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Few places in the UK offer a built environment as unique and diverse as Westminster. From architecturally significant estates – including listed buildings that demand sensitive and expert stewardship – to modern housing that requires innovative, future-focused investment. The Head of Major Works will play a role in shaping the future of communities across one of the world’s most iconic cities.<h5>THE ROLE</h5>Westminster is home to more than 250,000 residents and 50,000 businesses. Our diverse communities, thriving high streets, night time economy and international tourism are internationally recognised and in the heart of the city we provide 22,000 homes to tenants and leaseholders.The Head of Major Works will lead the delivery of Westminster’s Housing Major Works £40million plus annual capital programme. You will provide both strategic vision and operational leadership, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standard while keeping residents at the heart of every decision. With responsibility for a team of up to 60 staff and extensive contractor resources, you will drive performance, accountability, and innovation across a large-scale, high-profile programme.The remit of this role spans all construction activities through to handover. You will balance technical excellence and financial rigour with outstanding communication and collaboration, ensuring residents are engaged, informed, and empowered throughout the process.We’re looking for a construction professional with significant experience of capital programmes and the complexities of improving and preserving existing housing stock. You will be as comfortable working on listed estates as you are shaping investment in modern developments, with the expertise to safeguard Westminster’s architectural legacy while delivering modern standards and sustainability.Equally important will be your ability to create and inspire a resident-focused workforce – building a culture of pride, care, and professionalism. You will be a visible leader, motivating teams and contractors to deliver high quality, cost-effective outcomes, and championing continuous improvement.<h5>INFORMATION</h5>For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below, or for more information please contact Sunita Patel at <a href="mailto:sunita.patel@starfishsearch.com" target="_blank">sunita.patel@starfishsearch.com</a> or Jamie Brown at <a href="mailto:jamie.brown@starfishsearch.com" target="_blank">jamie.brown@starfishsearch.com</a>.<a href="https://starfishsearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Head-of-Major-Works-Job-description.pdf" target="_blank">Role Profile</a><a href="https://starfishsearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Assets-Leadership-Structure-Chart.pdf" target="_blank">Structure Chart</a><h5>Timeline</h5>Closing Date:&nbsp;Sunday 25th January 2026Longlist Meeting:&nbsp;29th January 2026Technical Interviews:&nbsp;4th &amp; 5th February 2026Final Panel:&nbsp;Monday 9th February 2026 (All-day)<h5>Useful Links</h5><a href="https://starfishsearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Housing-Services-Annual-Report-23-24.pdf" target="_blank">Housing Services Annual Report</a><a href="https://www.westminster.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/documents/Fairer%20Westminster%20Delivery%20Plan%202025-26_3.pdf" target="_blank">Fairer Westminster Delivery Plan</a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/city-of-westminster-council/city-of-westminster-council-00bk-regulatory-judgement-26-february-2025" target="_blank">Regulatory Judgement: February 2025</a> &nbsp;<h5>How to apply</h5>To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:<ul><li>Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).</li><li>A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.</li></ul>If our client is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and you would like to apply under the scheme, please state that clearly at the top of your supporting statement, along with any adjustments you require to be made if invited for interview.

Westminster City Council

Head of Major Works

We’re looking for an accomplished and inspirational Project Director – Fire Remediation to lead Peabody’s £450 million external wall remediation and fire safety programme. As a senior leader within our Investment Directorate, you will oversee one of the largest and most complex remediation portfolios in the sector — ensuring our buildings meet the highest safety standards and enabling our residents and communities to thrive.Reporting to the Director of Asset Investment and Fire Remediation, you will lead a team of around 45 professionals, driving the strategic acceleration of remediation works across approximately 200 buildings, ensuring all projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.This is an exceptional opportunity to deliver sector-leading impact, strengthen our organisational resilience, and play a pivotal role in making homes safer across London.What You’ll Lead<ul><li>The successful delivery of Peabody’s external wall remediation programme, including all buildings over 18m and 11m within strategic timeframes.</li><li>Acceleration of complex fire remediation works, aligned with Peabody’s long-term financial plan, external grant funding, and cost recovery opportunities.</li><li>Robust project management, reporting, and governance — ensuring performance KPIs are visible at executive and board level.</li><li>Effective design, procurement, and contractual strategies to ensure high-quality, compliant, value-for-money outcomes.</li><li>Coordination of remediation works with wider planned investment programmes to minimise resident disruption and optimise capital use.</li><li>A high-performing team culture that champions accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.</li></ul>What You’ll Need<ul><li>Significant experience successfully leading large-scale, multi-stakeholder remediation or capital programmes, with accountability to senior or executive leadership.</li><li>Strong understanding of fire safety, building safety regulation, and the delivery of compliant remediation projects.</li><li>Proven ability to establish effective project controls, manage complex risks, and ensure a consistent Golden Thread of information.</li><li>A strategic and innovative mindset — able to drive improvements, influence decision-making, and navigate highly complex challenges.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with central government, regulators, local authorities, consultants, and contractors.</li><li>Inspirational leadership qualities, fostering a culture of performance, collaboration, and delivery.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen including financial oversight, value-for-money principles, and contract management.</li><li>Degree-level qualification or equivalent; professional accreditation (MRICS, MCIOB, APM or similar) is highly desirable.</li><li>Exceptional written communication skills, including report writing at board level.</li></ul>Why Join Us?At Peabody, our values guide everything we do —&nbsp;Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. &nbsp;You’ll be joining a committed and mission-driven team working to deliver safer homes and positive outcomes for thousands of residents.What We Offer<ul><li>30 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and access to a discount portal</li><li>4x salary life assurance</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>Please Read Before ApplyingPeabody does&nbsp;not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer. &nbsp;Interview Dates:1st Stage - 15th - 16th January 2026 in person at Westminster Bridge Road2nd Stage - 20 - 21st January 2026 in person at Westminster Bridge Road&nbsp; &nbsp;If you have any questions, please contact Talent Specialist Victoria Wilson at <a href="mailto:victoria.wilson1@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">victoria.wilson1@peabody.org.uk</a>.We may close this advert early depending on the volume and quality of applications.If this sounds like the right opportunity for you — and you want to help shape the future of building safety at Peabody — we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the ideal fit for this role.<h2>Attached documents:</h2><ul><li><a href="https://careers.peabody.org.uk/members/modules/jobV2/fdownload.php?j=3f8c8cef07ef34c1&amp;f=9f0caa30bc8110b7" target="_blank">&nbsp;Role Profile - AD Fire Remediation (1).pdf - Role Profile</a></li></ul>

