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You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential.</p><p>Benefits include:</p><ul>\n<li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)</li>\n<li>Generous pension scheme</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)</li>\n<li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.</li>\n<li>Health cash plan</li>\n<li>Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more.</li>\n<li>Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li>Life Assurance x 4 annual salary</li>\n</ul><p><strong>All about us</strong></p><p>Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff.</p><p>For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:</p><p><a href=\"https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/\">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a></p><p>We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href=\"https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/\">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a></p><p><strong>Selection Process</strong></p><p>Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! <strong>Closing date is 23:59 pm Sunday 17 November 2024.</strong></p><p>Step 2: Successful candidates will be asked to prepare an assessment in advance of an interview.</p><p>Step 3: Interviews will be held w/b 25 November 2024.</p><p>Please apply for this role online. 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We are a social landlord in our own right, with more than 820 rented and shared ownership homes. Alongside that, we are the largest co-op services agency in the South East, providing landlord, finance and governance expertise as a service provider to over 30 housing co-ops and their 1,800 homes. We are also a promoter of community led housing, setting aside a proportion of our surplus each year to invest in projects and ideas that can help to scale up the sector to expand the use of co-operation as an effective and empowering business model.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a talented individual who is proactive and thrives in a busy environment. You will take ownership of your work and have pride in the estates you manage. You will solve problems for your tenants, getting to know them and working to make their estates a great place to live. Your tenants will trust and value you and will see you as someone who always follows up on what they say. 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This is an exciting time to be joining Ekaya, we have ambitious growth plans and you will need to be comfortable working directly with our customers providing First Class services, and finding solutions when things do go wrong.</p>\n<p>A people person, who listens and has empathy. You will build strong relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders. You will demonstrate success in working collaboratively with colleagues to improve performance and increase satisfaction. You will be a confident communicator and have excellent interpersonal skills. </p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who is an experienced Housing Officer with a positive outlook and a proactive hands-on approach. The ability to develop strong relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders will be key.</p>\n<p>We offer an excellent package, to include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary</li>\n<li>7% employer pension contribution</li>\n<li>4 x life insurance</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>25 days holiday plus public holidays, rising to 30 days after five years continuous service</li>\n<li>Health benefits</li>\n</ul>\n<p>To apply, please submit an up to date CV along with a supporting statement. Ideally in no more than two pages we want to see evidence of how your work experience relates to the requirements set out in the role specification. </p>\n<p>Please submit your completed application with your statement by email to <strong>recruitment@ekaya.co.uk. </strong></p>\n<p>Closing date is Thursday 14<sup>th</sup> November 2024. No agencies please.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,521 per annum plus £97.50 per month car users allowance","publishDate":"2024-10-31T11:51:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-14T11:51:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c0475dfb-587f-4b24-8102-3bf932975489.jpeg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"05bd62bf-5bc7-44f0-b1f7-91d17242ce16","title":"Housing Solutions Officer (Homelessness)","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br> <br> You will be the frontline professional delivering a first class, modern and flexible service to some of the most vulnerable people in the Borough. You will fulfil the council's statutory housing and homelessness assessment and decision making function, with particular focus on preventing homelessness. Candidates are normally appointed to the first point of the grade and will progress through the grade range with an annual increase (to the maximum point). Exceptionally, appointments may be made above the first point of the grade, for example if you have significant experience of delivering statutory homelessness services. <br><br><strong> About You </strong><br><br> We are looking for someone with housing knowledge, especially the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, plus an understanding of the importance of homelessness prevention within social and welfare needs of households. Previous experience is welcomed, however we are looking for candidates that demonstrate an understanding of the needs of households when assessing and determining the statutory duties involved with homeless applications, as well as an ability to understand and comprehend sometimes complex situations. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> This is an exciting time to be joining the Community Housing Service in Kingston. We have recently restructured all services with a renewed focus on managing our housing challenges particularly around prevention and temporary accommodation and we are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who want to get the very best of outcomes for residents of the Borough. You will be joining a busy and hardworking team during a time of transformational change where every day offers an opportunity to make a positive difference. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>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.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> 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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> 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. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3247/105858/1/0/f23d5f4b0cc11b92d518833ac9b3c8912e102307\"> Housing Solutions Officer JD & PS (1).pdf - 114KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,440 - £39,264","publishDate":"2024-10-31T03:02:26.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/576d3f22-3d7c-40a1-8f0e-4ddeb4e4fb8e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5b0c35ed-ed63-422d-bb97-f2f735c1e412","title":"Community Caretaker","employer":"Notting Hill Genesis","department":"","location":"Perivale, Greenford/Kensington","locationType":3,"description":"<h1> </h1><div><strong>What you'll do</strong></div><div> </div><div><p>Supporting the Operations teams to deliver an excellent responsive local caretaking service to NHG residents by ensuring communal areas are clean, safe and desirable places to live. Working closely with other stakeholders to ensure standards are high and safety requirements are met.</p></div><div><strong>How you'll do it</strong></div><ul>\n<li>Responsible for carrying out all required internal and external cleaning tasks, in line with the agreed service specification</li>\n<li>Responsible for undertaking very minor works such as fitting bulbs, re-fixing notices, fitting small locks and flooring vinyl in communal areas</li>\n<li>Update and raise inspections/works on NHG systems as required</li>\n<li>Supporting NHG to deliver the Resident Charter</li>\n<li>At all times, follow NHG's financial regulations, H&S policies and related procedures</li>\n</ul><div> </div><div><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></div><div>We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.</div><div> </div><div>Essential:</div><ul>\n<li>Experience of working in a customer services environment.</li>\n<li>Good spoken and written English</li>\n<li>Effective IT skills including basic/intermediate MS Office skills</li>\n</ul><div>Desirable:</div><ul><li>Experience of working with estates services, such as cleaning or grounds maintenance.</li></ul><div><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></div><div>Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential. </div><div> </div><div>Benefits include: </div><ul>\n<li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply) </li>\n<li>Generous pension scheme </li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply) </li>\n<li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations. </li>\n<li>Health cash plan </li>\n<li>Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more. </li>\n<li>Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan </li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme. </li>\n<li>Life Assurance x 4 annual salary</li>\n</ul><div> </div><div><strong>All about us</strong></div><div>Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff. </div><div> </div><div>For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:</div><div>\n<a href=\"https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/\">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a> </div><div> </div><div>We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href=\"https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/\">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a> </div><div> </div><div><strong>Selection Process</strong></div><div>Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! <strong>Closing date is <strong>18 November <strong>2024.</strong></strong></strong>\n</div><div>Step 2: Successful candidates will be asked to do an assessment </div><div>Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interview </div><div> </div><div>Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via . </div><div> </div><div>Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others. </div><div> </div><div>NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity. </div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23933 - £25841 per annum + 35 hours per week.","publishDate":"2024-10-30T04:57:32.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-17T04:57:32.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7e0ff2c5-99b3-4942-a922-22b06e00b80a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"60ec4a38-f73f-4b95-aa48-c82de60bff83","title":"Repairs Inspector","employer":"Notting Hill Genesis","department":"","location":"1 - 3 Sussex Place, W6 9EA","locationType":3,"description":"<h1> </h1><div><strong>What you'll do</strong></div><div>As a Repairs Inspector, you will provide support to ensure all our repairs adhere to the perfect journey, that our residents need only ask once, and we fix failure fast when exception cases occur. The role goes beyond reporting what has happened and puts our residents at the heart of what we do, maintain and caring for our homes and, collaborating with colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for our residents.</div><div> </div><div><strong>How you'll do it</strong></div><ul>\n<li>Ensuring our contractors and suppliers are providing a consistently high-quality repairs and disrepair service that delivers against the six customer priorities in the customer strategy.</li>\n<li>Delivering well cared for homes and places where residents feel safe and a sense of pride through top class contract management. </li>\n<li>Provide a simple and straightforward diagnosis for reactive repairs, preparing reports in clear, easy to understand terms, along with specifications and recommendations. </li>\n<li>Manage a post inspection regime for, ensuring that works are carried out to a good standard and taking ownership where works are not to a good standard and seen through to successful conclusion. </li>\n<li>Assist with the monitoring of agreed performance indicators across contractors and consultants, and initiate improvements as required.