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S haw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation." At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility. For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all. Purpose As an Employment Specialist, your mission is to empower individuals with mental health support needs by helping them secure sustainable employment in alignment with their preferences (meaningful to them) in order to rebuild their lives. You will deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach, providing person-centred guidance to clients while fostering positive relationships with local employers. Your role within community mental health teams or early intervention psychosis teams will support a holistic approach to recovery through employment. This is a highly people-focused, community-based role. You will: Meet clients in the community or mental health settings Support individuals with job goals, applications, and interviews Build relationships with local employers Work collaboratively with clinical teams Provide ongoing in-work support This role is active and varied-you'll spend much of your time out and about, building relationships and supporting people directly. Who we're looking for We are looking for motivated, proactive individuals who are passionate about helping others succeed. Transferrable skills are welcome You don't need to have done this exact role before. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds where supporting people to achieve their goals is key. This may include experience in: Education (teachers, tutors, teaching assistants) Health and social care Youth work or community roles Charity or voluntary sector Coaching, mentoring, or careers advice Recruitment, HR, or customer advisory roles Housing, probation, or rehabilitation services Customer-facing leadership roles (e.g. retail, hospitality) If you're passionate about people and making a difference, we'll support you to learn the IPS delivery approach. If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives-and be part of a team that values purpose, inclusion, and impact-we'd love to hear from you. Essential: You will have: A people-centred approach Demonstratable passion to help people with mental health and physical barriers into good employment Be able to work consistently to targets Experience/understanding of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector Resilience and initiative Excellent communication skills Able to work 100% of the time in the community or in a mental health treatment hub A strong communicator who can build trust quickly Organised and able to manage a varied workload Resilient and able to work independently Professional in your approach and presentation Motivated to achieve positive outcomes for others Download the Job Description for full details. Location: You will be based within Birmingham or Solihull - community based (peripatetic). Why join Shaw Trust? Working here, you're part of something bigger-where everybody is somebody." Be part of a supportive, inclusive, purpose-led organisation Make a meaningful difference every day Work alongside NHS and community partners Receive training in the IPS model Develop your career in a values-driven organisation Employee Benefits As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people's lives, you will have access to the following benefits: 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years' service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday 2 days paid volunteering leave each year An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters' levels qualifications, and management development programmes Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women's Network) Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan Our Strategy To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here: (url removed) Join a diverse and inclusive organisation Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career. In addition; We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government's Access to Work scheme. Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: (url removed) ShawIND1

Housing and Wellbeing Assistant Blackburn £26,491 Pro Rata You will be working as part of a dedicated team to manage high quality accommodation and services whilst providing assistance to customers. You will be the first point of contacts for the premises, responding to all enquiries via phone, email or in person click apply for full job details

