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Head of Assets (HRA & General) Location: Town Hall Salary: Competitive Contract: Fixed Term - 6 Months Hours: 37 hours per week Pay: Contract Umbrella rate per day - up to 750 per day DOE About the Role We are seeking an experienced and strategic professional to lead the Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and General Fund asset portfolio. As Head of Assets, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Property and Repairs Service, ensuring the Council's assets are maintained, compliant and utilised effectively to support long-term organisational and financial objectives. You will lead on asset management strategy, stock condition planning, investment programmes, repairs and maintenance services, compliance, and capital projects, while ensuring excellent customer service and value for money. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Property and Repairs Service. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory standards, including the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. Develop and deliver Asset Management Strategies and long-term investment plans. Manage stock condition data, lifecycle planning and asset performance. Oversee repairs, maintenance, planned works and capital projects. Support budget setting and long-term capital investment planning. Manage contracts, procurement and contractor performance. Identify opportunities for regeneration, remodelling or disposal of underperforming assets. Prepare reports and present recommendations to senior leadership and Members. Lead and develop a high-performing, customer-focused team. About You You will have: A relevant property qualification and Chartered Membership of RICS (or substantial equivalent experience). Significant experience in asset management, housing or property services. Strong knowledge of asset management, compliance and housing legislation. Experience managing budgets, contracts and investment programmes. Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience working within governance frameworks and presenting reports to senior leaders or Members. A proactive and collaborative approach to service improvement. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work travel. If you're interested, please do apply now. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Location: Southgate Rate: 47 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Length: 3 to 6 months (potential for extension) Sector: Housing, Repairs, and Social Housing About the Role: We are excited to offer a great opportunity for a seasoned Contract Manager to join a leading housing provider in Southgate. This role is ideal for someone with a robust background in repairs and social housing, coupled with strong technical knowledge. The successful candidate will manage repair and maintenance contracts, ensuring high standards of service delivery and compliance with all contractual obligations. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the delivery of repair and maintenance services, ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Manage relationships with contractors and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective resolution of issues. Ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations and contractual requirements. Monitor contractor performance, providing regular reports and implementing improvements as necessary. Manage budgets effectively, ensuring a cost-efficient service delivery. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience as a Contract Manager within the repairs and social housing sector. Strong technical knowledge related to housing repairs and maintenance. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of successful stakeholder management. A proactive and driven professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. Apply Now! If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and suitability for the role - Mel

Repairs Manager with a leading housing association based in Livingston. 3-6 months An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Repairs Manager with a leading housing association based in Livingston. The team are seeking to appoint a confident and detail orientated person to support their Assets team covering long term sickness. This is an initial 3-6 month role however is likely to be extended or made permanent. This role will see you joining an existing team of housing professionals where you will work collaboratively with tenants, other departments and external contractors. This role involves ensuring compliance with H&S and statutory regulations, maintenance strategies, Gas, Electrical, Asbestos, and wider housing functions. While supporting the Head of Assets in budget planning and operational coordination. Within the role you will be overseeing planned preventive maintenance, managing external contractors and ensuring the upkeep of compliance across the organisation. The position requires strong collaboration and communication across departments to ensure efficient service delivery and minimal disruption to tenants. No specific qualification is required for this role however experience within social housing is essential. Candidates with IOSH or NEBOSH would be preferred. Candidates from a maintenance and contracts management or compliance background would fit well into the role. However candidates with wider experience will be considered. This role is offering a strong hourly rate and flexible working options.This is an office based role - however you may be required to visit sites within the local area when responding to complaints and queries. If you are interested in hearing more about this position, please email me your CV at and I will reach out.

