Legal Disrepair Manager Location: London Type: Temp - Interim for 2 years Rate: 450 - 500 a day Umbrella Hours: 36 hours per week Social Housing Experience Required Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known client based in the London area, who are looking for a highly skilled Legal Disrepair Manager to join their team. Key Responsibilities - Legal Disrepair Manager Manage housing disrepair cases from initial claim through to resolution, ensuring compliance with legal and statutory obligations. Oversee contractor performance and repairs delivery, ensuring works are completed to required standards and within agreed timescales. Lead on legal disrepair claims and litigation cases, working closely with legal teams, surveyors, and external solicitors where required. Ensure compliance with housing legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Act and Section 11 repair responsibilities. Monitor case progress and reporting, maintaining accurate records and providing updates to senior management, residents, and stakeholders.
May 08, 2026
Seasonal
Legal Disrepair Manager Location: London Type: Temp - Interim for 2 years Rate: 450 - 500 a day Umbrella Hours: 36 hours per week Social Housing Experience Required Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known client based in the London area, who are looking for a highly skilled Legal Disrepair Manager to join their team. Key Responsibilities - Legal Disrepair Manager Manage housing disrepair cases from initial claim through to resolution, ensuring compliance with legal and statutory obligations. Oversee contractor performance and repairs delivery, ensuring works are completed to required standards and within agreed timescales. Lead on legal disrepair claims and litigation cases, working closely with legal teams, surveyors, and external solicitors where required. Ensure compliance with housing legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Act and Section 11 repair responsibilities. Monitor case progress and reporting, maintaining accurate records and providing updates to senior management, residents, and stakeholders.
Operational Admin Support - Up to 12 month FTC 26,124.30 Per annum Chelmsford Temporary Full-Time We are looking for an Operational Admin Support for up to a 15 month fixed term contract to provide effective and efficient administrative support to all Homes and Places teams in the delivery of an effective planned maintenance, repairs, modernisation, compliance, grounds and voids service Liaise with colleagues to achieve excellent customer service, meet business objectives and provide an effective support service to all Operations teams. What you'll be doing Provide administrative support to the Planner Supervisor, Planning and Logistics team and other Operational teams within Homes and Places as required, including the administration of the call-out process for DLO teams. Take ownership of managing historic and suspended repairs, liaising with Planners and Supervisors to resolve the outstanding repairs. Update and maintain CHP records/information systems in line with data protection requirements, to ensure accurate and easily accessible data, attending update meetings as required. Take ownership of incoming queries and action accordingly with guidance from the Planner Supervisor and relevant Supervisors and Managers. Collaborate with colleagues to support a range of Operations-related projects and activities to meet key performance indicators (KPIs), provide team cover, drive value for money (VfM) and achieve continuous improvement. Provide regular progress reports to the Planner Supervisor in relation to service delivery. What we are looking for Evidence of competence in administrative processes / procedures. High level of computer literacy including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and Outlook). Experience of working in a customer focused environment. Able to prioritise work and manage conflicting deadlines. Able to work flexibly, as a member of a team. Please note the office expectancy of this role is as follows: Will be required to be office based for the first 6 months for training, before adopting a hybrid working pattern which is then expected to be office based for 3 out of the 5 days a week. Benefits The salary for this post will be 25,168 Per Annum. Learning and development opportunities Healthcare cash plan Robust employee reward and recognition programme Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme CHParticipate volunteering programme Competitive pension scheme 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays, 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year and 1 wellbeing day per annum. 37 hours per week - employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need. We operate a hybrid working policy at CHP. Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or successfully appoint a candidate before the closing date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.
May 08, 2026
Seasonal
Operational Admin Support - Up to 12 month FTC 26,124.30 Per annum Chelmsford Temporary Full-Time We are looking for an Operational Admin Support for up to a 15 month fixed term contract to provide effective and efficient administrative support to all Homes and Places teams in the delivery of an effective planned maintenance, repairs, modernisation, compliance, grounds and voids service Liaise with colleagues to achieve excellent customer service, meet business objectives and provide an effective support service to all Operations teams. What you'll be doing Provide administrative support to the Planner Supervisor, Planning and Logistics team and other Operational teams within Homes and Places as required, including the administration of the call-out process for DLO teams. Take ownership of managing historic and suspended repairs, liaising with Planners and Supervisors to resolve the outstanding repairs. Update and maintain CHP records/information systems in line with data protection requirements, to ensure accurate and easily accessible data, attending update meetings as required. Take ownership of incoming queries and action accordingly with guidance from the Planner Supervisor and relevant Supervisors and Managers. Collaborate with colleagues to support a range of Operations-related projects and activities to meet key performance indicators (KPIs), provide team cover, drive value for money (VfM) and achieve continuous improvement. Provide regular progress reports to the Planner Supervisor in relation to service delivery. What we are looking for Evidence of competence in administrative processes / procedures. High level of computer literacy including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and Outlook). Experience of working in a customer focused environment. Able to prioritise work and manage conflicting deadlines. Able to work flexibly, as a member of a team. Please note the office expectancy of this role is as follows: Will be required to be office based for the first 6 months for training, before adopting a hybrid working pattern which is then expected to be office based for 3 out of the 5 days a week. Benefits The salary for this post will be 25,168 Per Annum. Learning and development opportunities Healthcare cash plan Robust employee reward and recognition programme Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme CHParticipate volunteering programme Competitive pension scheme 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays, 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year and 1 wellbeing day per annum. 37 hours per week - employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need. We operate a hybrid working policy at CHP. Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or successfully appoint a candidate before the closing date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading housing association based in Fife. They are looking to appoint a confident and well presented Clerk Of Works/Project Manager to deliver Repairs planning, Voids management and Maintenance projects across their housing estate.Sitting within the Assets and Maintenance team, this role will have you overseeing a variety of upgrades, repairs and capital projects within their housing team in line with their '30 Year Plan'. This can range from upgrades programs such as roughcast and windows through to large scale, ground up new build homes.This is a permanent contract with a strong holiday offering and staff benefits. (40 Days holiday & up to 17% pension). Flexi and hybrid is working however this is mostly a site/office based role.This position will have you overseeing the daily operation of the association with a specific focus on the delivery of upgrades and repairs within the estate. You will be both customer and contractor facing in dealing with escalated issues and ensuring the business steers in line with strategic and operational goals.The successful candidate responsible for negating the challenges of social housing at various levels. Therefore a firm understanding of social housing and strong technical knowledgeable of housing is required. Strong IT skills are also required for this position due to the high level of reporting and compliance involved.Salary circa £40k + £3k Car allowanceIf you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please forward your CV to myself at and I will reach out. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 08, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading housing association based in Fife. They are looking to appoint a confident and well presented Clerk Of Works/Project Manager to deliver Repairs planning, Voids management and Maintenance projects across their housing estate.Sitting within the Assets and Maintenance team, this role will have you overseeing a variety of upgrades, repairs and capital projects within their housing team in line with their '30 Year Plan'. This can range from upgrades programs such as roughcast and windows through to large scale, ground up new build homes.This is a permanent contract with a strong holiday offering and staff benefits. (40 Days holiday & up to 17% pension). Flexi and hybrid is working however this is mostly a site/office based role.This position will have you overseeing the daily operation of the association with a specific focus on the delivery of upgrades and repairs within the estate. You will be both customer and contractor facing in dealing with escalated issues and ensuring the business steers in line with strategic and operational goals.The successful candidate responsible for negating the challenges of social housing at various levels. Therefore a firm understanding of social housing and strong technical knowledgeable of housing is required. Strong IT skills are also required for this position due to the high level of reporting and compliance involved.Salary circa £40k + £3k Car allowanceIf you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please forward your CV to myself at and I will reach out. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
The primary purpose of this role is to establish, develop, and manage the delivery of high-quality services and operations across a multi-let office building, on behalf of the Landlord. This includes overseeing all services provided to occupiers, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the property. The role also carries responsibility for maintaining full compliance with statutory regulations, internal policies, and industry best practices, while consistently delivering a safe, welcoming, and professional environment for all Occupiers. Property Outline This position is primarily based at the Arbor, 255 Blackfriars Road - a vibrant, multi-occupied, high specification property located in Blackfriars which will form part of the Bankside Yards development. The site offers 225,000 ft of diverse office space for the next generation. While the Arbor will be your focus, the role may also include involvement with other high-profile properties managed by Ashdown Phillips & Partners across London The Arbor has a service charge budget of circa £4m with a year-end date of December 31 st . On-site Reports (all 3 rd party) Security Service Partner. Front of House/Reception Service Partner. Cleaning Service Partner. Mechanical and Electrical maintenance Service Partner. Communication Lines Contract managers for Security, Front of House and Cleaning Services. Day to day management and monitoring of M&E contract staff and sub-contractors. On site contracted service team manager meetings on a weekly basis to ensure coherent working. Fabric maintenance contractors - communicating with contract manager. Client Landlord; the Landlord's architect, surveyors, consultants, insurance agents & surveyors, marketing agency and letting agents. Ashdown Phillips & Partners; MD, Directors, surveyors, consultants, staff and fellow centre/building managers. Health & Safety Consultants; asbestos surveyors, Local Authority H&S Officers. Regional Fire Brigade; Fire Officers. Occupiers: their consultants, fit out agents and contractors. Key Objectives Ensuring compliance with regulations and health, safety, environment and security standards. Supporting the monitoring and management of budgets to ensure costs, quality standards and efficiencies are achieved to target. Work with key stakeholders in developing and managing events at the property. Contribute to developing strong relationships with occupiers through dynamic engagement opportunities. Drive the company's and Arbor's Environmental Social Governance (ESG) pledge and act as an ambassador for Ashdown Phillips in communicating the Clients objectives in relation to sustainability. Support the Senior Facilities Manager on working and fostering relationships with the local community in establishing the property as part of a wider network support CSR initiatives Key Accountabilities Ensure the cost-effective provision of agreed Facilities Management services for the Landlord, as required. Responsible for the procurement of, and subsequently manage, the provision of relevant services (e.g. M & E, Security and Cleaning), ensuring optimum service standards from internal/external sources. Drive a culture of continuous improvement. Manager monthly meetings with all service partners, including completion of key performance indicators. Contribute to the forecasting, and then subsequently monitor and control budgets, ensuring costs are properly allocated against the respective property schedule, contained within agreed levels, and corresponding reports provided as required and agreed with the Senior Facilities Manager and Property Surveyor Ensuring compliance with all statutory and internal obligations applicable to the ongoing occupation, operations and maintenance (including project work) of the Property. Maintain, establish and develop appropriate relationships and communication channels with all occupiers and other stakeholders (including members of the public, colleagues, line manager and client representatives) to ensure that service levels are maintained and improved having regard to relevant budgetary constraints. Manage and develop relationships with the service partners to ensure compliance with contracts and continued delivery of agreed services. Ensure all building services and life safety systems are maintained within relevant scheduled frequencies and inspections deadlines. Respond to out-of-hours emergency calls. Ensure the Senior Facilities Manager is kept appraised on operational matters. Coordinate and manage ad hoc fabric repairs within the property. Oversee emergency preparedness and response plans (fire drills, evacuation procedures). Oversee documentation for emergency procedures and safe systems of work in conjunction with our Duty Holder responsibilities Monthly reporting on building operations and performance. Monitor utilities usage and suggest sustainability initiatives. Deputise the Senior Facilities Manager in their absence. Ad hoc duties commensurate with the role. Personal Specification These are the minimum key areas of knowledge, skills and experience. Working knowledge of current statutory legislation and regulations, especially regarding Health, Safety and Environment. IOSH qualification is essential. Knowledge and experience of managing contractors and service levels (e.g. M & E, security and cleaning) associated with a retail, office or business park/estate, and within agreed budgets. Problem solving skills to continue to match resources to achieve various service requirements. Good knowledge of service charges and budgeting techniques. Excellent organisational and time management, able to meet tight deadlines and respond in emergency situations. Self motivated and able to work on own initiative without ongoing direct supervision. Resilient and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset Excellent interpersonal and communication skills able to effectively communicate at all levels and operate comfortably as part of a multi skilled team. Willingness to adopt a flexible approach to working patterns to respond to the changing needs of the property. High attention to detail and commitment to quality service delivery Previous facilities management or management experience in either retail or mixed use environment, ideal but not essential. Interest in the property sector and an understanding of the occupational requirements of tenants. Good IT skills in particular Microsoft Word and Excel. Interested? Apply here Complete our short form and upload your CV to express your interest in applying.
