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<h2>About the job</h2>Connect with what you’ll doIn the role you’ll:<ul><li>Lead the housing team on delivering strong case management, using insight into cases to ensure high quality of responses, signposting and ensuring that cases are managed in line with expectations</li><li>Lead on the delivery of tenancy management and anti-social behaviour services to ensure we take a proactive and proportionate approach to resolve issues in line with legislation and HOS guidance.</li><li>Co-ordination of the business response to unacceptable behaviour from customers to colleagues and ensure compliance in line with our policy.</li><li>To be responsible for authorizing expenditure up to delegated and ensure it is value for money</li><li>Represent RHP at multi-agency meetings, supporting the assessment of customers</li><li>Collaborate with external agencies across all boroughs, ensuring customers have equal and consistent access to services</li><li>Ensure that risks are mitigated and that the team remains compliant with all relevant legislation.</li><li>Lead on to ensure that housing related complaints are managed to high quality and in line with our policies and current regulation, supporting responses to Councillors, MP and other stakeholders.</li><li>Regularly review and implement effective housing policies and procedures</li><li>Lead your team’s performance through regular one to ones, coaching and reviews and ensure the teams complete all mandatory training</li><li>Create an environment where there is strong employee engagement, and we remain a great place to work</li><li>Deputise for the Head of Housing Services and cover for the Customer Contact Manager.</li></ul>Connect with how you’ll do itWe’re looking for someone with experience of:<ul><li>Managing a team that delivers exceptional standards of customer service.</li><li>Housing management, managing vulnerable customers, and safeguarding adults.</li><li>Ability to travel to attend meetings (occasionally in the evenings) and carry out regular site and customer visits</li></ul>The key behaviours we expect in the role include:<ul><li>Role modelling our values: We know our stuff / We make it happen / We care</li><li>Demonstrating inclusive behaviours, respecting, and embracing difference and listening to other people’s unique perspective.</li><li>Communicating passionately and authentically across different channels, adapting your style and methods to meet the needs of a diverse range of customers and colleagues.</li><li>The ability to create an environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves, treating everyone as equals and encouraging a contribution from all.</li><li>Being digitally savvy, learning our systems quickly and using them to deliver an amazing customer experience.</li><li>Taking pride in being organised so you can work with pace and deliver your promises on time.</li><li>Making wise decisions and solving problems without overcomplicating things</li><li>Remaining curious, always looking for ways to improve the customer experience.</li><li>Taking ownership and being tenacious to make things happen.</li><li>Being the best version of yourself in every situation, lifting your team up and showing resilience, even when it’s tough&nbsp;</li></ul>

Housing Manager

<h2>Our Vacancy</h2>Are you passionate about upskilling teams, creating impactful training programs and sharing your technical expertise? Do you thrive on building connections with individuals and inspiring others to achieve excellence?As a Horticultural Technical Lead, you’ll play a vital role in implementing strategic plans such as the Living in the Landscape strategy and the Biodiversity Action Plan, ensuring Thamesmead’s public realm and landscapes achieve exemplary standards. Acting as the bridge between strategic planning and operational delivery, you’ll provide technical expertise, deliver innovative training programs, and collaborate with various teams to meet ambitious environmental goals.Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of Thamesmead’s landscapes, providing opportunities to lead on biodiversity, sustainability, and innovation in horticultural practices while empowering teams to grow and excel.What you’ll do<ul><li>Guiding teams on the implementation of the Estate Management Plan and biodiversity goals.</li><li>Reviewing and developing landscape management plans to meet legal, ecological, and sustainability standards.</li><li>Conducting research and data collection using GIS systems to monitor plant health, habitats, and biodiversity.</li><li>Designing and delivering comprehensive training programs to upskill current and new team members.</li><li>Collaborating with external stakeholders like London Wildlife Trust and Thames21 to maximize project outcomes.</li><li>Supporting the planning and refurbishment of hard and soft landscape areas in line with zero-carbon ambitions.</li></ul>What you’ll need<ul><li>A relevant degree in horticulture or landscape disciplines, or equivalent experience.</li><li>Knowledge of parks, water, and amenity horticulture management, with a strong understanding of sustainability practices.</li><li>Experience in conducting training needs analysis and delivering training programs.</li><li>The ability to connect with individuals, inspire teams, and foster collaboration.</li><li>Solid understanding of survey, research, and data analysis techniques for horticultural sites.</li><li>Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel).</li><li>A driving licence and a passion for delivering high-quality environmental services.</li></ul>Professional membership in a recognised body, such as the Chartered Institute of Horticulture, is advantageous but not essential.Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What we offer<ul><li>30 days of annual holiday, plus bank holidays.</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year.</li><li>A flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and discounts.</li><li>Life assurance of 4x your salary.</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution.</li></ul>Please read before applyingIf you have any questions about this role, please contact <a href="mailto:victoria.wilson1@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">victoria.wilson1@peabody.org.uk</a>.Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the advertisement earlier than stated depending on the number of high-quality applications received.&nbsp;Interviews will take place on Monday 10th November in person at our offices in Hailey Road, Erith, Kent, DA18 4AAYou must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Peabody cannot offer Visa sponsorship. &nbsp;