</li>\n</ul><div> </div><div><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></div><div>We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.</div><div> </div><div>Essential:</div><ul>\n<li>Experience of working within the repairs sector, carrying out pre, post audit and quality inspections </li>\n<li>Experience in formulating specifications, managing schedules of works and technical diagnosis </li>\n<li>Experience of contractor management </li>\n<li>Experience of writing and disseminating technical reports </li>\n<li>Good understanding of the relevant legislation, statutory and regulatory requirements </li>\n</ul><div>Desirable:</div><ul>\n<li>DEA/FRA assessor trained </li>\n<li>Recognised HND technical qualification eg. building surveying or member CIOB</li>\n</ul><div> </div><div><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></div><div>Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential. </div><div> </div><div>Benefits include: </div><ul>\n<li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply) </li>\n<li>Generous pension scheme </li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply) </li>\n<li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations. </li>\n<li>Health cash plan </li>\n<li>Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more. </li>\n<li>Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan </li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme. </li>\n<li>Life Assurance x 4 annual salary</li>\n</ul><div> </div><div><strong>All about us</strong></div><div>Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff. </div><div> </div><div>For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:</div><div>\n<a href=\"https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/\">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a> </div><div> </div><div>We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href=\"https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/\">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a> </div><div> </div><div><strong>Selection Process</strong></div><div>Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! <strong>Closing date is 13 November 2024.</strong> </div><div>Step 2: Successful candidates will be asked to do an assessment </div><div>Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interview </div><div> </div><div>Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via . </div><div> </div><div>Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others. </div><div> </div><div>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a Basic check via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)</div><div> </div><div>NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity. </div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35767 - £43530 per annum + 35hr/wk based on experience/qualifications","publishDate":"2024-10-30T04:02:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-13T04:02:48.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b311ad90-e5dc-44f2-984e-07eecc20dcb8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0082de8e-a61f-463c-bb38-51d75193167f","title":"Housing Officer for older people","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br> <br> <strong>About The Role</strong> <br><br> You will be the face of Council housing, managing around 150 tenancies for older people in designated blocks of flats and schemes. You will ensure that clients are safeguarded and the flats and schemes are safe to live in, you will show personal resilience when delivering an excellent customer service. Knowledge about the Regulations for Social Housing and experience of administering secure tenancies for a public authority is vital too. An interest in the application of IT for the care and support of older people is desirable. You must be able to drive to cover schemes from Chessington, New Malden & Kingston Town Centre. <br><br> <strong>Our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br><br> Experience of managing tenants living in a range of properties for a minimum of 2 years. <br><br> Able to build rapport and trust quickly and easily with older people <br><br> Experience of using IT to record every action to ensure every home is safe in terms of fire, gas supply, electric circuits and appliances. <br><br> Knowledge and experience of applying health and safety regarding communal areas, laundries, lounges, shared bathrooms, and emergency personal alarms <br><br> Desirable Chartered institute of Housing or willing to undertake this qualification . <br><br>Extensive experience of communicating with people and making adjustments to reflect their personal needs.<br><br><strong>About Us</strong><ul></ul>The team comprises 5 permanent housing officers and one lead officer delivering intensive housing services to a range of people aged 60 or older. You will work closely with Adult Social Care, Health, Voluntary Agencies, Occupational Therapy, Repairs and Maintenance Services to deliver a positive customer experience. Satisfaction with the Council as landlord is rising as we invest in the training and development of staff and in the properties we own and manage too . <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>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.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> 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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> 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. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3254/105858/1/0/63f4140a7431a1b66cb8b2059ddb1aba91326302\"> Role Profile Housing Officer for Older People v2. (2).pdf - 83KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,577 - £39,264","publishDate":"2024-10-30T03:01:52.