Peabody

Project Director – Fire Remediation

Additional role requirements:<ul><li>DBS check required</li><li>Full valid driving licence</li></ul>Are you the one who can keep our buildings — and our people — safe?We’re on the lookout for a skilled and proactive Building Services Testing Officer to join our team. In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for testing, inspecting, and maintaining PA Housing’s fire safety systems and building services equipment. From fire alarms to emergency lighting, you’ll make sure our homes and buildings are safe, compliant, and working exactly as they should.This role will be primarily onsite and the area you will be covering is mainly South East London with a bit of South West and Croydon. So it's essential you are comfortable driving a van round London.This isn’t just a job — it’s about protecting lives and ensuring residents feel safe where they live.What’s in it for you….In addition to the salary, we offer a number of benefits, including:£30,951, increasing to £32,266 upon successful completion of your probation<ul><li>High street discount schemes</li><li>Health cash plans</li><li>26 days’ annual leave, increasing to 29 after three years, with the opportunity to buy more</li><li>Flexible bank holidays – take them when it suits you</li><li>Car leasing scheme</li></ul>What you’ll be doing……<ul><li>Carrying out regular testing, servicing, and inspection of fire safety systems and building services equipment (e.g. fire alarms, emergency lighting, AOVs, extinguishers, lifts, and more)</li><li>Recording outcomes on our asset management system (Keystone) using mobile devices</li><li>Reporting faults, malfunctions, or safety issues found during inspections</li><li>Raising urgent orders and repairs where required</li><li>Working with the wider Building Services team to improve consistency and share best practice</li></ul> What we’re looking for:<ul><li>Strong knowledge of fire safety measures and active fire safety systems</li><li>Good technical knowledge of building services equipment, electrical systems, and maintenance</li><li>Understanding of Health &amp; Safety requirements in building services</li><li>Hands-on experience with servicing and maintaining fire alarms, detection systems, and emergency equipment</li></ul>Qualifications (desirable):<ul><li>ICEL Advanced maintenance &amp; operation in emergency lighting</li><li>ICEL Emergency lighting foundation &amp; design</li><li>FIA Unit 1 Fire detection &amp; design</li><li>FIA Unit 5 Fire alarm maintenance</li><li>Servicing &amp; maintenance of portable fire extinguishers</li><li>FIA Unit 4 Installation &amp; testing of fire alarms</li><li>FIA Electrical competency</li><li>NICEIC Safe isolation workshop</li><li>NICEIC Electrical accessory replacement</li></ul>If you’ve got the expertise and passion to keep our buildings safe, we’d love to hear from you. Don’t forget to upload your qualifications with your application to show us you’ve got what it takes!Disclosure and Barring Service:This role requires of the successful candidate to complete a standard/enhanced DBS check. A standard DBS check will show any spent and unspent convictions.So why do we need to know this information? This role will be required to visit / support PA Housing residents in their own homes on a regular basis. Therefore we have a duty to our residents to ensure that we have taken precautions regarding who will be visiting them and representing PA Housing.Having unspent convictions will not necessarily preclude you from being recruited into the role; if you are potentially the successful candidate, we will complete a risk assessment with you to understand the circumstances around your conviction, how relevant they are to the post you have applied for and what remedial action , if any, have you have taken since your conviction. Suitable references will also need to be obtained prior to commencement of employment.

Compliance Testing Officer (Fire Safety)

About the Borough The London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes. Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the "Ambitious for Sutton" corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world's leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living. The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the 'Ambitious for Sutton' corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family. About the Role and our Ideal Candidate The role is a standalone, part time (18 hours per week) administration role, providing business support functions to the Community Safety Team and wider community safety partnership. The position holder will coordinate a wide range of operational and strategic partnership meetings on behalf of the team. The key duties involved are: - Collation and distribution of meeting agendas/papers - Recording and distribution of minutes - Management of team inboxes The hours of this role will be spread across three days within our core hours. Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday 10-4. About you You will be experienced in providing administrative support to a team- experience of working in a local government or partnership service setting would be advantageous. You will need excellent minute taking skills for a variety of strategic and operational meetings. Excellent computer skills and communication skills. Use of Google systems (desirable). About Us Sutton's Community Safety Team is a small team based in Sutton Police Station one day a week and hybrid working on other days. The team is part of the Integrated Support &amp; Safer Communities service within Sutton Children's Services- People Directorate. The team works closely with the Metropolitan Police and a range of partners and organisations to improve safety for residents and visitors within the London Borough of Sutton. Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include: <ul><li> A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade </li><li> Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave </li><li> Two volunteering days per year </li><li> Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role) </li><li> Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks </li><li> Learning and development portal offering a range of courses </li><li> Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres </li><li> Interest free season ticket loans </li><li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li><li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li><li> Zip car scheme </li><li> Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support </li></ul>Application Process Apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections. We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities. However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Sutton we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our PRIDE values. Here at Sutton we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups. To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract. The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis. Job Profile

Community Safety Coordinator

The Vacancy Resident Liaison Officer - North London (Planned Works) Company: WPS Salary: Competitive, based on experience WPS is looking for a Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to join our team on an exciting new planned works project in North London. This role is all about communication, support, and customer care, ensuring residents have a smooth experience throughout the works. Key Responsibilities Act as the main point of contact between residents and the site team Schedule appointments and clearly communicate work programmes Handle queries, concerns, and complaints with empathy and professionalism Maintain accurate records and assist with compliance documentation Ideal Candidate • Previous experience in planned works within social housing • Strong communication and organisational skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Full UK driving licence (essential for travel across sites) • Familiarity with social housing environments and tenant engagement Why Join Us? <ul> <li>Be part of a growing team delivering high-quality projects</li> <li>Make a real difference in residents' lives</li> <li>Competitive salary and career development opportunities</li></ul>Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Work for Wates Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises: Thriving places - working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background. Awards BEST PROJECT Inside Housing Development Awards WINNER 2022 Construction News Awards Winner GOLD AWARD Investors in People 2022 GOLD AWARD Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards TOP 50 EMPLOYERS 2022 Top 50 Employers for Women WINNER 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards

Resident Liaison Officer

Job description Contract terms Starting salary: PO1 (£40,182 - £42,060) Work location: Alexandra House, 10 Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7TR Hours per week: 36 per week Contract type: Permanent Closing date: Sunday, 11th January 2026 at 23:59 Expected interview date: W/C 29th January 2026 About Haringey Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work - the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We'll be celebrating all this and more as the "rebel borough" when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture. Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey's people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents. About the role The Service Charge Officer role at Haringey Council is a critical position responsible for calculating accurate and transparent service charges for our leaseholders and providing an excellent customer service. You will play a key role in achieving the Homeownership Teams targets and this position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the overall efficiency and success of the organisation. This role provides a platform for personal growth and development, as you'll have the opportunity to refine your leasehold knowledge and expand your professional horizons in a supportive and collaborative environment. About the team The Leasehold Service Charge Team is part of our Homeownership Team which delivers services to around 5000 leaseholders. There are four specialist teams managing RTB, service charges, section 20 and Income collection. We emphasise teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication. About you We are seeking a customer focused individual with a strong drive to excel in their performance. The ideal candidate will be experienced in leasehold service charges and have excellent customer service skills. They will demonstrate impeccable written and verbal communication skills, consistently upholding a standard of professionalism in all interactions. Working for Haringey At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts. Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible. Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders. Please continue to check these through the application process. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact <a href="mailto:ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk" target="_blank">ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk</a> Attachments <ul> <li> Service Charge Officer - Job Description.pdf </li> </ul>

Service Charge 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. Scheme Manager - Part Time Rochford £21,314 - £21,974 per year 30 hours per week - Monday - Friday We have an opportunity for a Scheme Manager to join our Sanctuary Independent Living Service, based in Rochford. The main purpose of this role is to encourage residents to maintain their well-being and independence and to support the delivery of high quality, safe and value for money housing management services that meet customer and organisational objectives. The role of Scheme Manager will include: <ul><li>Supporting residents by providing information to promote independence, good health and wellbeing </li><li>Completing mandatory compliance tasks along with health and safety checks </li><li>Reporting and monitoring repairs to conclusion, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed </li><li>Delivering high quality customer service by resolving problems and complaints </li><li>Providing administrative support, including maintaining accurate records in a timely manner </li><li>Completing Sign Ups, Terminations, Settling in Visits</li><li>Covering other schemes as and when required</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Numeracy and literacy to the equivalent of GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths </li></ul><ul><li>Proven experience of working with older people and understanding their individual needs or similar </li><li>Ability to work alone and manage workloads to meet deadlines </li><li>Working knowledge of handling confidential and sensitive information </li><li>Good interpersonal and customer care skills </li><li>Proficient User of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook </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 (pro rata)</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>£21,314 per annum (rising to £21,974 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)</li></ul>The full time equivalent salary for this role is £26,643 based on 37.5 hours per week rising to £27,467 after 12 months service and subject to satisfactory performance View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 01 January 2026 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.

Scheme Manager

You Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of young people? YMCA Thames Gateway provides accommodation and support to young people and children in care, helping them develop the skills and confidence to live independently. We're looking for a passionate and proactive Intensive Housing Management Officer to join our team. In this role, you'll support young people to sustain their tenancies and achieve independence. Carry out needs and risk assessments, develop sustainment plans, and monitor progress. Ensure compliance with occupancy agreements and manage rent accounts. You'll bring: Experience supporting young people in a housing, care or residential setting. Strong knowledge of safeguarding and the challenges faced by young people. Excellent communication, record-keeping and organisational skills. The ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends when required. A qualification in youth work, housing or a related area is desirable. US Thank you for your interest in finding out more about YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Whether you're looking for your first role, coming back to work after a career break, or simply looking for a new challenge, we're happy you're considering us. As a community-based organisation for over 150 years, we are a vibrant and ever-changing charity that offers inclusive programmes in health &amp; wellbeing, childcare, housing and youth work. We are passionate about providing opportunities to those who are most in need. We successfully adapt to the needs of the communities in which we're based - during the pandemic we were able to provide food hampers to families in need, childcare support to keyworkers, and stayed in touch with our senior citizens group who, for many, attending our social groups is a lifeline. Our staff are dedicated to making other people's lives better through the services we provide, so if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we look forward to hearing from you. Summary of Job Profile: <ul><li>Contract Type: 6 Months Fixed-term contract </li><li>Working Pattern: Full-time (Rota Monday to Sunday 08:00-16:00/14:00-22:00)</li><li>The Job Description and Person Specification can be found here: Final - Housing Officer JD (1).pdf</li></ul>Additional Information:Please note YMCA Thames Gateway Group does not have a Sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to provide evidence that they are eligible and have the right to work in the UK. YMCA Thames Gateway Staff Benefits: To be considered for this role please click the 'Apply for this job button' at the top of this page. Please upload your CV to the system for the recruiting manager to review. YMCA Thames Gateway is serious about safeguarding; this role will be subject to a Standard Disclosure &amp; Barring Service check. At YMCA Thames Gateway we are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to Equal Opportunities. Therefore, we value the importance of diversity and positively welcome applicant from all members of the community. The Association is committed to ensuring that all current and potential staff, members, users and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness and respect regardless of their protected characteristics within the Equality Act (2010). We strongly encourage applications from applicants of a BAME background, those with a disability and those who identify as LGTBQ+.

Housing Officer (Intensive Housing Management) FTC

Community Safety Coordinator Employer Sutton Council Location(s) Sutton Workplace Type Hybrid Working Contract Type Permanent Working Hours Part Time Grade 6 Hours Per Week 18 Salary Range £35,520 - £38,256 (£39,276 unconsolidated maximum) Salary Basis Per annum, pro rata'd to part-time working hours Actual Part Time Salary £17,760- £19,128 Leave Entitlement 28 days Application Deadline 31/12/2025, 23:55 Anticipated Interview Date(s) Week commencing 05/01 About the Borough The London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes. Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the "Ambitious for Sutton" corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world's leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living. The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the 'Ambitious for Sutton' corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family. About the Role and our Ideal Candidate The role is a standalone, part time (18 hours per week) administration role, providing business support functions to the Community Safety Team and wider community safety partnership. The position holder will coordinate a wide range of operational and strategic partnership meetings on behalf of the team. The key duties involved are: - Collation and distribution of meeting agendas/papers - Recording and distribution of minutes - Management of team inboxes The hours of this role will be spread across three days within our core hours. Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday 10-4. About you You will be experienced in providing administrative support to a team- experience of working in a local government or partnership service setting would be advantageous. You will need excellent minute taking skills for a variety of strategic and operational meetings. Excellent computer skills and communication skills. Use of Google systems (desirable). About Us Sutton's Community Safety Team is a small team based in Sutton Police Station one day a week and hybrid working on other days. The team is part of the Integrated Support &amp; Safer Communities service within Sutton Children's Services- People Directorate. The team works closely with the Metropolitan Police and a range of partners and organisations to improve safety for residents and visitors within the London Borough of Sutton. Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include: <ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade </li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role) </li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application Process Apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections. We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities. However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Sutton we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our PRIDE values. Here at Sutton we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups. To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract. The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis. Job Profile

