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<h4>Job summary</h4>This is an exciting time for housing and regeneration, with the 2025 Spending Review which announced a new £39bn Social and Affordable Housing Programme and the creation of a National Housing Bank. Government has set an ambitious target for new homes this parliament and Homes England has a key role to play, working with a range of partners and places, in supporting the delivery of those homes and communities. <h4>Job description</h4>Homes England must remain accountable to government and parliament, providing information, advice and assurance on its delivery of government’s housing and regeneration priorities. Leading the Sponsorship, Government and Parliament team involves building and managing some of Homes England’s most important relationships, with key stakeholders in Whitehall and Westminster. As Head of Sponsorship, Government and Parliament, you will lead the team to build relationships, networks and understanding that enable the delivery of these priority areas, while also responding to emerging situations and issues as they arise. While bringing specialist knowledge of stakeholder engagement, governance and public affairs, you will need to work with and through colleagues in the Agency to understand and articulate housing and regeneration activity. This is a highly visible role within a large, complex delivery body and the wider government and parliamentary system. No two days will look the same and there is plenty of challenge and stretch, alongside opportunities to make a real difference in how Homes England engages and works with key stakeholders. <h4>Person specification</h4>You will bring a significant track record of building, maintaining and managing relationships, both internal and external, to achieve strategic objectives. You should have excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills and be able to work collaboratively and collegiately in pursuit of organisational goals. In addition, you should bring demonstrable experience of developing and embedding successful engagement strategies, that are measurable and outcomes focused. You will be able to talk compellingly about how you have engaged with stakeholders to raise awareness, develop trust and confidence and build advocacy and partnerships. You will be leading a high performing team and should bring experience of doing this in other contexts and evidencing how you manage, motivate and empower colleagues and create a positive team culture. Similarly, you will be required to brief, advise and support senior leaders, including the Chief Executive and Chair, and engage with senior stakeholders and should bring comparable experience. Knowledge and understanding of public scrutiny and governance will also be a critical element of the role and you should be able to evidence your experience of both. <h4>Benefits</h4>Homes England is an executive non-departmental public body with its own terms and conditions, benefits and pension scheme. We are a government agency working in partnership with the private sector and want to employ and retain great people. In return we offer a range of excellent benefits, some of the key benefits include:Holiday - Homes England offers all staff 33 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 statutory bank holidays.Working Flexibly - At Homes England we have a strong culture of flexible working and encourage all employees to have a healthy work/life balance. We offer a wide range of potential working patterns, including part time, job share and compressed hours.Health and Wellbeing - We offer health screening with Nuffield Proactive Health Clinics, a free Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as well as access to Occupational Health.Professional Development - At Homes England we are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values. We pay for one job-related professional membership subscription per year for our employees.We also offer an excellent range of family friendly benefits, for example, maternity, paternity, shared parental leave.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>How to apply?To apply please follow the links to our careers page.SecuritySuccessful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.Selection process detailsFor more information on the role, please see the attached Job Description.Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application and interviews held as soon as practical after the closing date. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in this role and Homes England. Please note – Homes England has a responsibility to ensure compliance with HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard to address the potential problems of identity fraud, illegal working and deception generally. To ensure compliance we will carry out a pre-employment Personal Identity and Vetting Report through Experian to meet the standard and you will therefore be asked to provide certain information in order that the verification check can be carried out if you are successful in your application.Homes England are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. Our aim is to be an employer of choice, enabling everyone to reach their full potential.Homes England is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. For further information please refer to our Privacy Notice which can be viewed here:<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Forganisations%2Fhomes-england%2Fabout%2Fpersonal-information-charter&amp;data=05%7C01%7CGareth.Curnow%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C976c521f308a4768200508da86a6d9b1%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C637970348410003123%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xFkPUqcd40pXtqqAokxqMkKiyyjY%2FP6G9vWG0GsAdOs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter</a>Nationality requirementsOpen to UK, <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecommonwealth.org%2Fmember-countries&amp;data=05%7C01%7CGareth.Curnow%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C976c521f308a4768200508da86a6d9b1%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C637970348410003123%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=T2pCGHYXYOHT1aMUHspxvno%2BtP85iXpwXfdc2egaYuw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Commonwealth</a> and <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Feu-eea&amp;data=05%7C01%7CGareth.Curnow%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C976c521f308a4768200508da86a6d9b1%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C637970348410003123%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=IQ75xuAqSQSMPce%2FIGjvRNf2u6v5Q36ICY%2BJYh0xGG4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">European Economic Area (EEA)</a> and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fnationality-rules&amp;data=05%7C01%7CGareth.Curnow%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C976c521f308a4768200508da86a6d9b1%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C637970348410003123%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ufzbKyIFu2vRv6ujHkV5AKguSS0hZcW505r4L289dd0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>.Working for the Civil ServicePlease note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed disability confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.Further informationOnce this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Recruitment team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg0NzAmdmVyaWZ5PTI1MjY2OWQyM2MxNzhkOWEzYzQyNWRhMGNiOWI4YTg2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4OTcwNjk5LTc4MjUzNjAxZjU0OTBkYTg4ZTlkYTcwNWZjNjM1NmQyN2JlZjhjODQ=" target="_blank">Head of SGP JD Opens in new window</a> (docx, 293kB)

