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Regional Sales Manager Salary: Circa 55,000 - 65,000 + Company Car + Commission Commission: 1.5% of order value paid monthly I'm working with a well-established manufacturer operating within the building services sector, supplying products into the residential market across the UK. Due to continued growth and ambitious plans within a key division, they are looking to appoint a Regional Sales Manager to develop and expand business across a strategically important territory. This Regional Sales Manager opportunity would suit someone who understands how the social housing and residential sectors really work. Whether your background is in new build housing, housing associations or local authority frameworks, the ability to navigate specification routes, contractor relationships and long sales cycles is what matters. As Regional Sales Manager, you'll inherit an established customer base whilst also being given the autonomy to identify opportunities, win specifications and build long-term relationships with key stakeholders. You'll work closely with contractors, consultants, developers, housing providers and distribution partners to drive growth and increase market share. The business itself has an excellent reputation for product quality and service. It isn't a role where you'll be expected to cold call from a standing start. Instead, you'll be joining a company with genuine investment behind it, strong technical support and a leadership team that understands the value of experienced sales professionals. We're particularly keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate experience in one of the following areas: New build residential sales Housing association frameworks and procurement routes Local authority refurbishment and maintenance programmes Building relationships with contractors and developers operating within the residential sector Specification-led sales within construction or building services The successful Regional Sales Manager will be commercially astute, comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and capable of developing opportunities from initial engagement through to order placement. In return, the package on offer includes a basic salary of circa 55,000 to 65,000, a company car and an attractive commission structure paying 1.5% of order value monthly. For the right individual, this represents an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where your efforts are recognised and rewarded. If you're currently selling into the new build, housing association or local authority markets and are looking for a fresh challenge with a business that values autonomy, support and long-term success, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.

TristoneNash are working with a large provider of Social Housing, to assist them with the recruitment of their new Building Safety Assurance Manager on a permanent basis. Working on a hybrid basis including from the office in Hampshire, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of the organisations homes and services. Using your experience and expertise, you will lead and deliver the assurance programme with a focus on property compliance including but not limited to gas, electrical safety, fire, legionella, asbestos and lifts. You will help ensure all risks are managed and maintain all of the regulatory obligations of the organisation. Duties will include Leading the development and delivery of independent assurance reviews, working collaboratively with property, building safety and housing teams Delivering clear, reliable, evidence-based assurance conclusions that test the effectiveness of our policies, processes and procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment to the corporate plan Leading the building safety assurance process to identify compliance gaps, agree sustainable action plans with internal stakeholders, and sharing good practice across the business Overseeing the rigorous monitoring and closure of assurance actions, ensuring robust evidence and resulting improvements to business processes Influencing, coaching and engaging a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to enhance assurance capability and understanding across the organisation We are looking for someone with A strong understanding of building safety regulations across key areas such as gas, electrical safety, fire, legionella and lifts, ideally with specialist expertise in at least one discipline. Experience in a large operational environment is essential; housing sector experience is beneficial but not required Extensive experience in designing and delivering audit or assurance programmes, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement sustainable improvements A proven ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements within operational settings Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to deliver clear, evidence-based conclusions Strong practical understanding of building safety risk management within complex operational environments Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills To apply for this position, please submit your CV, or contact Harvey Baker for more information on (phone number removed)

Commercial Manager - Cornwall Housing - £56,197 Your new company Are you ready to lead commercial strategy across a major housing portfolio in Cornwall? - Visit our recruitment microsite today to learn more about the opportunity with Cornwall Housing, and to apply for the position - Cornwall Housing is proud to be at the forefront of delivering customer-focussed housing services across Cornwall. As an Arm's Length Management Organisation of Cornwall Council, you will join an organisation that manages and maintains around 10,200 homes, alongside leasehold properties, shops, land and neighbourhoods located across the Cornwall region. Everything Cornwall Housing does is driven by a clear purpose - to provide safe homes, and help build strong, thriving communities for everyone. Your new role You will lead high-value contracts and commercial strategy. You will influence delivery across repairs, investment programmes and M&E services through robust contract management. You will drive performance, governance, and value for money across three partnership contracts and additional specialist contracts. Oversee commercial and contract management across a wide range of service areas, including responsive repairs, planned works, voids, capital programmes, adaptations, disrepair and M&E service contracts. What you'll need to succeed A strong commercial and contract management background in housing, property, or construction maintenance. Expertise in procurement, risk, and performance management. Proven ability and experience in managing complex contracts and partnerships. A relevant qualification (eg CIPS, RICS, CIH) or equivalent level of experience. What you'll get in return Salary of £56,197 + excellent employment benefits including access to the local government pension scheme Flexible hybrid working arrangements in Cornwall Clear commitment to your career development with investment in training and development opportunities A direct opportunity to influence services that impact communities across Cornwall. To find out more and apply -

