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We are looking for an experienced housing professional to join the council&amp;©s Housing Options Team. You would become a member of a small team focusing on preventing homelessness and offering help and advice to customers who are in housing need and may be vulnerable. We need someone who can comprehend the often complex needs of individuals within our community and who will relish the challenge of finding solutions for them. This role will be the lead officer visiting and supporting a caseload of overseas arrivals from Ukraine and Afghanistan supporting them to navigate their housing options and homelessness.Ideally you will already be working within the homelessness sector and have a good understanding of a local authority&amp;©s homelessness duties.Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Housing Options Officer (Overseas Arrivals Lead)

We are seeking an experienced policy and performance officer to join our Housing Options Team. You will report directly to the Head of Housing Solutions and alongside the Housing Options and Resettlement Managers to develop and implement the Council&amp;©s Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and Allocations Policy alongside day to day policies and procedures, and will manage the service&amp;©s corporate performance monitoring and statistical returns.This role will take responsibility for managing the Service&amp;©s contracts for the IT system and supported housing projects, developing service improvements, service level agreements and providing project support for the managers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Principal Policy and Performance Officer

As a Housing Register and Allocations Officer you will be ensuring all applications to the Housing Register are processed and applicants housing need assessed in accordance with the Council&amp;©s Allocations Policy, and for carrying out all the administrative processes required.&nbsp;This is a varied role providing general housing advice to customers both face to face, on the telephone and by email.&nbsp; The role includes shortlisting bids from applicants for social housing and ensuring nominations are made to social housing providers within required timescales, updating systems, and keeping applicants informed.Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Housing Register and Allocations Officer

We are seeking an experienced housing options/homelessness officer to work alongside the Housing Options Manager to supervise the day to day case management of the Housing Options Officer and provide technical and legal advice to officers in terms of their cases and decision making.You will be knowledgeable in terms of the homelessness legislation and case law and have experience of carrying out homelessness reviews decisions. While not directly line managing the team you will hold regular case review supervisions and hold a small caseload of complex cases of your own.Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Senior Housing Options Officer

We are looking for someone with experience in organising and supporting teams, not necessarily in the housing sector, however some experience of administration and invoice processing would be required. We work in a customer focussed way to ensure that anyone approaching the service is directed to the right person or team first time and part of this role will be dealing with preliminary customer requests in a prompt, friendly and professional manner.Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Housing Finance and Admin Officer

This role will liaise with accommodation providers, particularly bed and breakfast establishments carrying out regular visits to residents and ensuring the accommodation meets agreed standards. Ideally you will already be working within a housing related sector however we would also consider applications from people who have other relevant experience, and the skills needed to work within this frontline team.Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Temporary Accommodation Officer

We are seeking an experienced and motivated manager to lead and co-ordinate the day to day operational business of the Housing Options Team, managing six Housing Options Officers supported by a Senior ensuring households approaching the council for advice or who are facing homelessness receive accurate information and receive a customer focused service.Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Housing Options Manager

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Job Title: Senior Policy Adviser x 4&nbsp;
Directorate: Policy, Research and Voter Engagement&nbsp;
Starting salary band: Band C: £40,031 - £42,033 per annum&nbsp;
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Full time &amp; Permanent: This role work on a Hybrid basis which requires a minimum of 2 days office attendance (40%).&nbsp;
Location: Preferred location is London as this is where majority of the team and stakeholders are based. We will consider applicants who can work from either Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast office locations, or full-time remote home working. &nbsp;
Working at the Electoral Commission&nbsp;
The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity.&nbsp;
We offer excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, fantastic office space and endless opportunities for personal development and continuous learning.&nbsp;
The Role&nbsp;
We have four exciting new vacancies in our Policy team. This is a unique opportunity to join us at a pivotal time, as we respond to a range of policy challenges and major new elections legislation across the UK. You’ll be part of delivering our new corporate plan and shaping the future of elections and political regulation.&nbsp;
As Senior Policy Adviser, you will act as the primary point of contact in relation to key policy areas and provide expert policy advice to leadership on a range of matters. You’ll lead on a range of policy areas related to electoral administration and political finance across the UK and internationally. &nbsp;
Your responsibilities will include leading flexible, high-quality policy analysis; analysing and commenting on draft legislation; briefing policy makers in Government and key internal stakeholders on reform proposals; planning and managing the delivery of key policy projects, often involving multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines.&nbsp;
You will be involved in research projects, monitor and report on the impact of significant changes to elections in the UK and internationally, and develop specialist knowledge about election law and policy, and innovative thinking about regulatory challenges of new campaign techniques.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Who we are looking for&nbsp;
We are looking for someone with experience of leading policy development and a proactive, collaborative attitude.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You should be a self-starter with a positive outlook and strong organisational skills, comfortable working independently and at pace, with limited supervision. You will be confident leading on a range of different projects at the same time, under the guidance of your Policy Manager.&nbsp;
You will be proficient in analysing information, identifying trends, and presenting findings to influence decision makers, and have the ability to interpret complex legislation and translate it for others.&nbsp;
You should be able to communicate with a wide range of audiences and in a variety of formats – from meeting with government officials to writing blog posts for our website. You will bring your creativity, strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to evidence-based policy-making to our work.&nbsp;
Familiarity with UK political systems and structures including devolution in the UK, and an interest in democracy and the electoral process in the UK will be advantageous, but is not an essential requirement of this role.&nbsp;
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:&nbsp;
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Demonstrable experience of leading policy development, a strong commitment to evidence-based policy-making and an understanding of how to influence decision-makers effectively&nbsp;&nbsp;
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A proactive, self-starting approach – able to identify opportunities and challenges early, to take ownership of driving work forward, and to see projects through from conception to delivery&nbsp;
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The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities at pace, using sound judgement to balance short-term tasks with longer-term goals&nbsp;
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Strong analytical and communication skills – able to synthesise complex information, confident tailoring messages for different audiences and formats, including formal briefings, blog posts, and stakeholder engagement&nbsp;
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A collaborative mindset, with the ability to build positive relationships across teams and work flexibly to support others&nbsp;
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An understanding of the political and legislative contexts across the UK, including devolution, and the ability to reflect this in policy work, alongside an interest in international democratic practice&nbsp;
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A commitment to continuous learning – for yourself and the team – and a willingness to contribute to wider team thinking and development&nbsp;
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For a full list of competencies, please refer to the job description and person specification.&nbsp;
Other Benefits&nbsp;
The Electoral Commission contributes 28.97% of your basic salary towards you being a member of the Civil Service Pension scheme. Find out what <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">benefits a Civil Service Pension provides</a> and the conditions involved. &nbsp;
The Electoral Commission offers a competitive mix of benefits including: &nbsp;
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A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend 40% of their time in the office. &nbsp;
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More information on how to apply&nbsp;
To remove bias from our recruitment, process the Electoral Commission operates anonymous recruitment. &nbsp;Please apply by supplying an anonymous CV, without reference to your name, age, ethnicity or other personal identifiable information. Failure to supply anonymous CV and cover letter will result in your application being rejected.&nbsp;
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people who are passionate about democracy. The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of society. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and as a staff member you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.&nbsp;
Closing date is 27 July 2025 at 23:59. &nbsp;
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 28 July 2025&nbsp;
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 11 August 2025&nbsp;
If successful- 2nd stage interviews will be held within a week of the first interview&nbsp;
Applicants who are applying for the London based position will be expected to attend the interview in person at our offices in Bunhill Row, London. We may use video conferencing tools for the interviews of applicants based in any of the devolved office locations. We will confirm details with shortlisted candidates. Electoral Commission does not compensate candidates for the travel costs incurred due to interview attendance.&nbsp;
If you are interested in applying for this role, please download the job description before applying online.&nbsp;
If you have any further questions about the role, please don’t hesitate to contact the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a> who will be happy to help.&nbsp;

