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Employer:Woking Borough CouncilSalary Range - £28,714 - £39,717 (dependent on experience) plus a flexible benefits allowance of up to £2,007 per annum and a vehicle allowance of £2,600Location: WokingContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full TimeHours: 37 hours per week.DBS Check: YesClosing Date: 30/03/2025 at 23:55Reference: COM/25/305557Are you passionate about engaging with customers and giving them a voice? Are you someone who can help foster an open and positive complaints culture that doesn’t shy away from complaints and learns from resident feedback?We have a new and exciting opportunity to join the Housing Services team as a Housing Complaints &amp; Insight Officer. This role has been created to support our transformation journey particularly developing a resident centric and open approach to complaints handling and driving forward analysis of complaints data, developing a lessons learnt approach and contributing key insights that will help transform services and improve customer satisfaction.This is an exciting time to join Woking Borough Council as we continue to transform our Housing Service in line with our Housing Improvement Plan and resident feedback. The successful candidate will be joining at a time where they can play an important role in this journey and utilise their skills, experience and commitment to residents.We are seeking a motivated, flexible, and highly organised individual who will be responsible for managing all aspects of complaints handling including initial contact with residents, logging of complaints, liaising with investigating officers/Managers for complaints responses at all stages of the complaints process, as well as dealing with all cases referred to the Housing Ombudsman service.You will have a sound understanding of regulatory timescales and deadline and experience in all aspects of complaints handling and complex complaints resolution. The successful candidate will have a focus on handling complaints fairly, openly and providing a high-level of customer experience.The ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate experience in analysing complaints data and trends and presenting this information to Housing Managers of all seniority levels and support the development of a “lessons learnt” culture within the Housing Service that focuses on service improvement through a variety of resident feedback sources including complaints.You will also require excellent written communication skills in order to support with report writing, policies and procedures and yearly Ombudsman self-assessment activities.You will be a confident and articulate individual who can lead regular complaints meetings and deliver training to investigating Managers/officers as required to ensure high standards of complaint management, customer focused responses and communicate changes to regulatory requirements.You will have a can do and positive attitude and understand the important of building collaborative, trusting relationships with all customers including tenants, agencies, stakeholders, families, and other departments within the Council to deliver the best outcomes for our tenants.In addition to complaints handling, you will also administer our Member/Councillor enquiries process, FOI’s and SARs.Effective communication is key and will allow you to get to the heart of issues and deal with sensitively, professionally, and courteously.You will also be an essential car user and be required to have access to a vehicle.The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. &nbsp;Please ensure you answer the application questions with the STAR method (situation, task, action and result) to explain how you meet the role criteria&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DBS CheckWoking Borough Council takes a robust approach to thoroughly checking anyone who has applied to work with vulnerable groups including children.As this job involves contact with vulnerable groups, successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Assistance will be given by the Council and further details can be found in the job pack.Who to contact for informal discussion:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rosalynn Funnell, (Resident Engagement Team Leader) on 01483 743612Closing Date:&nbsp; 30 March 2025 - 23.55pmInterview Dates: &nbsp;14, 15 and 17 April 2025<h4>How to apply</h4>Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.Please apply online via the link provided.