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

One of NI's largest housing associations is seeking to appoint an experienced M&E Project Manager, £44k-£57k Your new company The services of Hays have been retained by our client, a large Housing Association based in Belfast, to recruit a Mechanical & Electrical Project Manager who will join the Planned Maintenance / Asset Management team on a permanent basis. Our client is one of the largest independent housing associations in Northern Ireland, working hard to provide suitable homes for tenants and actively increasing their stock across the province. Your new role You will assist the Planned Maintenance Manager to deliver the Planned Maintenance Programme of electrical and mechanical upgrades and replacements. This will include working across the following main areas: Mechanical and Electrical, maintenance and project works M&E Project Management, planned programmes of works External Consultants & Contractors Procurement, PQQ and ITT for M&E projects via NEC3 and NEC4 form of contract Financial, cost estimating and budget management A full job description is available upon request. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this position, you must possess:A degree in Mechanical or Electrical EngineeringAt least 3 years' experience managing or delivering mechanical and/or electrical, contract management, professional services or facilities management service.Experience in delivering significant programmes of maintenance (at least £1M) and managing them to quality, time and budget.Proficient in the use of CADTechnical knowledge and experience of mechanical and electrical installations in both a domestic and commercial environment.Experience of Project ManagementFull UK Driving licence with access to a vehicle What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join a large Housing Association in a role which will assist in the delivery of the organisations planned works projects. Salary range is £44,392 - £57,075.28 days annual leave and 12 public holidaysHybrid working opportunities - 2 working days in the officeFlexible working e.g. accruing an extra 2 days annual leave per month through flexitime, starting hours between 8am and 10am and finishing between 4pm and 6pm12% employer pension contributionEssential car user allowanceFull list of benefits available on request Based on our experience of working with this organisation over the last number of years, we can highly recommend them as an employer of choice. We have received very positive feedback from current staff across the Asset Management, Development and Housing teams. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

JOB DESCRIPTION About the role Our Repairs and Maintenance team is looking for an experienced Service Manager to join the Guinness Property Team. This is a full time, 39 hours per week, permanent role based in our Oldham office. We currently operate a hybrid working model that blends office, on-site and home working. The overall purpose of the role is to manage and support an area based operational team in the delivery of a quality Responsive Repairs service. What we are looking for You will not only have experience of managing, leading and developing operational teams, along with up-to-date knowledge of building construction, social housing repairs and safety legislation. You will also bring hands-on experience in a trade, supported by the relevant NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications. You will also be able to demonstrate these essential skills: Up to date knowledge of building construction, maintenance, repairs and safety legislation. Experience of leading, managing, developing and motivating teams. Up to date knowledge of housing sector best practice and relevant legislation. Knowledge and experience of sub-contractor management. Experience of successfully delivering an excellent customer focussed repair service. Experience of repairs management information systems. Excellent oral and written communications. Ability to manage and performance manage operational teams. Demonstrate the Guinness Behaviours. Desirable Skills: Experience of working as part of a management team delivering front line services. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Essential Qualifications: Relevant Technical qualification - trade NVQ level 3 or equivalent. NVQ III First Line Management. Desirable Qualifications: Site Management Safety (SMSTS). This position will require a basic DBS check, which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership. If you are interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile. TGPCVL

