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Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br> <br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br> <br><strong>About the role: </strong><br> <br>We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Voids Manager to lead and manage the end-to-end lettings process for our housing stock. This role is crucial in maximising the number of occupied properties and minimising rent loss from void properties. <br> <br>The Voids Manager will lead a dedicated voids team and work closely with other services such as Tenancy Management, Assets, and Housing Options Departments, implementing improvement initiatives to reduce void turnaround times and void loss income.<br> <br><strong>>></strong><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Voids%20Manager%20Role%20Profile%20(1).pdf\"><strong> Click here to download the Role Profile</strong></a><strong> << </strong><br> <br><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong><br> <ul> <li>\n<strong>Operational Leadership:</strong> Provide strong leadership to build an effective Voids Management service, ensuring systems and processes monitor team performance and meet key objectives.</li> <li>\n<strong>Performance Monitoring:</strong> Manage and report on void rent loss, ensuring targets are met and costs are allocated correctly.</li> <li>\n<strong>Budget Management:</strong> Forecast and manage the void revenue budget, working with the Asset Team to account for costs and market variations. </li> <li>\n<strong>Contractor Management:</strong> Lead weekly meetings with contractors, ensuring KPIs are met, and processes adhered to.</li> <li>\n<strong>Health and Safety Compliance:</strong> Ensure properties are compliant with all health and safety requirements before re-letting.</li> <li>\n<strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong> Lead on the continuous improvement of the voids process, reducing turnaround times and void rent loss.</li> </ul><strong>Skills, Experience and Qualifications: </strong><br> <ul> <li>Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills, that supports the accurate analysis and interpretation of complex data. </li> <li>Proven track record in the collation of, validation, analysis and reporting of service data to inform service planning and drive improvement.</li> <li>Excellent IT skills with a detailed understanding of MS Office especially MS Excel.</li> <li>Experience in social housing or a related field directly involved with the management of void properties.</li> <li>Good understanding of the relevant legislation, statutory and regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Experience of working in a cross-departmental customer service environment, ideally within local government or housing sectors.</li> <li>Experience of improving performance and/or processes.</li> <li>Experience of project management (desirable).</li> <li>Experience of budget planning and management.</li> <li>Strong people leadership skills.</li> <li>The ability to influence, persuade and negotiate to achieve positive outcomes.</li> <li>Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with residents, contractors and internal stakeholders.</li> <li>Experience of report writing and communications for a variety of audiences, demonstrating numeracy and literacy, and applying expert knowledge.</li> <li>Understanding of the political environment within the organisation and the ability to collaborate effectively with elected officials.</li> <li>Level 4 Housing Qualification (desirable), or willingness to work towards it (essential). Preference will be given to applicants who already hold or are working towards the qualification. </li> <li>Educated to degree level or equivalent standard</li> </ul><strong>Terms and conditions: </strong><br> <br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role:<ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <a>[SW1]</a> <a>[SM2]</a> </li> </ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br> <br><strong>How to Apply: </strong><br> <br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br> <br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br> <br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer: </strong><br> <br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br> <br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposesof the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br> <br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br> <br><strong>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit </strong><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\"><strong>https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</strong></a><strong>. </strong><br> <br><strong>Contact Information: </strong><br> <br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact<strong> Shahid Mallam, Acting Assistant Director, Housing People Services at </strong><a href=\"mailto:shahid.mallam@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><strong>shahid.mallam@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></a><br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br> <br>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,584 - £55,620","publishDate":"2025-05-08T09:17:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e395705a-f04a-464b-9eaa-26c7233c3e81.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7608b292-7380-443c-8293-3dd4056a54f6","title":"Building Safety Manager","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation:</strong> London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Place<br> <br><strong>Grade: </strong>PO10<br> <br><strong>Salary:</strong> £65,025-£68,439 (+market supplement)<br> <br><strong>Contract Type: </strong>Full-time, Permanent<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week:</strong> 36<br> <br><strong>Working style:</strong> Hybrid <br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 23/05/2025<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br> <br><strong>Reference: </strong>1479<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>We are currently hiring for a Building Safety Manager to join our thriving Housing service. <br> <br>The Building Safety Manager position is to take responsibility for and cooperate with the Principal Responsible Person and Responsible Person/s in relation to whole building safety by coordinating and assuring all building-related activities to ensure compliance with the requirements for the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and associated statutory and internal building safety management system requirements across the Council's housing stock. This position will coordinate access to quality information related to the development and maintenance of the Building Safety Case and Safety Case Reports and Building Assurance Certificates pertaining to high-rise buildings and facilitate appropriate opportunities to support stakeholder training needs.