Homes England

Head of Sponsorship, Government and Parliament (F0001N)

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Senior SurveyorLocation: Hemel Hempstead Salary:£64,101 Contract Type: PermanentAre you RICS or CIOB qualified and ready to lead a team that transforms homes and inspires healthier, safer living for every resident?AtHightown, we are on a mission shape the future of housing standards, where resident wellbeing is already a top priority and we are committed to raising that standard even higher.As our Senior Surveyor, you will head up the Healthy Homes Team, driving excellence in property maintenance, tackling damp and mould issues, and delivering major works that transform homes and lives.What You Will Be Doing<ul><li>Leading a team of six surveyors and operatives to deliver high-quality inspections and remedial works in line with Awaab’s Law.</li><li>Overseeing our Stock Condition Survey programme, ensuring accurate asset data and compliance with housing standards.</li><li>Managing major works projects such as roof replacements and component upgrades.</li><li>Providing expert technical advice on building defects, disrepair cases, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Collaborating across departments to deliver a seamless, customer-focused service.</li></ul>What You Will Bring<ul><li>Proven experience in surveying, asset management, or property maintenance.</li><li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of housing regulations, building safety, and disrepair legislation.</li><li>A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a passion for improving homes and services.</li></ul>What You Will Need<ul><li>Must hold RICS, CIOB, or an equivalent professional qualification</li><li>Knowledge and experience of operating Awaabs Law</li><li>Relevant and up to date knowledge of building construction, surveying and building regulations.</li><li>Housing Health and Safety Rating qualified inspector</li></ul>Why Join Hightown?<ul><li>Competitive Salary £64,100 per annum for a 35-hour week.</li><li>Enjoy opportunities for professional development, including support for qualifications.</li><li>33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays.</li><li>Hybrid working with minimum 2 days onsite after induction period.</li><li>Monthly Attendance Bonus</li><li>Life Assurance: Cover three times your annual salary.</li><li>Discounts and Savings with High Street and online retailers.</li><li>Free On-site Gym Access</li></ul>We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.Hightown is an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer

Hightown Housing Association

Senior Surveyor

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Permanent Ref: H7153 Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Could you provide advice and assistance to people facing homelessness? &nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Homeless Prevention and Assessment Team within an innovative Strategic Housing Service. We are seeking a passionate individual with a drive for helping people to provide advice and assistance to people at risk of homelessness. The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of Homelessness Legislation, oral and written communication skills, the ability to achieve defined performance targets and experience of working with a variety of households and client groups, including those who may be vulnerable or at risk. In this role, you would liaise with partners and other agencies to ensure applicants are able to make informed decisions and have access to the appropriate pathways and access routes into housing. You will need the ability to negotiate and identify innovate solutions to help customers reach suitable housing solutions and make determinations on Temporary Accommodation placements where necessary. &nbsp;Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK. An Enhanced check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details. Interviews Date(s): TBC &nbsp;