We are working with a Social Housing provider, who are looking to recruit a Compliance Manager As the Compliance Manager you will be managing a team of 6 compliance surveyors and assistants, covering gas, asbestos, fire, electrical, water hygiene (legionella), and Building Safety You will lead the day-to-day management of the appointed contractors, ensuring services, repairs and improvement works are completed on time, delivering value for money and a quality service to customers. You will provide support to teams across the business to ensure that requirements in relation to active building safety is communicated and delivered, and play an integral part in delivering the building safety policies and procedures, Duties will include: Line Management of Surveyors and Coordinators Contract Management FRA Management Asbestos Management We are looking for someone who has worked in a similar role for a Registered Social Housing Provider as Housing knowledge and experience is essential Ideally you will hold a P402 or P405 qualification, along with NEBOSH Health & Safety Management or other relevant qualifications A fire safety related qualification would be advantageous but not essential If you would like more information or to apply for this vacancy, please submit your CV, or contact Harvey Baker on

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Associate Director - Quantity Surveying Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Cambridge (+ flexible working) Salary: c 80k- 90k (DOE) basic plus competitive benefits package Company & Project: A highly-regarded multi-disciplinary consultancy on the outskirts of Cambridge with a reputation in the local area which spans decades. The business combines deep-rooted heritage in the Cambridgeshire market with a robust future focused on innovation. Their Cambridgeshire office is currently recruiting for an Associate Director level Quantity Surveyor to join their Residential sector team. This position is to be a key member of the senior team, mentoring other surveyors and trainees. With one of the highest staff retention rates in the local area and a team of 15+ quantity surveyors, this consultancy is renowned for internal promotion; many of the current leadership team began their journey here as trainees, proving their commitment to long-term career investment. Duties & Responsibilities: Project Leadership: Take full ownership of high-profile Residential sector projects (values c 5m- 40m+) from initial feasibility through to final handover. Execute comprehensive quantity surveying and employer's agent duties, including sophisticated cost planning, pre-contract tenders, and expert contract administration (predominantly JCT and Design & Build). Managing Section 106 (S106) agreements: Quantify financial contributions for local infrastructure, Draft economic viability assessments, Monitor construction milestones to ensure legal compliance payments are made on time, Estimate the exact delivery costs of on-site community assets like affordable housing units, Audit completed public infrastructure. Working for Investment Partnership clients: Build detailed cash flow models to calculate internal rate of return for partners, Audit the financial health, land titles, and cost histories of potential investment partners, Draft commercial frameworks that fairly distribute financial risks between public and private partners, Establish transparent tendering rules that satisfy public procurement laws and private speed needs. Act as a primary point of contact for key clients, managing expectations and fostering long-term relationships through excellent communication. Play a fundamental role in the senior management team by mentoring, guiding, and developing junior surveyors and trainees. Desirable Experience: Previous experience within the Residential sectors is highly desirable. Proven track record at Senior Quantity Surveyor or Associate level within a private practice or cost consultancy. Exceptional client-facing capabilities with the confidence to lead complex project meetings. MRICS Chartership is preferred, though candidates with equivalent experience will be considered. Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor, Associate Director, MRICS Surveyor, Cost Manager, Employer's Agent, Associate or Principal Cost Consultant. Qualifications: BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying. MRICS desirable but not essential Application Process: If you would like more information on this Associate Director position please contact Jess Quinn. Applications will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.

JOB DESCRIPTION The Guinness Partnership are seeking a mission-driven Independent Living Manager to manage our housing support services across Manchester and Cheshire. Reporting to the Head of Independent Living, you will be responsible for overseeing and monitoring the delivery of intensive housing management services for older people, whilst managing a team of Independent Living Advisors working on site. You will be part of a team with other Independent Living Managers who fulfil the same role in locations across the UK. Flexibility is key, as we require someone comfortable with agile working, able to travel between various schemes across the North West. Key responsibilities Team management: You will manage and develop a team of Independent Living Advisors, ensuring they provide a high-quality, responsive and person-centred service that meets the needs of our residents. Performance & reporting: You will monitor the service against key performance indicators & produce monthly written progress reports. Team development: You will train and develop a strong staff team, motivating them to embrace the Guinness service style and manage any performance issues as required. Stakeholder engagement : You will work closely with key agencies and local businesses to positively promote the aims of the service and encourage support from partners in the community where appropriate. Resident satisfaction : You will be a great relationship builder to ensure our residents receive the best service possible. Planning and prioritising : No two days are ever the same, and you will have a busy schedule, so good time management is essential. Essential criteria A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Demonstrates a sensitive and supportive approach to vulnerable people. Ability to work successfully with a diverse range of customers and partner agencies. Commitment to, and a good understanding of, services that enable people with support needs to live as independently as possible. Good communication skills, including interpersonal, written and computer literacy. If you re interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to view the key responsibilities and to ensure you meet the essential criteria. Interviews will take place in person at our Oldham office during the week commencing 6th July. Please note: This position will require a basic DBS check, which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership. TGPCVL

Your new company A new opportunity to work in the social housing sector. The Head of Repairs and Maintenance will lead the delivery of a truly customer-focused repairs and maintenance management service. The role is specifically responsible for our directly delivering responsive and vacant home repair services. You will work with the Director of Homes and the Heads of Customer to ensure customers remain at the heart of the organisation and that we deliver on our regulatory, compliance and value for money requirements. Key to this role will be effective communications with customers, stakeholders, and colleagues, along with strong leadership and performance management. You will manage a team including Voids Manager, Habitations Manager and two maintenance managers. This is a 12 months FTC. Provide authentic, inspirational, and innovative leadership to provide an efficient, consistent, and right first-time customer experience. Responsibility for the delivery of responsive and vacant home repair services, work planning and scheduling, and works in relation to the Housing Disrepair & Habitation Act. Work collaboratively with senior management team to deliver operational plans to drive improvements in key corporate performance targets. Oversee the operational performance and delivery of the service for both directly employed colleagues and subcontractor resources to the agreed service standards. Insight into action - Implementation of strategies, policies and procedures relating to pre-emptive solutions for customers. Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and robust procurement and contract management systems. Ensures that disaster management, business continuity and other emergency plans are in place for the services under your control, and you continually review these with colleagues to cover the appropriate range of scenarios. Ensure compliance in respect of governance and adherence to relevant statutory and regulatory provisions. Manage risks associated with areas under the jobholder's control. Prepare, manage and control budgets, ensuring value for money is achieved and that expenditure is approved, questioned and controlled in line with agreed procedure. Ensure that the service delivered is in line with the requirements of customers and that the customer's voice is heard. About you: Substantial Repairs and Maintenance experience in a customer-facing environment. Experience in leading, managing, motivating, and developing people and teams by providing clear goals and direction through effective and regular performance management. Can confidently communicate and influence across the range of the organisation (up to Exec level) and externally, including presentations and report writing. Able to constructively challenge and give/receive feedback to all stakeholders about all areas of the business. Sound demonstrable financial & business acumen skills including management of budgets, risks and robust project management. Ability to manage, interpret and manipulate large, complex data sets, produce high quality reports and decide future action/strategy. Extensive experience of Health, Safety, compliance and within the housing sector and / or commercial property sector. Significant experience of the Housing Health and Safety rating system (HHSRS), disrepair and the Human Habitation Act 2018. Benefits: - Agile working - 57,014 to 63,349 salary - 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. Increases with length of service - Free health cover - Buy and sell holidays What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 (url removed)

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for the perfect step up into a strategic role? We are partnering with Dacorum Borough Council to recruit for a permanent Procurement Lead. This opportunity offers flexible working, exposure to high-profile Housing and Property projects, and the chance to shape procurement strategy. Offering £50,000 £55,000, generous holiday entitlement and a 17.1% employer contribution pension scheme, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career while leading complex commissioning and procurement activity across a large public sector organisation. This Procurement Lead role offers the following benefits: A permanent role within a supportive and friendly team Up to 32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase an additional week Local Government pension scheme, with employer contributions of 17.1% Working from home Flexible working In this position, you will be: Managing the Housing and Property contract register and procurement forward plan Leading complex procurement and commissioning activities across goods, services and works Ensuring procurement activities comply with legislation, standing orders and public sector best practice Delivering procurement projects that achieve value for money, sustainability and service quality Supporting contract management and governance processes across the directorate Providing technical procurement advice to officers, managers and stakeholders Supporting the training, development and implementation of procurement strategy Managing multiple procurement projects simultaneously and delivering to strict deadlines Identifying procurement risks and implementing mitigation strategies Preparing reports and updates for senior leadership, committees and governance boards I d love to speak to someone who has: Significant experience within a public sector procurement role, and knowledge of contract management Experience leading complex procurement projects and coordinating stakeholders Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience working within governance and compliance frameworks The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes to deadlines CIPS qualification and a Full UK Valid Driving License This permanent Procurement Lead position is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive environment that offers flexible working and genuine long-term progression opportunities. If you are interested in this Procurement Lead role, apply online now or contact Charlotte Sutton at (url removed) for more information.