The Vacancy Are you an experienced Housing Officer looking for a new role? If so, please keep reading. As a Housing Officer you'll be working across Greater London on a dispersed patch of agency managed and covering some general needs properties. You will be responsible for delivering a successful housing and tenancy management service. You will ensure there is a strong focus on delivering excellent customer service, whilst effectively supporting your customers who will have varying and diverse needs. On a day to day basis you may find yourself <ul> <li>Liaising with agents onsite.</li></ul><ul> <li>Customer focused, working with residents in the community.</li></ul><ul> <li>Working collaboratively with other teams, safer neighbourhood teams and external stakeholders.</li></ul><ul> <li>Investigating and actioning tenancy breaches, undertaking the necessary action to enforce the terms &amp; conditions of the tenancy agreement.</li></ul><ul> <li>Attending court / undertaking evictions.</li></ul><ul> <li>Conducting viewings and sign ups.</li></ul><ul> <li>Delivering a programme of property / estate inspections, prioritising FRA / H&amp;S actions.</li></ul>About you You will come to the role with a CIH or equivalent housing qualification or significant housing management experience. You will have experience of housing management. You'll have a proven track record of dealing with challenging situations, taking into account a broad range of customer needs. You will be very aware of current housing issues and practice, housing law, regulations with knowledge of leasehold and shared ownership management. You will be confident in your communication style, able to adapt it to suit the needs of your customers. You will have strong IT skills and have previous experience of using CRMS. The role will require you to travel throughout the patch, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes would be desirable. When not out and about in the community you'll be able to base yourself from home or the office whichever suits you. Ideal candidates will be based in the Greater London area. What's in it for me We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like: <ul> <li>Flexible working - whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business' needs</li> <li>A focus on colleague wellbeing - workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan</li> <li>We invest in colleagues' careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks</li> <li>Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance</li> <li>Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back</li> <li>Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more</li> <li>Enhanced leave</li> <li>We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives</li></ul>Ready to apply? To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you'd be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if successful. We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do. All candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group &amp; it's subsidiary brands INDJOBS The Company The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Housing Officer

This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 12 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application). We are recruiting for a Housing Options Officer to provide specialist housing solutions casework and advice for persons with housing needs to include, but not exclusively, the following: - Options to prevent homelessness - partnership and joint working with other specialist agencies e.g. young person's joint assessments, children and adult services, voluntary housing support organisations and advocacy and mediation. Actively support clients to relieve their homelessness by securing alternative accommodation and assessing suitability and affordability of new homes. Homeless applications and the issuing of decisions - to assist the Housing Options Team Leader in promoting joint working and partnerships with housing providers, including Registered Social and Private Sector landlords, to increase the availability and quality of settled accommodation To provide a customer focused, pro-active service to help residents secure their housing choices. Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Medway Council Plan and embeds our values and behaviours. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Tracy Partridge on <a href="mailto:tracy.partridge@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracy.partridge@medway.gov.uk</a> Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. We are seeking a Housing Options Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date. Salary range <ul><li>£31,283 per year</li></ul>

