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About the role This role is critical and offers a unique opportunity to shape strategies and a policy framework and will be involved in a wide range of strategic and enabling activities. You will help lead on, create, deliver and monitor the Council's Housing strategies and ensure that homelessness and housing delivery are core elements to other housing related strategies. You will work with our internal planning and development teams and housing providers/developers to increase the delivery of new affordable homes to help meet the growing demand across West Northamptonshire. This will involve providing advice and negotiating the provision of new homes. You will ensure there is up-to-date research and information to enable informed decision making related to affordable housing. You will be key in furthering and developing partnerships with internal partners, delivery partners, developers, Registered Providers and other statutory and voluntary agencies in developing affordable housing, preventing homelessness to support the delivery of sustainable housing solutions across West Northamptonshire. What will you be doing? In this role, you will: <ul><li>Drive housing strategy and policy development.</li><li>Negotiate affordable housing through planning and viability assessments.</li><li>Lead innovative affordable housing delivery projects, including property acquisitions for homelessness prevention.</li><li>Build strong partnerships with developers, registered providers, Homes England, and local communities.</li><li>Secure funding and optimise resources to meet housing needs.</li></ul>About you Are you passionate about shaping housing strategy and delivering real outcomes for communities? We're looking for a dynamic housing professional to help deliver the strategic housing vision and the development and delivery of affordable housing across West Northamptonshire. What we're looking for: <ul><li>Proven experience in strategic housing, planning policy, or housing enabling.</li><li>Strong negotiation skills and understanding of development economics.</li><li>Ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and deliver results.</li><li>Knowledge of housing legislation, S106 agreements, and affordable housing delivery mechanisms.</li></ul>Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council . About us At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people. Our vision is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us . If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support. West Northants Council, where careers thrive. Attached documents <ul> <li> Strategic Housing Officer JD .pdf </li> </ul>

Strategic Housing Officer

The vacancy Permanent, Full time Monday to Friday bpha is a forward-thinking housing association on a mission to build thriving communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford. We're proud of our team's commitment to quality, safety and customer experience- Do you have social housing and planned works experience? We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead our Asset Investment (Planned Works) team. About the role You'll lead the delivery of capital investment and refurbishment programmes across our housing stock, playing a critical role in our long-term asset strategy to ensure homes remain safe, modern and fit for the future. You'll be accountable for programmes being delivered safely, on time, within budget and in full regulatory and contractual compliance-while driving a customer-focused service that exceeds satisfaction targets. You'll foster strong contractor performance against defined KPIs, build effective stakeholder relationships, resolve issues promptly and use resident feedback and data insights to drive continuous improvement. What you'll be doing as a Senior Project Manager - Asset Investment / Planned Works (Social Housing): <ul> <li>Lead SHEQ culture: Embed robust health, safety, environmental and quality standards across all planned works; ensure compliance with CDM 2015, British Standards, HSAW 1974, MHSWR and Section 20 consultations. Coordinate spot checks/site visits and maintain audit-ready evidence. [</li> <li>Manage &amp; develop the team: Set clear objectives, coach Project Managers/Officers, run regular 1:1s and appraisals, address performance issues, plan resourcing and succession, and maintain aligned policies/procedures.</li> <li>Deliver programmes: Define scopes, milestones and KPIs before works commence; supervise leaseholder and Party Wall consultations; keep documentation accurate and accessible; oversee asset management system updates and data integrity</li> <li>Procure &amp; administer contracts: Lead procurement in line with policy (Delta portal); chair contractor meetings; manage performance and KPIs; resolve issues professionally and promptly per contract condition.</li> <li>Own budgets &amp; forecasting: Collaborate with Property Services, Compliance, Asset Data and Finance to plan multi-year budgets; monitor spend and value for money; report forecasts and exceptions with corrective actions.</li> <li>Champion customer experience: Communicate upcoming programmes clearly, gather feedback on materials/quality/contractor performance, support Complaint Resolution and embed learning into future delivery.</li> <li>Uphold governance: Ensure GDPR, standing orders, financial regulations, policies and mandatory training compliance across the team.</li></ul>What we're looking for as a Senior Project Manager - Asset Investment / Planned Works (Social Housing): <ul> <li>Strong team leadership and people management skills.</li> <li>Construction background with sound knowledge of residential maintenance/refurbishment and contract administration.</li> <li>Health &amp; safety knowledge (e.g., asbestos, fire safety; CDM 2015</li> <li>Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills; equality &amp; diversity commitment.</li> <li>Proficient with MS Office and familiar with asset/housing management software; confident report writing (programme progress, H&amp;S, budget spend).</li></ul>Qualifications: <ul> <li>Degree level (or equivalent experience) essential.</li> <li>CIH Level 3 and RICS/CIOB desirable</li></ul>About us bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge Corridor, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, shared ownership and supported housing. We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities. We invest the money we make in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. As a bpha employee, you'd be joining 500 passionate and valued colleagues. All working together, to achieve our mission and deliver quality service for over 20,000 homes and a more than 33,000 residents (and counting!). Our vision and values 'Quality homes. Connected communities'. Our vision underpins our commitment to provide and maintain safe, sustainable, efficient, high standard homes for local people. Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together. We are ambitious We are better together We show empathy We take responsibility Benefits We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren't simply little extras added on at the end, they're fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard. That's why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day. Money &amp; Time <ul> <li>Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays</li> <li>Contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Competitive pay</li> <li>Life assurance cover</li></ul>Health &amp; Wellbeing <ul> <li>Private healthcare</li> <li>Mental Health First Aid</li> <li>Counselling service</li> <li>Eye tests</li> <li>Discounted gym membership</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>Free annual flu jabs</li> <li>Wellbeing activities and events</li> <li>Free fruit and refreshments</li></ul>Recognition <ul> <li>Long service award</li> <li>Annual staff recognition awards</li> <li>Discretionary reward scheme</li></ul>Lifestyle <ul> <li>Annual volunteering day</li> <li>Social events, clubs and activities</li> <li>Breakout areas</li> <li>Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters</li></ul>Development <ul> <li>Opportunities for professional training and qualifications</li> <li>Workshops and training sessions for new skills</li> <li>A fresh and modern eLearning platform</li></ul>