Repairs Maintenance Planner Location: Kingston Upon Thames Rate: Up to £19ph Contract: Temporary - 3 Months Fortus Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the construction, property services and social housing sectors. We are currently working with a well-established contractor who is looking to recruit a Repairs Maintenance Planner to join their busy team based in Kingston Upon Thames. This is a fast-paced and varied role, ideal for someone with experience in repairs and maintenance planning, scheduling or administration. You will be responsible for coordinating appointments, scheduling operatives and contractors, liaising with residents and supporting the successful delivery of planned maintenance works. Key Responsibilities Scheduling appointments and managing resident diaries. Planning and coordinating operatives' and contractors' workloads. Liaising with residents, operatives, supervisors and subcontractors regarding appointments and work updates. Raising and updating jobs on internal systems. Monitoring outstanding works and ensuring jobs are completed within agreed timescales. Handling incoming calls and emails from residents, clients and contractors. Supporting supervisors and contract managers with administrative duties. Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with company procedures. Assisting the wider administration team with day-to-day office duties. Delivering excellent customer service and resolving scheduling queries. Skills & Experience Previous experience in a repairs planner, scheduler, maintenance coordinator or administration role. Experience within social housing, property services or construction is highly desirable. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders. Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a busy environment. Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and scheduling systems. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Customer-focused with a professional telephone manner. Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies and an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers. Equal opportunities employer. INDTJ

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

Maintenance Surveyor Haywards Heath (based) £23.19 per hour (PAYEE) Up to £40 per hour (Umbrella) 6 months Overview: Responsible for pre/post-inspection and reports for responsive repairs, void works and cyclical repairs within the relevant area of operation, consulting and engaging with customers, leaseholders and with internal and external stakeholders in the region. Ensure the highest customer standards of delivery are achieved, minimal defects, and a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved. Effectively managing the performance and on site progress and ensuring that works are delivered on time, to a regional budget of £10m, to quality standards and achieve value for money in line with all relevant statutory regulations and compliance Key accountabilities: Deliver an effective & efficient Repairs & Maintenance service at an operational level to include a regionally based professional surveying service, disrepair works, Major/Complex Works, FRA, responsive repairs, voids and aids and adaptations. Prepare and carry out diagnostic inspections, surveys & technical reports in accordance with Group practice. Providing accurate technical advice with competent & thorough surveys/post-inspections. Identifies and manages insurance claims ensuring most economically advantageous outcome for the organisation. To include, property inspections, managing decants, liaising with loss adjusters/insurance team. Technical lead within the Housing team during the handover of any new developments to ensure quality control through to completion and the end of defects. Effective and efficiently control budgetary spend of approx. £2m within individual area of operation, ensuring revenue and capital spend are recorded accurately. Review invoices and requests for payment from contractors, challenge and resolve submissions where required. Deliver and effectively manage legal disrepair claims and Environmental Health Orders in line with group process and provide detailed reports, and manage complex repairs to an agreed outcome to protect interests. Ensure effective liaison with in-house service provider, M&E contractors and external sub-contractor staff to ensure the delivery of a top quartile service in line with industry standards, schedule of Rates, operational regulatory framework, health & safety (including asbestos) 3 Requirements: Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance Level 3 Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. RICS or CIOB Knowledge of the Social Housing Sector and awareness of its regulations A demonstrable knowledge of building construction, building standards, planning regulations, regulatory standards, health & safety and other legislation relevant to asset management. Knowledge of financial management and controls within a contractor management and day to day repairs delivery context and ability to flag adverse spend and mitigate risks of overspends. Knowledge of effective professional surveying service for responsive repairs, voids and aids and adaptations to high levels of customer satisfaction For more information, please call David on Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Maintenance Surveyor Tonbridge (based) £23.19 per hour (PAYEE) Up to £40 per hour (Umbrella) 6 months Overview: Responsible for pre/post-inspection and reports for responsive repairs, void works and cyclical repairs within the relevant area of operation, consulting and engaging with customers, leaseholders and with internal and external stakeholders in the region. Ensure the highest customer standards of delivery are achieved, minimal defects, and a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved. Effectively managing the performance and on site progress and ensuring that works are delivered on time, to a regional budget of £10m, to quality standards and achieve value for money in line with all relevant statutory regulations and compliance Key accountabilities: Deliver an effective & efficient Repairs & Maintenance service at an operational level to include a regionally based professional surveying service, disrepair works, Major/Complex Works, FRA, responsive repairs, voids and aids and adaptations. Prepare and carry out diagnostic inspections, surveys & technical reports in accordance with Group practice. Providing accurate technical advice with competent & thorough surveys/post-inspections. Identifies and manages insurance claims ensuring most economically advantageous outcome for the organisation. To include, property inspections, managing decants, liaising with loss adjusters/insurance team. Technical lead within the Housing team during the handover of any new developments to ensure quality control through to completion and the end of defects. Effective and efficiently control budgetary spend of approx. £2m within individual area of operation, ensuring revenue and capital spend are recorded accurately. Review invoices and requests for payment from contractors, challenge and resolve submissions where required. Deliver and effectively manage legal disrepair claims and Environmental Health Orders in line with group process and provide detailed reports, and manage complex repairs to an agreed outcome to protect interests. Ensure effective liaison with in-house service provider, M&E contractors and external sub-contractor staff to ensure the delivery of a top quartile service in line with industry standards, schedule of Rates, operational regulatory framework, health & safety (including asbestos) 3 Requirements: Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance Level 3 Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. RICS or CIOB Knowledge of the Social Housing Sector and awareness of its regulations A demonstrable knowledge of building construction, building standards, planning regulations, regulatory standards, health & safety and other legislation relevant to asset management. Knowledge of financial management and controls within a contractor management and day to day repairs delivery context and ability to flag adverse spend and mitigate risks of overspends. Knowledge of effective professional surveying service for responsive repairs, voids and aids and adaptations to high levels of customer satisfaction For more information, please call David on Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference in peoples' lives? A job in Housing could be for you. We are Places for People, the UK's leading Social Enterprise. We build, manage, and maintain Communities across the UK, where everyone is welcome and can thrive. We're looking for applicants to come and join us in our Customer Contact Centre. Starting as a Customer Service Advisor, you will gain experience and exposure to a world of knowledge and opportunities within the Housing Sector. The opportunities from joining our Customer Contact Centre are endless! At Places for People, we believe in investing in your future, that's why we offer our team a wealth of opportunities to develop their skills and climb the Housing Sector ladder. In the last twelve months, we've helped many Customer Service Advisors to progress their careers into roles within our Supporting Housing, Digital Inclusion, and Customer Focus teams. We've even had Advisors develop into senior management roles. In fact, our Programme Change Development Lead as well as some of our Account Managers, Data Analysts, Project Managers and Specialist Landlord Coordinators all got their start within our Customer Contact Centre. Want to know the best bit? You don't need to have previous Housing experience to thrive in this role. We recruit hard-working people who show the right behaviours and align with our values especially with handling difficult conversations (such as anti-social behaviour). We then train you to become a well-rounded Housing Professional and provide opportunities for career progression. We have 15 fixed term contract roles available with the contract end date of 31st March 2026. Shifts will range from 8am - 10pm. Working 7.25 hours per day and 36.25 hours per week. More about your role We pride ourselves in delivering first-class customer service to everyone that we come in to contact with, and we want you to be a part of it! You will join our award-winning Customer Service Centre, which has been operating since 2001. Our customer service team are going through a period of massive growth. To ensure that our customers receive the best possible service we are recruiting for additional Customer Service Centre Advisors to support our team during the exciting phase. In our Customer Service Centre, no two days are the same, one moment you could be assisting a customer with a housing application, managing low level anti-social behaviour, or even diagnosing repair issues - but don't worry we'll teach you everything you need to know. The team you are joining are passionate about providing an excellent customer experience and we roll up our sleeves and work together to make things happen. For us to support and effectively train you in your new role, the first six months in post with be office based. Following this, the role can become hybrid (two days from home and three days from the office) to support a work-life balance however can be fully office based for applicants that are not able to work from home. The office is accessible by local bus routes and free onsite parking is provided. If you feel like you can make a difference, download our job profile, and make an application. This role also includes working bank holidays and over the Christmas period. More about you Do you enjoy speaking to people? Do you want to work in a lively social environment where customers are at the heart of what you do? If so, this may be the job for you Any successful applicants will be joining an innovative team where we value your ideas, opinions on better ways of working and enhancing our service. Experience in triaging complex related contacts in relation to Home Repairs and diagnostics is preferred. Please note: We will be holding 2 assessment centres on Friday 3rd October AM and PM. About us We are Places for People, the UK's leading Social Enterprise. We believe that it's more than just homes that make a community - it's the people. That's why we change our Customers' lives everyday by creating and supporting thriving communities. Our business consists of complementary companies that are market leaders in the placemaking, property investment, development, leisure, and management sectors. Combined, they have the expertise to create and manage whole communities, providing homes, services, support, and infrastructure that ensures our customers and their communities thrive. The markets we operate in include: Affordable and supported housing Development Property management Leisure management Fund management But we aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're a part of our cause. We want you to join the Places for People Group and the nearly 11,000 other colleagues on our journey - colleagues who have helped to build, manage, and maintain places that people are proud to call home. Benefits We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include: Full training provided Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 from the comfort of your own home Overtime Excellent holiday pay and sick pay Ability to buy or sell leave Access to our WPA cash plan - which can save you up to £500 on dental, GP prescriptions and eye care Pension with matched contributions Future career opportunities Extra benefits including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on . If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities