead on the delivery of an enhanced housing management service. This role manages a Neighbourhood Officer who in turn supports the Neighbourhood Manager in the delivery and monitoring of all housing management related services and delivery of KPI's as directed by the Head of Service. We are looking for a natural leader with a passion for community and operational excellence. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we want you to join our team at our Woking PFI scheme. This role involves working closely with residents, local partners, and internal teams to address community issues, improve housing services and enhance the quality of life for residents. This is a fast-paced, customer-facing management role that requires strong housing and property management expertise. What you'll need to succeed :<ul><li>Excellent leadership skills and significant experience &amp; knowledge in the delivery of a housing management &amp; repairs service.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing requirements upon housing providers</li><li>Excellent knowledge of housing legislation across all tenues</li><li>Excellent knowledge of tenant satisfaction measurement</li><li>Understanding of PFI contracts</li><li>Experience of working in housing in a tenure blind setting</li><li>Experience of dealing with customers presenting with complex needs</li><li>Experience of contract management and holding contractors to account</li><li>Possess high levels of attention to detail and accuracy in writing and numeracy</li><li>Experience of working with internal &amp; external stakeholders</li><li>Significant experience of budget management</li><li>Excellent leadership skills and the ability to manage a varied and a very diverse &amp; demanding workload</li><li>Experience &amp; skills to use IT systems to deliver innovative services and ensure customer interactions are captured accordingly</li><li>Be an innovative self-starter who isn't afraid of challenge</li><li>Experience of managing &amp; reporting on projects against agreed targets.</li><li>Be willing to work flexible hours as required</li></ul> What you will be doing: <ul><li>Acting as the primary point of contact for residents within the neighbourhood.</li><li>Managing and monitoring housing services, including tenancy management, estate inspections, and anti-social behaviour cases.</li><li>Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, and local stakeholders to foster community engagement and empowerment.</li><li>Coordinating with internal departments (repairs, lettings, income, compliance etc.) to ensure a seamless service delivery.</li><li>Leading neighbourhood improvement initiatives and community development projects.</li><li>Monitoring and reporting on neighbourhood performance indicators, including resident satisfaction and service outcomes.</li><li>Responding to complaints and enquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and equality and diversity policies.</li></ul> Desirable <ul><li>Supervisory/Staff Management</li></ul>To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers we will complete a Basic level background check with the Disclosure and Barring service once an offer of employment is made. Interview Diary Date: 29/07/2025 to be conducted at Premier House, 52 London Road, Twickenham, TW1 3RP Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What's in it for you? Our benefits include:-<ul><li>28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year </li><li>2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities</li><li>An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off</li><li>Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave</li><li>Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%</li><li>Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year</li><li>Life assurance cover 3 x your salary</li><li>Cycle2work scheme</li><li>Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department</li><li>Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too</li><li>Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan</li><li>Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform</li><li>Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues</li><li>Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation</li></ul>About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we're doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:-<ul><li>Gender</li><li>Ethnicity</li><li>LGBTQ+</li><li>Disability</li></ul>Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Neighbourhood Manager

About the role The University of Sussex is seeking an accomplished and experienced housing professional to join the Housing Management Team to lead and develop our Private Sector advice service to students. The purpose of the role is to develop a coordinated operational and strategic approach to enhance our private sector advice service for students. You will also support the Accommodation Services Manager with the promotion of the returning students waiting list through signposting and organising events. You will lead on signposting of community complaints to the appropriate agencies. About you The University is looking for an individual that can demonstrate strong planning and organisational abilities, complemented by excellent interpersonal skills that enable quick rapport building. You will possess effective oral and written communication skills, supporting clear interactions with both colleagues and customers. You will be capable of working independently or collaboratively within a small team, showing flexibility and initiative. Your problem-solving skills allow you to assess issues and make routine decisions autonomously. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, you will manage workloads efficiently and are also capable of offering pastoral support to other members of the team when needed. About our Division The Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services Division is vibrant and dynamic. We are continuously adapting to change and needs of our Students, Faculty, Visitors, and Permanent staff to deliver a great service. You can see our presence all around campus and we work behind-the-scenes to ensure an on-site positive experience for all. Over the last 5 years we have developed the East Slope, now we are working on the Developing of the West Slope: a mix of student housing and spaces for learning, socialising, and student wellbeing services. We are also thrilled to be working on Sustainability Sussex. Our vision is clear. Our strategic goal is for this University to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world. Please find further information regarding the division at Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services: University of Sussex Why work here Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme. Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that. Find out more about our reward and benefits package. Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion Further Key Information Please contact <a href="mailto:s.cotton@sussex.ac.uk" target="_blank">s.cotton@sussex.ac.uk</a> for informal enquiries. For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.