Senior Project Manager - Asset Investment / Planned Works (Social Housing)

The ExtraCare Charitable Trust are recruiting for a Housing Support Assistant for 37.5 hours per week based at Shenley Wood Retirement Village. This is an opportunity for a Housing Support Assistant to join our friendly teamand support the Village's commitment in delivering ExtraCare's mission of "better lives for older people". If you come with a housing background or have provided information, advice, guidance to vulnerable people as well as effective administrative skills, we would like to hear from you. Role Details <ul> <li>Role: Housing Support Assistant</li> <li>Hours: 37.5 hours per week (includes 1 weekend in 3) - must be flexible</li> <li>Salary: £26,806 (£13.71 per hour)</li> <li>Location: Shenley Wood Retirement Village, Chalkdell Drive, Milton Keynes, MK5 6GJ</li></ul>ExtraCare does not participate in the current "UK Visa Sponsorship" scheme. What will you do as our Housing Support Assistant? <ul> <li>Showing potential residents around the apartments.</li> <li>Helping to settle in residents to their new home.</li> <li>Responding to tenancy or lease issues that may arise.</li> <li>Ensure that residents' wellbeing is monitored daily.</li> <li>Ensure that residents thrive within a retirement setting.</li> <li>You will regular carry out resident visits and be involved in community meetings.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with other teams to ensure resident needs are met.</li></ul>Our ideal Housing Support Assistant will be: - <ul> <li>Previous experience of working in ideally a housing related or support services providing advice &amp; guidance and excellent customer service.</li> <li>Engaging, positive personality</li> <li>Empathetic, friendly, and able to build relationships with residents who will have varying needs.</li> <li>Solution focussed with a creative outlook to resolve issues.</li> <li>Able to work under pressure calmly and prioritise your work.</li></ul>Benefits include: - <ul> <li>33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time</li> <li>Enhanced Maternity &amp; Paternity allowance</li> <li>Enhnaced employer pension contribution</li> <li>Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts</li> <li>Attendance Reward</li> <li>Free Life Insurance</li> <li>Buy And Sell Holiday</li> <li>Cycle2work Scheme</li> <li>Employee Asssitance Program</li> <li>Free Use of Onsite Gym</li></ul>ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community. Do not miss out! Click 'apply' now to make a difference to the lives of older people as our Housing Support Assistant. <ul> <li>Closing Date: 27th January 2026</li> <li>Interview Dates: 12th/13th February 2026</li></ul>ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all including making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process. ExtraCare reserve the right to close this job advertisement early.