<br> <br>Waltham Forest Council is responsible for 12,000 properties. There are 21 high rise buildings in Waltham Forest, which along with the other Building Safety Manager will form the bulk of your responsibilities.<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/JD%20%20Building%20Safety%20Manager%20PO10.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br><ul> <li>Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, Health and Safety Regulations, and CDM (Construction Design and Management) Regulations.</li> <li>Act as the primary contact for building safety, maintaining openness and trust with residents to ensure safety.</li> <li>Lead the development and implementation of building safety strategies, including fire risk assessments and safety cases.</li> <li>Oversee contractors and ensure compliance with safe practices for maintenance and post-construction work.</li> <li>Maintain and manage the \"Golden Thread\" of safety information, ensuring it is up-to-date and accessible.</li> <li>Ensure all involved in building maintenance have the necessary competence and training.</li> <li>Engage and educate residents on building safety responsibilities and act on their concerns.</li> <li>Implement and manage a Mandatory Occurrence Reporting regime for building safety incidents.</li> <li>Manage resources to deliver Building Safety Cases for high-risk and complex buildings, ensuring compliance with regulations.</li> <li>Respond to emergency callouts, restoring services and supporting residents in line with business continuity plans.</li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br><br><ul> <li>Must be able to travel to sites as required.</li> <li>Physically able to access all areas e.g., climb stairs, access restricted spaces/service areas, use ladders to inspect roof/void spaces, etc.</li> <li>Be able to attend evening or weekend meetings when necessary and arrange for appropriate out-of-hours and emergency responses</li> <li>Working knowledge of the relevant Building Safety Legislation (Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, Duty of Care).</li> <li>Working knowledge relating to managing the delivery of building safety compliance or the built environment.</li> <li>Relevant Asset Management, Construction and/or Fire Safety qualifications (Degree or diploma in construction or fire safety) or equivalent.</li> <li>Current professional membership e.g., RICS, IFE, IFSM, IOSH, IIRSM, CQI, etc. or currently working towards attaining.</li> <li>A good level of IT literacy.</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br> <br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks.<br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest.<br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Dragana Gvozdic-Groza, Head of Building Safety Compliance at <a href=\"mailto:dragana.gvozdic-groza@walthamforest.gov.uk\">dragana.gvozdic-groza@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.<br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£65,025-£68,439 (+market supplement)","publishDate":"2025-05-02T10:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/20f330f6-6c48-4795-9f60-5b6c5b3aa36b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f5e4234b-ce56-4a3b-8a15-36f55244c951","title":"Asbestos and Water Hygiene Manager","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Directorate: </strong>Place<br> <br><strong>Grade:</strong> PO6<br><br><strong>Salary:</strong> £52,584 - £55,620 (+market supplement)<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time / Permanent<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: 36</strong><br> <br><strong>Working style:</strong> Hybrid <br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 23/05/2025<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>tbc<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1727<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>We are currently hiring for an Asbestos and Water Hygiene Manager to join our thriving Housing service. <br> <br>The Asbestos & Water Hygiene Manager is responsible for ensuring that the Council is fully compliant with all regulations related to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and ACOP L8: The Control of Water Hygiene Bacteria in Water Systems. This role plays a crucial part in safeguarding both residents and staff by ensuring that asbestos and water hygiene risks are properly managed across the Council's housing stock.<br> <br>Working within the Housing Assets Compliance Team, the Asbestos & Water Hygiene Manager oversees the planning, execution, and monitoring of all asbestos and water hygiene-related surveys, risk assessments, and remedial actions. This includes close coordination with contractors and external bodies to ensure all works are carried out in line with regulatory standards. The postholder will also engage with residents to address concerns and communicate key safety measures<br><br><strong>>> </strong><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Asbestos%20and%20Water%20Hygiene%20Manager%20PO6.pdf\"><strong>Click here to download the Role Profile</strong></a><strong> <<</strong> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Lead and manage the delivery of the asbestos and water hygiene compliance programmes.</li> <li>Ensure accurate risk assessments, surveys, and monitoring of asbestos and water hygiene risks across Council-owned properties.</li> <li>Manage contractors responsible for delivering asbestos removal, water hygiene monitoring, and remediation.</li> <li>Provide specialist advice and coaching to internal teams on asbestos and water hygiene management.</li> <li>Ensure regular reporting and updates to senior management on the progress of the asbestos and water hygiene programmes.</li> <li>Collaborate with other compliance teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination of safety efforts.</li> <li>Proactively identify risks and ensure that they are addressed in a timely manner.</li> <li>Ensure projects are formally closed and lessons learned are captured for future improvement.</li> <li>Lead and manage the delivery of the asbestos and water hygiene compliance programmes.</li> <li>Ensure accurate risk assessments, surveys, and monitoring of asbestos and water hygiene risks across Council-owned properties.</li> <li>Manage contractors responsible for delivering asbestos removal, water hygiene monitoring, and remediation.</li> <li>Provide specialist advice and coaching to internal teams on asbestos and water hygiene management.</li> <li>Ensure regular reporting and updates to senior management on the progress of the asbestos and water hygiene programmes.