May 08, 2026
Full time
The primary purpose of this role is to establish, develop, and manage the delivery of high-quality services and operations across a multi-let office building, on behalf of the Landlord. This includes overseeing all services provided to occupiers, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the property. The role also carries responsibility for maintaining full compliance with statutory regulations, internal policies, and industry best practices, while consistently delivering a safe, welcoming, and professional environment for all Occupiers. Property Outline This position is primarily based at the Arbor, 255 Blackfriars Road - a vibrant, multi-occupied, high specification property located in Blackfriars which will form part of the Bankside Yards development. The site offers 225,000 ft of diverse office space for the next generation. While the Arbor will be your focus, the role may also include involvement with other high-profile properties managed by Ashdown Phillips & Partners across London The Arbor has a service charge budget of circa £4m with a year-end date of December 31 st . On-site Reports (all 3 rd party) Security Service Partner. Front of House/Reception Service Partner. Cleaning Service Partner. Mechanical and Electrical maintenance Service Partner. Communication Lines Contract managers for Security, Front of House and Cleaning Services. Day to day management and monitoring of M&E contract staff and sub-contractors. On site contracted service team manager meetings on a weekly basis to ensure coherent working. Fabric maintenance contractors - communicating with contract manager. Client Landlord; the Landlord's architect, surveyors, consultants, insurance agents & surveyors, marketing agency and letting agents. Ashdown Phillips & Partners; MD, Directors, surveyors, consultants, staff and fellow centre/building managers. Health & Safety Consultants; asbestos surveyors, Local Authority H&S Officers. Regional Fire Brigade; Fire Officers. Occupiers: their consultants, fit out agents and contractors. Key Objectives Ensuring compliance with regulations and health, safety, environment and security standards. Supporting the monitoring and management of budgets to ensure costs, quality standards and efficiencies are achieved to target. Work with key stakeholders in developing and managing events at the property. Contribute to developing strong relationships with occupiers through dynamic engagement opportunities. Drive the company's and Arbor's Environmental Social Governance (ESG) pledge and act as an ambassador for Ashdown Phillips in communicating the Clients objectives in relation to sustainability. Support the Senior Facilities Manager on working and fostering relationships with the local community in establishing the property as part of a wider network support CSR initiatives Key Accountabilities Ensure the cost-effective provision of agreed Facilities Management services for the Landlord, as required. Responsible for the procurement of, and subsequently manage, the provision of relevant services (e.g. M & E, Security and Cleaning), ensuring optimum service standards from internal/external sources. Drive a culture of continuous improvement. Manager monthly meetings with all service partners, including completion of key performance indicators. Contribute to the forecasting, and then subsequently monitor and control budgets, ensuring costs are properly allocated against the respective property schedule, contained within agreed levels, and corresponding reports provided as required and agreed with the Senior Facilities Manager and Property Surveyor Ensuring compliance with all statutory and internal obligations applicable to the ongoing occupation, operations and maintenance (including project work) of the Property. Maintain, establish and develop appropriate relationships and communication channels with all occupiers and other stakeholders (including members of the public, colleagues, line manager and client representatives) to ensure that service levels are maintained and improved having regard to relevant budgetary constraints. Manage and develop relationships with the service partners to ensure compliance with contracts and continued delivery of agreed services. Ensure all building services and life safety systems are maintained within relevant scheduled frequencies and inspections deadlines. Respond to out-of-hours emergency calls. Ensure the Senior Facilities Manager is kept appraised on operational matters. Coordinate and manage ad hoc fabric repairs within the property. Oversee emergency preparedness and response plans (fire drills, evacuation procedures). Oversee documentation for emergency procedures and safe systems of work in conjunction with our Duty Holder responsibilities Monthly reporting on building operations and performance. Monitor utilities usage and suggest sustainability initiatives. Deputise the Senior Facilities Manager in their absence. Ad hoc duties commensurate with the role. Personal Specification These are the minimum key areas of knowledge, skills and experience. Working knowledge of current statutory legislation and regulations, especially regarding Health, Safety and Environment. IOSH qualification is essential. Knowledge and experience of managing contractors and service levels (e.g. M & E, security and cleaning) associated with a retail, office or business park/estate, and within agreed budgets. Problem solving skills to continue to match resources to achieve various service requirements. Good knowledge of service charges and budgeting techniques. Excellent organisational and time management, able to meet tight deadlines and respond in emergency situations. Self motivated and able to work on own initiative without ongoing direct supervision. Resilient and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset Excellent interpersonal and communication skills able to effectively communicate at all levels and operate comfortably as part of a multi skilled team. Willingness to adopt a flexible approach to working patterns to respond to the changing needs of the property. High attention to detail and commitment to quality service delivery Previous facilities management or management experience in either retail or mixed use environment, ideal but not essential. Interest in the property sector and an understanding of the occupational requirements of tenants. Good IT skills in particular Microsoft Word and Excel. Interested? Apply here Complete our short form and upload your CV to express your interest in applying.
Legal Disrepair Manager Location: London Type: Temp - Interim for 2 years Rate: 450 - 500 a day Umbrella Hours: 36 hours per week Social Housing Experience Required Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known client based in the London area, who are looking for a highly skilled Legal Disrepair Manager to join their team. Key Responsibilities - Legal Disrepair Manager Manage housing disrepair cases from initial claim through to resolution, ensuring compliance with legal and statutory obligations. Oversee contractor performance and repairs delivery, ensuring works are completed to required standards and within agreed timescales. Lead on legal disrepair claims and litigation cases, working closely with legal teams, surveyors, and external solicitors where required. Ensure compliance with housing legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Act and Section 11 repair responsibilities. Monitor case progress and reporting, maintaining accurate records and providing updates to senior management, residents, and stakeholders.