Housing Support Assistant

Housing Partner (Housing Officer) A place to create moments that matter Salary: £37,412 per annum, pro rata (including car allowance) Location: Fenland with travel around the patch to meet business and customer needs and 1 day a week in the Peterborough office 9 month Fixed Term Contract, 35 hours per week, Monday -Friday 9am-5pm. Thousands of families across the country rely on us for a safe, affordable home. And as the housing crisis deepens, the work we do has never been more important. It's this belief - that everyone deserves a place to call home - that drives everything we do. Together, we find new ways to understand and champion our customers, support them and drive positive change. For a career that means more and makes a meaningful impact on society, this is the place to be. About the role Always motivated to achieve brilliant standards of service, our Housing Partners (Housing Officers) are the first point of contact for our customers. You'll be a visible presence in your patch, ensuring the effective management and maintenance of tenancies. Moving into a new home is an exciting life experience and your role will have a positive influence on our customer journey from the moment we onboard new tenants. Sometimes things don't always go to plan, so you'll also support customers to manage their rent accounts (including taking cases to court as a last resort), manage anti-social behaviour utilising a multi-agency approach as required, resolve customer complaints effectively and use appropriate legal remedies to ensure tenancies are ended efficiently and in line with legal and regulatory requirements when necessary. You'll develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners and build strong community bonds to make moments that matter every day. To view/download the Housing Partner (Housing Officer) full job description please click here. Salary The Housing Partner (Housing Officer) role offers a salary of £36,162 per annum, pro rata for candidates who fully meet the role requirements. If you're still developing in some areas, we'll support your growth with a starting salary just 5% or 10% below the spot rate, depending on experience. You'll also receive an essential user car allowance starting from £1,250 per annum, pro rata plus milage for travel around your patch - helping you stay mobile while making a difference in your community. About you You'll need experience in delivering housing management services, plus an understanding of tenancy and neighbourhood management. It would be ideal if you have a CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing - or you'd be willing to work towards it. You'll bring a proven track record in managing anti-social behaviour, as well as a strong knowledge of rent collection processes and legal frameworks around income recovery. As you'll be travelling across our Accent sites and estates, you'll need a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle. The successful candidate will undergo a DBS check as part of the pre-employment checks. Housing Partner (Housing Officer) Interviews We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you. Stage 1: A Place to Connect A call with the hiring manager. You'll learn more about the role and team, and we'll get to know you - your experience, goals, and what you bring. Planned date: 26th January via Teams Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths A behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Customer Service Questionnaire in advance. Planned date: 30th January at our Peterborough office. We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable - a place where you feel informed and confident at every step. A place to build a future We have big ambitions. That means we need people who are driven to succeed and eager to grow. Here, you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills, thrive in our collaborative environment, and take your career in different directions. We also support your health and wellbeing with 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) - an extra day's leave to celebrate your birthday and the option to purchase more - a cash health plan, Health MOT, access to an online GP, gym discounts, and a dedicated day to volunteer for a cause that matters to you. And because we believe in supporting you now and in the future, this is a place to plan for your future - with access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, helping you save more efficiently. We also provide life assurance at three times your salary for all colleagues, giving you added peace of mind. If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know we will ensure requirements are met. Please don't delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated. If you have any queries about the role, please email: <a href="mailto:peopleServices@accentgroup.org" target="_blank">peopleServices@accentgroup.org</a> Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license. If you're looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now. Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.

Housing Partner (Housing Officer)