</li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong><ul> <li>NEBOSH General Certificate (Level 3) in Health and Safety or equivalent.</li> <li>BOHS P405: Management of Asbestos in Buildings or equivalent qualification.</li> <li>IOSH Water Hygiene Management Certificate or equivalent.</li> <li>Level 4 Asbestos Management Qualification or a recognised certification in Water Hygiene Risk Management.</li> <li>Certification in Asbestos Awareness and Water Hygiene Awareness Training in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and ACOP L8.</li> <li>Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) or the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), with evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).</li> <li>Experience working in social housing, local authorities, or a similar compliance-driven environment, with a proven track record of managing asbestos and water hygiene programmes in social housing, health and safety compliance or similar environment/role. </li> <li>These qualifications are indicative and are not intended to serve as a strict checklist. We welcome applicants who can demonstrate strong experience, attitude, and commitment to excellence, regardless of whether they meet the qualifications listed above.</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br><br><ul> <li>Must be able to travel to sites as required.</li> <li>Physically able to access all areas e.g., climb stairs, access restricted spaces/service areas, use ladders to inspect roof/void spaces, etc.</li> <li>Be able to attend evening or weekend meetings when necessary and arrange for appropriate out-of-hours and emergency responses</li> <li>Working knowledge of the relevant Building Safety and Statutory Regulations.</li> <li>Working knowledge relating to managing the delivery of building safety compliance or the built environment.</li> <li>Relevant Asset Management, Construction and/or Asbestos and Water Safety qualifications (Degree or diploma or equivalent.</li> <li>Current professional membership e.g., RICS, IFE, IFSM, IOSH, IIRSM, CQI, etc. or currently working towards attaining.</li> <li>A good level of IT literacy.</li> </ul><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br> <br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks.<br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest.<br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.<br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>f you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Dragana Gvozdic-Groza, Head of Building Safety Compliance at <a href=\"mailto:dragana.gvozdic-groza@walthamforest.gov.uk\">dragana.gvozdic-groza@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.<br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,584 - £55,620 (+market supplement)","publishDate":"2025-05-02T10:07:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ad2dc16b-54ff-4f66-9a24-cf5ca90a7251.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e5069235-06f1-47c7-bae9-452326dfb746","title":"Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) Project Manager","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Directorate: </strong>Place / Housing<br> <br><strong>Grade:</strong> PO7<br><br><strong>Salary:</strong> £55,620 - £58,692 (+market supplement)<br><br><strong>Contract Type: </strong>Full-time, Permanent<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week:</strong> 36<br> <br><strong>Working style:</strong> Hybrid <br> <br><strong>Application Deadline: Closing Date: 30/05/2025</strong><br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br> <br><strong>Reference: </strong>1565<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br> <br>We are currently hiring for a Fire Risk Assessments Programme Manager (FRA PM) to join our thriving Housing service.<br> <br>The FRA Programme Manager will lead the delivery and management of the Council's Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) programme, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and all relevant fire safety legislation. This role is critical in overseeing the identification, mitigation, and management of fire safety risks across the Council's housing stock.<br> <br>The postholder will coordinate the timely completion of fire risk assessments and the implementation of remedial actions, working closely with internal teams, contractors, and external bodies, including acting as the primary point of contact for the London Fire Brigade. <br><br><strong>>> </strong><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/FRA%20Programme%20Manager%20PO7.pdf\"><strong>Click here to download the Role Profile</strong></a><strong> <<</strong> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Lead and manage the entire delivery of the FRA programme and oversee the completion of remedial actions</li> <li>Develop and implement an effective Resident Engagement Strategy related to fire safety.</li> <li>Oversee and ensure the performance of all contractors involved in delivering FRA remedial actions.</li> <li>Implement and oversee changes in the FRA programme, ensuring smooth and efficient adjustments are made to the plan.</li> <li>Act as a primary point of contact for the London Fire Brigade, ensuring effective communication and collaboration on all fire safety matters.</li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br><ul> <li>NEBOSH General Certificate (Level 3) in Fire Safety or NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety.</li> <li>Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment Qualification, such as the IFE (Institute of Fire Engineers) Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment or equivalent.</li> <li>Membership of a relevant professional body with evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role:<ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks.</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest.</li> </ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Dragana Gvozdic-Groza, Head of Building Safety Compliance at <a href=\"mailto:dragana.gvozdic-groza@walthamforest.gov.uk\">dragana.gvozdic-groza@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.<br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£55,620 - £58,692 (+market supplement)","publishDate":"2025-05-02T10:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/048912d8-98d0-4af2-9179-f517c4c57f62.