Marks Consulting Partners Limited

Marks Consulting Partners are currently recruiting for a Technical Manager to work with one of our housing association clients in South London . This is a permanent position offering a salary of 58,000 , managing a team of 3 members of staff across compliance, asset integrity, and specialist property services workstreams. What you will be doing: Overseeing Awaab's Law compliance including triage, severity scoring, investigation, and repairs within statutory timeframes Managing the Disrepair service including inspections, legal liaison, disclosure processes, and pre-action protocol adherence Overseeing fire risk assessment actions, EICR, and LGSR compliance; coordinating with M&E teams for statutory testing and remedial works Leading full contractor management including procurement, mobilisation, onboarding, KPI monitoring, and commercial negotiations Producing performance reports for SLT, Board, Committees, and insurers highlighting trends, risks, and improvements Leading a multi-disciplinary team; managing 1:1s, appraisals, development plans, recruitment, and absence management Drafting and overseeing Stage 2 complaint responses, Ombudsman investigations, and MP/Councillor enquiries What you will need: Technical leadership experience across compliance-heavy workstreams including damp and mould, disrepair, fire safety, and M&E Strong knowledge of Awaab's Law, HHSRS, fire safety principles, and the Regulator of Social Housing's Consumer Standards Proven contractor procurement and commercial management experience Strong risk management, audit, and governance capability with evidence-based reporting Excellent stakeholder management skills across SLT, legal teams, insurers, and the Housing Ombudsman Experience leading and developing multi-disciplinary operational teams within housing or property services Degree-level education or equivalent; relevant professional qualification highly desirable If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Marks Consulting Partners specialise in the recruitment of professionals across Property Services, Housing Services, General Practice, Town Planning, Regeneration & Development, and Building Consultancy, working with housing associations, local authorities, and related public sector organisations.

Relief Duty Officer Marks Consulting Partners are currently recruiting for a Relief Duty Officer to work with one of our local authority clients in Sussex. This is a temporary position paying £30 per hour. What you will be doing: Seeking to prevent homelessness arising wherever possible by working with people at risk, ensuring timely advice and assistance Discharging the council's statutory duties and responsibilities for homeless persons in accordance with the provisions set out in the 1996 Housing Act Fully investigating formal homelessness applications Making complex legal decisions regarding the council's duties to applicants What you will need: A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Housing Options Officer Previous experience of Home Connections/HOPE A strong working knowledge of homelessness law and policy If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Marks Consulting Partners specialise in contract and permanent recruitment of technical property, regeneration and development, housing services and HR staff to the public sector including housing associations, local authorities and related private sector organisations. We do not advertise all our vacancies so please give us a call and register with us to be notified of all suitable roles.

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Community Safety Lead Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in Hertfordshire. What the Job Will be Doing Leading the delivery of Community Safety and ASB services across the borough Developing and implementing Community Safety strategies and delivery plans in partnership with key stakeholders Building strong relationships with Police, Probation, Fire Service, Health, Social Care and other partner agencies to reduce crime, ASB and community harm Managing and supporting Community Safety Officers, ensuring workloads, performance and service standards are met Overseeing complex anti-social behaviour cases, providing guidance on investigations, enforcement action and legal processes Representing the organisation at partnership meetings, community forums and resident engagement events Using intelligence and performance data to identify trends, improve services and inform policy development Responding to complaints, enquiries and referrals from residents, elected members and partner organisations Promoting resident engagement and ensuring customer feedback is used to shape service improvements Supporting compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing Consumer Standards and Complaint Handling Code Preparing reports, reviewing policies and driving continuous service improvement across Community Safety and Enforcement Supporting staff development through coaching, one-to-one meetings, appraisals and training What You Will Need Experience leading Community Safety, ASB or Enforcement services within a Local Authority or Housing environment Strong knowledge of anti-social behaviour legislation, enforcement powers and community safety practices Experience managing staff, workloads and performance in a target-driven environment Ability to manage complex ASB cases and work effectively with multi-agency partners Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills Experience developing policies, procedures and service improvement initiatives Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data and produce reports Knowledge of safeguarding, resident engagement and regulatory compliance Ability to build effective working relationships with internal teams and external agencies

Marks Consulting Partners are currently recruiting for a Head of Assets to work with a charitable housing organisation covering a Sussex, East Sussex, and Surrey patch, with an office based in Sussex. This is a permanent position paying 62,000 (negotiable depending on experience), with hybrid working available and a possible one-off relocation allowance. What you will be doing: Providing strategic and operational leadership across the organisation's asset and property functions as part of the extended leadership team Leading a substantial service delivery division and developing a high performance, value for money, customer centric culture, preferably in the housing, charitable or commercial sector Accountability for business and financial planning and budgetary operations across the asset and property function Delivering strategic asset management and a responsive repairs and voids service, through a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, statutory regulations and obligations Managing, motivating and supporting staff teams to achieve key performance indicators and make a meaningful difference to the lives of clients Leading change management and implementing best practice and continuous improvement initiatives in asset management and maintenance services What you will need: RICS or MCIOB qualification with evidence of continued professional development High levels of knowledge about property management in its widest context Experience of overseeing approaches to asset management and investment Experience of creating strategies and delivery plans Experience of procurement practices and contract management Demonstrable experience of strategic leadership at a senior level If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Marks Consulting Partners specialise in contract and permanent recruitment of technical property, regeneration and development, housing services and HR staff to the public sector including housing associations, local authorities and related private sector organisations. We do not advertise all our vacancies so please give us a call and register with us to be notified of all suitable roles.

Residential Building Surveyor Shape Your Future with a Highly Respected Independent Practice Sussex Up to 50,000 basic + Uncapped Bonus Realistic OTE 90,000+ 5 Weeks Holiday + Bank Holidays If you've built your career around residential surveying and want more than simply churning out reports, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. I'm representing a highly regarded independent surveying practice with an exceptional reputation across the South East. Their success has been built on quality advice, repeat business and genuine relationships with clients, not volume targets and corporate red tape. As the business continues to grow, they're looking for a Surveyor to become a key part of the next chapter. The Role Undertake Level 2 and Level 3 residential surveys Diagnose building defects and provide expert advice to homeowners Deliver domestic project work including refurbishments and extensions Manage contract administration duties from inception to completion Advise on Party Wall matters and neighbourly issues Support and mentor more junior colleagues as the team grows What They're Looking For Strong experience carrying out residential surveys Excellent knowledge of residential construction and building pathology Experience of domestic project work and contract administration A client-focused, commercially minded and personable approach Party Wall, valuations or Principal Designer experience would be advantageous What's in It for You? Competitive salary with realistic six-figure earning potential over time Discretionary bonus scheme with genuine upside Five weeks' holiday plus bank holidays A close-knit and supportive team environment Direct access to senior leadership and real influence on the business No corporate politics or glass ceiling High-quality work with a respected local reputation Genuine autonomy and flexibility Why This Role Will Excite You You'll have the freedom to manage your work your way. You'll work for a business where quality comes before quantity. You'll play a meaningful role in a growing practice rather than being another number. You'll have the opportunity to broaden your skills and help shape the future of the business. Opportunities like this rarely come to market. If you're a Residential Building Surveyor looking for more autonomy, more influence and a long-term home where your expertise is genuinely valued, I'd love to have a confidential conversation. Apply today or get in touch.

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for an Income Officer to work with one of our Housing Association clients in London. What the Job Will be doing Managing a caseload of current and former tenant rent accounts, ensuring income is maximised and arrears are minimised Monitoring rent accounts and taking early intervention action to prevent arrears from escalating Contacting residents through telephone calls, home visits, letters, emails and interviews to recover outstanding debt Negotiating realistic repayment arrangements and monitoring ongoing compliance Preparing and progressing arrears cases for legal action where appropriate Managing garage rent accounts and associated arrears recovery activity Providing residents with advice and support relating to rent payments, budgeting, debt management and welfare benefits Assisting residents with Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, Discretionary Housing Payments and other financial support schemes Identifying vulnerable residents and working with support agencies to sustain tenancies and prevent evictions Conducting home visits and delivering a resident-focused service that promotes positive outcomes Working collaboratively with Housing Officers, Customer Service teams and external agencies to resolve complex cases Meeting income collection targets and contributing to service improvement initiatives Ensuring all activity complies with housing legislation, data protection requirements and organisational policies What You Will Need Experience of rent arrears recovery within a Housing Association, Local Authority or TMO environment Experience managing a caseload and achieving collection targets Strong negotiation skills and experience agreeing repayment arrangements with residents Knowledge of Universal Credit, Housing Benefit and financial inclusion principles Understanding of tenancy sustainment and social housing practices Experience conducting home visits and managing challenging conversations Knowledge of legal remedies available for debt recovery Excellent customer service and communication skills Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively