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At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. More about your role An opportunity has become available working within our Community Safety Team. The post holder will specialise in managing anti-social behaviour cases, including tenancy fraud and domestic abuse, and will play a key part in protecting our communities. The successful candidate will work closely with a range of external partners, including safeguarding teams and local policing teams, to ensure we deliver the highest standard of service. Your role will include conducting and preparing legal paperwork for the organisation by gathering appropriate evidence, issuing of court applications and legal advocacy which you will receive full guidance and training on. You may be given the opportunity to take responsibility for the enforcement of tenancy conditions and challenge community safety issues which may arise including the investigation of anti-social behaviour complaints. This ensures that the company's assets are maintained, and our neighbourhoods continue to be a safe and pleasant place to live. The essential criteria for this role is listed below. <ul> <li>Experience of dealing with anti-social Behaviour </li> </ul> <ul> <li>good understanding of housing act and anti-social behaviour </li> </ul> <ul> <li>experience of handling an anti-social behaviour case load </li> </ul>You will be covering Nottingham and surrounding areas, applicant will need to be prepared to travel when required. Please note: Due to the nature of the role you will need a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle. Mileage and travel expenses will be paid in line with group policy. For more information please download our job profile available on our website. More about you To be considered for this role, it is essential that you will have experience in housing management and/or a good understanding of tenancy agreements, housing law, and DA case management. Experience managing anti-social behaviour would be a distinct advantage. However, it is imperative that you have a genuine passion for the housing sector and supportive vulnerable people. You should have the proven ability to manage your own workload and be able to work effectively and efficiently using your own initiative. Attention to detail is critical in order to be successful in this role. It is essential that you have excellent communication skills to support customer relations both internally and externally and able to demonstrate your ability to create effective relationships with colleagues and external agencies. Please note, this role is subject to a basic DBS check. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul> <li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year </li> </ul> <ul> <li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Training and development </li> <li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more </li> </ul>

Community Safety Manager

Salary and grade: £32,367 per year, Grade 4 (subject to grade evaluation) Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid/Abbey House, Abingdon Closing Date: Sunday 11 May 2025 (midnight) About the role and what we're looking for The community safety officer is a key role in the community safety team, working with partners to support the South and Vale Community Safety Partnership (CSP) and keep our communities safe. Main duties and responsibilities • Lead on anti-social behaviour (ASB) case management: o act as the first point of contact for residents who report ASB and hate crime to the councils, manage the response and record reports on the appropriate council systems; o utilise the district council/CSP tools set out in the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 to respond to ASB in South and Vale; o organise, support and participate in ASB case conferences and action planning, including chairing meetings; o co-ordinate and chair regular neighbourhood ASB meetings, record and monitor actions and ensure they link effectively with wider partnership working; o provide information relating to ASB for the CSP, councils and other interested parties. • Lead on local community safety projects that support the CSP's priorities (e.g. ASB, serious violence, violence against women and girls): o carrying out Environmental Visual Audits (EVAs) with partners; o analysing crime data and other sources of relevant information (including outcomes from EVAs) to identify relevant projects; o researching best practice both locally and nationally to inform projects; o delivering projects with partners within local communities; • Co-ordinate CSP subgroups (including producing papers, minute taking, chairing meetings and monitoring delivery of actions). • Promote the performance of the community safety team to a wide range of stakeholders through a variety of channels including social media. • Provide advice to council teams and partner agencies on community safety matters. • Undertake such other projects and duties as may be required from time to time. Your essential skills, knowledge, and experience • strong analytical and problem-solving skills • good report writing skills • experience of project management • good IT skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and email • ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines • proven team working skills excellent interpersonal and communication skills - the ability to work with a wide variety or people • able to chair meetings • full driving licence and access to a vehicle You will be required to live within a reasonable commuting distance to the districts. (Although the councils are offering hybrid working arrangements, due to the nature of this role living within a reasonable commuting distance of the districts is an essential requirement.) Your essential qualifications • educated to A level or equivalent standard If you have the following experience or qualifications - it's a bonus • an understanding of community safety work and legislation • experience of partnership working • experience of dealing with ASB cases The benefits we offer • A basic 25 day annual leave per annum, rising to 29 days after five years. You also have all the bank holidays to look forward to and time off between Christmas and New Year. • Flexible working and annualised hours - a flexible approach to work that our employees love! • Salary pay awards - most jobs give scope for a pay increase after six months or the following April (depending on your start date) and we also review salaries each April. • A generous career average pension scheme which includes life insurance of three times your salary • No car park costs as there's ample free parking available • The opportunity to purchase a bike through Cyclescheme (cheaper than directly through a store) so that you can cycle to work • Various schemes to keep you healthy (reduced gym membership, free swims, contributory medical schemes, wellbeing appointments, free eye tests for DSE users, after work sports clubs and more) • We give you two days per year to volunteer within the local community. Interview dates: 19 &amp; 21 May 2025