Peabody

Horticultural Technical Lead

Competitive Pay&nbsp;<h2>Our Vacancy</h2>You will set the vision and lead a high-performing team to deliver a procurement and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) strategy that underpins our Group’s wider goals. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be a trusted advisor to the Executive Team, shaping decisions that affect thousands of customers and communities.With increasing regulatory requirements, rising expectations on Value for Money and the need to embed social and environmental responsibility into everything we do, this role will ensure procurement is not just a back-office function but a strategic enabler of growth, resilience, and impact.This is your opportunity to shape the function and play a central role in delivering our Group’s mission.&nbsp;What You’ll Need<ul><li>A professional qualification (e.g. MCIPS) and extensive senior procurement experience.</li><li>A proven track record of delivering strategic procurement outcomes in complex, large-scale organisations (public, housing, government bodies)</li><li>Deep knowledge of procurement regulations, frameworks, and best practice.</li><li>Experience managing complex, high-value procurement projects across multiple categories.</li><li>Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence at Board level and inspire diverse teams.</li><li>A values-led approach, with resilience, pragmatism, and the ability to balance challenge with collaboration.</li></ul>Why Join Us?&nbsp;When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.&nbsp;What We Offer&nbsp;<ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays</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>4x salary life assurance</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution&nbsp;</li></ul>Please read before applying:&nbsp;PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employerInterviews will be held in person at our offices in Westminster Bridge Road on 5th November (1st Stage) and 12th November (2nd Stage)&nbsp;You’ll need to be in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Victoria at <a href="mailto:victoria.wilson1@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">victoria.wilson1@peabody.org.uk</a> &nbsp;We may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of quality applications received.If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CVand a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.&nbsp;

Group Director of Procurement & Supplier Relationship Management

Competitive Salary&nbsp;&nbsp;Our VacancyPeabody has the largest social landlord profile of high-risk buildings in the UK, representing over 15,000 homes across a diverse and complex portfolio. As our Assistant Director of Building Safety, you’ll provide strategic oversight and assurance for all higher-risk buildings, ensuring full compliance with the Building Safety Act and related legislation. This pivotal role is about safeguarding lives, embedding a culture of safety excellence, and driving innovation in building safety management.What you’ll do<ul><li>Lead the delivery of full compliance with the Building Safety Act and the Social Housing Regulator’s standards across all higher-risk residential buildings.</li><li>Oversee preparation, submission, and maintenance of safety case reports and building assessment certificates.</li><li>Champion resident engagement and transparent communication on all safety matters.</li><li>Direct regular safety assessments, audits, and inspections, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, and resolved.</li><li>Develop and maintain a robust training and competency framework for all relevant colleagues and supply chain partners.</li><li>Manage mandatory occurrence reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.</li><li>Influence internal policy and industry best practice, representing Peabody with housing associations, regulators, and professional bodies.</li><li>Ensure structural safety for all buildings over 11m and support delivery of structural surveys and risk assessments.</li></ul>What you’ll need<ul><li>Significant experience in building safety, fire safety, or a related discipline, ideally within a large housing association.</li><li>Proven expertise managing higher-risk buildings in line with the Building Safety Act, including safety case reporting and certification processes.</li><li>A relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g., engineering, surveying, fire safety) and recognised certifications such as NEBOSH, RICS, IFE, or equivalent.</li><li>Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act, secondary legislation, and social housing regulatory standards.</li><li>Demonstrable experience in policy development, risk management, and mandatory occurrence reporting.</li><li>Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.</li><li>Excellent communication and engagement skills, with the ability to work confidently with residents, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Flexibility to travel and attend site visits, meetings, and occasional out-of-hours commitments.</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What We Offer<ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays</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>Please read before applying: This is a senior leadership role requiring resilience, adaptability, and the ability to navigate evolving legislation and complex safety challenges. The role involves responsibility for high-profile and high-risk portfolios, requiring both technical expertise and strong leadership.If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.Closing date: 20 October 2025&nbsp;Interview process:&nbsp;Interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd October 2025&nbsp;We reserve the right to close the advert early based on the number of good quality applications received.

Assistant Director Building Safety

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

The role Building Safety Manager Salary: £61,697 - £64,944 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>Interview date: 18th November 2025 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. For a full breakdown of company benefits, please see the attached Benefits Digital Booklet: <a href="https://view.pagetiger.com/bksiskh/001" target="_blank">https://view.pagetiger.com/bksiskh/001</a>

Building Safety Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Floating Neighbourhood Housing Officer to join our successful and motivated Team that helps support thedeliver the best housing services within Tower Hamlets. To be successful in this role you will need to have the following skills and experiences in <ul><li>Managing a Neighbourhood patch, that provides tenancy neutral Housing and Estate management services.</li><li>Managing different patches depending on service requirements</li><li>Managing a Neighbourhood patch of approx. 1000 properties.</li><li>Pro-actively managing all potential hazards and Fire Risk Assessments.</li><li> Support and sustain tenancies to prevent homelessness through the provision of general tenancy support to residents.</li><li>To take action concerning breach of tenancy, removal of squatters, unauthorised occupants, authorising successions, assignments including attending Court to give evidence.</li><li>Be sympathetic in managing stressful circumstances with clients via various communication platforms, including home visit and when representing the Council in court.</li><li>Managing a portfolio of tenancy sustainment cases e.g. Safeguarding, Domestic Abuse and Hoarding.</li></ul><ul><li>What we offer</li><li> 29 days' paid holiday each year, plus 8 bank holidays</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme,</li><li>Interest-free loans for season tickets</li><li>Well-being discounts.</li><li>Newly refurbished offices, with free tea, coffee and fruit, and shower facilities;</li><li>Flexibility for blended and remote working provisions;</li><li>Working within a diverse and inclusive workforce </li></ul>We are an accredited 'disability confident employer' that guarantees an interview for all those that have indicated a disabled that meets the minimum essential criteria for the role. How to apply You are encouraged to read the Job description and person specification before applying for this job role. Salary range <ul><li>£42,264 - £44,235 per year</li></ul>