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3c1f55e1-b188-4f97-b790-a756d8bcb8fb","title":"Voids Officer","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Directorate</strong>: Place<br> <br><strong>Grade:</strong> SO2<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>£38,934 - £40,755 <br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full time, Permanent <br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br><br><strong>Application Deadline: </strong>16th May 2025 @11.59pm<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC</strong><br><br><strong>Reference: </strong>1731<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>We are seeking a dedicated Voids Officer to manage the end-to-end void process for empty homes, ensuring properties are available to re-let in a timely manner and meet health and safety requirements and our re-let standard.<br><br><strong>>> </strong><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Voids%20Officer%20Role%20Profile.pdf\"><strong>Click here to download the Role Profile</strong></a><strong> <<</strong> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br><ul> <li>\n<strong>Void Management:</strong> Coordinate the voids management process, working closely with Tenancy Management, Allocations, and Asset Teams, surveyors, and contractors.</li> <li>\n<strong>Record Maintenance:</strong> Maintain all required records and information, ensuring accurate and complete documentation of the voids process on our housing management system, NEC. Update NEC for ended tenancies and set up new tenancies accurately and promptly.</li> <li>\n<strong>Advice and Guidance:</strong> Provide expert advice and support to colleagues, customers, and stakeholders, managing complex customer issues with a focus on minimising void turn around times and maximising customer satisfaction.</li> <li>\n<strong>End of Tenancy:</strong> Manage the end of tenancy process, including advising outgoing tenants and arranging the return of keys.</li> <li>\n<strong>Property Inspection:</strong> Ensure void properties are inspected, repaired, and cleaned to a high standard before re-letting.</li> <li>\n<strong>Health and Safety Compliance:</strong> Ensure properties comply with all health and safety requirements before re-letting.</li> <li>\n<strong>Utility Management:</strong> Manage the utility supply process during the void period.</li> <li>\n<strong>Customer Experience:</strong> Work proactively with the Allocations and Tenancy Management Team to arrange viewings and sign-ups, ensuring a positive customer experience.</li> <li>\n<strong>Statistical Reporting:</strong> Upload new tenancy information for the Continuous Recording system (CORE).</li> </ul><br><strong>Skills, Experience and Qualifications:</strong> <br><br><ul> <li>Proven administrative experience within a housing environment.</li> <li>Experience in customer service and working closely with customers.</li> <li>Experience in void management, repairs management, or lettings service (desirable).</li> <li>Strong time management and organisational skills.</li> <li>Effective communication and negotiation skills, both verbally and in writing.</li> <li>Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own workload and meet team objectives.</li> <li>Ability to analyse data and present statistical information.</li> <li>Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.</li> <li>Numeracy and literacy qualification (e.g., GCSE English and Maths or equivalent).</li> <li>Relevant professional qualification (desirable).</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br><ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> </ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Cate Evans at <a href=\"mailto:cate.evans@walthamforest.gov.uk\">cate.evans@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> <br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,934 - £40,755","publishDate":"2025-05-02T09:51:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-16T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c9c65663-45d3-4328-bd53-554f26451d28.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7c9df02e-e197-4334-bf50-3b30eb8a10b9","title":"Hoarding Pathway Co-ordinator","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"","location":"Havering","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong> Grade 6 £38,052 - £41,442pa 12 Month Fixed term Contract/Secondment Opportunity</strong></p> <p>A position has arisen for the post of Hoarding Pathway Co-ordinator in Adult Social Care. The successful candidate would act as a local, accessible point of contact across Havering using strength based approach. The candidate would be expected to connect with residents in need of support to combat hoarding, de-cluttering their property to ensure it is not a risk to themselves or others. He or she would be expected to build long term relationships with people in the community who may be facing long term life situations (including issues relating to health, long term conditions, long term unemployment, housing, disability, mental health or ageing).</p> <p>The Post holder will be required to work 36 hours per week from a variety of community based locations dependent on the needs of the community supported. Post holder is expected to have excellent communication (both written and verbal) and negotiation skills to build and nurture relationships and partnerships with a range of people and organisations at a personal, service and community level. Successful candidate would have experience of working in social housing, care or similar public sector role. Also, require experience of working alongside and supporting individuals and respond appropriately to potential safeguarding situations, whilst maintaining a positive relationship and longer term support. This is a fixed 12 months contract.</p> <p>Please view <strong>Job Profile</strong><strong> </strong>here</p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong><strong>Chibuike.Oji@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 15/5/25,</strong> however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed. </p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770<br>  </p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.</p> <p>The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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You will also be a skilled and effective negotiator and problem solver.</li> <li> You will have excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Excel.</li> <li> To meet the requirements of this key role, you must be customer focused, able to work on defined operational projects, interpret complex housing related legislation and guidance and be able to meet tight deadlines.</li> <li> The post holder will be required to work 36 hours per week or as required by the Line Manager to meet the needs of the service.</li> <li>You must have a full UK driving license and a vehicle to use for work.