Housing Options Officer

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Job Description: Community Manager, Merchant Square Reporting to Bewonder*, and working closely with the client, the Community Manager will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of a comprehensive community experience, events, and marketing strategy for the 10,000 residents, occupiers, and visitors at Merchant Square Estate. This role combines strategic placemaking with hands-on community engagement and activation to position Merchant Square as a premium mixed-use destination in Paddington Basin where people live, work, and visit. Objective of Role The purpose of this Community Manager role is to create and deliver a bespoke community experience and engagement programme that drives occupier satisfaction, stimulates visitor footfall, and establishes Merchant Square as a thriving, premium mixed-use estate. The role focuses on building strong relationships across the diverse community while delivering exceptional events and marketing initiatives that enhance the overall estate experience. Team Structure The Community Manager will work as an integral extension of the client team, maintaining a close collaborative relationship that is fundamental to the success of the Merchant Square community. This partnership approach ensures seamless alignment between client objectives and day-to-day community management activities. The Community Manager will report to the Community Lead at Bewonder* who will provide strategic support and guidance, while also having access to Bewonder*'s in-house creative studio, digital team and network of partners. As part of a network of Community Managers across the UK, they will benefit from best practice sharing and networking opportunities within this professional group. Working closely with both the onsite client team and the Merchant Square Estate Management team, the Community Manager will foster strong working relationships that enable cohesive property management and community development aligned with the client's vision and operational requirements. Main Duties and Responsibilities Community and Events Management <ul><li>Act as lead contact and coordinator for events, communications, and marketing activities across the estate</li><li>Strategically plan the yearly programme of events that contributes to the overall Merchant Square brand for the benefit of estate occupiers, residents, and local community</li><li>Establish regular meetings with main occupier (office, retail and leisure) and resident representatives to develop strong working relationships and support ongoing communications</li><li>Create and deliver an engaging and vibrant community/placemaking strategy that connects customers within Merchant Square Estate</li><li>Implement placemaking projects to enhance and activate the spaces throughout the estate</li><li>Deliver events on-site as the leading point of contact, managing external partners and ensuring operational excellence</li><li>Engage with local charities and produce annual CSR programme aligned with sustainability and social impact agenda</li></ul>Marketing and Communications <ul><li>Drive marketing activity for Merchant Square Estate, managing all marketing channels including website, social media handles, and monthly newsletter to drive digital engagement</li><li>Coordinate activity and development on upcoming Merchant Square mobile application</li><li>Leverages available photography and videography resources to develop engaging social media content, transforming professional visuals into posts that showcase Merchant Square's vibrant community and activities</li><li>Manage estate communications and signage with designers</li><li>Manage relationships with external creative and communication agencies</li><li>Write content for awards submissions and create engaging content for various platforms</li><li>Liaise with occupiers, residents, and traders regarding offers, news, and campaign feedback</li></ul>Operations and Administration <ul><li>Close collaboration and communication with the client and estate management team to ensure they are aware of ongoing community activity</li><li>Collate appropriate documentation for each event including Event Management Plans, Risk Assessments, and License documents, ensuring all events adhere to health &amp; safety and licensing policies</li><li>Manage the events and marketing budget effectively throughout each service charge year</li><li>Engage and negotiate with potential commercial partners for events, pop-ups, and filming opportunities</li><li>Support occupier customer feedback programmes and surveys, using feedback to inform strategy</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of all appropriate communications and documentation</li><li>Support control and management of assigned budgets, raising external revenue through events activities where possible</li></ul>Key Stakeholders <ul><li>European Land (Client)</li><li>Bewonder* (JLL)</li><li>Estate Management team (JLL)</li><li>Occupiers, residents, building managers &amp; retailers</li><li>Local community groups and charities</li><li>Third party agencies and service partners</li><li>External creative and communication agencies</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Experience <ul><li>Previous experience in marketing and events environment, at Assistant or Executive level, either agency or client side</li><li>Proven experience in delivering successful events and placemaking strategies across destinations with high footfall</li><li>Experience in content creation and management with good understanding of WordPress or similar CMS</li><li>Hands-on experience with Instagram and Facebook for business</li><li>Proficiency in using Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms</li><li>Experience in delivering onsite events and content development for websites and social media</li></ul>Essential Skills <ul><li>Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills</li><li>Exceptional organisational and multi-tasking skills</li><li>Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills</li><li>Strong time management and prioritisation abilities</li><li>Confidence in communicating and working to deadlines</li><li>Excellent eye for detail and strong ownership mindset</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and without supervision</li></ul>Desirable Experience <ul><li>Previous experience in marketing and events environment either agency or client side, for a prestigious city centre mixed-use estate</li><li>Understanding of design skills such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva</li><li>CRM experience and workplace app knowledge</li><li>Understanding of wellbeing programmes</li><li>Building management/Facilities management operational experience</li><li>Project management experience</li></ul>Critical Competencies for Success <ul><li>Creative and innovative thinking - be different and bold in approach</li><li>Developing and sustaining key relationships across diverse stakeholder groups</li><li>Strong management skills and ability to work collaboratively</li><li>Passionate about customer experience and community building</li><li>Commercially minded with ambitious approach to revenue generation</li><li>Confident hosting abilities and natural relationship builder</li><li>Successfully delivering community events and activations through independent problem-solving and resourcefulness, maintaining a positive approach when facing challenges</li></ul>Location: On-site -London, GBR If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process, please email <a href="mailto:EMEATA@jll.com" target="_blank">EMEATA@jll.com</a> or call +44 (0)20 7493 4933 to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note, the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page &gt; I want to work for JLL. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Community Manager

Join an exciting Legal Service Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. The Post In our Housing Litigation Team, we are looking for a Senior Civil Litigation / Homelessness Lawyer: <ul><li>To actively support the management of the department.</li><li>To provide high level and proactive expert legal advice on Civil Litigation/homelessness matters to the Council, its members and officers and to be a point of contact for members and senior officers on legal matters pertaining to Civil litigation/homelessness.</li><li>To attend court or tribunals or public inquiries as a Senior Lawyer and in particular, conduct high quality advocacy.</li><li>Advising the Council and senior officers on Housing Law and related matters</li><li>Allocation of work to appropriate members of staff</li><li>Monitoring the quality of work undertaken by the team</li><li>Managing a team of around 4 and ensuring adequate training and development</li></ul>The Person The successful Senior Civil Litigation / Homelessness Lawyer will possess: <ul><li>A current practising certificate (either as a Barrister, Solicitor or FCILEX (with litigation Practice rights). </li><li>A can-do attitude with the confidence to lead a team.</li><li>Strong experience in all matters relating to housing law/Civil Litigation</li><li>Ability to anticipate problems and solve them accordingly.</li><li>Must be dependable and self-reliant.</li></ul>Why join us? We know people achieve their best when they feed valued. At Brent, you'll benefit from: <ul><li>Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays</li><li>Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles</li><li>Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers</li><li>Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans</li><li>Travel perks including Zipcar access, affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities</li><li>Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career</li><li>Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment</li></ul>Closing date: 12 January 2026 (23:59) Additional Information Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time (There is a requirement to attend the offices in Wembley or Court at least three times per week). If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement. Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non-visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us. Salary range <ul><li>£58,461 - £65,181 per year</li></ul>

Senior Homelessness Civil/Litigation Lawyer

Job Description Salary range: £58,461 - £65,181 p.a. inc. London weighting Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time (There is a requirement to attend the offices in Wembley or Court at least three times per week). Join an exciting Legal Service Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. The Post In our Housing Litigation Team, we are looking for a Senior Civil Litigation / Homelessness Lawyer: <ul> <li>To actively support the management of the department.</li> <li>To provide high level and proactive expert legal advice on Civil Litigation/homelessness matters to the Council, its members and officers and to be a point of contact for members and senior officers on legal matters pertaining to Civil litigation/homelessness.</li> <li>To attend court or tribunals or public inquiries as a Senior Lawyer and in particular, conduct high quality advocacy.</li> <li>Advising the Council and senior officers on Housing Law and related matters</li> <li>Allocation of work to appropriate members of staff</li> <li>Monitoring the quality of work undertaken by the team</li> <li>Managing a team of around 4 and ensuring adequate training and development</li></ul>The Person The successful Senior Civil Litigation / Homelessness Lawyer will possess: <ul> <li>A current practising certificate (either as a Barrister, Solicitor or FCILEX (with litigation Practice rights). </li> <li>A can-do attitude with the confidence to lead a team.</li> <li>Strong experience in all matters relating to housing law/Civil Litigation</li> <li>Ability to anticipate problems and solve them accordingly.</li> <li>Must be dependable and self-reliant.</li></ul>Why join us? We know people achieve their best when they feed valued. At Brent, you'll benefit from: <ul> <li>Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays</li> <li>Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)</li> <li>Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles</li> <li>Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers</li> <li>Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans</li> <li>Travel perks including Zipcar access, affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities</li> <li>Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career</li> <li>Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment</li> </ul>Closing date: 12 January 2026 (23:59) Additional Information If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement. Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non-visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us. Job Description