Dacorum Borough Council

Homeless Prevention Officer

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Housing Allocations Officer (P01520) Starting salary £28,426pa with progression to £30,324pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance) 37 hours per week (hybrid working) Permanent contract The post-holder, alongside a small team, will be responsible for providing housing advice and assessment to the public over the telephone and face to face, managing the Council’s Housing Needs Register, shortlisting for vacant council properties, making nominations to Local Registered Providers and undertaking a range of associated administrative duties. You will need to have attained GCSE grade C (or 4) in Math’s and English, or equivalent, have experience of working with the public in a face to face and busy environment and be IT literate. Preferably you would also have experience of allocating or letting properties or providing housing advice, but this is not essential. The role will be interesting and challenging and involve dealing with people who are faced with housing difficulties. Therefore, the post holder must be able to remain calm and able to empathise with people. You will also need to have the ability to follow policies and procedures, have good organisational skills and be flexible. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post. You will be working in the heart of Welwyn Garden City in our vibrant office. We offer flexible working to achieve a good work life balance, electric pool cars, generous annual leave, and a discount with our leisure provider in the borough. Our full list of employee benefits can be found here:<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do. Please note we do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 1 February 2026. Assessments will be held on 6th February 2026. Face to face interviews will be held on 12th February 2026. Keywords: Housing, Needs, Register, Customer, Service, Administration, Advice, Hybrid, Working, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, local government

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Housing Allocations Officer (P01520)

We are seeking an experienced professional to join the Council’s Housing Options Team focusing on preventing homelessness and offering help and advice to customers who are in housing need and may be vulnerable. We need people who can comprehend the complex needs of individuals within our community and who will relish the challenge of finding solutions for them.As the Domestic Abuse Lead Officer, you will manage a caseload of housing applications from victims of domestic abuse, ensuring timely and compassionate support. You will also build strong partnerships with internal teams, external agencies, and accommodation providers to deliver effective solutions.





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Uttlesford District Council (Essex)

Housing Options Domestic Abuse Lead

We are seeking a Homelessness Prevention Officer to join the Council’s Housing Options Team focusing on preventing homelessness and offering help and advice to customers who are in housing need and may be vulnerable.The purpose of this role is to provide a front-line, customer-focussed service to individuals and families experiencing housing difficulties. To assess housing needs and provide advice to prevent and relieve homelessness.