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-11T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fbaa058c-a144-4770-94e5-6a51820b38d2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f55f6c78-1a4c-4a70-908a-1e254f39bb1c","title":"Home Ownership Manager","employer":"Origin Housing","department":"","location":"Euston, London","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Origin – Great homes, positive people and strong communities</strong></p>\n<p><strong>An inspiring past and a bright future</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.</p>\n<p>Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>The role – Home Ownership Manager</strong></p>\n<p>Reporting into the Home Ownership Team Manager, this role will manage our portfolio of Homeowners across London and Hertfordshire.</p>\n<p>You will manage a number of Homeownership functions including, solicitors enquiries, lease extensions and section 20 consultations.</p>\n<p>You will also be responsible for completing Estate Inspections and troubleshooting any issues that arise across your portfolio.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will manage a portfolio of properties across your patch and be responsible for all Homeownership functions. (Lease extensions, solicitors enquiries §ion 20 consultations)</li>\n<li>Completing Estate Walkabouts on a quarterly basis with some of our residents</li>\n<li>Managing Anti-social behaviour</li>\n<li>Be the champion for the customer</li>\n<li>Manage our third party relationships (Managing Agents)</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What you’ll need</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>We’re looking for someone who has previous experience within a similar role</li>\n<li>Solution focused with a can-do attitude</li>\n<li>Ability to multitask and manage conflicting deadlines</li>\n<li>Problem solves</li>\n<li>Committed to providing a good service</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Values</strong></p>\n<p>Our core values are at the heart of how we work</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take the lead</li>\n<li>Create energy</li>\n<li>Build trust</li>\n<li>Be generous</li>\n<li>Stay grounded</li>\n<li>Remember the little things</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.</p>\n<p><strong>Our benefits to you</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Origin’s ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.</li>\n<li>Competitive salary of £39,238pa - £44,547pa</li>\n<li>A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave</li>\n<li>2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days</li>\n<li>A pension scheme with contributions from 4% - 8% of your salary</li>\n<li>Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay</li>\n<li>Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians</li>\n<li>Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase</li>\n<li>Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance</li>\n<li>Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more</li>\n<li>Free employee assistance programme</li>\n<li>Opportunities to join staff network groups</li>\n<li>Refer a friend bonus</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>We’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Tell us your story</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the job description for Home Ownership Manager outlined above.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date for applications 15 November 2024</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,238pa - £44,547pa","publishDate":"2024-10-29T15:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-15T15:28:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e334219e-e4c0-4f3f-92c6-49e2c0ba959b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"07a9d78d-7c20-4eb2-af8c-ba6e858ca9bd","title":"Customer Resolution Officer - 12 Month Fixed Term - (Maternity Cover)","employer":"Origin Housing","department":"","location":"Euston, London","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Customer Resolution Officer (12 Month Fixed term Contract)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Origin – Great homes, positive people and strong communities</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary - £29,586 per annum </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>An inspiring past and a bright future</strong></p>\n<p>A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.</p>\n<p>Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.</p>\n<p><strong>The role – Customer Resolution Officer (12 month fixed term contract)</strong></p>\n<p>As a Customer Resolution Officer you will be answering telephone calls from residents with new queries every day, a chance to make a difference and help mould the relationship Origin has with the communities we serve.</p>\n<p>You’ll be Interacting with a range of customers and residents, and finding the right resolution for them and you’ll have opportunities to get involved with community projects as well as internal projects as the Customer Resolution Team interact with internal stakeholders daily.</p>\n<p><strong>What you’ll need</strong></p>\n<p>We’re looking for someone who has</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The ability to give great customer service</li>\n<li>Good verbal and written communication skills</li>\n<li>A hardworking and team player attitude</li>\n<li>Determination to carry tasks through to completion</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For this particular role you will work as part of a wider team along with our other Customer Resolution Officers and will need to cover a rota that requires you to be in the office 3 days one week and 2 days the following week .</p>\n<p><strong>Our Values</strong></p>\n<p>Our <strong>core values</strong> are at the heart of how we work</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take the lead</li>\n<li>Create energy</li>\n<li>Build trust</li>\n<li>Be generous</li>\n<li>Stay grounded</li>\n<li>Remember the little things</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.</p>\n<p><strong>Our benefits to you</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Origin’s ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.