Refuge Accommodation Manager - Domestic Abuse Service - £30,060 - £31,586 per annum - Dudley Your new company A respected specialist support organisation is seeking an experienced Manager to join its domestic abuse refuge service. The organisation provides safe accommodation and vital support to women, children and other victims of domestic abuse, helping individuals rebuild their lives, increase their safety, and move towards independent living. The service is committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support and works closely with local authorities and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for those accessing its services. Your new role As Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership and operational management of refuge accommodation services. You will support the Service Manager in ensuring the safe and effective running of the service, providing leadership to support workers and volunteers, overseeing safeguarding and risk management processes, and ensuring high standards of support for residents. You will be responsible for staff supervision and development, monitoring service performance, managing referrals and housing-related matters, supporting tenancy management processes, and working collaboratively with a range of statutory and voluntary sector partners. The position also offers the opportunity to contribute to service development, strategic planning, and the continuous improvement of domestic abuse services. What you'll need to succeed Previous management or senior-level experience within domestic abuse, supported housing, refuge, homelessness, or a related support service. Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and trauma-informed practice. Experience supervising, supporting and developing staff teams. Knowledge of housing management, tenancy-related issues and partnership working. Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills. The ability to manage a varied workload and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable individuals and improving outcomes for victims of domestic abuse. What you'll get in return The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals affected by domestic abuse. A rewarding leadership role within a well-established and respected organisation. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. A supportive working environment with a strong focus on quality service delivery. The chance to contribute to the development and growth of vital domestic abuse services. Competitive salary and benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Our client based in East London provide housing management services in partnership with local authorities and are currently looking for a Property Inspector to join their expanding team. You will be required to meet the demands of their tenants and contractors and report to the Housing Manager on site. This role involves you driving to multiple properties daily and carrying out the necessary checks. You will be required to work from 10am to 7pm daily from Monday to Friday. Benefits Training provided on site and at head office prior to starting A high rate of success with promoting individuals to senior roles if you have the desire to become a manager or team leader Staff events and organised Team days with great incentives Responsibilities Working with local authorities and temporary accommodation properties Conducting property inspections to see how tenants are maintaining the accommodation Completing occupancy checks to see if tenants occupy the property or have abandoned / sublet the property Checking properties to see if ready to let (form to be complete with prepopulated questions) Meeting local authorities for joint inspections Meeting landlords or contractors for access into properties Booking tenants into properties Requirements and Driving licence required The willingness to travel across London and other areas-company car provided which is not to be used for personal use Experience of logging property information-company iPad provided Knowledge of social housing Knowledge of property management is essential Please send your CV and cover letter to us.