Housing Complaints & Insight Officer

<dl><dt>Location</dt><dd>Derbyshire Dales District Council, Matlock</dd><dt>Reference</dt><dd>JOB/25/00524</dd><dt>Salary details</dt><dd>Grade 7 (SCP 16-22) £ 29,572 to £32,654. Pro rata for part time</dd><dt>Job term</dt><dd>Full Time</dd><dt>Appointment type</dt><dd>Permanent</dd><dt>Hours</dt><dd>37 hours per week, but part time may be considered</dd><dt>Closing Date</dt><dd>16 March 2025</dd></dl><ul><li><a href="mailto:?subject=I%20wanted%20you%20to%20see%20this%20job%20-%20Housing%20Needs%20&amp;%20Research%20Officer&amp;body=Check%20it%20out%20on%20this%20link:%20https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.derbyshire.gov.uk%2Fhousing-housing-needs-research-officer%2F45763.job" target="_blank">Email</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.derbyshire.gov.uk%2Fhousing-housing-needs-research-officer%2F45763.job&amp;amp;src=sdkpreparse" target="_blank"> Facebook </a><a href="https://twitter.com/share?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">X</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.derbyshire.gov.uk%2Fhousing-housing-needs-research-officer%2F45763.job" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a></li></ul>37 hours per week but part time hours may also be considered for this role.&nbsp;Derbyshire Dales District Council presents this exciting opportunity to apply for a permanent post to help shape and deliver our housing priorities. We are keen to develop information on housing needs across the district to support the delivery of new affordable housing and other housing objectives.&nbsp;We have a strong ‘One Team, One Council’ culture. &nbsp;Alongside the excellent quality of life, we can offer you the opportunity to further develop your career within an excellent and family friendly authority, with the benefits of hybrid working, flexitime, personal development and CPD opportunities, free staff car parking at Matlock Town Hall, and a confidential counselling service.&nbsp;Working within the Housing Team the successful candidate will bring skill and expertise to complement our existing work. You will work alongside colleagues delivering homelessness services, housing advice and support, estate regeneration, and developing new affordable homes. You will be part of an award winning and dedicated team, working corporately with colleagues across the Council. This is a great opportunity to utilise your skills and make a real difference.&nbsp;For further information contact Jeremy Mason, Housing Enabling and Development Manager, on 01629 761256 email <a href="mailto:jeremy.mason@derbyshiredales.gov.uk" target="_blank">jeremy.mason@derbyshiredales.gov.uk</a> .If you encounter and problems applying online please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:humanresources@derbyshiredales.gov.uk" target="_blank">humanresources@derbyshiredales.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;We do not accept CVs.Candidates must possess the necessary ‘right to work in the UK’ authorisation. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visaas we do not possess a visa sponsorship licence.Provisional Interview Date: First Week of AprilTo apply, please tell us within the application form why you would like to be considered for this post and how your skills fit the requirements detailed on the Job Description / Person Specification. We’re looking for people who canPlease be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.

Housing Needs & Research Officer

£18,850 pa for 17.5 hours a week (FTE £37,700 pa)10am-1.30pm, Monday to Friday&nbsp;12 Month Fixed Term Contract&nbsp;South East London – Hybrid Working&nbsp;Your typical day will start with you proactively monitoring and managing new accounts to ensure our new homeowners receive a warm welcome along with the support they needed to meet their payment obligations from the outset. Later, you could negotiate a repayment plan, or work with colleagues to resolve a disputed account.&nbsp;As a Homeownership Collections Officer, you’ll be responsible for a dedicated patch, playing a crucial role in supporting your homeowners to meet their financial obligations and providing wellbeing advice when needed. With a particular focus on managing arrears, you’ll work with shared owners, leaseholders, freeholders, and equity loan borrowers to ensure they feel supported in managing their accounts.You will:<ul><li>Be responsible for collecting arrears and general account management of shared ownership, leasehold, freehold and equity loan accounts.</li><li>Monitor and manage new customer accounts to provide early support, ensuring that our residents avoid falling into arrears.</li><li>Place accounts in dispute, when necessary, actively monitor progress, and collaborate with other teams to resolve disputes promptly.</li><li>Negotiate and administer repayment agreements.</li></ul>You'll manage the legal process for arrears recovery from start to finish, including issuing legal notices and attending court as required. You thrive in a targeted role and are enthusiastic about achieving your KPIs. With a results-driven mindset, you’ll embrace challenges and stay focused on meeting operational and customer service targets to drive down arrears.You’re a people person who likes to get things done. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with other teams and are first-rate at building meaningful relationships across the business to enable creative solutions to issues. You’ll need to be in the office a minimum of two days per week.Your role covers all aspects of income management – from managing arrears and account monitoring to ensuring legal compliance and representing Peabody in legal proceedings. If you’re creative in problem-solving, energised by helping residents, and committed to delivering excellent service, we want to hear from you.You will work 17.5 hours per week.&nbsp; To be successful in this role, you’re:<ul><li>Experienced in arrears management for leasehold accounts.</li><li>An excellent communicator able to demonstrate your negotiation skills.</li><li>Committed to representing Peabody by demonstrating first-class customer service, supporting residents with compassion and efficiency.</li><li>Resilient, proactive, and flexible, with a can-do approach to challenges.</li><li>Organised, capable of managing a diverse caseload and meeting deadlines.</li><li>Enthusiastic about working in a targeted environment, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding KPIs.</li><li>A motivated self-starter who’s able to continue delivering whilst under blended working conditions.</li></ul>Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:&nbsp;<ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays&nbsp; </li><li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li><li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>Closing date: 25th March 2025.&nbsp;PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced&nbsp;UK employer

