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BDS are working with a leading estate management company to recruit a retirement estate manager for their site in Sale. This role involves overseeing daily operations of a retirement housing development, ensuring customer satisfaction, reporting and managing repairs works and liaising with contractors to maintain high service standards to residents. In addition you will provide health and safety building checks as well as providing daily welfare checks to residents. You will have excellent communication skills and be computer literate with excellent planning and organisational skills. Previous experience in property management and knowledge of health and safety regulations are desirable for this role as is experience of working with older adults. This role offers 27 hours per week with a starting salary of 18,046.00 per annum There is also an onsite apartment for those wishing to reside within the estate though this is optional. Please call Vickie or Charlotte to discuss further or send your CV for immediate consideration

BDS Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join the Property Services team with our housing client in South Manchester The role has a wide range of duties including the pre-inspection of day-to-day responsive repairs, major and minor adaptations as well as legal disrepair and insurance claims. The role covers a small patch. Contract: Permanent Position Hours: Monday to Friday 8am 4pm Pay rates: £43,044 Per Annum, 25 holidays per year including bank holidays, holidays increase per year served. Duties Completion of pre and post inspection of day-to-day responsive repairs as well as legal disrepairs, major and minor adaptations and insurance claims Ensuring tenant queries, requests and complaints are investigated and dealt with accordingly Provision of technical advice to both customers and colleagues Ensuring that all remedial works are completed in line with health and safety requirements Co-ordination and supervision of day-to-day repairs, major and minor adaptations Preparation of specifications and documents in accordance with policies and procedures. Supervision of contractors ensuring quality of work and response times meet the required standards and SLAs Working as a team and communicating with all stakeholders Criteria: Sound knowledge of building construction and maintenance Experienced in surveying repairs & maintenance and damp and mold on tenant properties HNC (Building Construction) or equivalent qualification. Previous experience of working as a Property Surveyor in a social housing environment is desirable coupled with knowledge of current building and housing legislation. A good working knowledge of Schedule of rates is helpful. Full UK driving license and vehicle Excellent IT and problem-solving skills.

BDS Recruitment are looking for a Neighbourhood Housing Officer covering Plymouth/Exeter and surrouding area. This is a hybrid role with local travel. This is a full-time role on a temporary onoing basis in the first instance. Pay rate from 27.06 umbrella The main role is to deliver a proactive, reassuring, practical and visible customer focused tenancy and estate management service. You will make a real difference to the customers and the communities that you manage. Duties include: Escalating breaches of tenancy regulations in line with procedures. Responsible for the day to day running of patch based void management of properties. Complete risk assessments, support checklists and appropriate interventions as appropriate. Provide low level support and make appropriate referrals. Understanding community issues as well as holding issues Dealing with tenancies & anti-social behaviours. Develop a thorough local knowledge of residents and community issues and contribute to feeding this into appropriate meetings/agencies. Previous experience of housing is essential and you will need to have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. If you are interested in finding out more, please apply via CV library or call Vickie or Charlotte

BDS are recruiting for a Housing Estate Administrator covering a scheme based in Wigan. Your role will be crucial in facilitating smooth estate operations through efficient administrative services, accurate data management, conducting regular estate inspections, and raising necessary repairs to maintain high standards across both sites. Duties include but are not limited too; Support the Estate Manager in managing any complaints made by residents, ensuring procedures are followed and residents are kept updated at all times. Support the Estate Manager in managing any incidents. To promptly report welfare concerns to the Estate Manager. Support the Estate Manager in planning and delivering a programme of resident events. This is a part time position 15 hours position (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) Temp ongoing initially 14.45 PAYE or 18.07 Umbrella Please note: this role requires a full Enhanced DBS Certificate dated in the previous 12 months or on the updates service. Apply now for immediate consideration!

BDS are working with a leading housing association to recruit a Scheme Manager to provide a housing management service within one of their sheltered services for the over 55s in the Darlington area. Duties: Daily welfare checks to residents. Facilitate property lettings and tenant communication for smooth onboarding Conduct regular health and safety checks to ensure property conditions are well-maintained. Coordinate with external agencies and providers when necessary. Report communal area repairs and maintain strong partnerships with external support agencies. Criteria: The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar scheme management role, particularly within a sheltered or supported housing setting. Strong understanding of tenant and housing management, particularly for older adults Confident in conducting health and safety checks within residential environments Effective communicator, able to handle complaints and uphold tenancy agreements Hours: 12 hours per week over 4 days Pay: 15.95ph PAYE or 19.81ph UMB Contract: This is a temp ongoing role to start asap Apply now for immediate consideration!

