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Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Housing Officer - Independent Living Based in Kent with regular travel around the South East £34,531 per year (pro rata) Temporary position for up to 6 months 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 08:30am - 5:00pm We are seeking a Housing Officer to join our Independent Living team that is part of the East and Southeast Region on a 6 month temporary basis. You will be working in a team of 5 Housing officers and managing a team of Scheme Managers. This is a varied opportunity that will see you managing a range of situations and helping to build key relationships between Sanctuary Housing and our tenants. You will have excellent negotiating skills and a flexible approach to working, as you will be required to attend some evening meetings. You will also be expected to work in a professional manner to resolve problems and improve services. The role of Housing Officer will include: <ul><li>Managing a Team of Scheme Managers who oversee the day to day running of Schemes across a geographical area. </li><li>Meet all legislative and regulatory requirements for housing management activities, ensuring the provision of quality and safe homes for Sanctuary Housing Services' current and future customers and to minimise potential risks.</li><li>Effective management of anti-social behaviour cases </li><li>Liaising with colleagues in Property Services and Lettings to ensure the effective allocation of void properties</li><li>Managing tenant expectations regarding repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting tenant welfare via appropriate channels</li><li>Managing complaints about service delivery</li><li>Working with colleagues in other service areas to help the organisation meet its compliance obligations (fire safety, water hygiene, gas safety and data protection)</li><li>Delivering general advice on all aspects of tenancy to enable sustainability</li><li>Working with a range of external agencies to resolve a range of issues affecting tenant welfare including domestic abuse, anti-social behaviour, and safeguarding</li><li>Working closely with administrative colleagues to complete a range of tenancy management processes, which include tenancy conversions, permissions, mutual exchanges, successions, service charges and enforcement of tenancy breaches</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Proven experience of undertaking a similar role</li><li>Prior experience of delivering high quality tenancy services and line management </li><li>Excellent skills in analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions </li><li>Excellent communication, Organisation and customer care skills</li><li>Proven experience of good practice resident involvement activities</li><li>Excellent understanding of written and spoken English</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li><li>Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li></ul><ul><li>Role salary is £34,531 (pro rata) </li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 25 January 2026 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Housing Officer

The Sureserve Group of businesses provides market-leading compliance and energy services across the UK, with 4000 employees working from over 20 offices. Sureserve Compliance South, delivers heating services within the social housing sector across London &amp; the South East. We support our clients across domestic gas, commercial gas, renewables, and electrical services. We are London's largest, most successful gas contractor, focusing on long-term contracts with our clients to offer our staff job security and progression opportunities. Role <ul><li>The role of our Client Resident Liaison Officer is to act as the main point of contact for our client and be a customer contact for compliance, relevant queries, complaints, and complex issues. The role also involves daily administration/client reporting and will be based in the Dartford office.</li></ul><ul><li>Act as the main point of contact for escalated calls from Customer Service Agents</li><li>Work closely with operations/managers and liaise with customer to ensure smooth resolution of any complex issues, maintaining regular contact to keep customers informed of progress</li><li>Act as a mediator to prevent issues being escalated and reduce the number of formal complaints being raised</li><li>Update and provide compliance &amp; repair reports to client</li><li>Call customers to arrange appointments for follow up works</li><li>Support the Customer Service Agents by providing feedback on common causes of complaints and work with the team leaders to support coaching and training needs</li><li>Liaise with Contract Administrators to keep appraised of any issues likely to arise on individual contracts</li><li>Assist the Complaints and Performance Officer in recording complaints and responding to complaints and requests for compensation, monitoring complaints to resolution while keeping customer up to date with progress</li><li>Adhere to and support K&amp;T's and their clients' policies and procedures regarding data protection and equality and diversity</li><li>Attend Contract meetings</li><li>All associated ad-hoc administrative duties</li></ul>The successful candidate will have <ul><li>Previous administrative experience, preferably from a social housing/construction background</li><li>Able to provide a high level of courteous, professional customer service</li><li>Proficient in MS Office, in particular, Outlook and Excel</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Flexible attitude with strong organisational skills</li></ul>What we can offer you We offer a range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle whilst working for Sureserve and outside of work, some of these include: <ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Contributory Pension scheme</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, rising 1 per year of service to a max of 33 days</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave, and other family friendly policies such as carer's leave, neonatal leave, IVF, and assisted conception leave.</li></ul>In addition, the role offers: <ul><li>Sureserve Benefits Hub, accessing over 1000's retail discounts</li><li>Virtual GP service, 24/7, 365 days, available for employees and your immediate family</li><li>Employee assistance programme (EAP), available 24/7. 365 days, for employees and your immediate family</li><li>Bike2Work scheme</li></ul><ul><li>Home &amp; Electronics - salary sacrifice purchase scheme</li></ul>Sureserve is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to nurturing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status Reasonable adjustments As part of our commitment to Inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact <a href="mailto:scs.careers@sureserve.co.uk" target="_blank">scs.careers@sureserve.co.uk</a> Pre-employment checks Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks with a 3rd party, including the right to work in the UK and DBS checks Business Sureserve Compliance South Locations Dartford, Kent Yearly salary £26,000 - £32,000 Employment type Full-time

Client Resident Liaison Officer - Social Housing

We are seeking a knowledgeable Housing Options Officer to join our Housing team. This is a vital role in delivering the Council's Homelessness Strategy, helping to prevent homelessness and supporting residents in housing need. You will provide expert advice and guidance on housing options, investigate homelessness applications, and ensure the Council meets its statutory responsibilities under housing legislation. This role requires compassion, resilience, and the ability to deliver excellent customer service to some of the borough's most vulnerable residents. You will be responsible for assessing and resolving homelessness applications in line with statutory duties, by carrying out sensitive interviews and home visits to fully understand applicants' circumstances, along with: Developing action plans with clients to address the causes of homelessness Liaising with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to sustain tenancies and resolve disputes. Representing the Council at multi-agency meetings and, where required, in court proceedings Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and service standards. To thrive in this role it is essential that you have a strong working knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation (Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, etc. as well as having: Extensive experience in housing advice, homelessness prevention, or a related field. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences. The ability to work under pressure, manage complex cases, and remain empathetic. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively. An understanding of safeguarding principles for adults and children. This is a hybrid role where the working week will be based on 3 days in the office 2 days working from home - you may be asked to come into the office at additional times as required We are committed to supporting our community and delivering high-quality housing services. Joining our team means that you will be able to making a real difference to people's lives and be able to work in a supportive, professional environment. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nancy Fraser, Senior Housing Options Officer, on 01233 330821 Click to view a Job Description When Applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a> Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development. With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation. Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide We welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community Salary range <ul><li>£33,951 - £37,638 per year</li></ul>

Housing Options Officer

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 permanent House Manager to join the team at our Eadhelm Court development based in Edenbridge, Kent. Hours: 25 hours per week -Monday to Friday Hourly rate: £18,798 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. 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

Annual salary: up to £27,077.51 Resident Liaison Officer Dover £27,077.51 per annum, plus company van and fuel card Full time - Permanent - 42.5hrs per week Monday - Friday 8am till 5pm About the role We work with Dover District Council delivering a variety of planned and responsive repairs works within the social housing sector and we are looking for an experienced Resident Liaison Officer to join our team in Dover. You will be working directly within the operational team, supporting the Planned Works supervisors and the Customer Success Manager to deliver excellent customer service. The role is office (Aylesham, Kent) and site based (throughout the Dover district) and includes daily interaction with residents and clients, facilitating planned works, providing updates and reporting on access, complaint resolution and compliments. You will also be involved in delivering our social value programme. <ul><li>Act as an ambassador for Mears and the Council and support customer engagement activities across all work streams; planned and responsive works.</li><li>Work with the Council to support their resident engagement programme, attending resident meetings/consultation activities as necessary.</li><li>Work with supervisors to ensure that appropriate consultation and communication with residents is undertaken, in their homes or during specific events, providing a point of contact during planned works and ensuring that feedback is obtained on works completion.</li><li>Provide support and feedback to the Helpdesk, taking escalated calls as appropriate.</li><li>Provide a single point of contact for customer and client throughout the complaint process, investigating issues, providing full responses or information within target times.</li><li>Ensure that lessons learned from complaints, and complaint resolution actions are recorded and acted upon throughout the branch.</li><li>Escalate any concerns about work processes, behaviour, safeguarding to the appropriate manager.</li><li>Ensure all related policy, process and procedures are fully adhered to, and maintain accurate and relevant complaint, customer satisfaction and feedback records using company systems providing reports for the Council as required.</li><li>Review, coordinate and monitor all customer related tasks and communication materials as appropriate.</li><li>Support delivery of customer training, including standards and safeguarding, to operational teams and subcontractors.</li><li>Act as a champion for social value, supporting the branch in specific activities and recording and promoting achievements.</li><li>Provide administrative support across the office team and work closely to support other colleagues as required.</li></ul>Role Criteria <ul><li>Previous experience in a customer facing role with experience in the above duties</li><li>Proactive in supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge, and contributing to team objectives while maintaining a positive and adaptable attitude.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage enquiries, resolve issues promptly, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.</li><li>Skilled in verbal and written communication, including drafting professional correspondence, formal letters, and clear reports for diverse audiences.</li><li>Experienced in handling sensitive situations, mediating disputes, and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes with residents and stakeholders.</li><li>Able to work under pressure, adjusting priorities to meet changing deadlines and project requirements.</li><li>Previous experience managing documentation, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with organisational standards.</li><li>Ability to use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other digital platforms for scheduling, reporting, and communication.</li><li>UK Full Driving licence.</li></ul>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>Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform</li></ul>To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment. All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. 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.

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