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The Vacancy House Manager - Retirement Living Location: Gabriel Court, estate in Saffron Walden, Essex Hours: 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, all year round) Salary: £18, 798 ACTUAL per year plus benefits and bonus We do not currently offer sponsorship - applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a role that involves multi-tasking, problem-solving, and event organisation? McCarthy Stone, the UK's leading retirement living provider, is looking for a House Manager to lead our welcoming estate in Kettering Northamptonshire. Why Work with McCarthy Stone? We offer a rewarding role with a range of employee benefits, including: <ul> <li>Group personal pension and life assurance</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Flexible working hours</li> <li>Work in beautiful surroundings</li> <li>Generous annual leave (25 days, rising to 28 days) plus bank holidays</li> <li>Access to our employee discounts platform (gift cards, supermarkets, restaurants, and more)</li></ul>Role Overview - House Manager As House Manager, you'll be the friendly, professional point of contact for homeowners and their families. Your key focus will be supporting a safe, welcoming and independent lifestyle for our residents. Key responsibilities include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new homeowners and helping them settle into their new homes</li> <li>Providing a front-of-house service and engaging warmly with all visitors</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for residents and offering assistance, guidance, or support</li> <li>Managing supplier relationships to ensure smooth day-to-day operations</li> <li>Acting as the face of McCarthy Stone for homeowners' families and friends</li> <li>Handling resident concerns with sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect</li> <li>Overseeing estate management, including communal areas, gardens, and grounds</li> <li>Supporting the development of a strong community through organising social events and regular resident meetings</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety requirements</li></ul>About You - What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: <ul> <li>Has excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude</li> <li>Has previous experience in a customer-facing or service management role</li> <li>Demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to high-quality service</li> <li>Enjoys variety and takes initiative in a busy environment</li> <li>Can solve problems effectively and remain calm under pressure</li> <li>Is comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other basic digital tools</li> <li>Has an awareness of basic Health and Safety (training will be provided)</li> <li>Holds or is willing to obtain first aid qualifications (training provided)</li> <li>Experience in property management is an advantage</li> <li>Enjoys organising events</li></ul>Training &amp; Development You'll receive full support and professional training through our in-house development programmes, which include: <ul> <li>First Aid certification</li> <li>Dementia Friends training</li> <li>Workplace safety courses</li> <li>Ongoing development and progression support</li></ul>Apply Now If you're looking for a meaningful part-time role that combines responsibility, variety, and community impact - we'd love to hear from you. Applications are reviewed as soon as they're received. We may appoint before the closing date, so early application is encouraged. Please note: McCarthy Stone is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not currently offer sponsorship - applicants must have the right to work in the UK. #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

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<ul> <li>Employer: Brentwood Borough Council</li> <li>Salary: E SCP 23 - 27 - £30,768 - £34,207</li> <li>Location: Brentwood</li> <li>Contract: Permanent</li> <li>Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time</li> <li>Hours: 37 hours per week.</li> <li>DBS Check: Yes</li> <li>Closing Date: 12/01/2026 at 23:55</li> <li>Reference: BBC/25/327656</li> </ul>Housing Officer Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Grade E SCP 23 - 27 - £30,768 - £34,207 (Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance) Closing Date for accepting applications: 12th January 2026 Basic DBS check required We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Officer to join our successful Estates Management Team to assist in delivery high quality Tenancy and Rent arrears Management. Brentwood Borough Council have a stock of Circa 2500 properties, and you would be responsible for your own patch. Our Housing Officers are generic and manage all aspects of a Tenancy from breach of Tenancy through to Anti-Social behaviour and Rent collection. We are looking for a highly motivated person who is committed to the very highest standards of customer care to join our team of Housing Officers. You will have experience of rent collection as a Social Landlord and be able to engage with customers to agree maintainable repayment agreements in respect of current rent and arrears. You will be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of welfare reform and be able to advise Tenants on this accordingly. As an experienced officer you will be confident visiting Tenants in their homes to discuss concerns and be confident in identifying any support needs. For an informal discussion please contact Lauren Anderson/ Verity Olaiya on 01277 312500. Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.

Housing Officer

<ul><li>JD-Person_Spec_Housing_Officer_Dec2025</li><li>Job_application_guidance__4_</li></ul>Housing Officer Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Grade E SCP 23 - 27 - £30,768 - £34,207 (Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance) Closing Date for accepting applications: 12th January 2026 Basic DBS check required We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Officer to join our successful Estates Management Team to assist in delivery high quality Tenancy and Rent arrears Management. Brentwood Borough Council have a stock of Circa 2500 properties, and you would be responsible for your own patch. Our Housing Officers are generic and manage all aspects of a Tenancy from breach of Tenancy through to Anti-Social behaviour and Rent collection. We are looking for a highly motivated person who is committed to the very highest standards of customer care to join our team of Housing Officers. You will have experience of rent collection as a Social Landlord and be able to engage with customers to agree maintainable repayment agreements in respect of current rent and arrears. You will be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of welfare reform and be able to advise Tenants on this accordingly. As an experienced officer you will be confident visiting Tenants in their homes to discuss concerns and be confident in identifying any support needs. For an informal discussion please contact Lauren Anderson/ Verity Olaiya on 01277 312500. Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification. Salary range <ul><li>£30,768 - £34,207 per year</li></ul>

About The Role Role: Housing Officer REF 1656204 Contract Length: 3 months with possible extension Location: Hybrid/Brentwood - 2-3 days in office per week IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £25 per hour Spinwell is recruiting for a Housing Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HOUSING OFFICER To provide a high quality estate management service; ensuring outstanding customer service and service delivery. Engaging with customers to design services that work for them and utilising resources within the local community to make a real, quality difference to people's lives. The post covers a wide range of duties assisting with the day to day management of the Council's housing stock as it relates to efficient estate management, including rent arrears and anti-social behaviour SKILLS/EXPERIENCE HOUSING OFFICER JOB <ul> <li>To be educated to GCSE Maths and English A-C or equivalent</li> <li>Competent in the use of I.T packages, including word, excel and outlook</li> <li>Ability to work within a team. </li> <li>Knowledge of the Orchard Housing Management System. </li> <li>Qualification in Housing Management</li> <li>Substantial experience of working in a Social Housing environment </li> <li>Practical experience of income recovery and debt collection.</li> <li>Ability to relate to customers in a calm, empathetic manner that often has complex needs and circumstances</li> <li>Ability to compile and maintain accurate casework</li> <li>Valid full UK driving licence </li> <li>Willingness and flexibility to work outside normal hours as necessary.</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

Supported Housing Manager Harlow District Council Permanent, Full Time £58,441 - £60,717 per annum, Grade 18 Location: Harlow Closing Date: 4th January 2026 Essex County Council are delighted to be supporting Harlow District Council with the recruitment of the role of Supported Housing Manager. Please do NOT APPLY on on the Working for Essex site OR click on the APPLY buttons. Please click on this link to make an application: Apply here Harlow Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Supported Housing Manager to lead our Supported Housing and Day Care Services. You will be responsible for the overall management of services including Telecare emergency alarms and the Leah Manning Day Centre, ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual obligations. You'll also lead on safeguarding vulnerable adults, develop housing support policies, and represent the Council at various levels. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead and manage Supported Housing, Telecare, and Day Care services.</li><li>Develop and implement policies and strategies for housing support for older people.</li><li>Act as the corporate lead officer for safeguarding vulnerable adults.</li><li>Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Oversee performance management and contract monitoring.</li><li>Manage capital and revenue budgets.</li><li>Ensure customer engagement and feedback systems are in place.</li><li>Represent the Council at local, county, and sub-regional levels.</li></ul>What We're Looking For <ul><li>Degree-level education in Housing or Management (or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience managing staff and services in supported housing.</li><li>Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Telecare systems, and housing governance.</li><li>Experience in budget management, policy development, and partnership working.</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.</li><li>Commitment to equality, diversity, and high-quality service delivery.</li></ul>The successful applicant will be part of a forward-thinking team making a real difference to the lives of older residents. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Cara Stevens, Director Housing Operations (People) on 01279 446490 Harlow Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We offer flexibility with purpose through our Dynamic Working approach. While office-based work is the norm, most full-time employees attend the workplace at least four days a week (pro rata). We also support a range of flexible arrangements to help balance work and personal life. Our excellent benefits include the Local Government pension scheme, generous annual leave, wellbeing initiatives, and development opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the Essential Criteria on the Employee Profile.

Supported Housing Manager

Lettings Officer Lift Maltings Spinks Lane Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP United Kingdom £13.26 per hour Casual, Part Time Immediate Start Are you looking for a key role where you can ensure our excellent school facilities are used safely, efficiently and to their full potential? Lift Maltings is seeking a proactive and highly organised Lettings Officer to support and manage all aspects of our community lettings provision. In this role, you will: <ul><li>Respond to lettings enquiries, provide clear information on availability and terms, and deliver excellent customer service throughout the booking process.</li><li>Coordinate and manage the full lettings schedule, including bookings, contracts, amendments and record-keeping.</li><li>Liaise with staff to ensure facilities are fully prepared, safe and ready for hirers, including overseeing set up, checks and takedown.</li><li>Monitor lettings activity to ensure safeguarding, health and safety and site security procedures are followed at all times.</li><li>Act as a keyholder for the academy, managing access, securing the site and responding to any on-site issues during lettings, including evenings and weekends where required.</li></ul>Working hours: Shifts will take place on weekday evenings (4:30 pm - 9:15 pm) and/or during the day at weekends, depending on school lettings requirements. About Lift Maltings Lift Maltings is an 11-16 school based in Witham, Essex. Situated between the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester, the school has 900 students on roll and benefits from a modern, purpose-built site opened in 2011. With excellent transport links to London, our staff and students can take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities the capital provides. Free car parking facilities are available on site. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Julie Joiner, School Operations Manager, at <a href="mailto:jjoiner@liftmaltings.org" target="_blank">jjoiner@liftmaltings.org</a>. Closing date : 15th December 2025 Who is Lift Schools? We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation. We offer you: <ul><li>Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.<ul><li>Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.</li></ul></li><li>Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li><li>Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li></ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and Linkedin. Further details can be found on our careers page. Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details. Downloads Job Description Brochure Safer Recruitment Statement AI Statement

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