BDS are working with a leading housing association to recruit a Sheltered housing officer to provide a housing management service within one of their sheltered services in Rochford. Duties: Daily welfare checks to residents. Facilitate property lettings and tenant communication for smooth onboarding Conduct regular health and safety checks to ensure property conditions are well-maintained. Coordinate with external agencies and providers when necessary. Report communal area repairs and maintain strong partnerships with external support agencies. Criteria: The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar scheme management role, particularly within a sheltered or supported housing setting. Strong understanding of tenant and housing management, particularly for older adults Confident in conducting health and safety checks within residential environments Effective communicator, able to handle complaints and uphold tenancy agreements Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Salary; 18.76 paye or 24.80 paye Contract: This is a temp ongoing role in the first instance for at least 3 months with likely extension. Please apply now for immediate consideration.

BDS are working with a leading housing association to recruit a Scheme Manager to provide a housing management service within one of their sheltered services for the over 55s in the Romford area. Duties: Daily welfare checks to residents. Facilitate property lettings and tenant communication for smooth onboarding Conduct regular health and safety checks to ensure property conditions are well-maintained. Coordinate with external agencies and providers when necessary. Report communal area repairs and maintain strong partnerships with external support agencies. Criteria: The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar scheme management role, particularly within a sheltered or supported housing setting. Strong understanding of tenant and housing management, particularly for older adults Confident in conducting health and safety checks within residential environments Effective communicator, able to handle complaints and uphold tenancy agreements Hours: 36 hours per week over 5 days Salary; Circa 30,000per annum Contract: This is a temp to perm opportunity to start asap

Here at BDS Recruitment we are looking to recruit for an ongoing position as a Sheltered Housing Scheme Manager based in the North Kensington, W11 area. This role is 36 hours per week. This will be delivered between Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9am till 5pm This is a temp ongoing role to start ASAP Pay rate- £15.96ph PAYE- £20.62ph UMBRELLA YOU MUST HAVE ENHANCED DBS FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS The main role is to provide daily communication with the residents, who live independently within the Scheme, and you will be responsible for assessing resident s daily needs. Other duties include rent collection, tenancy signups, wellbeing checks, health and safety, ensuring fire safety compliance, addressing ASB, reporting repairs and ensuring safe environment for vulnerable residents. Role Summary: 36 hours per week (To be delivered between Monday to Friday) To provide housing management support in sheltered accommodation This is a temp ongoing position Working with older adults (Aged 55 +) Based in North Kensington Previous Sheltered Housing Experience is mandatory. Duties include: Welfare checks on residents. Health and safety checks Signposting Organizing activities Reporting any maintenance requirements. Apply now for immediate consideration!

BDS have a two new opportunites for a building surveyor to work in the planned works team with one of London's leading provider of affordable and supported housing Salary: Circa £300 - £350 per day Location: Hybrid with travel to properties across Greater London Contract: Temp ongoing - 6 months plus or potental temp to perm for the right candidate About The Role As a building Surveyor, you ll deliver rplanned/major works services to properties across Greater London, collaborating with teams and contractors to provide customers with high-quality, timely repairs. Your proactive approach and commitment to excellence will inspire others and make sure property services are constantly improving. About You You should have a HNC in Building (or an equivalent qualification) or experience in maintenance and construction, an understanding of building design, building fabrics and associated lifecycles, plus a strong understanding of contract performance and budget management. You ll have a strong customer focus, great communication skills, an ability to interpret building legislation and use operational software for property management. As you ll be travelling around our different sites, you ll also need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Please apply now for immediate consideration or call Vickie

BDS Recruitment have a new opportunity for a supported housing advisor in Leeds. The role is site based at a supported living complex comprising of 37 flats occupied by vulnerable and older adults. Contract: Permanent Hours: 36 per week Monday to Friday Salary: Starts at 29,000 Duties: Daily welfare checks to residents. Facilitate property lettings and tenant communication for smooth onboarding Conduct regular health and safety checks to ensure property conditions are well-maintained. Coordinate with external agencies and providers when necessary. Monitor tenant rent accounts, ensuring deadlines are met and addressing any arrears Act promptly on complaints regarding anti-social behaviour, escalating where needed. Report communal area repairs and maintain strong partnerships with external support agencies. Criteria: The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar scheme management role, particularly within a sheltered or supported housing setting. Strong understanding of tenant and housing management Confident in conducting health and safety checks within residential environments Effective communicator, able to handle complaints and uphold tenancy agreements Experience working collaboratively with external agencies to support tenants' needs Please apply now for immediate consideration or call Tom to discuss further.