Homeownership Collections 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 are looking for Relief House Managers to join the team to cover ad hoc shifts at some of our development across Kent. Hours: Flexible hours to be agreed with Operations Manager Hourly rate: £13.77 per hour Mileage will be paid. Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, medical screening, full induction and training, excellent career progression and in addition you will work in the most beautiful surroundings. About the Role of a Relief House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. A House Manager is a diverse role encompassing front of house management, facilities, event coordination and customer service. Some of the Relief House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Helping Homeowners settle into their new home.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and welcome all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being available to all Homeowners to offer help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Promoting good communications between the Homeowners and their families, and our partners and suppliers who provide support and other services.</li> <li>Managing the development -, gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner such that a safe, secure, well maintained and pleasant environment is provided for our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with emergency situations as they arise in a professional way.</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</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>To be reliable and flexible to deal with out of hour's calls and emergencies on the development.</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.</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

Relief House Manager

<ul> <li> Location: Hybrid working with 2-3 days in our Winchester office </li> <li> Hours: 37.5 hours per week working Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30</li> <li> Package: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (pro-rata) + enhanced benefits package</li> <li> Basis: 9-12 month fixed term contract commencing April 2025</li> </ul>About us We are Pegasus Homes Ltd, a vibrant, dynamic business who are proud to design, build, and create high-quality homes with a focus on independent later living for the over 60's. Our current portfolio has some 1100 homes across 40 communities and our developments are beautifully designed offering stunning community living. We have ambitious plans to become a market leading specialist within the build to rent sector and we have an exciting opportunity for a Tenancy Manager to join our Resales &amp; Rentals team on a 9-12 month fixed term contract. About our role This is an incredibly varied role with responsibility for tenancy creation and tenancy management. Your key responsibilities will include: Lettings: <ul> <li>Setting up all new Tenancies which are reserved through the sales teams</li> <li>Producing Tenancy Agreement</li> <li>Registering deposits</li> <li>Referencing Tenants and providing approval for referencing of new tenancies</li> <li>Applying for and dealing with credit checks</li> <li>Ensuring all Tenancies are compliant (Right to Rent Checks, Deposit Certificates etc.)</li> </ul>Tenancy Management <ul> <li>Liaising with finance on rent arrear reports</li> <li>Chasing Rent Arrears (through email, phone calls and letters)</li> <li>Receiving end of tenancy notices</li> <li>Managing the end of tenancy process</li> <li>Liaising with the completions team and customer operations to ensure recently void properties are turned around quickly</li> <li>Managing the Rent Review process</li> <li>Escalating any complaints to the Rental and Resales Director</li> <li>Managing the return of deposits and deposit deductions process</li> </ul>About you You'll have relevant experience gained within a fast paced administrative or compliance environment, ideally with a property / tenancy related sector. A knowledge of tenancy related legislation and compliance will be a distinct advantage. You'll have the confidence to build great relationships with our internal and external stakeholders and be an innovative and creative problem solver. Qualifications <ul> <li>5x GCSE's Grade 'C' or above, including English and Maths (or equivalent)</li> <li>Level 3 ARLA or Working towards Level 3 ARLA (desirable but not essential)</li> </ul>Skills &amp; Knowledge <ul> <li>Strong IT skills, knowledge of Google Workspace is preferential or an aptitude and willingness to embrace new technology</li> <li>Experience of Salesforce CRM is advantageous but not essential</li> <li>Organised, efficient and a natural multi-tasker </li> <li>Able to prioritise multiple demands on time</li> <li>Able to work to deadlines and work under pressure</li> <li>Maintains productivity with minimal supervision</li> </ul>Attributes <ul> <li>Highly resilient and able to overcome setbacks</li> <li>Self-motivated</li> <li>Emotionally intelligent and able to deal with people at all levels</li> <li>Considerate, respectful and thoughtful communicator to internal and external stakeholders </li> <li>Highly professional approach and appearance</li> <li>Innovative and creative problem solver</li> <li>'Can do' positive approach</li> </ul>Our benefits &amp; rewards Along with a competitive salary we offer fantastic benefits which look after your Financial, Mental and Physical Wellbeing as we believe it is important that we are able to support our employees across all three of these elements in order to ensure an effective work life balance. By joining us you'll enjoy a benefits package that includes: <ul> <li>Enhanced annual leave &amp; holiday buying scheme</li> <li>Contributory pension scheme with additional employer contribution,</li> <li>Life Assurance</li> <li>Two paid volunteering days per annum</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Health Cash Plan &amp; Virtual GP</li> <li>Discounted Gym Membership</li> <li>Company Discounts Portal</li> <li>Refer a friend scheme and access to internal opportunities</li> </ul>What happens next Although we embrace technology to support our recruitment process we value a human touch so a member of our hiring team will carefully consider your application. If your profile demonstrates the skills and experience we are looking for we'll invite you to join us for a telephone screening providing you with an opportunity to discuss your profile in more detail, and for us to provide you with a more in-depth overview of the role you have applied for as well as answer any questions you have. From there the process will be role specific, but will include an in-person stage and could include a short online assessment. Rest assured we'll keep you updated through the process and if at any stage you require any additional support, or have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for we'd love to hear from you! As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and we do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. As an equal opportunities employer, Pegasus Homes welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply.