</li>\n<li>The salary of £29,586pa</li>\n<li>A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave</li>\n<li>2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days</li>\n<li>A pension scheme with contributions from 4% - 8% of your salary</li>\n<li>Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay</li>\n<li>Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians</li>\n<li>Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase</li>\n<li>Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance</li>\n<li>Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more</li>\n<li>Free employee assistance programme</li>\n<li>Opportunities to join staff network groups</li>\n<li>Refer a friend bonus</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.</p>\n<p><strong>Tell us your story</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the job description outlined above.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date for applications - 10 November 2024<br></strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,586 per annum","publishDate":"2024-10-29T15:26:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T15:22:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a0f29fc2-8d43-4809-8cb5-dffdcac9bf82.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d09e23e4-934f-4f68-b258-e9ae2a35b935","title":"Building Surveyor (Legal Disrepair)","employer":"Peabody","department":"","location":"Ealing, London","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>The vacancy</strong><br><br>As a Building Surveyor - Legal Disrepair, you'll be the central point of contact for legal disrepair cases in London, bringing a customer-focused approach to property inspections and repairs. Conducting site investigations, you will assess defects, prepare specifications, estimates, and essential technical documentation.<br><br>You will manage each case from start to finish, ensuring smooth project delivery through regular communication with stakeholders and thorough documentation updates. With a particular focus on overseeing contractors, ensuring all works are completed to a high standard, adhering to contract KPIs and regulatory requirements.<br><br>You'll actively work alongside our Asset Management team to inform long-term maintenance and investment plans and will be available for out-of-hours support on a rotational basis. When necessary, you will attend court proceedings as an expert witness, supporting Peabody's position in legal matters related to building regulations and property defects.<br><br>You're an experienced, customer-oriented Building Surveyor, with a solid grounding in building pathology and a particular understanding of social housing environments. Skilled in managing complex caseloads, you are well-versed in the Housing Disrepair Protocol and bring a strong capability in stakeholder management. Your technical proficiency, ability to solve problems, and collaborative approach ensure that cases are handled with efficiency and professionalism.<br><br> <strong>You'll need to be in the office for 1 day per week and the remaining time you'll be able to work remotely.</strong><br><br>Your role is instrumental in delivering top-tier repairs, maintenance, and property services. Focusing on legal disrepair claims, this role positions you within a regional team, reporting to the Regional Property Services Manager. With the support of disrepair coordinators and case managers, you will work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across Peabody, providing technical expertise and driving operational improvements to ensure a high-quality service experience for our residents.<br><br><strong> If you're ready to bring your expertise to Peabody and help us deliver a first-class service to our residents, we want to hear from you. </strong><br><br><strong>To be successful in this role, you'll have:</strong><ul> <li>Degree in Building Surveying or similar technical qualification (HND, HNC) or significant relevant experience for exceptional candidates.</li> <li>Knowledge of Schedule of Rates and measurement methods.</li> <li>Experience managing diverse cases from inception to completion.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports for senior stakeholders.</li> <li>Proficient in IT, time management, and able to work under pressure.</li> <li>Professional body membership preferred but not essential.</li>\n</ul><strong>Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody: </strong><ul> <li><strong>30 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays </strong></li> <li>\n<strong>two additional paid volunteering days each year</strong> </li> <li>\n<strong>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal</strong> </li> <li><strong>4 x salary life assurance</strong></li> <li><strong>up to 10% pension contribution</strong></li>\n</ul><strong>Are you ready to apply? </strong><br><br>If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, <strong>Harry</strong> at <strong>harry.lund@peabody.org.uk</strong><br><br>We may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.<br><br><strong> Interviews will be taking place during the week commencing 18th November. </strong><br><br><strong>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.</strong>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Circa £54000","publishDate":"2024-10-29T05:07:03.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-11T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c87ce451-a3a9-4205-ad5e-893dbcf6c2b2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0df8c688-9821-4197-b4a8-2ef665896696","title":"Head of Housing Solutions Independence and Rough Sleeping","employer":"London Borough of Hounslow","department":"","location":"Hounslow","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About us at Hounslow</strong></p>\n<p>We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.</p>\n<p>We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.</p>\n<p>About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</p>\n<p>We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.</p>\n<p>We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.