DS Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for a Sheltered Housing Scheme Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the Countries leading providers of housing to older adults based in Leeds. Hours- we can offer between 18- 20 hours per weekover 3 days ( between 9am- 5pm Monday- Friday) This role is temporary ongoing to start ASAP Payrate: £15.49 PAYE or £19.68 UMB The Role: To ensure residents over 55 are able to live independently within sheltered and general housing using assistive technology. Managing a scheme of 34 apartments. To assist in the letting process to ensure appropriate lettings to minimise void levels To provide advice on low level rent arrears and liaise with the Income team. To carry out tenant daily wellbeing calls and checks based on assessed risk that promotes independence. Offering advice and guidance to residents on keeping the property to a reasonable condition. About you: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with tenants, colleagues, and external stakeholders. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Experience of building checks and repairs reporting Current enhanced DBS check Ability to support with low level ASB's An Enhanced DBS dated in the previous 12 months or on the updates service is vital for this role. This is a temp ongoing role to start ASAP Apply now for immediate consideration!

BDS are recruiting for a Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer to work with a well know Housing Association in their Exeter office with hyrbid working also available. As the Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer you will be responsible for leading on the maintenance and operation of the organisation's IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability across all business locations. This role involves managing both on-premises (VMware) and cloud server environments. Duties will include but are not limited too; Working closely with other IT colleagues to support, diagnose, and maintain all elements within the IT infrastructure Be involved in projects requiring technical assistance. Utilise existing and new technology to optimise services delivered to the business. The ideal candidate will have; Proven experience in managing on-premises and cloud server infrastructure including Windows Server operating systems and virtual machine computing. Strong expertise in managing and deploying virtual server environments using VMware. Experience of network deployments, integration and virtualisation. Experience with capacity planning and infrastructure monitoring tools. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Hours; between 7:30am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday (OOO cover is also expected) Pay rate; 27.82ph PAYE- 36.41ph UMB This role is ongoing until March 2026 but could go perm for the right person You will need to be a driver with acess to a vehicle Apply now for immediate considoration!

BDS Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Supported Housing Co- Ordinator based in Penshaw, Sunderland, DH4 Ideally you will have previous experience working as a Scheme Manager previously or have worked in Social Housing/Supported Living background. This role will be running a retirement living service for older adults above the age of 55. Hours- 18 hours per week- extreamly flexible on how this is worked but minimum of 3 days Temporary ongoing to start ASAP Pay - Between £15.49ph PAYE or £19.60ph UMB The main function of the role is to provide daily communication with the residents, who live independently within the Scheme, ensuring the scheme is maintained and being responsible for resident engagement and involvement. Other duties will include but not limited too; Daily welfare checks with the residents Signposting information Maintenance reporting Health & Safety checks Apply now for immediate consideration!

BDS Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for a Sheltered Housing Scheme Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the Countries leading providers of housing to older adults based in Cheltenham, GL52. Hours are 12 per week 4 mornings per week between Monday to Friday. This role is temporary ongoing. Payrate: £15.49 PAYE or £19.20 UMB The Role: To ensure residents over 55 are able to live independently within sheltered and general housing using assistive technology. Managing a scheme of 34 apartments. To assist in the letting process to ensure appropriate lettings to minimise void levels To provide advice on low level rent arrears and liaise with the Income team. To carry out tenant daily wellbeing calls and checks based on assessed risk that promotes independence. Offering advice and guidance to residents on keeping the property to a reasonable condition. About you: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with tenants, colleagues, and external stakeholders. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Experience of building checks and repairs reporting Current enhanced DBS check Ability to support with low level ASB's An Enhanced DBS dated in the previous 12 months or on the updates service is vital for this role. This is a temp ongoing role to start ASAP Apply now for immediate consideration!

BDS are currently working with a well-known housing organisation to recruit an Estates and Contracts Manager based in Erith, London. Your role would be to oversee local contract management of the suite of Estates Services and ensure an efficient and cost-effective service is delivered to customers. Duties will include; Managing all local estates related contracts, in a defined area ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, cost effective service to our customers and stakeholders. To lead on contract variations by dynamically responding to service demand To be a main area point of contact for Customers, Contractors, Property Managers, Customer Service Centre and other stakeholders Monitoring and contract management of contractors through Field Service and other IT systems. Any other reasonable duties or business requirement as requested A driver would be required for this role as a large part of the role is the ability to travel from site to site across a large geographical area in South East Hours - Monday - Friday - 35 hours Payrate; 23.95 per hour PAYE or 32.93 per hour UMB This role is temporary ongoing. Apply now for immediate consideration or more details!