A highly regarded London Housing Provider is looking for an enthusiastic Housing Assistant to join its busy Housing Management team. Location: West London Rate: 19.00 - 19.90 per hour (PAYE) Full-Time Temporary 5 Days On Site What You'll Be Doing You'll be supporting Housing Officers with a wide variety of housing management duties, including: Supporting tenancy and estate management across a busy housing patch. Assisting with estate inspections and ensuring follow-up actions are completed. Supporting the management of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) cases . Assisting with tenancy verification checks and tenancy changes. Helping to manage the voids and lettings process from start to finish. Arranging and attending property viewings and supporting tenancy sign-ups. Preparing welcome packs and tenancy documentation for new residents. Responding to resident enquiries by phone, email and face-to-face. Delivering a professional front-of-house reception service. Maintaining accurate records using housing management systems. Liaising with contractors, internal teams and external agencies. Supporting resident meetings, home visits and community events. Assisting with general housing administration and performance reporting. What We're Looking For You'll ideally have: Experience working within a Housing Association or Local Authority. Previous experience as a Housing Assistant, Housing Administrator, Housing Support Officer or similar. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Experience supporting tenancy management or neighbourhood services. Strong administrative and IT skills, with experience using housing management systems such as NEC Housing, Northgate, Civica, MRI or Orchard. If you have experience working within social housing , enjoy helping residents and want to develop your career alongside experienced Housing Officers, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within one of London's leading housing teams. No two days are the same. From supporting tenancy management and estate inspections to assisting with lettings, resident enquiries and neighbourhood services, you'll play a vital role in delivering an outstanding service to residents across the borough. A proactive attitude with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload. Why Apply? Competitive PAYE rate of 19.00 - 19.90 per hour Join a respected Housing Provider with a supportive Housing Management team. Gain exposure across tenancy management, estates, ASB, lettings and resident engagement. Excellent opportunity to build your housing career and broaden your experience. Full-time opportunity based in West London . Apply Today If you're passionate about delivering excellent housing services and want to be part of a team that makes a genuine difference to residents' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Annual salary: up to £40,914.88 Are you looking to join a company with strong values? Do you want to make a positive difference in your local community? Look no further, as an excellent opportunity for a Repair & Maintenance Supervisor has arisen with the Mears company. As the Repairs & Maintenance Supervisor, your work will be essential in controlling and supervising the responsive repairs process, actual spend, and monitoring overall expenditure. We are looking for the following attributes and key skills: Practical experience of managing responsive repairs process Overseeing differing client and customer groups and priorities An operational understanding of repairs and voids processes Familiarity with building maintenance This is identified as one of the high-risk business areas which requires in depth monitoring. You will lead on operational delivery, and review contractor performance to ensure an efficient and effective service, working in partnership with a centralised repairs and maintenance team, other internal teams, contractors and stakeholders. At Mears we want to take care of our employees, that's why we have a benefits site called Mears Rewards exclusively for all our employees. This site has hundreds of savings at popular retailers as well as an important Employee Assistant Programme, to take care of your wellbeing. You could save up to £1,000 a year with the variety of offers we have at Mears Rewards, from Tesco to (url removed) there really is a saving for everyone that can make your money go further. If you have the above skills and experience, and believe you have what it takes to become a successful Repair & Maintenance Supervisor within our housing team, we would love to hear from you! If this job appeals to you, we would love to hear from you! Follow the application process to complete your application towards building a better future for yourself and a better life for our local community and the In-House Recruitment team will be in touch. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Francesca Swan url removed If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Stock Conditions Assistant Basildon Full-Time Temporary (6-Month Contract) Are you an organised administrator with excellent attention to detail and strong customer service skills? We're looking for two Stock Conditions Assistants to join a busy property team on an initial 6-month temporary contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, coordinating appointments and supporting the delivery of housing services. The role is office-based three days per week. The Role As a Stock Conditions Assistant, you'll provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth running of stock condition surveys and help maintain accurate property records. Key responsibilities include: Providing administrative support to the Stock Condition Team. Maintaining and updating the stock condition database. Arranging survey appointments and keeping tenants informed. Logging and reporting property issues identified during surveys. Producing reports and maintaining key performance information. Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders to help resolve access issues and coordinate surveys. About You We're looking for someone who has: Previous experience in an administrative role. Accurate data entry and database management skills. Experience dealing with customer enquiries in a professional manner. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and organisational abilities. A proactive approach with great attention to detail. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a busy and supportive team while playing an important role in helping maintain housing standards and delivering an efficient service to residents. Interested? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

Housing Maintenance Assistant 2x roles Covering locations across Bedfordshire & OxfordshireUp to £28,000 (including £2,000 car allowance) Full Time, Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and customer-focused Maintenance assistant to support the upkeep of our clients Independent Living centres. This will be across Bedfordshire and Oxfordshire so a Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. This is a varied, hands-on position where you'll help ensure properties and communal spaces remain safe, clean and well maintained. Working independently, you'll carry out routine repairs, oversee maintenance activities and play an important role in delivering a positive living environment for residents. Key Responsibilities: Complete a range of minor repairs and planned maintenance tasks across communal areas and residents' homes. Organise and prioritise maintenance work to ensure timely completion. Carry out regular inspections of schemes, identifying maintenance issues and reporting any concerns. Help maintain compliance with health and safety requirements. Liaise with and monitor external contractors working on site. Keep accurate records of repairs and follow up on outstanding works where required. Build positive relationships with residents, colleagues and contractors through clear communication. Seek resident feedback to help improve services and identify opportunities for enhancement. The Ideal Candidate: Practical experience carrying out general maintenance or property repairs. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A customer-first approach and commitment to delivering a high standard of service. Confidence using IT systems to record work and manage tasks. The ability to work independently and use your initiative. Please note: Enhanced DBS check (required for the successful candidate).