</p>\n<p>As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20037/working_for_the_council\" target=\"_blank\">If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here.</a></p>\n<p><strong>About The Role</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join our Homelessness, Independence and Preventative Services which adopts a preventative approach across the housing, health, and social care agendas. With new dynamic leadership at its helm, the Housing Directorate is pursuing a mandate to be the best local housing authority that delivers for its residents.</p>\n<p>If you want to be a part of our new progressive leadership team, this is a unique opportunity for you as well as us, because we are interested in what you can bring to help us improve and develop our services for our customers. You will need to be energetic, enthusiastic and ready for a new and exciting challenge where every day is different. You will have relevant work-based experience, have a track record of putting service users at the heart of service delivery and want to continue to learn and develop your knowledge and skills.</p>\n<p><strong>About The Team You’ll Be Working In </strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting and busy role that is at the centre of the Councils response to homelessness. The service is developing and progressing our agenda to reduce the use of temporary accommodation and achieve more upstream prevention outcomes.</p>\n<p>1.You directly line manage Service Managers and through them a range of Assistant Service Managers and Advisers covering statutory and non-statutory homelessness and prevention services.</p>\n<p>2.This is a key Head of Service position within the Housing Directorate, leading our Housing Solutions, Independence, and Rough Sleeping Services.</p>\n<p>3.You will be responsible for a service that makes a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes.</p>\n<p>4.You will work alongside other Heads of Services, reporting to the Assistant Director for Homelessness, Independence and Preventative Services (HIPS) to support and lead aspects of our huge improvement programme.</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>1. You have extensive knowledge and experience of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, working with vulnerable people, and experience of leading multi-disciplinary housing teams and work involving complex needs and diverse client groups and an expert knowledge of homelessness and associated legislation.</p>\n<p>2. You are a dynamic leader driving continuous improvement to a first class, modern and flexible prevention focussed service to a wide range of residents.</p>\n<p>3.You have extensive experience and consistent achievement at a senior management level in an organisation of comparable scope and complexity, working to continuously improve services for vulnerable people.</p>\n<p>4.You are experienced in leading, motivating and managing services with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve consistently high standards and deliver strategic objectives, policies and value for money services through effective service planning.</p>\n<p>5.Your excellent interpersonal skills will mean that you are able to be supportive and motivating as you lead and inspire, empowering your teams and colleagues whilst being clear and firm about performance and service delivery.</p>\n<p>6.You are an expert communicator who has extensive experience of developing excellent relationships with key partners. You take personal responsibility to obtain and maintain trust of a wide range of stakeholders, including residents, internal departments, external agencies, government departments.</p>\n<p>7.You are a critical thinker with innovative and creative problem solving skills that achieve the strategic objectives of the council, while managing and minimising risk across the service and effectively implement a preventative ethos in the areas of housing, health and social care.</p>\n<p>8.You have high personal integrity with a respect for the dignity and confidentiality of others. You will be committed to equal opportunities and understanding how the service needs to adapt to improve accessibility.</p>\n<p>9.You are self-motivated, highly organised and analytical with an attention to detail, able to review budgets, data and identify trends and make appropriate decisions.</p>\n<p>10.It is desirable that you have a degree or equivalent qualifications. You have demonstrable work experience and can evidence continual professional development.</p>\n<p>11.You can travel independently around the Borough to meet other professionals in community settings.</p>\n<p>12. Are you passionate about customer services?</p>\n<p>13.Are you an experienced homelessness professional with an excellent grasp of housing legislation?</p>\n<p>14. Are you looking to working in a forward thinking and progressive housing department?</p>\n<p>15.Are you a visible leader adept at managing high volumes of work involving vulnerable residents.</p>\n<p>If the points above resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.</p>\n<p>Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile</p>\n<p><strong>Essential:</strong></p>\n<p>Basic DBS is required for the role.</p>\n<p><strong>When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact:</strong></p>\n<p>The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Jonathan.Joseph@hounslow.gov.uk\">Jonathan.Joseph@hounslow.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews for this job will be held November 2024. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 15th November 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>To apply, please click “Apply Now”.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"<p>The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking an experienced Head of Service to lead its Housing Solutions, Independence, and Rough Sleeping Services.</p>","salaryDescription":"£68,439 - £81,815 per annum. 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The post holder will work with households who have approached the council as homeless to secure longer term housing in the private rented sector.