Senior Housing Officer (Private Sector Advice) Ref: 41027

Annual salary: up to £29,261.25 Resident Liaison Officer Brighton 42.5 hours Per week 8-5 Mon-Friday £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>Previous experience in handling customer inquiries, resolving complaints, providing information about products or services, and ensuring customer satisfaction.</li><li>Familiarity with the policies, regulations, and procedures related to social housing. Knowledge of planned maintenance and improvement works, including PAS 2035 scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating with contractors.</li><li>Ability to Managing records, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence, and maintaining databases.</li><li>UK full driving licence</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.

Resident Liaison Officer

The role We are currently seeking 2 x experienced Service Charge Officer to join our Service Charge team. As a Service Charge Officer you will report to a Service Charge Manager, you are responsible for delivering a high-quality service to service charge payers and other stakeholders. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and teams across Southern Housing to support and contribute to the transformation of our Service Charge delivery Please note this job is based out of our Croydon office and you will be expected to work 3 days in the office. What you'll do <ul> <li>Accurately calculating, constructing, and issuing all estimated and actualised service charges ensuring compliance with legal deadlines, contractual agreements, policies, and procedures enabling full recoverability of costs, focusing on complex cases</li> <li>Delivering a customer-centric, expert service for service charge payers, dealing with residents directly to resolve complex customer queries and working with internal colleagues to ensure the resolution of complaints, disputes, and dissatisfaction.</li> <li>Supporting the building and embedding of the systems and processes required to support the transformation of Service Charge delivery.</li> <li>Working proactively with the managers to help with integration and management of two legacy systems and stock, and help create standardised best practice and processes</li> <li>Reviewing and maintaining procedures to facilitate full recovery of service chargeable expenditure.</li> <li>Maintaining strong business partnering relationships with key budget holders and service managers, to develop scheme knowledge and enable the accurate allocation and consistent setting of service charges</li></ul>What you need <ul> <li>Experienced in service charge analysis, with a robust understanding of residential and commercial service charge management, including current legislative requirements and sector best practice</li> <li>Strong organisational skills, able to control and deliver a range of tasks to meet deadlines</li> <li>Experience of working with councillors, the wider community, and other external partners</li> <li>Excellent communication skills (written and oral)</li> <li>Excellent financial and numerical skills</li></ul>"We appreciate the effort and authenticity that candidates bring to our recruitment process. To ensure fairness and a true reflection of each applicant's qualifications, we kindly request that all submissions be personally written and not generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Applications that are identified as AI-generated may not be considered. Thank you for understanding and for sharing your unique experiences with us." Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare &amp; dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy &amp; sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy &amp; career development Flexible working Inclusion &amp; Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

Service Charge Officer

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 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 recruiting a House Manager on a 1 year fixed term contract to join the team at our Southborough Gate development based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Built in 2019, Southborough Gate is a Retirement Living development that consists of 43 apartments with the over 60's in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds. Hours: 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday. (We can be flexible around school hours) Hourly rate: £21,490.34 per annum Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. 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 building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. 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>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. We do not offer sponsorship; we will only be considering UK based applications. 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! 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