Job Introduction This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 12 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application). We are recruiting for a Housing Options Officer to provide specialist housing solutions casework and advice for persons with housing needs to include, but not exclusively, the following: - Options to prevent homelessness - partnership and joint working with other specialist agencies e.g. young person's joint assessments, children and adult services, voluntary housing support organisations and advocacy and mediation. Actively support clients to relieve their homelessness by securing alternative accommodation and assessing suitability and affordability of new homes. Homeless applications and the issuing of decisions - to assist the Housing Options Team Leader in promoting joint working and partnerships with housing providers, including Registered Social and Private Sector landlords, to increase the availability and quality of settled accommodation To provide a customer focused, pro-active service to help residents secure their housing choices. Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Medway Council Plan and embeds our values and behaviours. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Tracy Partridge on <a href="mailto:tracy.partridge@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracy.partridge@medway.gov.uk</a> Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. We are seeking a Housing Options Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

About Us Croydon Council's priorities The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services <ul> <li>Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable</li> <li>Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon's diverse communities and businesses</li> <li>Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors</li> <li>Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice</li> <li>Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities</li></ul>Key business plan outcomes: <ul> <li>Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning</li> <li>Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential</li> <li>Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we're proud to call home</li> <li>People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer</li> <li>Croydon Council's new ways of working</li></ul>Equal Opportunities Statement Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.

Housing Enforcement Officer

ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in over 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $36 billion of development assets and over $30 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.greystar.com" target="_blank">www.greystar.com</a>. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY You will run an autonomous business unit taking overall responsibility and accountability for the operations including team members, daily activities, and the resources of the property to achieve established budgeted financial and operational goals. Leading the team by example your focus will be to build a vibrant, safe and welcoming community our residents enjoy being part of. JOB DESCRIPTION Key Role Responsibilities <ul><li>Contributes to the delivery of a complex and evolving staffing structure, covering our in-house Community Management, Concierge, Customer Service and Maintenance departments.</li><li>Provides supportive and inspiring leadership to the team by interviewing, hiring, and training team members, and by managing their performance in accordance with Company policies, values, and business practices.</li><li>Identifies areas for improvement, offers suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity, and implements ideas that achieve operational excellence.</li><li>Acts as a role model at all times by demonstrating the core values</li><li>Leads the team to create positive memorable experiences by exceeding expectations for all residents.</li><li>Works in partnership with marketing to shape local marketing and leasing strategies based on relevant market data to achieve the property's occupancy and revenue goals</li><li>Ensures marketing campaigns, advertising and promotional activities are effectively implemented</li><li>Establishes relationships with internal and external stakeholders (sales, marketing, groups, universities) communicating regularly with representatives, ensuring the community's compliance with pertinent regulations, and providing performance data and reporting</li><li>Actively seeks interaction and contact with residents to proactively seek to improve service delivery and ensure community events enhance the overall resident experience.</li><li>Meets targeted revenues by making rate recommendations based on market data and monitors payments.</li><li>Prepares and forecasts annual budgets by analysing financial statements, reviewing marketing information, and accessing operational reports.</li><li>Manages the financial performance; attending regular P&amp;L reviews with stakeholders.</li><li>Promotes investor satisfaction and retention through timely variance reporting in respect of budgeted and actual spending and on-going communication about the performance of the properties, and responds with urgency to client/owner concerns, questions, issues, and requests.</li><li>Promotes resident satisfaction and retention by ensuring a timely response to questions, requests and complaints in a timely manner, and taking appropriate action to resolve and address service issues.</li><li>Assesses team member training needs and ensure thorough understanding of systems and adherence to policies</li><li>Develops capability of team members in order to meet key performance goals and future succession requirements.</li><li>Originates, approves and submits purchase orders and processes invoices from vendors, contractors and service providers for payment and manages communication with finance team members and other stakeholders as required.</li><li>Oversees the tenancy management process by coordinating periodic apartment inspections, evicting residents, and imposing and collecting late fees and other charges within the terms of the agreement.</li><li>Works hand in hand with Health &amp; Safety to drive a safety culture by managing and monitoring the appropriate health &amp; safety and compliance activities including the incident reporting system and ensures that the community operates in a safe and risk free environment.</li><li>Ensures the operation of the community complies with Company policies and procedures and any laws and regulations governing housing operations and residential lettings.</li><li>Manages planned and reactive maintenance and refurbishments engaging marketing and capital projects teams to ensure timely resident communication and completion to a high standard within agreed budgets and timescales.</li><li>Conducts regular community walkabouts and inspections and takes appropriate actions to ensure that the physical aspects of the property, grounds, buildings, and amenities meet established standards for safety, cleanliness, and general appearance and appeal.</li></ul>Role Scope Overall accountability across two separate commercial businesses within Canvas Wembley which comprises of 1053 Student beds. Key Relationships <ul><li>Regional Operations Managers</li><li>Investors, Asset, and Portfolio Management Teams.</li><li>Corporate Support Teams including HR, Finance, Systems, Sales &amp; Marketing, Health &amp; Safety &amp; Capital Projects.</li></ul>Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to <a href="mailto:AskHR@greystar.com" target="_blank">AskHR@greystar.com</a>.

The Vacancy 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 House Manager to join the team at our Medford House development in Purley, Surrey Hours: 25 hours per week Monday to Friday, working throughout the year. Salary: £18,798 Per annum 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>As part of McCarthy &amp; Stone Management Service, a successful and fast expanding national company, you'll get all the training and support you need to help you meet your career goals from our internal experts. This includes courses such as basic first aid, working safely in the workspace, Dementia Friends training and many more. 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. 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! About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