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<h4>Job summary</h4>Homes England has been entrusted with significant increased funding and responsibility and it’s an exciting and pivotal time in Homes England’s journey towards becoming the National Housing Bank. This team will be involved in reviewing the loans the National Housing Bank will make.Working in a team with the Head of Risk for Lending Products, this post plays a critical role in ensuring the Lending Products Risk Team deliver high quality assurance, challenge and maintenance of standards across Homes England – and the National Housing Bank.You will be joining our small but highly experienced team, who are committed to making positive change by identifying and mitigating risk to allow Homes England to provide funding to developers tackling England’s housing gap.The team believes in delivering a first-class customer service, pragmatically resolving risks and challenges collaboratively wherever possible, taking an innovative and creative approach to issues. The team values diversity in experience and perspective to foster good decision making and problem solving within their team – so we welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds.This is a great chance to be part of the future of how the Risk Team provides support in a fast growing, national organisation with real social purpose that is looking to help deliver to more complex and impactful projects.Working with key stakeholders you will ensure efficient, consistent and effective risk review and challenge to a variety of lending propositions from £500k to £50m to help Homes England deliver on the ambitious objectives Government has set it to help address the Housing Crisis. <h4>Job description</h4>You'll be comfortable working across multiple workstreams and be able to use your stakeholder and project management skills to quickly adapt to a variety of projects and tasks. You’ll have a great knowledge base, but be keen to learn and deploy your existing expertise and knowledge in a variety of situations.Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn’t always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as a team and wider housing delivery agency. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade. You’ll also thrive in dealing with a wide network of colleagues from across the organisation and country – giving you plenty of opportunity build a career which could take you right across the Agency’s activities.As an ambitious professional you’ll understand how to manage colleagues who may have different perspectives and priorities to ours and be able to demonstrate you can work with them in a collaborative, constructive and inclusive way.<h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Degree level qualification or broad ranging equivalent experience. Desirable to hold a post-graduate qualification/ professional qualification.</li><li>Able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of own area of specialism combined with a broad knowledge of risk and financial matters, honed from previous roles and prior experience.</li><li>Experience and familiarity of promoting sound and commercially focussed risk management principles and practices within a public/ private sector environment.</li><li>Able to solve problems and provide practical solutions and approaches to politically sensitive and complex issues and scenarios.</li><li>Experience in influencing and negotiating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders who may have conflicting agendas and priorities.</li><li>Able to concisely and clearly present complex information and scenarios to Senior Management within the Agency, and DLUHC and HMT in both written and verbal format.</li><li>Able to make strong and robust decisions under the pressure of short timescales and external and internal expectations.</li><li>Ability to work, negotiate, and deliver to tight deadlines, whilst ensuring that a high-quality output is delivered.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Homes England is an executive non-departmental public body with its own terms and conditions, benefits and pension scheme. We are a government agency working in partnership with the private sector and want to employ and retain great people. In return we offer a range of excellent benefits, some of the key benefits include: Holiday - Homes England offers all staff 33 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 statutory bank holidays. Working Flexibly - At Homes England we have a strong culture of flexible working and encourage all employees to have a healthy work/life balance. We offer a wide range of potential working patterns, including part time, job share and compressed hours. Health and Wellbeing - We offer health screening with Nuffield Proactive Health Clinics, a free Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as well as access to Occupational Health. Professional Development - At Homes England we are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values. We pay for one job-related professional membership subscription per year for our employees. We also offer an excellent range of family friendly benefits, for example, maternity, paternity, shared parental leave.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>How to apply?To apply please follow the links to our careers page.SecuritySuccessful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.Selection process detailsFor more information on the role, please see the attached Job Description.Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application and interviews held as soon as practical after the closing date. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in this role and Homes England. Please note – Homes England has a responsibility to ensure compliance with HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard to address the potential problems of identity fraud, illegal working and deception generally. To ensure compliance we will carry out a pre-employment Personal Identity and Vetting Report through Experian to meet the standard and you will therefore be asked to provide certain information in order that the verification check can be carried out if you are successful in your application. Homes England are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. Our aim is to be an employer of choice, enabling everyone to reach their full potential. Homes England is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. For further information please refer to our Privacy Notice which can be viewed here: <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Forganisations%2Fhomes-england%2Fabout%2Fpersonal-information-charter&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709448708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pjDFFDlHY7zgFNxx382ALMbJiw90f6DVARZfyZfjizs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter</a> Nationality requirementsOpen to UK, <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecommonwealth.org%2Fmember-countries&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709464704%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=r0Rz6b9bvo4%2Fo7AU2d6SMHLXaaVe5%2BWf%2Bv3jjL%2BHYVg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Commonwealth</a> and <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Feu-eea&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709477834%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9afIX7gl80%2BvPO9deAYKN%2Fgy6ByyqFXW1sHolEZTxic%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">European Economic Area (EEA)</a> and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fnationality-rules&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709489987%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iRgJvWJgZuGR0vW3MsvCQWx9V5KiFAWtqpC0cMqAcdI%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>.Working for the Civil ServicePlease note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed disability confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.Further informationOnce this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsName: Recruitment TeamEmail: <a href="mailto:recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a> Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. 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Senior Manager - Risk, Lending Products (G1418N)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4>Overview of the job This is a permanent, non-operational role with no prisoner case-level responsibilities.The role will sit within Prison Group Director (PGD) management structures, however, a heavy focus on and presence in establishments will be required (usually with time split between 1-3 prisons depending on complexity and demand at each establishment and local housing landscape) with the expectation that post holders will travel as and when required. There are no line management responsibilities as part of this role, and we do not expect the post holder to have operational experience, although this may be advantageous when working within the establishment.Summary This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute towards the Government’s commitment to eliminate rough sleeping by the end of 2023/24. The post holder will be responsible for a cluster of 1-3 prisons, splitting their time flexibly between the prisons in their portfolio. Prisons that release low numbers to the UK will fall under the ‘consultancy’ category; for these, post holders will be expected to offer ad-hoc housing advice but these prisons will not form part of their cluster.The post holder will identify areas for improvement with respect to access to accommodation for prison leavers and will work in partnership with key strategic housing stakeholders, probation commissioned rehabilitative services (CRS), and Homelessness Prevention Teams (HPTs) to implement sustainable change. You will ensure that work between each prison and relevant HPTs continues to integrate, and that senior leaders across the agency are supported to improve the quality and use of data.In order to offer informed support and guidance to Governors and their teams, the Strategic Housing Specialist will be required to understand, amongst other aspects, the security category of their base prison and the geographical locations to which prisoners will be released. Prison familiarisation training will be provided to ensure successful candidates have the fundamental knowledge they need to be effective in their roles.For roles across the women's prison estate, post holders should adopt a trauma informed and gender specific approach to their role. Post holders should ensure that all activities reflect and embrace the diverse nature of prison populations, including the individual resettlement needs of the female prison population.Responsibilities, Activities and Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: <ul><li>The Strategic Housing Specialist will be responsible for co-ordinating the strategic response of 1-3 prisons to improve housing outcomes for prison leavers and people in prison. They shall strengthen and support partnership working between the prison, all relevant housing stakeholders and other key resettlement agencies. They will identify existing structures/partnership working to address homelessness from custody in the region, and work to develop new solutions to homelessness from custody. </li><li>They will champion delivery of the Homelessness Reduction Act (HRA) and Duty to Refer (DtR), Offender Pathway (Wales) within the prison. This to include:</li></ul><ul><li>Working with partners to ensure referrals under the DtR are as efficient and effective as possible.</li><li>Design and deliver (or coordinate the delivery of) training related to homelessness within the prison and relevant statutory criminal justice agencies, so staff understand accommodation issues, increase their knowledge around the HRA and DtR, can identify related needs and have the knowledge to respond appropriately.</li><li>Promote the HRA and DtR amongst prisoners to address unhelpful myths, set realistic housing expectations and encourage engagement with the commissioned rehabilitation service, prison housing stakeholders, and local authorities.</li><li>Developing pre-release assessments with Local Authorities in response to DTRs, through telephone, video and in-person assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Promote the work of the Accommodation Commissioned Rehabilitative Services (CRS) within the prison and support these services by representing the prison on any joint engagement with external partners, such as local authorities or HPTs or local homelessness board. Contribute towards Accommodation CRS becoming successfully embedded into the prison and promote their work to the prison’s Senior Leadership Team. Help to find solutions to issues that arise in relation to practical challenges in service delivery and an understanding of the role of CRS with all relevant staff groups. This role will act as an enabler and will not manage, or duplicate efforts of, the Accommodation CRS.</li><li>When working within a Probation Region delivering the Community Accommodation Service - Tier 3(CAS3) temporary accommodation provision:</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure processes are in place to make sure the Duty to Refer has been discharged appropriately and that all other accommodation options have been fully explored before a CAS3 referral is made.</li><li>Work with the Regional Probation team and their Homelessness Prevention Taskforce to maximise use of the accommodation offer for those at risk of homelessness, so that they can access interim accommodation at the point of release.</li><li>When working within a Probation Region which is not delivering the Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 (CAS Tier 3) work with the prison and in particular the Heads of Reducing Reoffending and the Resettlement Team to support them in ensuring that strategic and operational links are made with the relevant Regional Homelessness Prevention Team.</li></ul><ul><li>Support and upskill staff across the agency (including CPPs and POMs) to ensure accommodation needs are identified and addressed appropriately, to understand relevant referrals and troubleshoot any issues which may arise.</li><li>Promote work within the prison to help prepare prison leavers to sustain accommodation in the community, in line with the Prime Minister’s accommodation target, such as developing and delivering training solutions on tenancy readiness or prisoner’s housing rights.</li><li>Support prisons, PGDs, and relevant partner agencies (such as HPTs) to improve the quality and use of data where it relates to prisoners and housing outcomes, including the use for research and service design and provision.</li></ul>The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.<h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £39,803, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £11,530 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul> For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a> Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a> <a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13466?entityId=13466" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13466?entityId=13466</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