May 07, 2026
Contractor
Legal Disrepair Manager Location: London Type: Temp - Interim for 2 years Rate: 450 - 500 a day Umbrella Hours: 36 hours per week Social Housing Experience Required Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known client based in the London area, who are looking for a highly skilled Legal Disrepair Manager to join their team. Key Responsibilities - Legal Disrepair Manager Manage housing disrepair cases from initial claim through to resolution, ensuring compliance with legal and statutory obligations. Oversee contractor performance and repairs delivery, ensuring works are completed to required standards and within agreed timescales. Lead on legal disrepair claims and litigation cases, working closely with legal teams, surveyors, and external solicitors where required. Ensure compliance with housing legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Act and Section 11 repair responsibilities. Monitor case progress and reporting, maintaining accurate records and providing updates to senior management, residents, and stakeholders.
Finance Manager - Property & Assets Location: Hybrid home working / Didsbury / Manchester Salary: 49,934 increasing to 51,783 after 6 months Full Time / 35 hours per week / Permanent About Us Southway Housing Trust is a committed and forward-thinking community focused housing association dedicated to providing excellent homes and outstanding customer care. With a vision of Thriving Communities, Southway manages over 6,500 homes across Greater Manchester. Southway strives to reduce child poverty, loneliness and isolation and increase employment, social connectedness and pride in neighbourhoods. Our REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty reflect Southway's culture, how we deliver our services, and our relationships with customers, colleagues and partners. Southway values diversity in all aspects of its communities and operations. Candidates / Role An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Finance team for a Finance Manager - Property & Assets to lead Southway Group's financial monitoring of its property and assets programme. This will entail collaborative work with service managers whilst preparing and reporting KPIs to demonstrate performance and driving improvements through internal controls and processes. You will also have: - Advanced accounts and general ledger skills. - Excellent verbal communication skills, able to explain financial information to residents and manage relations with internal customers effectively - Strong excel skills, with a knowledge of a range of functions and their application. Your main responsibilities would include: 1. Lead the development of effective reporting tools and financial data reports for the Property Services and Assets Teams to support the provision of good quality information for decision making, including concise written reports for the Executive and others. 2. Regular reporting of key performance indicators to show performance against targets (operational and financial), trends and any risk to Southway including non-compliance, reduced income/spend levels, loss of grant, ensuring escalation where necessary to develop remedial actions. 3. Contrast the results of stock condition surveys to Business Plan assumptions. Prepare and monitor long term budgets based on data from various sources including programme schedules, survey results and data from housing management system. This should outline any slippage, savings, acceleration and overspends, with corresponding impacts on current and future year budgets. 4. Support preparation of programme returns and grant claims to external partners (identifying works, administration and staffing elements), ensuring all data and explanations are evidenced with colleagues before submission. 5. Prepare fixed asset register and general ledger entries using data from the stock investment programme to ensure the accountancy for the capital works costs and related grant are correctly identified for individual properties and components. 6. Prepare budgets for Property Services including analysis of different workstreams (and agree recharges between DLO and the client) to ensure value for money is achieved via operational delivery. 7. Ensure the Finance Apprentice (Property & Assets) liaises productively with budget holders to analyse results and consider actions to deliver effective budgetary control. 8. Identify and drive improvements in processes and procedures which impact the financial performance of the repairs and maintenance service. 9. Assist budget holders to operate an effective system of electronic purchase order and invoice authorisation routines, resolving individual users' difficulties. Support budget holders to enable them to navigate through the financial processes, including the NOPO report, to improve data integrity and accurately record costs and grant income to be accrued. 10. Provide information to Finance Operations team supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual statutory accounts and other reports as required (e.g. Funders Report) outlining performance and explanations on variances. Closing Date: Monday 13 October 2025 Interview Date: w/c Monday 20 October 2025 For an informal discussion about this role please contact Bhups Gohil, Assistant Director of Finance . We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Finance Manager - Property & Assets Location: Hybrid home working / Didsbury / Manchester Salary: 49,934 increasing to 51,783 after 6 months Full Time / 35 hours per week / Permanent About Us Southway Housing Trust is a committed and forward-thinking community focused housing association dedicated to providing excellent homes and outstanding customer care. With a vision of Thriving Communities, Southway manages over 6,500 homes across Greater Manchester. Southway strives to reduce child poverty, loneliness and isolation and increase employment, social connectedness and pride in neighbourhoods. Our REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty reflect Southway's culture, how we deliver our services, and our relationships with customers, colleagues and partners. Southway values diversity in all aspects of its communities and operations. Candidates / Role An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Finance team for a Finance Manager - Property & Assets to lead Southway Group's financial monitoring of its property and assets programme. This will entail collaborative work with service managers whilst preparing and reporting KPIs to demonstrate performance and driving improvements through internal controls and processes. You will also have: - Advanced accounts and general ledger skills. - Excellent verbal communication skills, able to explain financial information to residents and manage relations with internal customers effectively - Strong excel skills, with a knowledge of a range of functions and their application. Your main responsibilities would include: 1. Lead the development of effective reporting tools and financial data reports for the Property Services and Assets Teams to support the provision of good quality information for decision making, including concise written reports for the Executive and others. 2. Regular reporting of key performance indicators to show performance against targets (operational and financial), trends and any risk to Southway including non-compliance, reduced income/spend levels, loss of grant, ensuring escalation where necessary to develop remedial actions. 3. Contrast the results of stock condition surveys to Business Plan assumptions. Prepare and monitor long term budgets based on data from various sources including programme schedules, survey results and data from housing management system. This should outline any slippage, savings, acceleration and overspends, with corresponding impacts on current and future year budgets. 4. Support preparation of programme returns and grant claims to external partners (identifying works, administration and staffing elements), ensuring all data and explanations are evidenced with colleagues before submission. 5. Prepare fixed asset register and general ledger entries using data from the stock investment programme to ensure the accountancy for the capital works costs and related grant are correctly identified for individual properties and components. 6. Prepare budgets for Property Services including analysis of different workstreams (and agree recharges between DLO and the client) to ensure value for money is achieved via operational delivery. 7. Ensure the Finance Apprentice (Property & Assets) liaises productively with budget holders to analyse results and consider actions to deliver effective budgetary control. 8. Identify and drive improvements in processes and procedures which impact the financial performance of the repairs and maintenance service. 9. Assist budget holders to operate an effective system of electronic purchase order and invoice authorisation routines, resolving individual users' difficulties. Support budget holders to enable them to navigate through the financial processes, including the NOPO report, to improve data integrity and accurately record costs and grant income to be accrued. 10. Provide information to Finance Operations team supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual statutory accounts and other reports as required (e.g. Funders Report) outlining performance and explanations on variances. Closing Date: Monday 13 October 2025 Interview Date: w/c Monday 20 October 2025 For an informal discussion about this role please contact Bhups Gohil, Assistant Director of Finance . We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.
MMP Consultancy is currently sourcing for Voids Surveyor for an initial interim contract with a Public-Sector organisation in Northwest London. Working within social housing to manage Voids duties including Minor and Major works. Holding high standards of quality, time and value for money. Title: Voids Surveyor Salary: 350 per day - Inside IR35 Location: Northwest London Contract: Rolling Contract Duties: Delivery of Voids service, being able to pre inspect properties and create specification of works which is fit for purpose for tenants. Ensure contractor engagement and management in the delivery of works provided. Post inspection of works complete to guarantee a good quality of service. Deliver fit-for-purpose, safe and good quality properties to tenants on behalf of the social housing entity. Prioritise tenants with value for money and efficiency delivery of works. Provide defect-free period of at least 6 months after works. Manage the auditable and compliance information required, ensuring the system is completely updated and all invoices are paid when appropriate. Work with partners to set, coordinate, track and ensure completion of voids with other services to get things done for the customer which meet or exceed customers' expectations. Dealing with unacceptable contractor performance ensuring all issues are remedied. Maintain up to date records and provide monthly statistical and qualitative information to the Voids and Maintenance Manager in respect of service performance indicators and progress against targets and budgets. Attending contractors' monitoring meetings as required to give performance feedback. Ensure records are kept up to date and information circulated to all relevant stakeholders including contractors, Lettings, Property Services, Housing Needs, Neighbourhood Services, Rent Accounting, Adaptations and Regeneration teams. Desirable Qualifications HNC, HND, BTEC HND or higher, in a building discipline, or over 5 years hands on experience of related repairs surveying/ construction from a trade background. Relative experience of building maintenance in a local authority or other registered social landlord. Experience of working to strict deadlines within a busy multi agency setting Experience in the management and administration of domestic building repairs Demonstrable experience of controlling costs expenditure of maintenance works
Oct 06, 2025
Seasonal
MMP Consultancy is currently sourcing for Voids Surveyor for an initial interim contract with a Public-Sector organisation in Northwest London. Working within social housing to manage Voids duties including Minor and Major works. Holding high standards of quality, time and value for money. Title: Voids Surveyor Salary: 350 per day - Inside IR35 Location: Northwest London Contract: Rolling Contract Duties: Delivery of Voids service, being able to pre inspect properties and create specification of works which is fit for purpose for tenants. Ensure contractor engagement and management in the delivery of works provided. Post inspection of works complete to guarantee a good quality of service. Deliver fit-for-purpose, safe and good quality properties to tenants on behalf of the social housing entity. Prioritise tenants with value for money and efficiency delivery of works. Provide defect-free period of at least 6 months after works. Manage the auditable and compliance information required, ensuring the system is completely updated and all invoices are paid when appropriate. Work with partners to set, coordinate, track and ensure completion of voids with other services to get things done for the customer which meet or exceed customers' expectations. Dealing with unacceptable contractor performance ensuring all issues are remedied. Maintain up to date records and provide monthly statistical and qualitative information to the Voids and Maintenance Manager in respect of service performance indicators and progress against targets and budgets. Attending contractors' monitoring meetings as required to give performance feedback. Ensure records are kept up to date and information circulated to all relevant stakeholders including contractors, Lettings, Property Services, Housing Needs, Neighbourhood Services, Rent Accounting, Adaptations and Regeneration teams. Desirable Qualifications HNC, HND, BTEC HND or higher, in a building discipline, or over 5 years hands on experience of related repairs surveying/ construction from a trade background. Relative experience of building maintenance in a local authority or other registered social landlord. Experience of working to strict deadlines within a busy multi agency setting Experience in the management and administration of domestic building repairs Demonstrable experience of controlling costs expenditure of maintenance works
We are currently recruiting an experienced Field Manager to lead a team of skilled trade operatives, ensuring the effective delivery of a high quality responsive repairs service across Incommunities. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a real, positive difference to the safety, comfort, and overall improvement of our customers' homes. About us We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people. This year we've launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we've worked with colleagues and customers to find out what's important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who'll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives. Duties include: Provide strong leadership as part of the Building Services Management Team - driving and delivering the service towards an outstanding responsive repairs service. Lead the delivery of a core discipline within the responsive repairs service (including out of hours service) ensuring that the service is efficient, effective and safe and the team have the right skills and resources to achieve objectives. Positively lead and take ownership of your trade area for the delivery of high quality, efficient response maintenance services. Put the customer at the forefront of what we do by learning from their feedback, prioritising service improvements and resolving and reducing customer complaints. Support the service transformation and delivery of the three-year service improvement plan. Management and utilisation of data systems to monitor, report and drive performance against response maintenance KPI's. Prepare and deliver performance reports to Teams and Senior Managers. Procure and manage sub-contractors and suppliers. Effective management of service area budget, monitor and manage actual expenditure and deliver value for money. Ensure robust Health and Safety procedures and policies are applied. Requirements Ability to lead a repairs team in a high challenge environment through continuous improvement and achieve high levels of colleague engagement Strong track record for delivering an excellent customer experience in relation to response maintenance services. Problem solving and conflict resolution experience, especially in terms of dealing with customer complaints Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. Experience of managing and reporting on performance measures and budgets. Excellent literacy and IT skills and the ability to use a variety of systems, including recording and processing data accurately and writing reports A full driving license and own vehicle are required as you will be required to travel to sites and offices around the district. A minimum of a City and Guilds Advanced Craft NVQ Level 2 . Benefits Starting salary of £41,562 per year which increases with service up-to £46,202 £1,000 essential car user allowance per year plus mileage Social Housing Pension Scheme - upto 10% employer contribution 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays Option to buy and sell annual leave Training, development, and qualification opportunities Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers) Corporate health scheme membership Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Local gym membership discounts. A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support Join Our Team! We're looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities , we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences-because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger . Based in Bradford , a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities . As a social housing provider, we're passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives . Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way . If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know. We're proud to be a Mindful Employer , committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the 'Committed' Menopause Friendly Accreditation , recognising the importance of support in the workplace. Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline. Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