Neighbourhood Housing Officer

We are currently recruiting for a Floating Neighbourhood Housing Officer to join our successful and motivated Team that helps support thedeliver the best housing services within Tower Hamlets. To be successful in this role you will need to have the following skills and experiences in <ul><li>Managing a Neighbourhood patch, that provides tenancy neutral Housing and Estate management services.</li><li>Managing different patches depending on service requirements</li><li>Managing a Neighbourhood patch of approx. 1000 properties.</li><li>Pro-actively managing all potential hazards and Fire Risk Assessments.</li><li> Support and sustain tenancies to prevent homelessness through the provision of general tenancy support to residents.</li><li>To take action concerning breach of tenancy, removal of squatters, unauthorised occupants, authorising successions, assignments including attending Court to give evidence.</li><li>Be sympathetic in managing stressful circumstances with clients via various communication platforms, including home visit and when representing the Council in court.</li><li>Managing a portfolio of tenancy sustainment cases e.g. Safeguarding, Domestic Abuse and Hoarding.</li></ul><ul><li> What we offer </li><li> 29 days' paid holiday each year, plus 8 bank holidays</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme,</li><li>Interest-free loans for season tickets</li><li>Well-being discounts.</li><li>Newly refurbished offices, with free tea, coffee and fruit, and shower facilities;</li><li>Flexibility for blended and remote working provisions;</li><li>Working within a diverse and inclusive workforce </li></ul>We are an accredited 'disability confident employer' that guarantees an interview for all those that have indicated a disabled that meets the minimum essential criteria for the role. How to apply You are encouraged to read the Job description and person specification before applying for this job role.

About Us Job Title: Project Officer Salary Range: £37,602 - £45,564 per annum Fixed Term until 19/10/2027 Location: Sudbury House Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable residents? To provide operational support to the Estate Services Team and Children's Services Policy Team who are responsible for: Refurbishment of playgrounds on our housing estates. Refurbishment of playgrounds on Children's Services sites, including third sector, Family Hubs, schools, and youth provision. About the role You will be managing the refurbishment of housing estate playgrounds, dealing with all aspects of the works including the design and tendering process specifying the improvements that are required and ensuring that the play improvements offer value for money not exceeding agreed budgets. Managing and/or project oversight of the refurbishment of playgrounds on Children's Services sites, including third sector, Family Hubs, schools, and youth provision Liaise with other council departments and attend meetings where required to ensure housing estate and Children's Services capital projects meet the objectives within the Wandsworth Play Strategy You will carry out playground inspections and update and maintain playground databases including photos and list of equipment to each play area Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Experience of communicating effectively with the public and contractors by phone, e mail and in person Experience of using and interrogating various IT systems, including Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel Experience of managing individual capital projects Ability to work flexibly on your own without supervision and as part of a team Ability to prioritise high volume workloads to meet constantly changing demands and deadlines continually working under pressure Indicative Recruitment Timeline Closing Date: Sunday 02nd November 2025 Shortlisting Date: W/C 03rd November 2025 Interview Date: TBC We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Useful Information Richmond &amp; Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Project Officer

Salary: £37,965 to £44,286 per annum Location: Corsica Street, London Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent We're looking for a confident, customer focused Neighbourhood Response Officer to carry out neighbourhood management of properties in the local North London region. You'll assist centrally based teams by completing customer visits, viewing and sign-up appointments, and identifying and investigating tenancy breaches and reports of anti-social behaviour. Working collaboratively with other teams, external agencies and residents, you'll ensure that Clarion Neighbourhoods are clean and safe, identify improvements and investigate breaches of tenancy. We'll look to you develop and deliver neighbourhood plans and local offers as well as working with local resident groups to develop local community facilities, activities and events. You'll take ownership to ensure that the estates you manage are clean and tidy and free from health and safety risks by reporting fly tipping and monitoring the grounds maintenance. You'll be required to regularly travel across local regions to meet our residents, depending on the requirements of the business. If this sounds like an opportunity for you then take a look at the full role profile for more information here Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle - dive in and find out more here Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 2025 at midnight Applicants must have the ability to travel across regions as required. This is a hybrid role with a base location at our office in Corsica Street. Candidates will be expected to work from home and the office, as well as travel across the local region. Days will be agreed with the Line Manager. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI. Here is your guide to using AI during your recruitment process. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