HMP Bedford/Five Wells - Strategic Housing Specialist (Ref: 13466)

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Scheme ManagerSalary: £33,054 per annum + monthly attendance bonus Hours: 37.5 per week Location: Broxbourne Contract: PermanentLead a team that changes lives.Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives? Do you have the leadership skills to empower a team and foster a positive, supportive environment?At Hightown, we are looking for a dedicated Scheme Manager to oversee our supported housing scheme in Broxbourne, providing accommodation for up to 20 single homeless individuals.About the SchemeOur approach is person-centred and focused on helping individuals move forward with confidence. Whether it’s securing a new home, accessing vital resources, or improving wellbeing, you will play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming space where people feel valued and respected. What You Will Be DoingAs Scheme Manager, you will:Lead and motivate a committed team to deliver high-quality support Ensure residents can access and maintain safe, secure housing Promote a positive workplace culture where everyone feels included and supported Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to achieve the best outcomes What We Are Looking ForYou will bring:An understanding of the challenges faced by homeless individuals Experience in a similar role Strong leadership and supervisory experience Confident IT and administrative skills A full UK Driving LicenceIf you’re someone who cares deeply about making a difference and creating opportunities for others, we would love to hear from you. 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 &amp; monthly attendance bonus</li><li>Comprehensive wellbeing support through the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Ongoing training and development to help you grow and thrive</li><li>Workplace pension &amp; life assurance (3x annual salary)</li></ul>At Hightown, we put people first. We are committed to building inclusive teams that deliver outstanding compassionate care to empower the lives of the people we support.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.Ready to lead a team and make a lasting impact? Apply today and start your journey with Hightown.