</p>\n<p>This is a fantastic opportunity to help prevent homelessness and this role forms part of our commitment to support everyone in housing need.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have a customer facing background, and be excellent at communicating in writing, face to face and on the phone. Knowledge of relevant legislation within Housing and Homelessness is essential for this role, as is knowledge of housing issues relating to homelessness and the services and benefits available to applicants. You should be experienced in using Microsoft Office and be confident in grasping specialised computer packages quickly.</p>\n<p>The job will involve actively engaging with private sector landlords, sourcing properties and providing support and guidance to landlords and tenants. Providing a competitive, professional service will be key to the success of the team.</p>\n<p>A commitment to helping vulnerable individuals and good communication skills to build a rapport with landlords, individuals and partners is essential. Working in homelessness can be challenging but highly rewarding.</p>\n<p>For an informal chat about the role, please contact Taiwo Kaffo, Housing Initiatives Team Leader on taiwo.kaffo@hertsmere.gov.uk or call 020 8207 2277</p>\n<p>The post is offered on a full time, permanent basis (36 hours per week). </p>\n<p>Benefits include 26 – 31 days annual leave (depending on the length of Local Government Service) plus one floating day per annum, local government pension scheme, flexible working hours (including the opportunity to take up to 2 days flexi leave per month), free car parking, free gym membership, free yoga classes, cycle scheme, free Beryl Bike scheme, and season ticket loans. </p>\n<p>The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work two days per week from home.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Monday 25<sup> </sup>November 2024, 10am</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,800 - £36,986 (depending on experience)","publishDate":"2024-10-25T09:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-25T10:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3921b577-6a51-41d4-ac4b-0912549d84ee.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3c082def-124a-4e2b-b293-a060a858b163","title":"Assistant Commercial Manager","employer":"Lambeth Council","department":"","location":"London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Assistant Commercial Manager </strong><br> <strong>PO2: Salary £41,967 pa rising in yearly increments to £44,862 pa incl. LW</strong></p> <p><span><strong>About Us:</strong></span></p> <p><span>It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our </span><span>Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.</span><span> To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated </span><span>One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Borough:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. </span></p> <p><span>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Team:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Lambeth’s Housing Directorate is navigating significant challenges due to the ongoing housing crisis, rising financial pressures, and new regulatory demands. The volume of disrepair claims, often driven by Claims Management Companies and no-win no-fee solicitors, is compounding these challenges and leading to significant legal costs. At the same time, we face higher expectations for improving housing quality, driven by legislation like Awaab’s Law and changes in building safety regulations. </span></p> <p><span>The Assistant Commercial Manager will play a key role in supporting cost management, ensuring value for money, and helping the Council meet these challenges while improving service delivery.</span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Assist the Commercial Manager in the provision of cost management, forensic audit, procurement and contract administration services on a range of contracts across Housing Services. Monitor Housing Services budgets and assist with preparing reports on expenditure in accordance with contractual and pricing frameworks. Help develop budget profiles according to spend patterns and work with the Commercial Manager to prepare financial reports for senior management teams and Cabinet.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</span></li> <li><span>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Hybrid Working.</span></li> <li><span>Employee Assistance Programme.</span></li> <li><span>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Discounts at local restaurants.</span></li> <li><span>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</span></li> <li><span>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Cycle to Work Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</span></li> <li><span>Trade Union Membership.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Application Process:</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Please use the ‘Cover Letter’ link to upload your Supporting Statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria marked with ‘A’ on the personal specification</strong>.</span></p> <p><span>Please note we operate an anonymised application process. When uploading your Supporting Statement and CV, please remove your personal details.</span></p> <p><span><strong>You must upload a Supporting Statement and CV for your application to be considered.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ryan Greenidge Senior Commercial Manager (North) Email: RGreenidge@Lambeth.gov.uk</span></p> <p><span><strong>To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the criteria marked with ‘A’ on the person specification:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Job Description & Person Specification</span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing date: Sunday 10^th November 2024 at 11:59pm</strong></span></p> <p><span><i>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</i></span></p> <p> </p><p><span>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. 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