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We’re committed to delivering high-quality, safe and affordable homes for our communities. Our Housing Service plays a critical role in shaping housing policy, supporting vulnerable residents, and enabling the delivery of affordable housing schemes across the District.As our new Housing Policy and Enforcement Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team of four, which includes one Housing Enabling Officer, two Senior Private Sector Housing Officers, and one Private Sector Housing Support Officer, alongside indirect line management of external contractors. You’ll shape long-term plans, deliver projects that make a real difference, and work closely with partners to drive forward the Council’s housing ambitions.Everything you need to knowWe’re looking for an experienced housing professional with strategic vision, leadership ability, and a passion for improving homes and lives. Based at our Sevenoaks office, you'll also work closely with communities, contractors, and regional housing partners to ensure local needs are met and standards are upheld.You’ll be appointed at Band G (£51,494 – £54,587), with additional benefits including a generous pension, flexible working options, and a supportive working environment that values your expertise and initiative. With a 10% MRP, your actual salary will range from £56,643 to £60,045What you will be doing<ul><li>Leading the Housing Policy and Enforcement team, managing officers and external contractors to deliver the Council’s housing priorities.</li><li>Developing and delivering the Council’s Housing Strategy, Empty Homes Strategy, and Private Sector Housing Grant and Enforcement Policies.</li><li>Supporting and enabling affordable housing delivery through strategic partnerships with Registered Providers, Homes England and health sector organisations.</li><li>Driving improvements in private sector housing, including the use of enforcement powers, licensing schemes, and grant delivery (e.g. Disabled Facilities Grants).</li><li>Overseeing the development and consultation of housing policy, ensuring plans are evidence-led and responsive to local need.</li><li>Managing housing data, needs assessments and monitoring performance against key targets and national indicators.</li><li>Representing the Council at regional forums and working groups, such as the Kent Housing Group Strategy and Enabling Sub-Group.</li><li>Deputising for the Head of Housing when required and advising Members, SMT and external partners.</li></ul>What you will bring to the role<ul><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field.</li><li>Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.</li><li>Strong strategic thinking and the ability to analyse housing needs across a wide range of community groups.</li><li>Proven success in housing policy, strategy, enabling and/or private sector housing enforcement.</li><li>Substantial experience in managing projects, teams and partnerships in a local government or housing setting.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with elected Members, developers, landlords, planners, and residents.</li><li>Strong understanding of current housing legislation, planning policy and funding mechanisms.</li><li>A track record of developing successful bids and securing external funding for housing initiatives.</li><li>Budget and performance management experience with a focus on outcomes, risk management and value for money.</li><li>A customer-focused approach and ability to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours attendance.</li></ul>What’s in it for youWe are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation – our commitment to supporting and developing you is genuine and ongoing.Other benefits include:<ul><li>Enhanced annual leave of 31 days (excluding bank holidays)</li><li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li><li>Extra Christmas closure day</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Opportunities to join in with social activities</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more,</li><li>Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li><li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme; a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li></ul>Find out moreFor an informal discussion about this role, please get in touch with Alison Simmons on:01732 227272*Previous applicants should not apply*Best chance of being shortlistedRead the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.Closing date: 31st October 2025Interview date: 19th November 2025<h4>Equal Opportunities</h4>Sevenoaks – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.Sevenoaks District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h4>How to apply</h4>Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.<h4>Further information on this vacancy</h4><ul><li><a href="https://ats-sevenoaks.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/322401/documents/765419" target="_blank">Housing Policy and Enforcement Manager</a></li></ul>