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Job Title:&nbsp;Deputy Service Manager Location:&nbsp;This residential site, located in Lewisham (South-East London) and benefits from great transport links, including convenient access to nearby train services. Kindly be aware that step free access may not be available at this service.&nbsp;
Salary:&nbsp;£35,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday between 09:00 - 17:00, you may need to work outside these hours, and this role may need to work bank holidays as per service requirements. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota for managers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a warm, driven and enthusiastic individual to join our Lewisham team as Deputy Service Manager (DSM). This role offers an opportunity to support and grow a trauma-informed, inclusive service for people with mental health and complex needs. You’ll work within our Integrated Community Rehabilitation Service, supporting residents who’ve been discharged from acute mental health wards starting structured rehabilitation support for 9 months in the community. The service has two community rehab services which offer 24‑hour support ensuring compassionate, around‑the‑clock care. As a DSM, you’ll line manage around 8 staff per site and will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to collaborate with probation, job centres, mental health teams and other community partners.&nbsp;
We’re looking for someone compassionate and experienced in mental health and complex needs someone who brings empathy, tailored support and real dedication to help each resident thrive. The role includes:
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ABOUT YOU
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly within mental health and complex needs and can support the team in delivering excellence. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence! Further, we look for:
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<li>You will have previous experience in creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care plans</li>
<li>Ideally previous experience in people management and development; Ability to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers</li>
<li>Ability to provide advice, offer practical advice and support covering housing, mental health signposting, and more to staff and residents</li>
<li>Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's with support and encouragement</li>
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Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>
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We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Grade 10- £57663- £61980pa Drive Strategic Value from IT Contracts and Commercial Partnerships We are looking for a commercially astute and strategically minded professional to lead the IT Commercials function at Havering. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring that our IT contracts, procurement activities, and supplier relationships deliver maximum value, compliance, and performance. About the Role As IT Commercials Manager, you will be the lead officer for all IT contract and procurement matters, working closely with Corporate Procurement and senior stakeholders. You will oversee the development and implementation of commercial strategies, manage complex procurements, and ensure robust contract and supplier performance management. You will also be responsible for financial planning and control within the IT Service, supporting budget holders and ensuring that expenditure aligns with strategic priorities and delivers value for money. Key Responsibilities <ul>
<li>Lead the IT contracts and finance function, ensuring effective procurement, contract management, and financial oversight.</li> <li>Develop and implement procurement strategies and standards that align with legislation, council policies, and information governance requirements.</li> <li>Manage complex procurements and act as the escalation point for significant commercial issues.</li> <li>Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and lead interventions to address underperformance or compliance failures.</li> <li>Provide expert advice on financial planning, forecasting, and budget management across the IT Service.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with suppliers and partners to ensure value and innovation throughout the contract lifecycle.</li> <li>Inspire and lead a team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.</li> </ul> About You We’re looking for someone who brings: <ul>
<li>A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.</li> <li>Deep expertise in IT procurement, contract management, and supplier relationship management.</li> <li>Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and financial planning.</li> <li>A track record of influencing policy and strategy and delivering commercial value in a complex organisation.</li> <li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate confidently at senior levels.</li> </ul> Please view Job Profilehere For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Mark.Duff@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mark.Duff@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 27th July 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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