Tenancy Manager

<ul><li>Function: Housing Services</li><li>Seniority: Manager</li><li>Salary: £32.00 - £34.00 (per-hour)</li><li>Reference: ECNSM</li><li>Location: Shrewsbury</li><li>Type: Temporary</li><li>Closing Date: 22-02-2025</li></ul>Location: ShrewsburySalary: £32.00-34.00 per hourDuration: TemporaryGreenacre are pleased to be supporting a Shropshire based housing organisation, with their recruitment of an interim Neighbourhood Services Manager.The Neighbourhood Services Manager is responsible for leading and managing the tenancy and neighbourhood management services across all areas operations. This role focuses on delivering excellent tenancy management, safeguarding, and neighbourhood services, including managing Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, and leading improvement projects.The role will be pivotal in ensuring high-quality, customer-focused services, driving performance improvements, and maintaining legal compliance across all housing management activities. As the safeguarding lead for the organisation, you will ensure the protection of vulnerable individuals across all service areas.What will you do in the role?<ul><li>Lead, manage, and develop two geographically dispersed Neighbourhood Teams, each led by a Senior Neighbourhood Officer, ensuring effective service delivery across all neighbourhood and tenancy management activities.</li><li>Oversee all tenancy management activities, including introductory to secure tenancy conversions, succession management, tenancy breaches, evictions, and abandoned properties.</li><li>Lead on the enforcement of tenancy conditions, including the issuing of formal notices preparing cases for court and attend court and hearing as required.</li><li>Oversee neighbourhood inspections, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and conducting routine block checks</li><li>Implement changes to streamline processes and improve service delivery, using tenant feedback and best practice as key drivers and develop a holistic approach to Neighbourhood management of all housing customers.</li></ul>Who would excel in this role?<ul><li>Experience of managing a dispersed frontline housing service</li><li>Experience of improving and streamlining services, with a customer focused approach</li></ul>This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Ltd who are operating as a recruitment agency and business. &nbsp;

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