Housing Policy and Enforcement Manager

Overview Believe in People? The best people have one thing in common. They care. At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options. Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest. Are you wanting to develop your career in positively impacting the lives of individuals who use our service? If you are a team player genuinely interested in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant West Kent team. We have an exciting opportunity for an Recovery Coordinator who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs to join our team. Location: West Kent Hours: 37.5 per week (full time) Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 Dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time hours) Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the Role: <ul><li>Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.</li><li>Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by alcohol use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.</li><li>Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.</li><li>Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.</li><li>Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.</li><li>Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.</li><li>Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.</li></ul>About You: <ul><li>Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by alcohol use.</li><li>Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.</li><li>Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.</li><li>Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.</li><li>Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.</li><li>Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.</li><li>Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.</li></ul>What We Offer: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing annually for first five years. allocated pro rata</li><li>A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Participation in a contributory pension scheme.</li><li>A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, gym mbership, cycling equiptment, cinema, holidays, and more.</li><li>A warm and supportive team environment.</li><li>Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.</li><li>Refer a Friend Scheme.</li></ul>Ready to Begin Your Journey with Change Grow Live? Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 28/10/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Rehannah Houghton- Judge | <a href="mailto:R.HoughtonJudge@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">R.HoughtonJudge@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Community Engagement Officer Role Responsibility An exciting opportunity has opened up to work within the Road Safety and Active Travel Group (RSATG). We are looking to appoint an organised and proactive Community Engagement Officer (CEO) to work within the East Kent Highway Improvements team. You will be representing KCC in the community and will be expected to deliver excellent customer service to the residents of Kent. Leading on correspondence with elected Kent County Council Members and local councillors you will need to be an excellent communicator and record keeper. The role forms part of a cross-cutting team to investigate, design and deliver highway improvement schemes particularly combined member grant schemes, parish and community led schemes and small works orders with our term contractor. Key aspects of the role will be to support engineers and project managers in the team by triaging enquiries, managing communications with local councillors and keeping records up to date of any discussions with elected officials. The post holder will be required to help respond to customer enquiries and support other members of the team with delivery of crash remedial and local transport plan (LTP) schemes in Kent. There is a requirement to present traffic schemes and casualty reduction in a positive light to the public and of course our internal customers and members. The role requires strong communication skills, a high level of professionalism and the ability to work closely with other team members to ensure customer response deadlines are met. The role will be a full-time position on a 37 hours per week contract (Mon-Fri). Candidates would be able to utilise hybrid working with a mixture of working from home and the office. The office base would be either the Ashford or Aylesford KCC Depot which can be agreed with the successful candidate. This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence - The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. Contact Details For further information, please contact: Wendy Boorman 03000 413539 Jennie Watson 03000 413863 About the Company Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility! KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work. Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.

Community Engagement Officer

We're building thriving communities as one of the UK's largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing. We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes. If you want to experience work that's truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive. Work for Orbit. Believe in people. Neighbourhood Manager Start date - January 2026 Interview date 5th and 6th November Office base - Kent - coverage across CT7, CT8, CT9, CT11 and CT12 We are seeking an experienced housing professional to join our Neighbourhood Manager team. In this role, you will represent Orbit in local communities, coordinating internal and external services to meet diverse customer needs and maintaining high standards of delivery. Key duties include managing relationships with Local Authorities and Housing Association partners, serving as the main contact for customers regarding ASB complaints, estate services, and tenancy management. Strong customer focus and effective time management are essential, as is a willingness to be present in the community three days per week, with some evening or weekend work as required. If you are passionate about housing, safety, and community wellbeing, we encourage you to apply. What you'll achieve You'll ensure a high-quality, end-to-end customer experience, focusing on safety, wellbeing, satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. By building relationships and upholding standards in our neighbourhoods, you'll support our commitments and contribute to our overall strategy. What you'll bring Essential skills <ul><li>Strong background in housing and tenancy management, with a solid understanding of housing legislation and regulatory requirements.</li><li>A commitment to safeguarding, with a clear awareness of the needs of vulnerable individuals and a proactive approach to supporting them.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to handle complex situations with empathy and confidence.</li><li>A full UK driving licence, along with a flexible approach to travel and working hours, including participation in an out-of-hours rota when required.</li><li>Self-motivated and independent, yet able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a supportive team environment</li></ul>Desirable skills <ul><li>Diploma in Housing / Foundation degree from CIB / Level 3 in Housing Management.</li></ul>Why Orbit? Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense. Here's what you can expect to enjoy with us. A rewarding experience that works for you We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles. A place to progress From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow. For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning. A purpose to feel proud of We're proud to make a difference to people together. We're values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people. What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people. Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website. How we hire We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair: <ol><li>Online application</li><li>Interview(s)</li><li>Decision and offer</li></ol> We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.