We are currently recruiting an experienced Field Manager to lead a team of skilled trade operatives, ensuring the effective delivery of a high quality responsive repairs service across Incommunities. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a real, positive difference to the safety, comfort, and overall improvement of our customers' homes. About us We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people. This year we've launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we've worked with colleagues and customers to find out what's important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who'll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives. Duties include: Provide strong leadership as part of the Building Services Management Team - driving and delivering the service towards an outstanding responsive repairs service. Lead the delivery of a core discipline within the responsive repairs service (including out of hours service) ensuring that the service is efficient, effective and safe and the team have the right skills and resources to achieve objectives. Positively lead and take ownership of your trade area for the delivery of high quality, efficient response maintenance services. Put the customer at the forefront of what we do by learning from their feedback, prioritising service improvements and resolving and reducing customer complaints. Support the service transformation and delivery of the three-year service improvement plan. Management and utilisation of data systems to monitor, report and drive performance against response maintenance KPI's. Prepare and deliver performance reports to Teams and Senior Managers. Procure and manage sub-contractors and suppliers. Effective management of service area budget, monitor and manage actual expenditure and deliver value for money. Ensure robust Health and Safety procedures and policies are applied. Requirements Ability to lead a repairs team in a high challenge environment through continuous improvement and achieve high levels of colleague engagement Strong track record for delivering an excellent customer experience in relation to response maintenance services. Problem solving and conflict resolution experience, especially in terms of dealing with customer complaints Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. Experience of managing and reporting on performance measures and budgets. Excellent literacy and IT skills and the ability to use a variety of systems, including recording and processing data accurately and writing reports A full driving license and own vehicle are required as you will be required to travel to sites and offices around the district. A minimum of a City and Guilds Advanced Craft NVQ Level 2 . Benefits Starting salary of £41,562 per year which increases with service up-to £46,202 £1,000 essential car user allowance per year plus mileage Social Housing Pension Scheme - upto 10% employer contribution 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays Option to buy and sell annual leave Training, development, and qualification opportunities Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers) Corporate health scheme membership Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Local gym membership discounts. A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support Join Our Team! We're looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities , we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences-because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger . Based in Bradford , a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities . As a social housing provider, we're passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives . Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way . If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know. We're proud to be a Mindful Employer , committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the 'Committed' Menopause Friendly Accreditation , recognising the importance of support in the workplace. Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline. Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!
Job Title: FM Operations Manager Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid - 2 days per week on-site) Contract: Rolling 3-month contract Rate: 700 per day (umbrella) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced FM Operations Manager to join a Local Council in Bedfordshire on a rolling 3-month contract. This is a pivotal role within our Corporate Landlord model , ensuring that all Council-owned sites are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and aligned with strategic objectives. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams covering Estates, Maintenance, Facilities, and Minor Works , delivering a consistent, high-quality service across the portfolio. Acting as the primary link between internal stakeholders, contractors, and service providers, you will play a key role in shaping both the day-to-day running and the long-term future of the Council's estate. This is a fast-paced, high-impact opportunity suited to a confident leader with strong operational and strategic facilities management expertise. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Council's operational estates, facilities, maintenance, and minor works services. Oversee a robust maintenance management system (planned and reactive), ensuring compliance and strategic delivery. Manage cleaning, security, and maintenance contracts-covering procurement, performance management, and value-for-money assessments. Act as Contract Manager , ensuring governance, strong supplier relationships, and performance outcomes. Drive investment planning and minor works programmes, ensuring upgrades, repairs, and lease compliance. Set service-wide objectives, manage operational risks, and ensure effective team development. Support and deputise for the Head of Asset Management in embedding the Corporate Landlord approach across the Council. What We're Looking For Degree-qualified professional in Facilities or Estates Management (or equivalent). Substantial experience in large, multi-site organisations with a strong estates and FM background. Expertise in landlord-tenant matters and lease management. Demonstrable track record of leading change, managing high-value contracts, and driving service improvement. Strong financial management skills to oversee a multi-million-pound service. Exceptional people leadership with a focus on performance and development. Customer-focused, strategic mindset with the ability to deliver operational excellence. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 02, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: FM Operations Manager Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid - 2 days per week on-site) Contract: Rolling 3-month contract Rate: 700 per day (umbrella) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced FM Operations Manager to join a Local Council in Bedfordshire on a rolling 3-month contract. This is a pivotal role within our Corporate Landlord model , ensuring that all Council-owned sites are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and aligned with strategic objectives. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams covering Estates, Maintenance, Facilities, and Minor Works , delivering a consistent, high-quality service across the portfolio. Acting as the primary link between internal stakeholders, contractors, and service providers, you will play a key role in shaping both the day-to-day running and the long-term future of the Council's estate. This is a fast-paced, high-impact opportunity suited to a confident leader with strong operational and strategic facilities management expertise. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Council's operational estates, facilities, maintenance, and minor works services. Oversee a robust maintenance management system (planned and reactive), ensuring compliance and strategic delivery. Manage cleaning, security, and maintenance contracts-covering procurement, performance management, and value-for-money assessments. Act as Contract Manager , ensuring governance, strong supplier relationships, and performance outcomes. Drive investment planning and minor works programmes, ensuring upgrades, repairs, and lease compliance. Set service-wide objectives, manage operational risks, and ensure effective team development. Support and deputise for the Head of Asset Management in embedding the Corporate Landlord approach across the Council. What We're Looking For Degree-qualified professional in Facilities or Estates Management (or equivalent). Substantial experience in large, multi-site organisations with a strong estates and FM background. Expertise in landlord-tenant matters and lease management. Demonstrable track record of leading change, managing high-value contracts, and driving service improvement. Strong financial management skills to oversee a multi-million-pound service. Exceptional people leadership with a focus on performance and development. Customer-focused, strategic mindset with the ability to deliver operational excellence. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Interim Property Operational Manager £95.81p/h Umbrella (INSIDE IR35) 3 Months Initially (with view for extension in place) Central Bedfordshire Council Hybrid Working What will you do? Lead and develop the Council's Operational estates, facilities, maintenance, and minor work Oversee a robust maintenance management system (planned and reactive), ensuring operational compliance and strategic delivery Manage cleaning, security, and maintenance services-leading procurement, contractor performance, and value-for-money evaluations. Act as Contract Manager with responsibility for contract governance, supplier relationships, and performance outcomes. Oversee investment planning and minor works across our estate, including upgrades, repairs, and compliance with lease obligations. Identify service-wide objectives, manage risk, and ensure the development and performance of your teams. Support the Head of Asset Management in embedding the Corporate Landlord approach across the Council. Deputise for the Head of Asset Management What do you need? To be successful in your application for this role you will need to demonstrate ALL the following on application and through the interview process: UK Resident MUST have minimum 3 years' experience within social housing Facilities and Estates Management-including lease and landlord-tenant knowledge. A degree-qualified professional in Facilities or Estates Management with substantial experience in large, multi-site organisations. Proven track record in leading change, managing high-value contracts, and driving service innovation. Exceptional financial management skills to oversee a multi-million-pound service. Strong customer focus and ability to balance operational delivery with strategic oversight. Experience in people leadership, performance development, and team management. A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota. What to do next? This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV before Sunday 7th September
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
Interim Property Operational Manager £95.81p/h Umbrella (INSIDE IR35) 3 Months Initially (with view for extension in place) Central Bedfordshire Council Hybrid Working What will you do? Lead and develop the Council's Operational estates, facilities, maintenance, and minor work Oversee a robust maintenance management system (planned and reactive), ensuring operational compliance and strategic delivery Manage cleaning, security, and maintenance services-leading procurement, contractor performance, and value-for-money evaluations. Act as Contract Manager with responsibility for contract governance, supplier relationships, and performance outcomes. Oversee investment planning and minor works across our estate, including upgrades, repairs, and compliance with lease obligations. Identify service-wide objectives, manage risk, and ensure the development and performance of your teams. Support the Head of Asset Management in embedding the Corporate Landlord approach across the Council. Deputise for the Head of Asset Management What do you need? To be successful in your application for this role you will need to demonstrate ALL the following on application and through the interview process: UK Resident MUST have minimum 3 years' experience within social housing Facilities and Estates Management-including lease and landlord-tenant knowledge. A degree-qualified professional in Facilities or Estates Management with substantial experience in large, multi-site organisations. Proven track record in leading change, managing high-value contracts, and driving service innovation. Exceptional financial management skills to oversee a multi-million-pound service. Strong customer focus and ability to balance operational delivery with strategic oversight. Experience in people leadership, performance development, and team management. A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota. What to do next? This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV before Sunday 7th September
Elevate projects are working in partnership with our client , a local provider of affordable housing and registered social landlord, to appoint an experienced Repairs/ DLO Operations Manager to their busy property serviced function, Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the repairs service. Manage large-scale repairs across housing and assets, ensuring compliance with standards. Oversee staffing, budgets c 10m, and equipment to deliver efficient service. Lead procurement and management of maintenance contracts. Demonstrate strong knowledge of building construction, property maintenance, and housing standards. Proven track record of leading operational teams and managing high-value budgets in a housing or local authority setting. This successful candidate is expected to be on site supporting operational teams and front-line operatives 4 out of 5 days.
Sep 24, 2025
Seasonal
Elevate projects are working in partnership with our client , a local provider of affordable housing and registered social landlord, to appoint an experienced Repairs/ DLO Operations Manager to their busy property serviced function, Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the repairs service. Manage large-scale repairs across housing and assets, ensuring compliance with standards. Oversee staffing, budgets c 10m, and equipment to deliver efficient service. Lead procurement and management of maintenance contracts. Demonstrate strong knowledge of building construction, property maintenance, and housing standards. Proven track record of leading operational teams and managing high-value budgets in a housing or local authority setting. This successful candidate is expected to be on site supporting operational teams and front-line operatives 4 out of 5 days.
Join Our Team : Neighbourhood Caretaker Position: Neighbourhood Caretaker Location: Tyseley, Birmingham Salary: 12.60 - 14.32 per hour Apply Now! Why Choose Job&Talent: Career growth opportunities Comprehensive benefits Professional stability Benefits: 28 Holidays rising to 38 days, Weekly Pay, Pension Scheme, Mortgage References Requirements: A full driving licence is an essential requirement with the ability to drive a tipper vehicle Cleaning experience is essential with COSHE knowledge. Requirement to form part of a flexible team to work between the hours of 7.00am and 7.00pm depending on local service needs and priorities Where necessary, be required to undertake enhanced driver training to drive large vehicles (e.g. Tippers) Attendance at meetings outside normal working hours, as necessary Excellent inter-personal and communication skills in both verbal and written form Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Excellent customer care skills Commitment to equal opportunities in all aspects of service delivery Responsibilities: As an Neighbourhood Caretaker, you will: Responsible for the inspection, maintenance and cleansing of estates/communal housing land/sites within the quadrant boundary. You will be required to supervise estate caretakers. You will be expected to assist the public in a polite and helpful manner in accordance with the Employer's Customer Care Policy. To complete regular health and safety, cleaning, maintenance and inspections as appropriate with the emphasis on maintaining quiet, clean, green and safe communal areas/neighbourhoods and helping to deter Anti-Social Behaviour. You will have responsibility for neighbourhood caretaking schemes and associated communal areas and for communal housing land and sites in the wider quadrant. Your activity in the wider neighbourhood will depend on service needs. Your key role is to improve/maintain the 'kerb appeal' of communal housing land/sites and neighbourhoods. This may include sheltered housing schemes. Activity in tenants homes/gardens may on occasions be required for emergencies. Any activity other than emergency work should be agreed with/directed by your housing officer/street scene co-coordinator/housing manager/supervising officer. To act as first point of contact for the residents in respect of estate service and maintenance issues, responding to queries in a positive and helpful manner. To ensure a full and effective cleaning and maintenance service is delivered to communal areas within multi storey and low-rise blocks of flats and external areas, other sites as necessary. Your activity will not be restricted to any one neighbourhood caretaking scheme and you will be required to undertake work in the wider housing neighbourhood. E.G. garage sites, access ways, drying areas. This will depend on service needs and be determined in liaison with your housing officer, street scene coordinator/housing manager. To work with other estate based staff, colleagues, contractors and both internal and external partners. E.G. Fleet and Waste Management, Parks, Repairs Service and contractors. To forge relationships with residents and the local community, including RSLs and other landlords that promote service improvements, increased resident's responsibility for their surroundings and resident satisfaction. You will be required to help identify your training needs and those of staff you manage/supervise, in partnership with your supervisor/manager, develop strategies to enable you to meet those needs, in line with the objectives of the organisation. Carry out day-to-day supervision of estate caretakers (at other locations where required), including work allocation and monitoring employment related issues. This will include: Performance Management, Setting targets/priorities, Giving instructions, Identification of training needs through 1 to 1's and My Appraisal's, Provide training as necessary Sickness monitoring in accordance with the City's Managing Attendance Procedure, Return to Work interviews and undertake Risk Assessments and issue safe working guidance. About Us: Job&Talent is recruiting for Neighbourhood Caretaker to join a leading company in Tyseley, Birmingham. How to Apply: Click "Apply Now," and our team will contact you shortly. An excellent opportunity for Neighborhood Caretaker roles in Tyseley, Birmingham. Join Job&Talent for a journey of growth and success! If you are looking to contact our onsite team, please visit the site locator on our website. Job&Talent do NOT charge any fees for our services. Job&Talent acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Sep 22, 2025
Seasonal
Join Our Team : Neighbourhood Caretaker Position: Neighbourhood Caretaker Location: Tyseley, Birmingham Salary: 12.60 - 14.32 per hour Apply Now! Why Choose Job&Talent: Career growth opportunities Comprehensive benefits Professional stability Benefits: 28 Holidays rising to 38 days, Weekly Pay, Pension Scheme, Mortgage References Requirements: A full driving licence is an essential requirement with the ability to drive a tipper vehicle Cleaning experience is essential with COSHE knowledge. Requirement to form part of a flexible team to work between the hours of 7.00am and 7.00pm depending on local service needs and priorities Where necessary, be required to undertake enhanced driver training to drive large vehicles (e.g. Tippers) Attendance at meetings outside normal working hours, as necessary Excellent inter-personal and communication skills in both verbal and written form Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Excellent customer care skills Commitment to equal opportunities in all aspects of service delivery Responsibilities: As an Neighbourhood Caretaker, you will: Responsible for the inspection, maintenance and cleansing of estates/communal housing land/sites within the quadrant boundary. You will be required to supervise estate caretakers. You will be expected to assist the public in a polite and helpful manner in accordance with the Employer's Customer Care Policy. To complete regular health and safety, cleaning, maintenance and inspections as appropriate with the emphasis on maintaining quiet, clean, green and safe communal areas/neighbourhoods and helping to deter Anti-Social Behaviour. You will have responsibility for neighbourhood caretaking schemes and associated communal areas and for communal housing land and sites in the wider quadrant. Your activity in the wider neighbourhood will depend on service needs. Your key role is to improve/maintain the 'kerb appeal' of communal housing land/sites and neighbourhoods. This may include sheltered housing schemes. Activity in tenants homes/gardens may on occasions be required for emergencies. Any activity other than emergency work should be agreed with/directed by your housing officer/street scene co-coordinator/housing manager/supervising officer. To act as first point of contact for the residents in respect of estate service and maintenance issues, responding to queries in a positive and helpful manner. To ensure a full and effective cleaning and maintenance service is delivered to communal areas within multi storey and low-rise blocks of flats and external areas, other sites as necessary. Your activity will not be restricted to any one neighbourhood caretaking scheme and you will be required to undertake work in the wider housing neighbourhood. E.G. garage sites, access ways, drying areas. This will depend on service needs and be determined in liaison with your housing officer, street scene coordinator/housing manager. To work with other estate based staff, colleagues, contractors and both internal and external partners. E.G. Fleet and Waste Management, Parks, Repairs Service and contractors. To forge relationships with residents and the local community, including RSLs and other landlords that promote service improvements, increased resident's responsibility for their surroundings and resident satisfaction. You will be required to help identify your training needs and those of staff you manage/supervise, in partnership with your supervisor/manager, develop strategies to enable you to meet those needs, in line with the objectives of the organisation. Carry out day-to-day supervision of estate caretakers (at other locations where required), including work allocation and monitoring employment related issues. This will include: Performance Management, Setting targets/priorities, Giving instructions, Identification of training needs through 1 to 1's and My Appraisal's, Provide training as necessary Sickness monitoring in accordance with the City's Managing Attendance Procedure, Return to Work interviews and undertake Risk Assessments and issue safe working guidance. About Us: Job&Talent is recruiting for Neighbourhood Caretaker to join a leading company in Tyseley, Birmingham. How to Apply: Click "Apply Now," and our team will contact you shortly. An excellent opportunity for Neighborhood Caretaker roles in Tyseley, Birmingham. Join Job&Talent for a journey of growth and success! If you are looking to contact our onsite team, please visit the site locator on our website. Job&Talent do NOT charge any fees for our services. Job&Talent acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.