Community Safety Officer

The Vacancy Help us shape the future of Building safety! We're looking for an experienced Building Safety Manager to join our growing team and play a key role in ensuring our high-risk residential buildings are safely managed, well-maintained, and fully compliant with legislation. This is a great opportunity to apply your expertise in a role that makes a real difference, supporting residents, managing risk, and raising safety standards across our buildings. You'll primarily apply your experience and expertise on our five high-rise sites across Worcester and Leicester, but will also provide advice and guidance for our wider housing stock. Why this role? We're offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Building Safety Manager with strong leadership skills and a talent for building effective relationships. You'll have the chance to shape the development of this newly created role and help us strengthen our approach to building safety and contribute to our mission of investing in people and places, driving a stronger and more sustainable future. What you'll be doing: Duties will include being the lead for our Building Safety Group. You'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain Building Safety Cases for buildings within scope, proactively managing identified risks. You'll also work with Development and Asset Management teams to establish and maintain the Golden Thread of information, ensuring that digital records supporting Building Safety are accurate, consistent and up to date. You will lead and shape the implementation and delivery of Resident Engagement Strategies, managing communications with residents about building safety, their responsibilities, and any emerging issues. Regular face-to-face meetings, particularly at our five high rise sites will be required. Some things we are looking for: <ul> <li>NEBOSH fire safety (or equivalent)</li> <li>Membership of IFE or IFSM</li> <li>Extensive knowledge and understanding of fire safety legislation and guidance, building regulations and technical standards</li> <li>Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a building safety capacity to achieve common goals.</li> <li>Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice and raise, escalate or flag risks to safety. </li> <li>Capable of explaining building safety issues to internal and external stakeholders including residents in a clear and concise manner. </li></ul>While this role is home-based, you should be able to travel to undertake site meetings/visits and attend Group offices for meetings as required. Our current Group offices are located at Birmingham Business Park and Central Park in Worcester. Some of the great benefits we can offer you: <ul> <li>Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave </li></ul><ul> <li>Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave </li></ul><ul> <li>Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts </li></ul><ul> <li>Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more </li></ul><ul> <li>Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions) </li></ul><ul> <li>Learning and Development opportunities </li></ul><ul> <li>Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers </li></ul>How to apply: If this sounds like the role for you simply click "apply now" to complete an online application and upload your current CV For more details about the role, please refer to the attached job description or if you have any questions, feel free to contact: Mark Bell (Head of Building Safety) <a href="mailto:Mark.Bell@platformhg.com" target="_blank">Mark.Bell@platformhg.com</a> Interviews: We aim to hold interviews via Microsoft teams on 15th/16th May 25 and we will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange a suitable time. The Company Join us and find your purpose at Platform! Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives. You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers. We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all. Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy. If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all. Why Work Here? Benefits Great opportunities for further development and training Up to 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Workplace pension with employer contributions of up to 12% Company van and uniform Depending on role Flexible working arrangements with remote working widely available iPad and mobile phone Depending on role Our Values People Matter We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships. Own It We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do. One Team We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen. Be Brave We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.

Building Safety Manager

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We've got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you. Community Safety Officers Posts: 1x Fixed Term until 30/9/26 (possibility of extension) 2x Fixed Term until 31/3/26 (possibility of extension) We are looking for Community Safety Officers to join Wirral Council's busy 24-hour/365-day Emergency Control Centre (ECC) as part of the Council's commitment to community and public safety. The ECC operates a state-of-the-art enterprise grade 24/7-365 day CCTV control room, integrated into Merseyside Police and linked via Airwave radio. The officers will proactively monitor the Council's expanding network of public realm and premises CCTV cameras, respond to Emergency Help Point activations, respond to fire and intruder alarm activations in Council buildings, monitor lone workers, provide call handling for the Council's emergency duty social care teams outside of office hours and act as single point of out-of-hours contact for the Council for public safety matters and activation of the Council's Emergency Plans. Officers will also deploy to public safety incidents; proactively and reactively attend anti-social behaviour and crime locations, including deployment of a CCTV van; audit Public Rescue Equipment and water safety signage and provide a security presence at Council meetings. Officers have an engagement role supporting local communities as a visible presence providing reassurance, advice and guidance. Officers will work closely with internal colleagues and external partners including Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire &amp; Rescue Service and HM Coastguard. Officers are required to be both Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licenced for Public Space Surveillance (CCTV operation) and Security Guarding/Door Supervisor. Training will be provided if applicants do not have this and is an essential part of the role. A current driving licence is essential. The posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Enhanced level and Non-Police Personnel Level 2 (NPPV2F) clearance. The current shift pattern is downloadable; officers are required to work the full rota which includes day, afternoon/evening and night shifts. For an informal discussion about the role or any queries, please contact Billy Heggie (Team Leader - Emergency Control Centre, Community Safety) via email at <a href="mailto:williamheggie@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">williamheggie@wirral.gov.uk</a> . Shortlisting will take place on 6&amp;7 May 2025 and interviews will take place on 19 May (&amp; w/c 26 May 2025 if further interview slots required). This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment &amp; Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href="https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment" target="_blank">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruit…</a> If you're already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we're committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a> If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest's employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349. Working at Wirral You'll also want to know what it's like to work here so, as a start: Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We've all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave. We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We're serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You'll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people. We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays. We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities. Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us. We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you'd like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a> Please note that in accordance with the Council's policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies. It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances. Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page. The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now. We do not accept applications or CV's from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role. How to apply Please apply online by clicking the link below

About The Role Working Hours: 35 Hours per week Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Additional Payments: Casual Car User Closing Date: 30 April 2025 Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face) This role is subject to - Qualification - You will have a Building Safety and/or Fire Safety related qualification (e.g. C08 Fire Risk Management in Residential Properties) or demonstrable skills, knowledge and experience within the building safety or building management environment. Casual Car Documentation- The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use. This role will work within the Assets and Repairs team in Housing Services, responsible for overseeing the building safety function for our council homes. This role is vital in developing the Manchester City Council's HRA building safety service, working in partnership with the political and senior executive, partners, contractors, and residents. Please see the attached Role Profile for further information. About the Candidate You will be suitably qualified with knowledge and experience of leading high-quality Building Safety services in a multi-site complex environment. You will have a proven track record of achieving and sustaining Building Safety compliance in the post Grenfell era, possessing excellent knowledge and proven record of application of current statutory, regulatory, and best practice building safety requirements. You will have experience of producing Building Safety Cases and Building Safety Casereports and maintaining the Property Digital Record, as well as an understanding of working with in-house direct labour organisations. This role will be required to be on standby as part of the Housing Services out of hours rota, currently for one week in every quarter. What you can expect from us... As a local government employee, not only will you be making a real positive difference to people's lives you will also receive a fantastic range of benefits and flexible working opportunities. See below for further details of the benefits we offer. <ul> <li>A 35-hour working week</li> <li>Up to 30 days paid leave plus bank holidays</li> <li>The ability to purchase up to an additional 10 days leave</li> <li>Flexitime scheme which permits accrued hours to be taken as additional "flexi-leave" days</li> <li>A pragmatic approach to home-working</li> <li>Up to 3 days paid volunteering leave for rewarding work opportunities within the community</li> <li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions into a defined benefit pension. The scheme includes life cover and the option to build additional voluntary contributions via salary sacrifice arrangements</li> <li>Enhanced family leave options</li> <li>Career development and support through our Learning Hub and our fantastic 'm people' redeployment and career development offer</li> <li>A host of health and well-being benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, gym discounts, free flu jabs, eye tests and a Cycle to Work Scheme</li> <li>A diverse and inclusive culture where targeted action is in place to make sure our team mirrors the diversity of our community</li> <li>A working culture aligned to Our Manchester Behaviours; We take time to listen and understand, We work together and trust each other, We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly, We 'own it' and we're not afraid to try new things, We're proud and passionate about Manchester</li> <li>Access to a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+.</li></ul>We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. About Us We're the local council for one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it's strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you'll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city - a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours: <ul> <li>We take time to listen and understand</li> <li>We work together and trust each other</li> <li>We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly</li> <li>We 'own it' and we're not afraid to try new things</li> <li>We're proud and passionate about Manchester</li></ul>Benefits we offer <ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.</li> <li>A buzzing pension - You'll be enrolled in the UK's largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.</li> <li>Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.</li> <li>Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.</li> <li>Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. </li> <li>A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.</li> <li>Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits. </li></ul>Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council At Manchester City Council, we're dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people. Support During the Process <ul> <li>Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.</li> <li>Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone. </li></ul>Guaranteed Assessment Scheme We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below: <ul> <li>Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans</li> <li>Current or former care leavers</li> <li>Have a disability or long-term condition</li></ul>When You Join Us We're a Disability Confident Employer, offering: <ul> <li>A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.</li> <li>Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.</li> <li>A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.</li></ul>For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [email protected]. What we will need from you if you're successful In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship. Pre-Employment Checks If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these checks may include: <ul> <li>Proof of Right to Work: You'll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role.</li> <li>References: We'll require references from your current and previous employer(s).</li> <li>Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.</li> <li>Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.</li> <li>Proof of Manchester Residency: For some roles, you may need to demonstrate that you reside within the boundaries of Manchester City Council.</li> <li>Police Vetting: Some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.</li> <li>Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance: BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets. It ensures that individuals meet basic security requirements and can be trusted with sensitive information</li> <li>Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we'll need evidence of your valid driving licence.</li></ul>These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve. Other relevant information We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we'll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached. Calculate your take home pay. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year. Privacy Notice

The role Building Safety Manager £60,192 - £63,360About Us MTVH is committed to providing decent, safe and dry homes for our residents. We own and manage more than 57,000 homes across the UK and we have a large and diverse portfolio of buildings in which we are seeking to lead the way in building safety and compliance. We are investing in building information to create the most modern, accurate and safe housing portfolio in the country. The Role We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Building Safety Manager to join our existing team. We have recently appointed a new Head of Service and expanded our team to strengthen our work on building safety. You will take the lead on ensuring the buildings in your portfolio remain complaint with the Building Safety Act 2022. This is a key role that will work across the organisation to embed a strong culture of safety and regulatory excellence. On a day to day basis you will:<ul><li>Lead on the development and maintenance of the building safety case, maintain the mandatory occurrence reporting system and review all the data on your buildings.</li><li>Carefully maintain, update and evaluate safety in your buildings through the interrogation of management information trackers, dashboards, engagement with internal teams, external providers, consultants and engineers</li><li>Create and maintain excellent relationships with residents through the resident engagement strategies and ensure that residents rights are protected and their voices are strongly influential in building safety</li></ul>The Person<ul><li>You will have proven experience in delivering building safety in a residential setting, managing risk, interpreting data and implementing systems to keep residents safe</li><li>You will have a detailed knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulation and legislation</li><li>You will have relevant qualifications in building safety, fire safety, architecture, engineering or construction</li><li>You will be demonstrably attentive to detail and have excellent analytical skills and be highly literate and numerate.</li></ul> MTVH conducts an annual review of salaries for colleagues. The salary displayed does not reflect any agreements reached during our 2025 review. 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.

We have exciting job opportunities for experienced Community Safety Officers <ul><li> Community Safety Officer - Full Time permanent </li><li> Community Safety Officer - Full time, fixed term until 30 May 2027 (externally funded) </li></ul> Job role These roles come during a period of change, with a change of UK government, national review of community safety partnerships, as well as a changing context for Solihull. A refresh to our approach to community safety is needed, with more intelligence-led practices, community engagement and multi-agency problem solving.Whilst there are solid foundations to build from, there are significant opportunities for the right candidates to help us improve and shape our Council and multi-agency approach to community safety, engaging with issues like gangs and organised crime, serious violence, exploitation and extremism, for instance. In this varied and interesting role, you will be responsible for: <ul><li>Supporting the Safer Solihull Partnership (our local Community Safety Partnership) ensuring it can operate as effectively as possible to deliver its legal responsibilities and duties which promote safer places and communities across Solihull.</li><li>Co-ordinating the development and delivery of community safety related interventions, plans and projects. This will involve working with a range of partners including West Midlands Police</li><li>Research, data collection and analysis to help inform future policy, strategy, programmes and service delivery.</li></ul> Key requirements You will have: <ul><li>Educated to degree level in a related subject or relevant community safety qualifications, or evidence of significant knowledge and skills acquired through extended experience in community safety.</li><li>Relevant knowledge and experience of community related work, services and interventions within a local authority or related organisation.</li><li>Experience of working successfully in complex partnership environments and/or multi-agency teams.Able to use your developed interpersonal skills to bring change through influence, negotiation and collaboration.</li><li>Analytical skills, able to interpret and evaluate statistical and management information, together with experience of developing and implementing policy, strategy, projects and/or programmes.</li></ul> The offer In return, we offer the opportunity to further develop your experience and expertise, ideas and skills within a challenging and dynamic environment. As an employee of Solihull Council, you will also benefit from a competitive salary, attractive staff benefits, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and a range of flexible working options.This will include benefitting from the implementation of smarter working practices, reflecting that work is what you do and not necessarily where you go to do it. Whilst your office location will be at the Council House you will be able to work from other locations around the borough and from home, as appropriate. Additional information For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Hannah Pawley, Community Safety Partnerships Lead at <a href="mailto:hannah.pawley@solihull.gov.uk" target="_blank">hannah.pawley@solihull.gov.uk</a> Closing date for completed applications: 21st April 2025 Interviews will be held week commencing 5th May 2025 This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Attached documents Job description and person specification (permanent) Job description and person specification (Fixed term)

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety of residents and making a real difference in your community? We are seeking a dedicated Building Safety Manager to take a pivotal role in maintaining the highest safety standards across our housing portfolio. As the Building Safety Manager, you will be the key point of contact for all matters related to building safety within our residential properties. Working as part of our dynamic Property Services Compliance Team, you will oversee vital safety inspections and document audits across a diverse range of properties, including:<ul> <li>5803 tenanted Council-owned homes</li> <li>3 high-rise tower blocks</li> <li>15 medium-rise blocks of flats</li> <li>388 low-rise blocks of flats</li> </ul>Collaboration is key in this role. You'll work closely with our Fire Safety Manager, Health and Safety Manager, Compliance Technical Officers, Asbestos Officer, FRA Carpenters, and Compliance Officer to ensure the Council meets its statutory compliance obligations. If you're ready to apply your expertise to enhance the safety and wellbeing of residents, we want to hear from you! About the role In this role, you will lead on all technical aspects of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Social Housing (Regulations) Act 2023 consumer standards regarding health and safety disciplines. Your responsibilities will include reviewing assessment actions received by the department and developing a robust programme of assurance. Working in partnership with the Compliance Team, you will ensure that work orders are efficiently raised to external contractors to complete remedial works and uphold compliance obligations across key areas such as: <ol> <li>Water Risk Assessments</li> <li>Lift Inspections and Maintenance</li> <li>Electrical Safety</li> <li>Gas Safety</li> <li>Mansafe Systems</li> <li>Lightning Conductors</li> </ol> Key Accountabilities are<ul> <li>Support the Compliance Team Manager.</li> <li>Review and amend the Policy for Building Safety and Compliance Assessments.</li> <li>Review, development and maintain the systems for Building Safety Management.</li> <li>Review the completion of the Building Assessment programme. Including the validation of the statutory assessments and competency of appointment of Specialist contractors for the completion of Building Safety remedial works.</li> <li>Create reports on progress to be compliant in relation to Building Safety works</li> <li>Plan and support Building Safety Information for residents within our High Rise Buildings.</li> <li>Point of contact for the Royal Berkshire Fire Rescue Service Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.</li> <li>Review of Building Safety Measures following a report of a Fire in a Housing building.</li> <li>Escalation of non-conformities to service colleagues</li> <li>Act as subject matter expert (Building Safety) to, Project Managers and building surveyors to ensure effective delivery of the programme.</li> <li>Engage with key stakeholders and ensure effective communication and involvement with project activity.</li> <li>Track all related project activity including monitoring against Building Safety targets against Industry specifications and British Standards.</li> <li>Taking action to address risks including escalating risks and taking action to eliminate reduce or delay risk.</li> <li>Escalate risks and issues which may impact any aspects of performance or the Council's reputation. </li> </ul>You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees' skills are developed and used effectively Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity About you The ideal candidate will need to be front facing so will have to be able to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and able to demonstrate change management experience. Essential Skills and Experience:<ul> <li>Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., H&amp;S at Work, CDM, Fire Safety).</li> <li>Experience managing budgets, resources, and high-rise buildings.</li> <li>Strong risk management understanding and project management experience.</li> <li>Proficiency in office software (word processing, spreadsheets).</li> <li>Problem-solving and prioritisation skills in high-pressure environments.</li> <li>Experience in tendering works.</li> </ul>Skills &amp; Competencies:<ul> <li>Understanding of building structures, systems, and maintenance.</li> <li>Strong technical risk management knowledge.</li> <li>Leadership, communication, and planning skills.</li> <li>Commitment to ethics, professionalism, and standards.</li> <li>Ability to prepare reports and coordinate complex activities.</li> <li>Skilled in negotiation, change management, and strategic thinking.</li> <li>Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.</li> </ul>Specific requirements<ul> <li>Must have a minimum of HNC, with IFE, IOSH or equivalent professional qualification</li> </ul>in Building Surveying<ul> <li>Full UK driving license</li> </ul>Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li> <li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li> <li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees</li> <li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li> <li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li> </ul>To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please email: Charles Hahn, Compliance Team Manager &amp; AP <a href="mailto:charles.hahn@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">charles.hahn@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: 6 May 2025 Interview Date: 13 May 2025 Interview Process: TBC Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

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