Premises Officer Required ASAP Permanent Paid at Grade 8 (points 15-18) 37 hours per week for 52 weeks across the academic year on a three shift pattern Salary: full time equivalent is £28,604 - £31,028pa The Headteacher and Governing Body are wishing to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Premises Officer at Bosworth Academy, this is a vitally important role that helps the school to achieve the best possible environment for our staff and students to flourish and learn. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on their premises experience and a real passion for assisting with the premises team to keep our site safe for all users. In particular, we are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and is able to complement the skills of the existing team. The successful candidate would preferably have experience in a premises environment. Bosworth Academy is a popular and expanding 11-19 school, within the LiFE Multi-Academy Trust, which is increasingly the school of choice for parents in the area. You will have the desire to ensure that our core value of 'no student will underachieve' is fulfilled. We have high expectations of all our staff, which makes our department an exciting and progressive environment in which to work. The team is forward thinking and extremely supportive of each other, working collaboratively to support and secure high standards of the working environment for visitors, staff and students. Bosworth Academy is the lead school in the LiFE Multi Academy Trust. We continue to develop our practice as we believe our community deserves nothing less and were awarded 'World Class Status'. The closing date for completed applications is 9am on 28th January 2026, with interviews taking place the following week. ''LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.'' Bosworth Academy, Leicester Lane, Desford, Leicester. LE9 9JL LiFE Multi Academy Trust CEO: Mr Chris Parkinson Bosworth Academy Headteacher: Mr Simon Brown Safeguarding Statement: LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Premises Officer

Job Introduction Our Housing Solutions team provides vital support to residents who need temporary accommodation. As a Temporary Accommodation Officer, you'll help place and manage properties for people facing homelessness, working closely with colleagues and partners to make sure homes are safe and suitable. This role involves property visits, supporting licensees, and managing risks. This is a site-based role Interviews for this role will be held on 23 January Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: <a href="http://www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk" target="_blank">www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk</a> Main Responsibility <ul><li>Allocate and manage temporary accommodation for homeless clients.</li><li>Work with landlords and providers to minimise empty properties.</li><li>Support residents with advice and access to grants and services.</li><li>Carry out property visits and manage low-level anti-social behaviour.</li><li>Keep accurate records and input data into housing systems.</li><li>Assess risks and work with colleagues to manage them effectively.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who shares our values: Dedicated, Respectful and Collaborative. You will: <ul><li>Have experience in housing or a similar field.</li><li>Understand housing legislation and safeguarding requirements.</li><li>Be able to assess accommodation and travel across Milton Keynes.</li><li>Communicate clearly and provide excellent customer service.</li><li>Solve problems creatively and work well in a team.</li><li>Show empathy and a non-judgmental attitude towards people in crisis</li></ul>If you are offered the role, we will carry out a Basic DBS check and BPSS referencing as part of the pre-employment process To be successful in this role, you'll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If you're offered the position, we'll ask for proof of your licence and vehicle insurance, including business use cover. Unfortunately, we won't be able to confirm your appointment without these documents. Package Description In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including: <ul><li>Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.</li><li>Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.</li><li>A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.</li><li>Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.</li><li>Salary sacrifice car scheme - low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.</li><li>Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.</li></ul>Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances. About The Organisation Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live. We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference. We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role. If you'd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.

Temporary Accommodation Officer

The Vacancy Resident Liaison Officer - WPS Location: Milton Keynes (commutable distance required) Team: Planned Maintenance Join WPS and make a real difference in our communities! We're looking for a Resident Liaison Officer to be the vital link between our tenants and project teams. Your role will ensure smooth communication, a safe environment, and successful delivery of our cyclical and planned works programme. What You'll Be Doing <ul> <li> Support the Lead Supervisor in planning annual programmes of work</li> <li> Help deliver projects on time, on budget, and to the highest quality</li> <li> Communicate effectively with all stakeholders and attend regular progress meetings</li> <li> Explain upcoming works to tenants and issue access notices</li> <li> Organise reasonable adjustments and keep the site team informed</li> <li> Maintain a clear complaints procedure and resolve disputes professionally</li> <li> Attend community events and build strong relationships</li> <li> Report defects and identify trends to the Project Lead</li> <li> Ensure promises made to tenants are kept - every time!</li></ul>What We're Looking For <ul> <li>Excellent communication and people skills</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple priorities</li> <li>A proactive, problem-solving mindset</li> <li>Experience in housing or construction liaison roles (preferred)</li></ul>Why Join Us? At WPS, we believe in creating safe, thriving communities. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation. Ready to apply? Send us your CV today and help us deliver homes people love! Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Work for Wates Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises: Thriving places - working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background. Awards BEST PROJECT Inside Housing Development Awards WINNER 2022 Construction News Awards Winner GOLD AWARD Investors in People 2022 GOLD AWARD Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards TOP 50 EMPLOYERS 2022 Top 50 Employers for Women WINNER 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards

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