Neighbourhood Response Officer

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. Over the last 30 years, Touchstone have identified different opportunities that have shaped our development. As part of the wider Places for People Group, we offer professional property management and create the best experience for our customers. More about your role Reporting to the Community Manager, we are looking to recruit 3 Resident Service Coordinators on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for a number of tasks including lettings, managing the customer journey and organising various events. This role is based on site at The Charter, 1 New Swan Yard, Gravesend DA12 2EN, with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern with working hours of 8am - 8pm. On a daily basis, you will greet customer and deal with any enquiries they may have. You will also play a key role in the organisation of any events and be responsible for accepting any packages. In addition, you will provide a high level of customer service to residents and ensure that a concierge service is provided. At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is required. More about you The ideal candidate will have previously worked in a customer service role. Experience with Microsoft packages such as Word, Teams, Outlook and Excel are advantageous. Communication skills as well as stakeholder engagement are essential. Experience &amp; Skills <ul> <li>Experience in a similar role (Receptionist/ Concierge) </li> <li>Excellent communication skills, </li> <li>Good IT skills, </li> <li>Strong stakeholder engagement. </li> </ul>The 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> <li>Training and development </li> <li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. </li> </ul>

Resident Services Co-Ordinator

1 year Fixed-Term Contract REF: H632 At Dacorum Borough Council, we are committed to providing safe, supportive, and high-quality housing services for individuals who need extra help to live independently. We empower residents to build confidence, develop life skills, and take positive steps toward a brighter future. We are seeking a compassionate, proactive Supported Housing Officer to join our team on a Fixed Term basis. You will work directly with residents to ensure their housing needs are met while supporting them to achieve greater independence. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. You will be using your initiative, resolving day-to-day issues, mainly working at sites alone (although working within guidelines) where you will have your own designated office. There will be regular meetings with your line manager plus contact with other members of the team daily. This can be a rewarding and sociable role, and you will also be part of a friendly and supportive team. You must be able to relate to people at all levels, including those with complex needs, and have excellent, diplomatic and clear communication skills. You must be able to maintain accurate computerised records and write clear and concise reports in accordance with our policies and procedures, plus always maintain confidentiality. You must be able to remain effective and calm if emergencies arise. Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK. An Enhanced check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details. Salary range <ul><li>£32,067 - £33,642 per year</li></ul>

Supported Housing Officer

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Housing Officer Welwyn Garden City - covering West Essex and Hertfordshire £34,531 - £36,348 per year plus £600 car allowance 37.5 hours per week We have an opportunity for a Housing Officer to join our Housing team, based in Welwyn Garden City. As a Housing Officer you will be responsible for the management of a patch of social housing properties and tenancies in the Hertfordshire and West Essex areas. This will involve making sure that our properties are safe and attractive places to live and ensuring that tenancies are being conducted in a satisfactory way. The role includes void management, compliance responsibilities, anti-social behaviour management and the full range of housing management. If you have experience in property or tenancy management and providing high quality customer service, then this could be the role for you. The role of Housing Officer will include: <ul><li>Delivering high quality housing management services meeting the needs and expectations of current and future residents and the wider community </li><li>Providing an effective tenancy and resident customer service which is in line with policies and procedures </li><li>Managing tenant expectations regarding repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting tenant welfare via appropriate channels</li><li>Dealing with complaints about service delivery focusing on first contact resolution and learn from this to help to develop an excellent customer service</li><li>Working with colleagues in other service areas to help the organisation meet its compliance obligations (fire safety, water hygiene, gas safety and data protection)</li><li>Delivering general advice on all aspects of tenancy to enable sustainability</li><li>Working with a range of external agencies to resolve a range of issues affecting tenant welfare including; domestic abuse, anti-social behaviour and safeguarding</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Literacy and numeracy equivalent to passes in GCSE English and Maths</li><li>Proven experience of undertaking a similar role delivering high quality tenancy services within property or tenancy management</li><li>Excellent skills in analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions </li><li>Excellent customer service and customer care skills</li><li>Proficient user of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams</li><li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li><li>Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li></ul><ul><li>£34,531 (rising to £36,348 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) </li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 30 October 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Housing Officer

Operations Manager Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about empowering young people to thrive? At Hightown Housing Association, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to live independently, safely, and with dignity. We are seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to lead our Young People homelessness services in Watford &amp; Hemel Hempstead. This is a unique opportunity to shape services that support young people facing complex challenges - whether transitioning out of care, experiencing homelessness, or needing tailored support to build life skills and resilience. What You Will Lead On <ul><li>High-quality, strengths-based support that promotes independence, safety, and personal growth.</li><li>Compliance with key legalisation and frameworks including Ofsted Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, Children Act 1989 &amp; 2004, Care Act 2014.</li><li>Service development and transformation to meet evolving needs and commissioning priorities.</li><li>Recruitment, supervision, and development of passionate, trauma-informed staff teams.</li><li>Strategic partnerships with commissioners, social workers, and external agencies.</li><li>Performance monitoring, audits, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>What You Will Bring <ul><li>Proven leadership in young people's services, care, or supported housing.</li><li>An in depth understanding of the multiple and complex needs experienced by homeless people</li><li>Previous experience of working in services for people experiencing homelessness</li><li>Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and risk management.</li><li>Experience managing complex services and driving operational excellence.</li><li>A collaborative, compassionate approach to team and service development.</li><li>Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li></ul>Why Hightown? <ul><li>Be part of a values-driven organisation that puts people first.</li><li>Lead services that truly change lives.</li><li>Enjoy a supportive culture of learning, reflection, and innovation.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Opportunities to shape the future of care and supported housing.</li></ul> Make a Real Impact This is more than a management role - it's a chance to shape services that change lives. You will work closely with commissioners, social workers, and external partners to ensure our Young People services are responsive, compassionate, and effective. The Benefits: <ul><li> £43,446 per annum for a 37.5-hour week </li><li> 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 35 with service </li><li> Monthly attendance bonus and annual performance bonus </li><li> Workplace pension and life assurance (3x salary) </li><li> Refer-a-friend scheme (£130 bonus) </li><li> Ongoing professional development and support </li><li> Monthly reflective practice sessions </li></ul>If you share our values, we would love you to work for us. Please note due to the nature of the services we run and the need to respond to business requirements, you may be required to work with different cohorts and/or within different geographical patch areas during your employment. The organisation reserves the right to make such changes to meet operational and service delivery needs. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will need to have a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, together with any other relevant recruitment checks. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Operations Manager

