Norwood

Capital Small Works Surveyor Location: London, Hybrid Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £45,259 to £50,000 1st Interview (Face to Face) - w/c 10th Nov, 2025 About the Role At Norwood, we re proud to maintain and improve a diverse property portfolio that supports people with neurodevelopmental disabilities, children and families, and our dedicated staff across multiple sites. As Capital Small Works Surveyor, you ll play a vital role in delivering a wide range of small capital and refurbishment projects, ensuring our environments are safe, high-quality, and fit for purpose. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, hands-on professional ready to develop their expertise within a supportive and purpose-driven charity. About our Property and Facilities Norwood s Property and Facilities team plays a central role in maintaining and improving the environments where our services take place, from residential homes and supported living services to, children & family centres and a head office based across London and Berkshire. About Norwood Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives. At Norwood, you ll make a real difference every day. You ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives. Your Day-to-Day Deliver and oversee improvement, refurbishment and maintenance projects typically up to £100k in value. Develop clear project scopes, obtain competitive quotes, and ensure compliance with procurement policy. Instruct, manage and monitor contractors to deliver projects to agreed specifications, budgets and timescales. Conduct regular site inspections, sign off completed works and maintain accurate property records. Ensure all projects meet health and safety and statutory compliance requirements (including CDM 2015). Provide weekly progress and budget reports to the Assistant Director of Property and Facilities. Build positive working relationships with site teams, service managers and internal stakeholders. Qualification, Experience and Training Essential: Degree in Building Surveying, or a related field. Experience delivering or supporting small works or refurbishment projects. Strong technical knowledge of building construction and compliance. Excellent organisational and communication skills with a keen eye for detail. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between North London and Berkshire sites. Desirable: Working towards or newly qualified MRICS/MCIOB. Experience within the charity, public or social housing sectors. Knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations and statutory compliance. Reward & Benefits We offer a supportive, purpose-driven environment with: Hybrid and flexible working 21 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Jewish Holidays Employee Assistance Programme Blue Light Card scheme access Cycle to Work scheme Free eye tests and eyewear allowance Opportunities for development and leadership coaching

About Norwood: Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives. We provide a wide range of life-changing services. From residential and supported living to family and community programmes; helping people achieve more than they ever thought possible Our 2024 strategy sets a bold direction: delivering outstanding services, strengthening our culture, and building a truly inclusive sense of belonging across everything we do. About the Role: As Norwood evolves, we're looking for a Director to shape and deliver our People & Culture strategy. Blending strategic vision with practical delivery and embedding kindness, respect, empowerment, and belonging in every action. You'll lead a high-impact People agenda that builds leadership capability, strengthens engagement, and ensures colleagues have the confidence and tools to deliver exceptional care and support. From advising the Board to being visible across our services, you'll balance long-term direction with day-to-day delivery, turning ambition into meaningful impact. This is a key role in Norwood's transformation journey, an opportunity to shape how we care for those who care, creating a culture where every voice matters, every person belongs, and every team thrives. We're seeking a people leader who is collaborative, grounded, and values-driven. Someone who inspires trust, champions inclusion, and brings authenticity and purpose to everything they do. Why Join Us: Our strength comes from our people: kind, respectful, and empowered individuals who make progress possible for the people and families we support. At Norwood, values aren't words on a wall. They shape how we work, lead, and grow together. You'll find purpose, belonging, and the opportunity to make lasting impact across our charity and the communities we serve. Find out more and apply via Closing date: Friday 7 November 2025