House Manager

The Vacancy House Manager - Retirement Living Location: Sanders Court, estate in Brentwood Essex Hours: 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, all year round) Salary: £18,798.00 ACTUAL per year plus benefits and bonus We do not currently offer sponsorship - applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a role that involves multi-tasking, problem-solving, and event organisation? McCarthy Stone, the UK's leading retirement living provider, is looking for a House Manager to lead our welcoming estate in Brentwood Essex. Why Work with McCarthy Stone? We offer a rewarding role with a range of employee benefits, including: <ul> <li>Group personal pension and life assurance</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Flexible working hours</li> <li>Work in beautiful surroundings</li> <li>Generous annual leave (25 days, rising to 28 days) plus bank holidays</li> <li>Access to our employee discounts platform (gift cards, supermarkets, restaurants, and more)</li></ul>Role Overview - House Manager As House Manager, you'll be the friendly, professional point of contact for homeowners and their families. Your key focus will be supporting a safe, welcoming and independent lifestyle for our residents. Key responsibilities include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new homeowners and helping them settle into their new homes</li> <li>Providing a front-of-house service and engaging warmly with all visitors</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for residents and offering assistance, guidance, or support</li> <li>Managing supplier relationships to ensure smooth day-to-day operations</li> <li>Acting as the face of McCarthy Stone for homeowners' families and friends</li> <li>Handling resident concerns with sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect</li> <li>Overseeing estate management, including communal areas, gardens, and grounds</li> <li>Supporting the development of a strong community through organising social events and regular resident meetings</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety requirements</li></ul>About You - What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: <ul> <li>Has excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude</li> <li>Has previous experience in a customer-facing or service management role</li> <li>Demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to high-quality service</li> <li>Enjoys variety and takes initiative in a busy environment</li> <li>Can solve problems effectively and remain calm under pressure</li> <li>Is comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other basic digital tools</li> <li>Has an awareness of basic Health and Safety (training will be provided)</li> <li>Holds or is willing to obtain first aid qualifications (training provided)</li> <li>Experience in property management is an advantage</li> <li>Enjoys organising events</li></ul>Training &amp; Development You'll receive full support and professional training through our in-house development programmes, which include: <ul> <li>First Aid certification</li> <li>Dementia Friends training</li> <li>Workplace safety courses</li> <li>Ongoing development and progression support</li></ul>Apply Now If you're looking for a meaningful part-time role that combines responsibility, variety, and community impact - we'd love to hear from you. Applications are reviewed as soon as they're received. We may appoint before the closing date, so early application is encouraged. Please note: McCarthy Stone is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not currently offer sponsorship - applicants must have the right to work in the UK. #LI-GM1 About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

Scheme Manager - Broxbourne Salary:£33,054 per annum + monthly attendance bonus 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 We deliver empathy led, person first support that helps people move forward with confidence. Whether it's securing a new home, accessing vital resources, or finding the right wellbeing services, you will play a key role in transforming lives. We are proud to offer a space built on dignity, respect, and empowerment and we are 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>Understanding of the challenges faced by homeless individuals</li><li>Experience working in homelessness service would be advantageous</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.

Homeless Health Housing Worker

About Us Job Title: Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer Salary Range: £38,976 to £47,229 per annum One Permanent and One Fixed Term (Until March 2028) Fulltime - 36 hours Location: Civic Centre, 44 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3BZ Objective of role We are looking for a capable and ambitious individual keen to help families and individuals facing homelessness to help support them in their homelessness journey and adhere to legislative guidance as well as policy and procedures. Who are we looking for? We are especially interested in your transferable skills in particular your ability to assess information, understand and accurately apply the assessment criteria, problem solve and communicate effectively with applicants, colleagues and agencies. Whilst previous experience of working in a homelessness or other busy front-line public-sector role would be advantageous, it is not essential. What we would like you to be is: <ul><li>To be emotionally mature and confident to work with people facing homelessness for various reasons.</li><li>Be a good listener and able to apply what you hear to the legal framework in which we work.</li><li>Be organised in your work and able to keep on top of changing priorities.</li><li>Be able to engage and work collaboratively with families and individuals who require housing assistance.</li><li>Be able to discuss, negotiate and persuade families and their landlords to prevent and relieve homelessness.</li><li>Be able to write reasoned decision letters, carry out interviews and produce case notes and assessments of a high standard.</li><li>Be a motivated and engaged team player.</li></ul>About the role You will be working proactively and collaboratively with households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness to assist them to sustain their current housing where possible, or otherwise to secure alternative, suitable and affordable accommodation. You will hold a personal caseload of households, to agree practical and reasonable steps for the Council and the household to take to prevent and/or relieve homelessness. Households will include private or social tenants, homeowners, those evicted by family members or facing relationship breakdown, and may be vulnerable and/or have complex needs. You will provide a flexible and responsive service for applicants who are homeless or threatened with homelessness by delivering services from our offices and ensuring comprehensive housing advice is available for customers, staff and partner agencies. You will carry out home visits to assess homelessness and the sustainability of the applicant's current housing. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Experience of working within a customer service, housing, or lettings service. Experience of carrying out interviews, investigations, negotiations Experience of effective record keeping, including electronically held information. Experience of working with people who are homeless or in other stressful situations. Experience of working successfully to performance targets and deadlines Excellent interpersonal skills including active listening and negotiating. Excellent communication skills including the ability to write detailed case notes and technical letters. Indicative Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026 Shortlisting Date: Week commencing Monday 12 January 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

Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer

About The Role Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults? Joining our expanding Private Rented Housing Team, you will lead a team of 2 Supported Lettings Officers and 2 Floating Support Officers to improve the efficiency and overall success of the Private Rented team. Working across a considerable variety of housing, you will manage a Team to procure affordable and suitable accommodation for single and childless people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness . It's all about creating a steady supply of accommodation for households in housing need, then following up with effective contract monitoring. You will work closely with private landlords to secure safe and suitable accommodation for our residents. On top of your core duties, you'll implement impactful operational plans that fit with St Mungo's wider housing strategy . This is a hybrid role where you will be working 4 days per week on-site at our office in Kensington Town Hall. About you We're looking for solid experience in housing or property. This includes experience in procurement, contract management and working with landlords or letting agents. You'll be able to confidently handle a demanding workload and communicate effectively with all kinds of people. A good knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and the private rented sector is important. Ideally, you'll be qualified to carry out property inspections under the Housing Health and Safety Rating system, but this isn't essential. St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups. How to apply To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the 'document' tab on the advert page on our website. When you're ready to apply click the 'Apply Now' Button to start your online application form. Closing date: 10am on 6 January 2026 Interview and assessments on: TBC About Us Our purpose is to end homelessness and rebuild lives. It drives everything that we do. For the past 55 years, we have been on the ground every day and every night, supporting people to recover from homelessness and advocating for change. We support around 28,000 people each year and our work means that more than 2,700 people have somewhere safe to stay each night. What We Offer Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where all colleagues feel valued, and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups. We believe that equity, diversity and inclusion improves the health, wellbeing and development of our colleagues and helps to ensure everyone feels valued. We know that when diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are prioritised, we are happier, healthier and can ultimately achieve better outcomes for our clients. Below are some of our key focus areas to improve both our candidate and colleague experience: <ul> <li>A growing number of diversity networks including LGBTQ+, Womens Action, Lived Experience and Anti-Racist networks.</li> <li>Increasing visibility by ensuring that all interview panels across the organisation are diversely represented to ensure fair and balanced decision making during the recruitment process.</li> <li>A safe and supportive working environment championing positive action via various internal schemes such as upward mentoring and a Steps into Management programme.</li> <li>Mandatory Diversity &amp; Inclusion training for all staff, unconscious bias training for managers, and a range of other courses such as Trans awareness and Autism Awareness.</li> <li>In recognition of the importance of transparency, we publish our employee diversity statistics and pay gap reports on our website. </li></ul>Want to find out more? Click here to visit our Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion page. Wellbeing and Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to our colleagues to ensure wellbeing remains a key priority. Maintaining a good work life balance can be tricky, but with family friendly policies, flexible and agile working options and an incremental annual leave allowance, we are committed to making sure you have the options available as and when you need them. These include: <ul> <li>Agile working model for suitable roles.</li> <li>Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements.</li> <li>28 days annual leave rising to 31 after five years' service.</li> <li>Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave. Carers leave, and fertility treatment leave.</li> <li>Financial wellbeing platform offering loans, advances and saving options.</li> <li>Auto-enrolment to pension scheme after six months service with an employer contribution of 6%.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme and access to SmartHealth app - 24/7 GP appointments, health checks and nutrition advice.</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme and interest free season ticket loans.</li> <li>Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food &amp; drink, travel, electricals and more.</li></ul>Want to find out more? Want to find out more? Click here to visit our Work For Us page. Reaching Potential At St Mungo's we are committed to providing development opportunities for all our colleagues. We welcome people with a wide range of experiences and value transferable skills so that we can provide the best support for people experiencing homelessness. That's why we have a robust induction, training and development programme that supports colleagues throughout their career at St Mungo's. These include: <ul> <li>Highly praised internal training courses and access to external learning to build your skills and meet your professional development goals.</li> <li>Steps into Management programme to support colleague progression.</li> <li>Commitment to continued professional development with access to career development forums, internal mentoring and internal secondment opportunities.</li></ul>A DBS disclosure check is a requirement for this post and will be undertaken for the successful candidate. Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo's current standard Terms and Conditions (T&amp;Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

HoPE Coordinator (Homelessness Prevention & Engagement)

Company Description United Infrastructure is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure, to create a more sustainable and inclusive society. This is an opportunity to join one of our 4 pillars: Social Infrastructure - We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to ensuring the highest building safety standards, we provide a range of services for public sector clients. Job Description As a vital member of our team, you will make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we work with and can seize the opportunity to develop your career in property services. As an experienced Resident Liaison Officer you will be a visible point of contact for customers, engaging through home-visits, newsletters, meetings and resident open days. You will ensure residents are aware of the works processes and will communicate updates/changes accordingly. In addition, you will coordinate the handover of keys to site teams and provide a high standard of customer aftercare, ensuring works are completed satisfactorily and managing expectations between residents, the client and our operations teams. This role will include the necessity to travel as you may be required to travel to various sites in London (via car or public transport). All applicants must have a valid UK driving licence. All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check. Qualifications With the confidence to manage sometimes difficult situations, as Resident Liaison Officer you will be a naturally excellent communicator who can work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. We are ideally looking for somebody who has worked for a Contractor or in a client-side resident liaison / community engagement role, preferably within planned / reactive maintenance or asset management. You will be resilient under pressure and understand the need for discretion and respect in a public facing role. Additional Information If you are a Resident Liaison Officer seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering: <ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company's growth</li><li>Immediate interview for qualified candidates</li></ul>

About The Role MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE The Review Meeting is central to the Review process. It is where matters arising from the Review reports can be properly explored. The deliberations of the Review Meeting and the contents of the Review Report inform the Independent Review Officers recommendation regarding the Foster Carers' continuing approval as a Foster Carer and their Terms of Approval. ESSENTIAL DUTIES <ol> <li>Critically read the Review paperwork sent to them prior to the Review Meeting.</li> <li>Identify salient areas that should be discussed at the Review Meeting and any matters that need to be explored with relevant parties beforehand (via SSW/Line Manager).</li> <li>Formulate an agenda covering all pertinent areas to be covered in the Review Meeting.</li> <li>Chair the meeting in a facilitative, inclusive and rigorous manner.</li> <li>Draw out key matters explored in the Review Meeting.</li> <li>Make a substantiated and properly evidenced recommendation, drawing on the deliberation of the Review Meeting and the Review paperwork (using TSD Standards/Fostering Competencies).</li> <li>Complete Report /Detailed Review Meating Minutes ensuring that all the above have been covered.</li> <li>Where issues of professional practice arise in respect of staff or carers pertaining to their capability, performance or conduct, the reviewing officer must bring these to the attention of the regions Head of Fostering.</li></ol> CHECKLIST The following advises of areas for discussion during the Foster Carers Review. The list is not intended to be exhaustive and should be considered along with the information included in the Review paperwork: <ol> <li>Strengths of Foster Carers.</li> <li>Outstanding actions from the last Review.</li> <li>Significant changes since the last Review, including employment/finances/house moves/health issues/household composition/impact of fostering on the family.</li> <li>Emergency Placements/Exemptions in line with Regulations.</li> <li>Issues emerging from updated statutory checks.</li> <li>H &amp; S/Risk Assessments, etc.</li> <li>Any gaps in meeting/maintaining standards/competencies.</li> <li>Complaints/Allegations.</li> <li>Training and Development.</li> <li>Communication/Recording</li> <li>Any changes to Approval and evidence to support any disagreements.</li> <li>Additional support needs if a change of approval is being recommended.</li> <li>Future Actions:</li> <li>Referral to the Fostering Panel</li> <li>Training and Development needs</li> <li>Outstanding H &amp; S/Safe Care</li> <li>Requirement for Re-assessme</li></ol> Others as identified during the Review Meeting. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.

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