Category Manager for Development and Safer Buildings Full-time, Permanent position (37.5 hours) Hybrid Beeston, Nottingham: £59,071 - £62,179 Farringdon, London: £65,633 - £69,087 About this role: As Category Manager for Development and Safer Buildings, you will develop & lead strategic sourcing & purchasing programmes taking the commercial lead to contribute significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Procurement, you will be responsible for identifying and working to exceed internal & external customer expectations by delivering demonstrable value for money from your category, creating innovative and robust approaches to getting the best from our suppliers and upholding compliance to all relevant regulation and legislation, including our own internal financial procedures. To succeed as the Category Manager you'll have: Relevant & specialist commercial / industry experience in purchasing & supply in a senior management role and ideally have experience in the Housing Sector. You will also have experience understanding and applying Strategic sourcing methodologies. Robust procurement knowledge comprising: advanced negotiation skills, knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, knowledge of supply chain theory, persuading and influencing and interpersonal skills, contract law and dispute resolution, statistical and data analysis skills Knowledge of market areas related to specific work categories, finance and leasing knowledge, business development and marketing plans, business accounting. At MTVH, you will support the Head of Commercial Procurement to create organisational excellence in procurement and purchasing and you will develop and lead a specific strategic sourcing programme for your defined categories, taking the lead on specific/allocated portfolio of sourcing categories, and contributing significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects. You will keep abreast of and ensure overall compliance to the latest internal financial procedures, relevant legislation & regulatory procurement compliance and work with your stakeholders to support a compliant balance of a flexible and commercial approach to project management. You will strive to exceed customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money and excellent customer service, through compliance with category priorities and contracts, and by actively managing the market place through development of key strategies for supplier and contract management. Additionally, you will support the successful development of supplier & contract management capabilities at MTVH to ensure your stakeholders are aware of their obligations and have access to the most appropriate resources. You will also adopt a Category Management approach, to ensure you are continually up to date and monitoring & reporting the detailed expenditure within your defined category, the suppliers & operating markets within, the products & services they provide, current performance & service levels, value for money & opportunities for efficiency, and you will work to understand existing supplier performance and contract compliance in liaison with stakeholders. You will be a Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience and you will have a degree level qualification (or equivalent) plus specialist procurement knowledge and experience. Key dates: F irst-round MS Teams interviews will be conducted Friday 26 June. Second-round in-person interviews will be scheduled Tuesday 30 June and Wednesday 01 July Metropolitan Thames Valley provides affordable housing for people living in London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England. We also offer a range of care and support services. Our specialist areas include older people, mental health and transitional services which provide intensive support to marginalised or vulnerable people. We deliver training programmes, events and activities for our residents, designed to boost employment opportunities and foster stronger communities. A member of the National Housing Federation the G15 ? which represents London?s largest housing associations ? we influence policy for the benefits of our residents and the wider sector. In October 2018 like minded housing associations Metropolitan and Thames Valley Housing formally completed a partnership to form Metropolitan Thames Valley. We came together because we want to improve the services we provide and do more in our communities. We?ll do this by listening to our customers and working alongside them. Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)

Finance Manager Job Title: Finance Manager Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hours: 4 days a week (28 hours) Salary: Dependent on experience and skill set About the Organisation A community-based charity committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness, crisis, and multiple disadvantage. Services span supported housing, crisis and drop-in provision, food services, a social supermarket, and a trading subsidiary. Those supported are often living with the long-term effects of complex childhood trauma, alongside challenges including addiction, mental ill-health, and significant health inequality. Work is rooted in compassion, and belief everyone deserves the chance to rebuild their life. Purpose of the Role We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the financial health of the organisation. You will provide robust financial management, ensure compliance across a varied range of income streams, and act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and trustees. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle Deliver clear, accessible financial reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees Monitor performance against budget and flag risks in a timely manner Income & Fund Management Maintain accurate management of restricted and unrestricted funds in line with funder requirements Ensure correct income recognition across grants, contracts, rental income, donations, and trading Oversee subsidiary and retail-style accounting activities Support the preparation of funder financial reports and returns Housing & Operations Finance Manage financial processes relating to supported housing stock, including rent accounting and arrears Work alongside operational managers to support cost control and budget ownership Provide financial oversight across seasonal and crisis services Compliance & Controls Take the lead on annual audit and independent examination preparation Ensure adherence to Charity Commission requirements and applicable accounting standards including SORP Manage VAT obligations, particularly in relation to trading activity Own and develop Finance Policy, procedures, and standard operating processes Leadership & Strategy Serve as a key financial adviser to the CEO and Board Input into organisational strategy, long-term financial planning, and sustainability Contribute to funding bids and business planning activity Systems & Team Line manage the Finance Officer, providing support and development Oversee payroll processing and HMRC and pension compliance Develop and maintain financial systems and reporting tools Person Specification Essential: Proven experience in a finance role within the charity, not-for-profit, or housing sector Solid grounding in management accounting, budgeting, and financial controls Experience managing multiple income streams including restricted funding Confident communicating financial information to non-finance audiences Strong Excel skills and experience with SAGE accounting software Comfortable working both strategically and at a hands-on operational level Desirable: Accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or working towards one Knowledge of Charity SORP and VAT in mixed-income organisations Experience in supported housing finance Previous line management responsibility Key Attributes Values-driven with strong commercial awareness Analytical and detail-focused Collaborative, with a genuine commitment to supporting frontline services Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

3rd Line Support Engineer - Permanent, Full-Time position (37.5 hours) Farringdon, London (hybrid) £44,997 - £47,365 About Us: Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has a vision that 'everyone has a home and the opportunity to live well'; that means working with partners to create sustainable and vibrant neighbourhoods where our customers want to live. With 57,000 homes and more than 120,000 residents and customers, we have a real opportunity to make that vision a reality. Our people care, dare and collaborate to ensure we achieve this People Powered Living. This role: We have an exciting opportunity within MTVH to provide end users with 3rd-line Technical support in accordance with the achievement of all applicable Service Levels, Customer Satisfaction scores, and KPIs and to be an active escalation point for 1st and 2nd-line engineers in Farringdon, London. What you'll need to succeed: Working with the Service Desk Manager and the Infrastructure Team, ensure the delivery of day-to-day support to the organisation's users, covering servers, network, applications, desktops, laptops, telephony, and mobile devices. On a rota basis, undertake routine daily checks and maintenance and act as the 3rd line escalation point of contact in resolving user and technical issues. Proactively undertake the day-to-day delivery of Infrastructure Service Desk operations. This will involve providing hands-on support to users, as well as back-end troubleshooting of servers and networks. Front-end support includes thin clients, PCs, laptops, smartphones and tablets; VOIP telephony, MFDs; and various applications in addition to MS Office. Maintain a proactive role in monitoring all requests, incidents, and problems, having complete visibility on the Infrastructure Service Desk. Respond to Service Desk phone calls/tickets as needed, focusing on 3rd line tickets and activities, and taking on tickets escalated by the 1st/2nd line Infrastructure Technicians. Escalate when necessary to the Service Desk Manager. Contribute to the maintenance and documentation of the infrastructure estate: records of builds, hardware, licences, systems configurations, change requests, systems, and processes. Undertake change management of the infrastructure estate Work an out-of-hours shift if asked to, compensated by corporate company guidelines. Undertake infrastructure project work and continuous improvement activities as part of the annual work plan Management of relationships with third parties and suppliers. To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a basic background check with the Disclosure and Barring service once an offer of employment is made. Interviews will be a three-stage process of an initial MS Teams phone-screen followed by two rounds of competency based questions (final round in-person) Metropolitan Thames Valley provides affordable housing for people living in London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England. We also offer a range of care and support services. Our specialist areas include older people, mental health and transitional services which provide intensive support to marginalised or vulnerable people. We deliver training programmes, events and activities for our residents, designed to boost employment opportunities and foster stronger communities. A member of the National Housing Federation the G15 ? which represents London?s largest housing associations ? we influence policy for the benefits of our residents and the wider sector. In October 2018 like minded housing associations Metropolitan and Thames Valley Housing formally completed a partnership to form Metropolitan Thames Valley. We came together because we want to improve the services we provide and do more in our communities. We?ll do this by listening to our customers and working alongside them. Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)

Bridgeman Recruitment Services (Agency) are currently recruiting for an experienced Labourer to work on a busy new build housing development in Widnes . Duties: General labouring duties on site Assisting tradesmen as required Keeping plots and site areas clean and tidy Moving materials around site Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times Supporting the Site Manager with day-to-day tasks Requirements: Valid CSCS Card Previous experience on new build housing sites preferred Full PPE Reliable and hardworking attitude Ability to work as part of a team

Think Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a leading housing provider to recruit an experienced Localities Operations Manager to oversee housing repairs and maintenance services across North Worcestershire. Localities Operations Manager (Housing Repairs & Maintenance) North Worcestershire 62,072 per annum + Excellent Benefits Permanent Full Time This is an excellent opportunity for an established Operations Manager or a senior Service/Area Manager ready to step into a strategic leadership role, managing responsive repairs, void refurbishments, and planned maintenance programmes across a significant housing portfolio. The Role As Localities Operations Manager, you will lead a well-established operational team, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and customer-focused maintenance services. You will play a key role in driving performance, improving customer satisfaction, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of Area Managers, Schedulers, and Trade Operatives. Deliver high-quality responsive repairs, voids, and planned works programmes. Ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with performance targets. Drive customer satisfaction through a right-first-time approach. Manage operational budgets and ensure value for money. Analyse performance data and implement service improvements. Work collaboratively with Housing, Asset Management, Neighbourhood, and Commercial teams. Promote a positive culture focused on performance, accountability, and employee engagement. Requirements To be considered for this role, you will have: Significant experience within housing repairs and maintenance. Strong technical knowledge of property maintenance and building compliance. Up-to-date understanding of Health & Safety legislation, Decent Homes Standards, and HHSRS. Proven leadership experience managing operational teams and driving service improvements. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. HNC/HND in Construction, Building Management, or a related discipline (or working towards). CIH Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience is desirable. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Key Performance Measures 95% of repairs and voids completed within target. 85% first-time fix rate. 95% customer satisfaction. Effective management of work in progress. Delivery of efficiency, sustainability, and service improvement objectives. Strong employee engagement and retention outcomes. Location This is a locality-based role covering: Stratford-upon-Avon Redditch Bromsgrove Droitwich Spa Wyre Forest The successful candidate will work from home with regular travel throughout the locality and attendance at the Worcester head office as required. Package Salary of 62,072 per annum. Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Option to buy and sell annual leave. Enhanced family-friendly policies. Health cash plan and wellbeing support. Employee Assistance Programme. Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 12%. Ongoing training and career development opportunities. Employee rewards, recognition, and retail discounts. If you would like more information please call Sam Hayes on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) INDPS

We are currently looking for an experienced Complaints Investigator to join a busy housing service. This Complaints Investigator role will focus on investigating complex housing complaints, managing Stage 2 complaints and supporting Housing Ombudsman enquiries. The successful candidate will investigate complaints across housing management, repairs, homelessness and temporary accommodation services, producing detailed findings and recommendations. This Complaints Investigator position would suit someone with extensive local authority or housing association complaints experience. The Role - Investigating complex Stage 2 complaints across housing management, repairs, homelessness and temporary accommodation services. - Producing investigation reports, findings and recommendations. - Drafting complaint responses on behalf of senior housing managers and directors. - Coordinating responses to Housing Ombudsman enquiries and investigations. - Reviewing complaint trends and identifying service improvements. - Producing complaint performance reports and management information. - Supporting compliance with the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code. Key Requirements - Extensive experience working as a Complaints Investigator, Housing Complaints Officer or Complaints Manager. - Experience managing complex Stage 2 housing complaints. - Experience investigating housing management, repairs, homelessness and temporary accommodation complaints. - Experience responding to Housing Ombudsman enquiries and investigations. - Experience drafting responses on behalf of senior managers and directors. - Knowledge of the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code. - Experience producing investigation reports and recommendations. - Experience using Microsoft Dynamics D365 and Northgate V6 would be advantageous. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this Complaints Investigator role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your CV. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. Footnote If you feel that this Complaints Investigator job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Complaints Investigators, Housing Complaints Officers, Complaints Managers and Housing Ombudsman roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing complaints professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

We are currently seeking a Building Safety Manager to join a leading housing organisation in Basingstoke on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to support the delivery of a robust assurance framework, helping to ensure homes remain compliant, risks are effectively managed, and regulatory standards are consistently achieved. As the Building Safety Manager, you will: Deliver independent assurance reviews across property and housing services Assess the effectiveness of policies, procedures and controls, providing clear evidence-based findings Support the building safety assurance programme by identifying areas for improvement and driving corrective actions Track recommendations through to completion, ensuring appropriate evidence and governance are in place Work collaboratively with stakeholders to strengthen compliance performance and promote best practice Provide assurance reporting to support informed decision-making across the organisation Experience and qualifications: Strong knowledge of building safety legislation and compliance requirements Experience delivering assurance, audit or governance programmes within a complex operational environment Understanding of building safety risks relating to gas, electrical, fire, legionella, asbestos and lifts Experience reviewing and improving building safety management processes Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret regulatory requirements Experience influencing positive change and continuous improvement initiatives Professional membership with a relevant industry body As the Building Safety Manager, you will receive: 60,000 - 64,000 Hybrid working Comprehensive benefits package Ongoing professional development opportunities