Job Description Salary: £42,221 - £47,940 Grade: Level 3 Zone 2 Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG Contract Type: 12 Months (Fixed Term) Hours: 36 Hours (Full Time) Closing Date: Thursday 13th November 2025 at 23:59 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We're home to the most important conversations happening today and we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here's where you can help decide a better future for us all. What You'll Be Doing This is a dynamic and rewarding role within the temporary accommodation sector, where you will be responsible for providing proactive housing management services across a diverse property portfolio. You will ensure that council-owned properties, leased accommodation, hostels, and nightly paid accommodation are well maintained, safe, and compliant with health and safety regulations. Your primary focus will be to support homeless households in temporary accommodation, maximising tenancy sustainment and managing tenancy breaches. You will liaise with landlords and property providers to ensure that all obligations are met, and you will carry out welfare checks and property inspections to safeguard both tenants and housing stock. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11442251/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11442251/file/documen…</a> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who shares our ambition to make Camden the best place to live and work. You will have a strong commitment to providing a relational service, with the best outcomes for residents at the heart of your work. You'll bring experience in housing or property management, as well as a deep understanding of the Housing Act 1996, welfare benefits, and tenancy sustainment. Proactive and solution-focused, you will act swiftly to address issues and ensure that services are accessible, transparent, and responsive to the diverse needs of residents. Above all, you will have a caring approach, valuing collaboration and inclusivity, and working with the team to ensure that no one is left behind. Find out more at our Recruitment Open Day If you'd like to learn more about this role, along with other exciting housing opportunities at Camden, we'd love to meet you at our Recruitment Open Day. This is a fantastic chance to hear about the roles available, meet some of the team, and ask questions about working in housing at Camden. Book your place at the recruitment open day here. We're passionate about building a better Camden, and our housing services are at the heart of that mission. To learn more about the exciting work we're doing and why now is the perfect time to join us, watch our video here. What We Offer At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits including: <ul><li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Flexible working opportunities;</li><li>Interest free loans</li><li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li><li>Career development and training</li><li>Wellbeing support and activities</li></ul>Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment. Asking for Adjustments At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions. Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We'll work with you to make sure the process works for you. Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer

Salary: £42,221 - £47,940 Grade: Level 3 Zone 2 Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG Contract Type: 12 Months (Fixed Term) Hours: 36 Hours (Full Time) Closing Date: Thursday 13^th November 2025 at 23:59 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We're home to the most important conversations happening today and we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here's where you can help decide a better future for us all. What You'll Be Doing This is a dynamic and rewarding role within the temporary accommodation sector, where you will be responsible for providing proactive housing management services across a diverse property portfolio. You will ensure that council-owned properties, leased accommodation, hostels, and nightly paid accommodation are well maintained, safe, and compliant with health and safety regulations. Your primary focus will be to support homeless households in temporary accommodation, maximising tenancy sustainment and managing tenancy breaches. You will liaise with landlords and property providers to ensure that all obligations are met, and you will carry out welfare checks and property inspections to safeguard both tenants and housing stock. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11442251/file/documen" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11442251/file/documen</a>... All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who shares our ambition to make Camden the best place to live and work. You will have a strong commitment to providing a relational service, with the best outcomes for residents at the heart of your work. You'll bring experience in housing or property management, as well as a deep understanding of the Housing Act 1996, welfare benefits, and tenancy sustainment. Proactive and solution-focused, you will act swiftly to address issues and ensure that services are accessible, transparent, and responsive to the diverse needs of residents. Above all, you will have a caring approach, valuing collaboration and inclusivity, and working with the team to ensure that no one is left behind. Find out more at our Recruitment Open Day If you'd like to learn more about this role, along with other exciting housing opportunities at Camden, we'd love to meet you at our Recruitment Open Day. This is a fantastic chance to hear about the roles available, meet some of the team, and ask questions about working in housing at Camden. Book your place at the recruitment open day here. We're passionate about building a better Camden, and our housing services are at the heart of that mission. To learn more about the exciting work we're doing and why now is the perfect time to join us, watch our video here. What We Offer At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits including: <ul> <li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities;</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul>Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment. Asking for Adjustments At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions. Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We'll work with you to make sure the process works for you. Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. Salary range <ul><li>£40,000 - £49,999 per year</li></ul>

Title: Neighbourhood Housing Lead -South East and Kent Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time - 35 hours Salary: £35,951 per annum to £39,531 per annum (London weighted salary) dependant on experience plus £1,300 ECU allowance* Reporting Office: London, Stratford Working Location: South East and Thames Persona: Agile - 1 -2 days office attendance required. Working Pattern: Monday - Friday - 09:00 - 17:00 Closing Date: 29th October 2025 - 23:00 Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more... Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. Role Profile - Neighbourhood Housing Lead.docx Join our South East and Kent Team at L&amp;Q: Would you like to join our revamped Housing Management Team as a Neighbourhood Housing Lead and help us to deliver an excellent service for residents? This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is a customer-focused team player. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply! Your impact in the role, as the Neighbourhood Housing Lead, you'll be responsible for the following: • Supporting the Housing Management team to deliver a reliable, repeatable, and consistent service for residents. • You will be key to improving resident satisfaction, building trust, and making sure that residents have a home that they're happy in. • You'll be the primary relationship holder with the residents living in homes on your patch. Patches are being designed to align with local authority areas and are expected to cover around 500 - 600 homes. What you'll bring: • You should have a proven track record of building relationships with people and be able to communicate well with colleagues and residents. • You'll be able to problem solve and will pride yourself on your grit and determination. You'll have a can-do attitude and be motivated by keeping promises to residents. • You'll be willing to push boundaries and challenge the business where needed to achieve the very best outcomes for residents. • You'll have excellent time management skills along with the ability to manage a complex workload whilst adhering to important deadlines. • Stakeholder management is also key to this role and an ability to engage with a diverse customer base is essential. • Have demonstrable experience in a similar role. • Have a valid license and access to a car for work use. Our customers are the most important part of our business and as a member of the Housing Management team, it is vital that you display passion and commitment to lead and deliver an excellent service every time. This will be measured against the high standards and values that we set across the organisation and department We look forward to reviewing your application, and hearing about the genuine experiences and skills you could bring to our organisation. L&amp;Q reserve the right to not accept statements that exceed 500 words. About L&amp;Q: We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. At L&amp;Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q. L&amp;Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read more. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email <a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a> At L&amp;Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us! *ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time. #TJ Salary range <ul><li>£35,951 - £39,531 per year</li></ul>

Neighbourhood Housing Lead - South East and Kent - October 2025

Scheme Manager - Broxbourne Salary: £33,054 per annum Hours: 37.5 per week Location: Broxbourne Contract: Permanent Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a team and create a safe, supportive environment where individuals can rebuild their lives? At Hightown, we are looking for a motivated and compassionate Scheme Manager to lead our supported housing scheme in Broxbourne, which provides accommodation for up to 20 single homeless individuals. About the Scheme Our team delivers trauma-informed, person-centred support, helping residents access the services they need - from securing move-on accommodation and claiming benefits, to accessing counselling and specialist support for substance misuse. We are proud to offer a space built on dignity, respect, and empowerment - and we're looking for someone who shares these values. What You Will Be Doing As Scheme Manager, you will: <ul><li>Lead and support a dedicated team</li><li>Oversee the delivery of high-quality support and advice</li><li>Ensure individuals can access and maintain safe, secure housing</li><li>Promote a positive workplace culture rooted in respect and inclusion</li></ul>What We Are Looking For You will bring: <ul><li>Knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing law, and the Equalities Act</li><li>Understanding of the complex challenges faced by homeless individuals</li><li>Experience working in homelessness services</li><li>Proven leadership and supervisory experience</li><li>Strong IT and administrative skills</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence</li></ul>Why Join Hightown? We value our people and offer a generous benefits package, including: <ul><li>33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 35 with service</li><li>Annual performance bonus</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus</li><li>Comprehensive wellbeing support through the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Ongoing training and development</li><li>Workplace pension &amp; life assurance (3x annual salary)</li><li>Refer-a-friend scheme (£130 bonus)</li></ul>At Hightown, we put the people we support first. We are committed to building passionate, inclusive teams that deliver outstanding care - cost-effectively, without compromising on quality or safety. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Scheme Manager

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are recruiting for a permanent House Manager to join our team at our Kingswood Court development based in Sidcup, Bexley. Built in 2015, Kingswood Court is a Retirement Living development that consists of 49 apartments with the over 60's in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds. Hours: 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday. Salary £21,490.34 per annum, plus benefits Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. We do not offer sponsorship; we will only be considering UK based applications. 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! 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House Manager

The role Are you seeking a new challenge where you can truly make a difference? If so, Southern Housing has an exciting opportunity for a Mobile Scheme Housing Officer to join our team in the London Region. Reporting to a Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing support to our Independent Living Sheltered, Extra Care, and Over-55s schemes during times of leave or sickness. Your responsibilities will include offering a frontline service while ensuring the safety and well-management of our schemes to support residents in living independently within active communities in London. To excel in this role, you must possess a full clean UK driving license and be willing to work 5 days a week on schemes, demonstrating an understanding of the diverse needs of older people, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure. If you are a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives on delivering outstanding customer care and can meet deadlines with minimal supervision, we want to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our dynamic team. Candidates must have ability to use the stairwell in carryout their duties i.e. compliance and Health &amp; Safety checks. What you'll be doing <ul> <li>Deliver an effective customer focused housing management and support service working with multi-agency partners which embraces Southern Housing culture, current and future legislation, policy, procedure and best practice. </li> <li>Deliver the service in line with agreed parameters for the role. </li> <li>Conduct assessments of risk and need and provide personalised support to residents. </li> <li>Understand the housing management performance targets relevant to your scheme(s) and take action to contribute to their achievement. </li> <li>Work closely with other agencies to ensure residents are able to access a full range of services and support. </li> <li>Maintain administration systems and databases, processes and accurate records and provide monthly performance reports and information for other reports, as required. </li></ul>What you'll need <ul> <li>Understanding of the diverse needs of older people </li> <li>Able to develop partnership working internally and with other agencies to generate effective solutions to problems </li> <li>Ability to manage time &amp; tasks effectively, work well under pressure both individually and in a team </li> <li>Customer-focused and experience of providing excellent customer care </li> <li>Able to work flexibly and can prioritise work to meet deadlines and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision </li> <li>Able to receive and respond to customer feedback and complaints professionally at all times </li> <li>A commitment to taking personal responsibility for sharing information </li></ul>In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples. Please note we hold the right to close the vacancy earlier depending on application volume. Closing Date: 29th October at 23.59pm Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare &amp; dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy &amp; sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy &amp; career development Flexible working Inclusion &amp; Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

Scheme Housing Officer

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 Newham service? If you are a team player genuinely interested in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant team. We have an exciting opportunity for an Opiate Recovery Coordinator to join our team 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. Location: Newham Hours: full time, 37.5 per week Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience, (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours) Allowance: £4,133.14 Inner London Weighting (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours) Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st March 2026 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 opiate 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 opiate 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. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.</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, 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>If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. Please reflect the attached Job Description and Person Specifications in your application. 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. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK 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. Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you include the word irrelevant. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14) Interview Date 23/10/2025 Closing Date 24/10/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Harpreet Bhurji | <a href="mailto:harpreet.bhurji@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">harpreet.bhurji@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07350365829 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Overview Change, Grow, Live services and staff provide wraparound support to rough sleepers and will work directly with emergency accommodation to support the staff with this group of people. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals and friendly faces to help support people in leading healthier lives. A fantastic, new opportunity has arisen to become a Rough Sleepers and Homeless Recovery Coordinator, supporting rough sleeping individuals throughout their treatment journey and successfully supporting their move on into suitable housing arrangements. We are hoping this role will be for you. You will focus on engaging with people who have a history of rough sleeping and substance misuse. You will have some experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions. Where: Camberwell Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time hours) Allowance: Outer London Fringe Weighting of £694.25 per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026. *Please note: 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>Establishing effective communication and referral pathways those individuals who are homeless and in contact with other health and care agencies</li><li>Work closely with the local authority, Health &amp; Social care sector, partners and any provision linked to Homelessness and improve joint working, attending multi-disciplinary meetings when as and when required</li><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey</li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral</li><li>Coordinate the transfer of any accommodated out of area individual. This may include referral to and liaison with their new drug and alcohol service and pharmacy and provision of bridging prescription until an appointment and prescription is provided. Promoting carer, service user and community involvement</li><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services</li><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Prior knowledge and experience of working with people who are homeless, sleeping rough or sofa surfing</li><li>Have a strong knowledge and understanding of substance misuse issues </li><li>Experience of engaging with a wide variety of individuals with a variety of backgrounds and needs</li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills</li><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills</li><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice</li><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders</li><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users</li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards</li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service "Capped at 30 days"</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Eye test vouchers</li><li>A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, gym membership, cycling equiptment, cinema, holidays, etc</li><li>A friendly and supportive team Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities</li><li>Elidgability for participation in our Refer-A-Friend scheme. </li></ul>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. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK 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 Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14) Closing Date 25/10/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Helene Green | <a href="mailto:Helene.Green@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">Helene.Green@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Homeless Recovery Coordinator

<ul><li>Neighbourhood_Manager_JD</li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. Housing Officer/Neighbourhood Manager (Inner London) - Fixed Term Contract to March 2026 Salary £45,527 Per Annum (pro rata) + Benefits. A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities. Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people's lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are 'not for profit' and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods. The role - Housing Officer/Neighbourhood Manager (Inner London) You will manage estates and neighbourhoods in the Inner London areas. You will be responsible for delivering a proactive, high-quality customer focused and efficient neighbourhood property management service to Origin's residents. You will manage all general needs properties and schemes, resolving issues at the point of first contact, ensuring a value for money service to our customers. You will work collaboratively with other teams and organisations to provide an exceptional customer experience. What you'll do This is a rewarding and exciting position - responsible for building relationships and trust both internally within your Origin team and externally with the community you serve. At a glance you will: <ul><li>Manage and resolve any tenancy and estate management issues</li><li>Act as a central point of contact for all resident queries</li><li>Managing all resident schemes</li><li>Liaise with all departments to make sure you and your residents are up to date and help implement any procedures or changes</li><li>Completing Fire Risk Actions assigned to the Neighbourhood Manager</li><li>Monitor and manage ASB cases and working in strong partnership with our external partners to resolve them.</li><li>Managing new developments handovers</li></ul>What you'll need <ul><li>Ability to demonstrate that you have extensive Social Housing experience, managing a busy general needs patch. Managing any Tenancy management issues that arises as a result of the Tenancy agreement or lease.</li><li>Extensive experience of managing complex anti-social behaviour (ASB), incidents of Domestic Abuse and keeping our residents safe for instance safeguarding.</li><li>Experience of maintaining successful relationships with our customers, creating trust, and building sustainable communities.</li><li>Experience of setting up and maintaining successful stakeholder relationships, working collaboratively to keep our residents safe.</li><li>A confident communicator across all channels, being an ambassador of Origin Housing demonstrating the values. You will be experienced in producing written correspondence for a variety of audiences.</li><li>Strong customer service experience which demonstrates that you place our customers at the heart of everything you do.</li><li>Experience of problem solving and demonstrating professional curiosity</li><li>You need a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for work</li></ul>Our Values Our core values are at the heart of how we work <ul><li>Take the lead</li><li>Create energy</li><li>Build trust</li><li>Be generous</li><li>Stay grounded</li><li>Remember the little things</li></ul>We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Our benefits to you <ul><li>Origin's ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working</li><li>The Salary of £45,527 pro rata per annum.</li><li>A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave</li><li>2 additional 'giving something back' volunteer days</li><li>A pension scheme with contributions from 4% of your salary</li><li>Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay</li><li>Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians</li><li>Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase</li><li>Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance</li><li>Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more</li><li>Free employee assistance programme</li><li>Opportunities to join staff network groups</li><li>Refer a friend bonus</li></ul>We're also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it's a requirement to your role. Tell us your story We are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the outline for role of Housing Officer/Neighbourhood Manager (Inner London) detailed above. Closing date for applications: Sunday 26th October 2025 Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Salary range <ul><li>£45,527 per year</li></ul>

Neighbourhood Manager /Housing Officer - Fixed Term Contract

Job Description Temporary Accommodation Officer SO2: Starting salary £42,912 pa rising in annual increments to £44,235 per annum incl LW About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are 'connected by purpose,' in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Team: An opportunity to join a team of 5 dedicated Temporary Accommodation Officers working in the temporary accommodation management and move on section of temporary accommodation. You'll work as part of a team providing support and assistance to people and families facing homelessness and provide day-to-day management of temporary accommodation which includes nightly paid, private sector leased accommodation and council owned hostels We work in a fast paced and reactive environment where no two days are the same. We work hard at building relationships with are internal and external colleagues to ensure a joint service delivery. About the Role: Responsible for dealing with all complaints, including responding to members enquiries, emergencies, breach of licence issues taking prompt and remedial effective action and enforcement including conducting evictions and/or instigating legal instruction as necessary. Undertake visits where necessary. Provide advice, support and answer queries via the temporary accommodation duty inbox on a rota basis. Oversee the day-to-day relationships with TA providers and closely manage and monitor the contractual arrangements and their performance ensuring prompt and appropriate actions are taken to address noncompliance with contractual management arrangements and to improve performance. <ul><li>To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:</li><li>Ability to work independently, motivated and put people first</li><li>Professional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt to a diverse range of clients</li><li>Excellent customer service skills</li><li>Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise</li><li>Commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of services provided.</li><li>Educated to degree level standard or equivalent or demonstrable suitable experience.</li></ul>Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at <a href="http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs" target="_blank">www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs</a> For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Natalie Johnson <a href="mailto:ntrowers@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">ntrowers@lambeth.gov.uk</a> Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 2nd November 2025. How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul><li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li><li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li><li>Hybrid Working.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</li><li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li><li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li><li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li><li>Trade Union Membership.</li></ul>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

Temporary Accommodation Officer

The role Are you seeking a new challenge where you can truly make a difference? If so, Southern Housing has an exciting opportunity for a Mobile Scheme Housing Officer to join our team in the London Region. Reporting to a Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing support to our Independent Living Sheltered, Extra Care, and Over-55s schemes during times of leave or sickness. Your responsibilities will include offering a frontline service while ensuring the safety and well-management of our schemes to support residents in living independently within active communities in London. To excel in this role, you must possess a full clean UK driving license and be willing to work 5 days a week on schemes, demonstrating an understanding of the diverse needs of older people, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure. If you are a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives on delivering outstanding customer care and can meet deadlines with minimal supervision, we want to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our dynamic team. Candidates must have ability to use the stairwell in carryout their duties i.e. compliance and Health &amp; Safety checks. What you'll be doing <ul> <li>Deliver an effective customer focused housing management and support service working with multi-agency partners which embraces Southern Housing culture, current and future legislation, policy, procedure and best practice. </li> <li>Deliver the service in line with agreed parameters for the role. </li> <li>Conduct assessments of risk and need and provide personalised support to residents. </li> <li>Understand the housing management performance targets relevant to your scheme(s) and take action to contribute to their achievement. </li> <li>Work closely with other agencies to ensure residents are able to access a full range of services and support. </li> <li>Maintain administration systems and databases, processes and accurate records and provide monthly performance reports and information for other reports, as required. </li></ul>What you'll need <ul> <li>Understanding of the diverse needs of older people </li> <li>Able to develop partnership working internally and with other agencies to generate effective solutions to problems </li> <li>Ability to manage time &amp; tasks effectively, work well under pressure both individually and in a team </li> <li>Customer-focused and experience of providing excellent customer care </li> <li>Able to work flexibly and can prioritise work to meet deadlines and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision </li> <li>Able to receive and respond to customer feedback and complaints professionally at all times </li> <li>A commitment to taking personal responsibility for sharing information </li></ul>In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples. Please note we hold the right to close the vacancy earlier depending on application volume. Closing Date: 4th November at 23.59pm Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare &amp; dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy &amp; sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy &amp; career development Flexible working Inclusion &amp; Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

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