Neighbourhood Manager

We're building thriving communities as one of the UK's largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing. We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes. If you want to experience work that's truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive. Work for Orbit. Believe in people. The role This role is a part time position covering up to 25 hours per week - full time salary shown. Closing date 20th October - interviews will be onsite at the scheme across 23rd and 24th October. We are looking for a customer focused individual to join a small team at one of schemes in Deal, Kent. Working onsite, this is a customer facing role and we are looking for someone with excellent communication skills. You will have strong PC skills, good attention to detail and be looking to provide excellent service to our older and vulnerable customer base. This is a busy site, and the ability to work at pace whilst delivering excellent service will be key This role is part of Customer &amp; Communities where you'll help us to lead the way keeping our promise to more than 100,000 customers. What you'll achieve <ul><li>Support the Scheme Manager in providing excellent service and ensuring a safe place for customers to live. Deal with issues round lettings, tenancy management, safeguarding etc.</li><li>Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers and leaseholders, and ensure adhering to code of conduct and professional boundaries.</li><li>Assist in all H+S requirements, following policy and procedure.</li><li>Create a lively and vibrant environment to reduce social isolation.</li><li>Monitor grounds / maintenance staff whilst onsite (internal and external teams)</li><li>Assist in ensuring customer safety checks are completed daily/weekly /monthly and within agreed timescales.</li></ul>What you'll bring Essential skills <ul><li>Knowledge and/or experience of the issues faced by older people or vulnerable groups.</li><li>Competent user of ICT, with the ability to send emails, compose and print letters, complete online forms and be able to use in-house IT packages.</li><li>Uses appropriate language when dealing with internal &amp; external people.</li><li>Able to have a customer perspective and respond effectively to their needs and expectations.</li><li>Able to build and maintain professional relationships with customers and colleagues to ensure the customer has a great experience of the services being delivered.</li></ul>Desirable skills <ul><li>CIH level 2 or 3 in Housing Practice, equivalent qualification, or the desire to undertake a professional qualification</li></ul>Why Orbit? Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense. Here's what you can expect to enjoy with us. A rewarding experience that works for you We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles. A place to progress From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow. For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning. A purpose to feel proud of We're proud to make a difference to people together. We're values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people. What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people. Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website. How we hire We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair: <ol><li>Online application</li><li>Interview(s)</li><li>Decision and offer</li></ol> We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.

Independent Living Scheme Assistant - Part Time

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Compliance Manager to lead our Compliance Team in delivering safe, high-quality housing across the borough. This is a pivotal role in supporting our commitment to affordable housing and carbon reduction, ensuring our housing stock meets all statutory and regulatory standards. You will be responsible for overseeing all major and minor compliance areas, including: Fire Safety Gas Safety Electrical Safety Water Hygiene Lift Maintenance Asbestos Management Along with ensuring that all buildings are safe, compliant, and supported by up-to-date statutory documentation you will be expected to implement cyclical testing, servicing, and maintenance programmes as well as: Leading procurement of compliance contracts and specialist testing services. Maintaining accurate records using MRI Asset Management and True Compliance systems. Providing strategic reports, and responding to complaints and FOIs. To be competent in this role it is essential that you have - Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE, RICS, MCIOB) along with: BOHS P405 Asbestos Management qualification. NEBOSH Level 6 Fire Safety in Construction. Training in ACOP L8, HSG274, and gas safety regulations. Proven experience managing a Compliance Team and overseeing all six major compliance areas. Strong understanding of CDM regulations and M&amp;E systems. Excellent communication, leadership, and contract management skills. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Paul Ingram on 01233 330428 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>£58,488 - £63,225 per year</li></ul>

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