Scheme Manager

Neighbourhood ManagerDunstable or Essex (Pitsea)Are you a people person who loves getting things done and making a real difference in your community? Do you believe in doing the right thing, keeping promises, and celebrating diversity? If so, we’d love to hear from you.We’re looking for a Neighbourhood Manager to be the face of our organisation across our operational patch, which includes Waltham Cross, Waltham Abbey, Cheshunt, Bishops Stortford, Thurrock, and Purfleet. You’ll work closely with residents in these neighbourhoods, supporting them with everything from tenancy management to wellbeing and community safety. No two days are the same, and you’ll need to be comfortable having your photo displayed locally so residents know exactly who to go to for support.This is a field-based operational role where you’ll be meeting residents in the areas above, with flexibility to manage your own diary. The successful applicant must be able to work every Tuesday in Dunstable or every Wednesday in Essex (Pitsea) and attend team meetings at either office once or twice per month.Your typical day might include:<ul><li>Welcoming new tenants and helping them settle in.</li><li>Attending a Residents’ Association meeting to listen and respond to local concerns.</li><li>Inspecting estates with colleagues from Repairs or Estates Services.</li><li>Supporting a vulnerable resident who needs your help.</li></ul>You’ll actively work with residents in the management of their homes and neighbourhoods, developing and improving our services and ensuring we take full account of their needs.What you’ll be doing:<ul><li>Be the single point of contact for customers in your area, managing everything from complaints to lettings and community safety.</li><li>Create and deliver costed Neighbourhood Plans that improve satisfaction and performance.</li><li>Carry out estate, scheme and property inspections, identifying issues and capturing feedback to continuously improve services.</li><li>Champion customer engagement and ensure our services are accessible, high quality and value for money.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to build safe, inclusive and vibrant neighbourhoods.</li></ul>What we’re looking for:<ul><li>Someone who embodies our values: Be kind. Do the right thing. Love new ideas. Celebrate diversity. Keep our promises. Pull together.</li><li>Experienced in a customer-facing role, ideally in housing management and preferably within the social housing sector.</li><li>Knowledgeable in tenancy and leasehold management and enforcement, with experience of safeguarding.</li><li>Resilient, compassionate and flexible with a positive, can-do approach.</li><li>Organised and able to self-manage a varied caseload, prioritising effectively.</li><li>Prepared to undertake a Level 3 qualification in Housing Management (if not already held).</li></ul>Why join us?You’ll be part of a team that’s committed to making a real difference. We work simply, safely and smartly, always putting our customers first. We support each other, learn together, and celebrate success. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.Here’s what you’ll get when you join us:<ul><li>Flexible and hybrid working</li><li>30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution, matched 1:1</li><li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme, including options for healthcare, dental care, and more</li></ul>What to expect from our recruitment process:We’re committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process.First stage interviews will be held on MS Teams on the 28 January (or 30 January).Second stage interviews will be held in person at our Pitsea Office (Essex) on the 4 February. Please read before you apply:<ul><li>You must have the right to work in the UK; we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.</li><li>We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.</li><li>This role will require a Basic DBS check.</li><li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.</li></ul>If you’re a proactive, values-led housing professional who thrives on building relationships, solving problems creatively, and delivering results for residents, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for the Neighbourhood Manager role.If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Talent Specialist Julie-Ann.O'<a href="mailto:Malley@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Malley@peabody.org.uk</a> <ul></ul>

Peabody

Neighbourhood Manager 

We’re looking for a dedicated and organised Community Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of one of our homeownership over 55s housing communities. In this role, you’ll provide help, support, and advice to residents, ensuring their wellbeing and promoting a safe and secure environment. You’ll be responsible for housing management, coordinating services, and maintaining positive relationships with residents and stakeholders. This is a rewarding position where your ability to deliver excellent customer service will make a real difference to the lives of older people.What you’ll doAs a Community Manager, you’ll support new residents to settle in, provide information about the scheme, and promote health and safety through regular checks. You’ll manage onsite contractors, oversee repairs, and maintain accurate records of expenditure and income. You’ll process purchase orders, handle administration, and manage communal facilities. You’ll also work closely with Residents’ Committees, attend meetings, and liaise with statutory and voluntary organisations to signpost residents to additional support. Occasionally, you may need to respond to emergencies outside normal office hours. Please note this role is 20 hours Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day. The office base for this role is based at Rose Acre Gardens. What you’ll need<ul><li>Experience in housing management and working with older people.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with clear written and verbal communication.</li><li>Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and strong administration abilities.</li><li>Knowledge of health and safety compliance and understanding of care and support needs for older people.</li><li>Ability to manage budgets and work independently while building positive relationships with stakeholders.</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What We Offer <ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata) </li><li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li><li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Chloe Singleton at <a href="mailto:chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk</a>Interviews will be taking place Wednesday 4th February We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.<ul></ul>