</li> </ul> <p>Please view <strong>Job Profile</strong> here </p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong><strong>Sanna.Shahzada@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> or </strong><strong>Jennifer.Aneto@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 9th May 2025</strong> however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed </p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770<br>  </p> <p><span><strong>Additional Information</strong></span></p> <p><span>We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to </span><span>Choose Havering</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span>The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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Home to around 109,000 residents, our communities are vibrant, resilient, and proud of where they live. With excellent transport links, green spaces, and a strong local economy — including film and creative industries — Hertsmere is a unique and exciting place to live and work.</p>\n<p>As we continue to shape our communities for the future, we’re seeking a visionary <strong>Director of Place Transformation</strong> to help drive forward our strategic ambitions and ensure Hertsmere remains a great place to live, work, and visit.</p>\n<p>This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive and playing a pivotal role in shaping the borough’s long-term prosperity, sustainability, and resilience.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>As our new Director of Place Transformation, you will lead a wide-ranging high profile portfolio covering:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Planning, Economic Development and Climate Change</strong> – overseeing the implementation of our new Local Plan, enabling sustainable growth and investment.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Asset Management and Engineering Services</strong> – overseeing the delivery of a new Asset Management Strategy to maximise value from our property portfolio.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Environmental Health, Licensing and Resilience</strong> – ensuring strong foundations for community well-being and emergency preparedness.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Housing Strategy and Services</strong> – delivering innovative housing solutions, supporting affordable provision, and managing partnerships such as Hertsmere Living Ltd.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This is more than a leadership role – it’s a chance to make a tangible difference. You will play a critical role in delivering our place-based transformation agenda, driving forward regeneration, housing delivery, climate action, and service excellence. You will also contribute corporately, shaping our strategic direction, embedding a high-performance culture, and leading key transformation projects.</p>\n<p><strong>Who we’re looking for</strong></p>\n<p>You will be a dynamic and forward-thinking leader with significant experience operating at a senior level, ideally within a public sector environment. Whether your professional roots lie in planning or property, you will bring:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional expertise in either Planning or Property with a deep understanding of the local government landscape.</li>\n<li>A proven track record in strategic transformation, cultural change, and delivering customer-focused services.</li>\n<li>Strong financial acumen and experience driving value for money and sustainable resource management.</li>\n<li>Exceptional leadership and people skills, with the ability to inspire, influence, and build high-performing teams.</li>\n<li>Political awareness, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative style that enables effective partnership working across sectors and with elected Members.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You will be as comfortable shaping long-term strategy as you are leading through complexity and change. Most importantly, you will be motivated by making a difference – for our people, our places, and our communities.</p>\n<p><strong>Why join us?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary and generous benefits package</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements with a focus on work life balance</li>\n<li>The opportunity to shape and influence the future of the borough</li>\n<li>A dynamic and supportive Senior Leadership Team</li>\n<li>An inclusive working culture that champions wellbeing, innovation, and professional growth.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Be part of Hertsmere’s next chapter</strong></p>\n<p>If you are ready to take on a transformative leadership role with real impact, we want to hear from you.</p>\n<p>Find out more information about this exciting opportunity here:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.hertsmere.gov.uk/jobs-at-hertsmere/director-of-place-transformation-new-vacancy\">Director of Place Transformation - Hertsmere Borough Council</a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 18th May, 11.59pm</strong><br><strong>1st interviews - Tuesday 27th - Wednesday 28th May; </strong><strong>Final interviews - Thursday 5th June</strong></p>\n<p><strong>No Agencies - Only direct applications will be considered</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"c. £122,000","publishDate":"2025-05-01T11:50:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f3ca5df6-d543-469f-aa54-068d54546f12.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f88d4454-85ee-4f00-8499-b3857472b2e4","title":"Support Officer","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Grade 4- £30630- £32931pa</strong></p> <p>The Resident Services Team is responsible for assisting tenants to sustain their tenancies and encourage and facilitate their independence, quality of life, safeguarding and health and well-being on a wide range of issues including housing, welfare rights, personal finance, hoarding, tenancy management, mediation, life skills and the promotion of personal independence.</p> <p> We also develop an holistic picture of each resident so as to be the principal point of contact for other council departments in actively trying to resolve issues / blockages such as gas access, hoarding, tenancy fraud, safeguarding.</p> <p>Ideally the candidate will have experience within the housing / tenancy management area or similar public sector role.  You should have experience of developing relationships with wide range of local stakeholders and partners,  providing good tenancy, housing and leasehold advice, best practice and compliance is desirable.</p> <p>To provide effective and responsive administrative support for allocated operational activity in a robust, timely, efficient and cost effective manner.     </p> <p>The role will involve the following on a regular basis:</p> <ul>\n<li>Face to face and telephone contact with the public </li> <li>Facilitating meetings as required </li> <li>Assisting with monitoring team plans </li> <li>Assisting the Senior Housing Officer and Resident Services Manager with monitoring to ensure compliance with team targets and standards.</li> <li>Updating records, costs and details into databases </li> <li>Liaising with officers, contractors and suppliers as required</li> <li>With a proven track record of successful multi agency working, you will be outcome focused, clear thinking and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li> <li>You will also be a skilled and effective negotiator and problem solver.</li> <li>You will have excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Excel.</li> <li>The post holder will be required to work 36 hours per week or as required by the Line Manager to meet the needs of the service.</li> <li>You must have a full UK driving license and a vehicle to use for work.</li> </ul> <p> </p><p>Please view <strong>Job Profile</strong> here</p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong><strong>Jody.Dielhenn@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4th April 2025</strong> however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed. </p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770<br>  </p> <p><span><strong>Additional Information</strong></span></p> <p><span>We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to </span><span>Choose Havering</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span>The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.</p>\n<p>Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.</p>\n<h3>About the role</h3>\n<p>You will be responsible for carrying out inspections of occupied and void properties, diagnosing repairs, scheduling up works through an agreed schedule of rates or where not possible preparing a specification of works and obtaining quotations. You will work with colleagues across the Housing Demand Service to ensure the PSL properties meet the current lettable standard and repaired within the agreed timescales and budget provisions. 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The ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with colleagues and contractors is required as well as tact, diplomacy and the ability to negotiate. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to achieve defined performance targets.</p>\n<p>Experience with building works, dealing with voids and disrepair. Dilapidation, handbacks is desirable. Surveying qualifications – RICS, CIOB.</p>\n<p>Applicants must drive and have a driving licence that is valid in the UK.</p>\n<h3>Working for Haringey</h3>\n<p>At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.</p>\n<p>Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement up to 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.</p>\n<p>Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role please ensure that you do so as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may end be diverted through to junk email folders. Please continue to check these through the application process. 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Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><strong>recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> so we can arrange an alternative application method.</strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>We are currently hiring for two Disrepair Surveyors to join our thriving Housing service.<br> <br>The role is responsible for assessing and addressing disrepair maintenance issues across LBWF's portfolio and supporting the Repairs Partnering team to ensure contractors, consultants and partner agencies achieve high quality work across all repair contracts to compliance standards, specification, schedule, and cost.<br> <br>You will keep detailed digital records and provide reports of various aspects of work, based on frequent site visits, and ensure the asset management database is updated.<br> <br>The position is committed to delivering a resident-focused approach when dealing with disrepair cases.<br> <br>Close collaboration and support will be essential in coordinating with the Building Safety Operations and Building Safety Compliance teams to ensure our homes are safe and regulatorily compliant.<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20%20Disrepair%20Surveyor%20PO5.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong><br><br><ul> <li>Where required, design and specify works, obtain estimates, oversee delivery, monitor expenditure, and complete sign off.</li> <li>High level of resident engagement to understand and document their concerns regarding their home.</li> <li>To collaborate with housing and legal teams in addressing potential disputes related to disrepair claims. </li> <li>To undertake inspections and audits of partnering contractors particularly in relation to disrepair. Reviewing completed work against the schedule and contractor invoices and resolving issues as necessary.</li> <li>To provide management reports and schedules relating to any deficiencies identified, and when necessary, certify rectification of snagging of items. </li> <li>Work closely with the Repairs Partnering team ensuring all relevant legislation is being adhered to. Ensure safety, quality, and productivity assessments are carried out so that all work complies with current codes of practice, standards, and legislation, particularly health and safety.</li> <li>Where required, design and specify works, obtain estimates, oversee delivery, monitor expenditure, and complete sign off.</li> <li>As required support other surveying functions within Housing Assets. </li> <li>Undertake / support consultation procedures. Identify issues, resolving as appropriate and escalating complex problems if necessary.</li> <li>Collate process and analyse complex information. Ensure all required records and information are maintained correctly. </li> <li>Challenge customers' practice and minimise risk, referring concerns to line manager.</li> </ul><br><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Experience</strong><br> <ul> <li>Experience of administering building contracts. </li> <li>Experience of administering partnering contracts. </li> <li>Experience of building surveying in residential environment</li> <li>Experience of Stock Condition Surveys</li> <li>Experience of HHSRS assessments</li> <li>Experience of liaising with residents</li> <li>Knowledge of Asbestos Regulations.</li> <li>Housing legislation and regulations with particular reference to repairs, maintenance</li> <li>Project Management Skills</li> <li>Applying Health & Safety, Customer Care and Communications policies appropriately</li> <li>IT literate, particularly with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel.</li> <li>Good report writing skills</li> </ul><br><strong>Indicative Qualifications and Requirements: </strong><br><br><ul> <li>Relevant Building qualification, NVQ, ONC, Degree or equivalent or vocational qualification in relevant subject or area</li> <li>Evidence of Continuous Professional Development</li> <li>Experience in working for a social housing landlord in either a local authority or a housing association</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions: </strong><br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br> <br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks.<br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply: </strong><br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer: </strong><br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information: </strong><br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sharon-Leigh Gordon, AD Housing Repairs and Planned Works at <a href=\"mailto:sharon-leigh.gordon@walthamforest.gov.uk\">sharon-leigh.gordon@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> <br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br> <br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 49,083.00 - 52,116.00 per year","publishDate":"2025-04-22T12:52:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T12:52:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4f317fda-626a-485e-ae6e-9346f8e33526.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"29b48609-bf5e-4ced-bf67-f2f9088eb0d6","title":"Disrepair Manager.","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Directorate: </strong>Place<br> <br><strong>Grade:</strong> PO6<br><br><strong>Salary:</strong> £52,584 - £55,620 <br><br><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong>N/a<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent Full time <br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br> <br><strong>Weeks per year: </strong>52 <br><br><strong>Application Deadline: </strong>20/05/2025<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1562<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. 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Your primary focus will be on the swift resolution of issues related to damp, mould, and general disrepair.<br> <br>As the Disrepair Manager, you will oversee the operational management of housing repair contracts, ensuring that all remedial work is of the highest quality and that repair services are delivered efficiently. You will collaborate closely with various teams to enhance service delivery, maintain compliance, and drive continuous improvement.<br> <br>This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality, responsive repair services that directly impact the well-being of our residents. If you are a proactive, solutions-oriented leader with a passion for improving service delivery, we would love to hear from you.<br><br>Replace this wording with a few paragraphs identifying the post's key duties and responsibilities. Ensure that you include sufficient information for a potential applicant to understand what the role involves as you will not be attaching a copy of the job profile to the advert. If there is more than one post available, please ensure that you include details of how many posts are available. <br> <br>You will manage individual cases with works valued up to £50K, ensuring optimal value is achieved from contractors while minimising legal costs. This high-profile role requires strong stakeholder management skills to ensure satisfaction among both internal and external parties. The focus will be on delivering cost-effective repair services, promoting proactive investment in housing stock, and maintaining high living standards for residents.<br> <br><strong>Direct Reports:</strong><br> <ul> <li>Two Legal Disrepair Surveyors</li> <li>One Legal Disrepair Coordinator<br> </li> </ul><strong>>> </strong><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/DisrepairManager.pdf\"><strong>Click here to download the Role Profile</strong></a><strong> <<</strong> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Manage a professional legal disrepair service, ensuring high-quality repairs within budget.</li> <li>Collaborate with Council stakeholders to develop and implement service improvement plans.</li> <li>Effectively manage and report on the disrepair budget, adhering to financial controls.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with Lambeth Council's financial procedures and regulations.</li> <li>Lead service improvement strategies to minimize liability and enhance delivery.</li> <li>Develop strategies to manage and reduce legal disrepair cases, aligning with Council policies.</li> <li>Supervise the Housing Disrepair Team to ensure high-quality repairs and minimize legal exposure.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with all statutory, legislative, and health and safety requirements.</li> <li>Manage legal disrepair contracts, focusing on contractor performance, budget control, and policy decisions.</li> <li>Foster relationships with legal advisers, contractors, and stakeholders to support claim settlements and enhance repair services.</li> <li>Lead the team in adopting innovative solutions and best practices by collaborating with other London Boroughs and Social Housing Landlords to reduce disrepair claims and costs.</li> <li>Use data insights and predictive modelling to identify service improvements and reduce disrepair claims.</li> <li>Support the strategic action plan and demand reduction initiatives.</li> <li>Manage contracts in line with KPIs and Waltham Forest Contract Management Model, collaborating across departments to improve services and customer experience.</li> </ul><strong>To be considered for an interview supporting statement should clearly evidence:</strong><br> <ul> <li>Experience as a contract manager in a maintenance environment with knowledge of Housing Disrepair Protocol.</li> <li>Knowledge of housing finance and budgetary control.</li> <li>Understanding of maintenance contract delivery in an urban environment.</li> <li>Knowledge of landlord/tenant matters, leaseholder consultation requirements, and contract dispute resolution.</li> <li>Strong written, oral, presentation, and data analysis skills.</li> <li>Experience leading an operational team in a housing environment.</li> <li>Experience in repairs and maintenance service delivery, sustainability, and construction at a senior management level.</li> <li>Experience administering building-related contracts at a senior level.</li> <li>Experience managing and monitoring budgets.</li> <li>Experience supervising and developing staff.</li> <li>Strong budget management, risk management, monitoring, and financial control skills.</li> <li>A relevant housing qualification or demonstrable experience.</li> </ul><br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: Essential duties and responsibilities of the role <br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong><ul> <li>Proven experience in managing housing repairs or disrepair services.</li> <li>Strong understanding of financial management and budget control.</li> <li>Excellent leadership and team management skills.</li> <li>Ability to develop and implement service improvement plans.</li> <li>Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to housing repairs.</li> <li>Strong communication and collaboration skills.</li> <li>Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br><ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> </ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sharon-Leigh Gordon AD -Housing Repairs and Planned Works at sharon-leigh.gordon@walthamforest.gov.uk<br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,584 - £55,620","publishDate":"2025-04-22T10:23:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7fdc5259-2c94-4ef7-8b5c-3f036ae34799.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aa7a7ea5-925d-4cdc-a350-b496685bf8a7","title":"Estates Surveyor","employer":"Borough of Broxbourne","department":"","location":"Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Hybrid Working / Bishops' College,","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Estates Surveyor (Reference: ES)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary range: £44,001.88 p.a.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Full time (Hybrid)</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>The Council is seeking to employ an Estates Surveyor to join its successful and expanding Property Services team, which manages a varied portfolio of property and related projects. The role will provide a comprehensive property service to the Council and will include property management, professional work (rent reviews, lease renewals and valuations including annual asset valuations), lettings, acquisitions, disposals and project work, including redevelopment and regeneration.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>It is an exciting time to join the team as the service is expanding, with recent acquisitions totalling over £24 million. The current portfolio is valued in excess of £100 million and there are a number of forthcoming major development and regeneration projects, including the recently announced Brookfield Riverside £400million development.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The duties of the role also include assisting in the management of the Council’s innovative and award-winning housing company, Badger BC Investments.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The successful post holder will be a qualified Chartered Surveyor, in order to provide support to the Property Services Manager and Senior Estate Surveyors. The successful candidate should ideally have experience of working for a Local Authority property section although this is not essential. A calm approach in a busy environment is required, as are intermediate ICT and Microsoft Office skills. Communication is key in this role (both written and verbal) so it is essential that the successful applicants will be able to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluently spoken English.<strong>   </strong><strong>         </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER). </strong></p>\n<p><strong>The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined-up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>The Council’s benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><em>Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.</em></strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Application forms must be submitted online by 11 May 2025 quoting the above reference.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.</p>\n<p>Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: <a href=\"mailto:personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk\">personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range: £44,001.88 p.a.","publishDate":"2025-04-17T11:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a8fe1232-ed2c-4347-8117-68b04f797576.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"be8451b5-337a-463a-ae56-44784b9cd681","title":"Senior Site Operative","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Site Operative <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £26,386 progressing to £27,662 <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 40.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Berkhamsted <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Growth & Environment <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> Hertfordshire County Council is made up of over 8500 talented, passionate, and caring individuals across Adult Care Service, Child Care Service, Community Protection, Environment & Transport, Public Health, Central Resources, and Sustainable Growth. <br><br> At HCC we are committed to working towards: -<ul>\n<li> A cleaner Greener Environment for all </li>\n<li> Providing Healthy and Fulfilling lives for ALL of our residents </li>\n<li> Sustainable, responsible growth in our county </li>\n<li> Excellent council services for all </li>\n</ul>Whichever part of HCC and whichever role you join us in you will be certain that the role that you do will play a significant part in achieving our goals. <br><br> Our Recycling Centre service team are looking for self-motivated individuals to work alongside us to achieve our vision to increase recycling rates and divert waste from landfill in Hertfordshire.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>As a Senior Site Operative you will be:<ul>\n<li>Acting as the Senior Operative on site, instructing and mentoring operatives when the Site Manager is on leave.</li>\n<li>Responsible for the safe opening and closing of site.</li>\n<li>Manage all documentation for the site both paper form and computerised in the site managers absence.</li>\n<li>Show and help service users put their waste in the correct areas as appropriate.</li>\n<li>Check permits for vans and trailers and check for certain types of waste.</li>\n<li>Ensure that the waste streams do not get mixed up.</li>\n<li>Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.</li>\n<li>Look for ways to improve customer service and recycling rates.</li>\n<li>Compaction of waste through use of JCB's and compactors (training provided)</li>\n<li>Opportunity to be part of the staff engagement group.</li>\n<li>Manage and implement trials for new waste streams and improvements to the service.</li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br>We'll need you to have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service and be able to ensure work is carried out to a high standard. 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