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Private Sector Housing and PAL Team Leader (P01343) Starting salary £46,376 pa with progression to £49,608pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance) Permanent contract 37 hours per week (hybrid working) We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic senior professional to guide the service functions within regulatory services. This is an exciting new opportunity to manage up to four professional officers, perfect for those experienced officers looking at stepping into management. The Team covers a specialist area of Environmental Health, either Food and Health and Safety, Environmental Protection or Private Sector Housing. Key responsibilities: The Team Leader will support the Environmental Health Manager in the delivery of their area of specialism and is responsible for providing technical support to the team. The post holder will also undertake proactive and reactive work, responding to a range of service requests. The Team Leader has managerial responsibility for professional and technical staff, and the delivery of the work programme. To ensure that all service objectives, targets and service levels are understood, monitored and performed by all members of the team. Work in collaboration with other services, and senior management to ensure that services are joined up appropriately and are aligned to the achievement of the Council’s aims and objectives. What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking an enthusiastic and capable professional with proven experience in service delivery. A track record of seeing complex cases through to conclusion and seeking service improvements. You’ll bring excellent technical knowledge, a passion for your service area with excellent time management skills and an innovative approach. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a prominent public-facing service, offering the opportunity to shape standards across the borough. You will have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. About us: Community is at the Heart of what we do. Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. The Council is ambitious about providing high quality services to residents in a modern, efficient and an effective way. We know that in order to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people. We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be, places where our people feel safe, content and valued. We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance. Our CORE values — Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — underpin how we work and what we stand for. You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Walker Assistant Director Public Realm at<a href="mailto:e.walker@welhat.gov.uk" target="_blank">e.walker@welhat.gov.uk</a> Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 25 January 2026 Remote assessment will be held on 28 January 2026 Face to face interviews will be held on 4 February 2026 Keywords: Welwyn Hatfield, local government, environmental health, private sector, housing, PAL, leadership

Private Sector Housing and PAL Team Leader (P01343)

Housing Support Worker (Caseworker) – Homeless Adults Service - Laindon, Essex - Part time, 15 hours per week Are you passionate about supporting people to move forward, but not looking for a personal care role? We’re looking for a proactive, organised Housing Support Worker to join our friendly team, providing temporary accommodation and support to adults experiencing homelessness. We support adults from all walks of life who, for various reasons, have found themselves without a home. Please note:This is not a personal care role. We are specifically seeking candidates with experience in casework, tenancy support, or advice roles, not those with a background in personal care or care work. About the role: In this role, you will provide practical and emotional support to customers, helping them manage their tenancy, develop independent living skills, and access the right support. You’ll work with customers to set and achieve their goals, always promoting choice and independence. Liaising with partner agencies such as health services, benefits offices, and local authorities will be key to ensuring customers receive the support they need. You’ll also maintain accurate records, contribute to a safe and supportive environment, and support the smooth running of the service, including move-ins, sign-ups, and low-level housing management tasks. About you: • Experience supporting people in a casework, advice, or advocacy role (voluntary or paid). • Excellent communication and organisational skills. • Able to work collaboratively, with a positive, can-do attitude. • Confident using IT and maintaining records. • Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice. • Knowledge of housing, welfare benefits, or homelessness issues is an advantage. Why Join Us? When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values – Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. We offer: • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays. • Flexible benefits package – including healthcare, dental, and lifestyle discounts. • 4x life assurance. • Ongoing training and development, including qualifications and apprenticeships. • Two additional paid volunteering days each year. • Up to 10% matched pension contribution. • Regular support, supervision, and opportunities for training and development. Please read before applying: • We are unable to provide visa sponsorship, so you must have the right to work in the UK. • As part of your application, we’ll ask you to answer a few questions to help us understand your suitability for the role, including one focused on our values so we can learn more about what matters to you and how you work. • Interviews will be held on teams on the 3rd and 5th February 2026. If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Talent Specialist <a href="mailto:harry.lund@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">harry.lund@peabody.org.uk</a>. Colleagues who are at risk of redundancy need to state this on their application as they will be given priority consideration above other applicants. Please note, if you are currently on legacy Aldwyck or legacy Catalyst Terms &amp; Conditions, and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms &amp; Conditions. Additionally, if you move to a Peabody role on a secondment basis, your Terms &amp; Conditions will not change. 





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