Housing Compliance Administrator - FLAGEL Experience Essential I am recruiting for an experienced Housing Compliance Administrator to join a busy asset compliance team within a social housing organisation. This is not a general administration position . Applicants must have previous experience working within a social housing compliance function and practical knowledge of the FLAGEL compliance areas . Candidates without this experience will not be considered. The Role You will provide specialist administrative support across statutory housing compliance, ensuring property safety records, works orders, appointments, certificates and compliance trackers are accurate, complete and kept up to date. You will work closely with compliance officers, contractors and internal property teams to monitor outstanding actions, chase overdue works and identify gaps that could place the organisation at risk of non-compliance. Key Responsibilities Providing administrative support across the FLAGEL compliance workstreams Updating housing compliance systems, databases and trackers Raising works orders using the correct compliance codes and job descriptions Scheduling statutory inspections, servicing appointments and remedial works Monitoring outstanding, overdue and out-of-target compliance actions Chasing contractors for appointments, updates, certificates and completion evidence Reviewing records to identify missing, expired or inconsistent compliance information Recording delays, variations, access issues, remedial actions and quality-control information Completing and closing works orders accurately Maintaining clear audit trails and evidence for assurance purposes Collating compliance performance data and producing routine reports Responding to queries from contractors and internal housing teams Escalating potential compliance failures, access issues and overdue safety works Supporting the team to ensure homes remain safe and legally compliant Essential Experience Applicants must have: Previous experience as a Compliance Administrator, Asset Compliance Assistant or Compliance Coordinator within social housing Practical experience working across the FLAGEL compliance areas Knowledge of housing landlord compliance obligations Experience maintaining statutory compliance records and trackers Experience raising, monitoring and closing compliance works orders Experience coordinating inspections, servicing and remedial works Experience chasing contractors for certificates and completion evidence The ability to recognise missing, expired or non-compliant records Strong knowledge of compliance data, audit trails and document control Excellent accuracy and attention to detail Strong Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word skills Experience must include exposure to areas such as: Fire safety Legionella and water hygiene Asbestos Gas safety Electrical safety Lifts General administration, customer service or repairs administration experience without direct social housing FLAGEL compliance experience will not be sufficient. To apply, please send me your updated CV clearly outlining your experience across the FLAGEL compliance workstreams.

Are you an experienced Assistant Finance Officer, Finance Officer or Debt Recovery Officer with recent local authority experience? We are recruiting two Assistant Finance Officers to join a busy Exchequer Services team, supporting Housing Benefit Overpayment recovery and Adult Social Care debt recovery on a long-term contract. About the Role This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience in local authority finance, council debt recovery, Housing Benefit Overpayment, Adult Social Care finance, or exchequer services. You will manage recovery activity, resolve customer and stakeholder queries, maintain accurate financial records and support compliant, customer-focused debt recovery within a team environment. Key Responsibilities Manage Housing Benefit Overpayment, Adult Social Care debt, or local authority debt-recovery caseloads independently. Provide a proactive, customer-focused exchequer service to council service areas, suppliers and customers. Resolve financial queries, payment disputes, repayment issues and recovery enquiries professionally. Maintain accurate finance records, transaction details, account notes and audit trails in line with council procedures. Liaise with customers, internal teams, partner organisations, the Department for Work and Pensions and enforcement agents. Support customers and end users with finance processes, repayment arrangements, recovery action and account queries. Contribute to financial reporting, debt recovery updates and management information as required. About You The successful candidates will have recent experience in local government, council finance, or public-sector debt recovery, and the confidence to manage sensitive financial matters professionally. You should be organised, customer-focused and able to make accurate recovery decisions in line with legislation, policy and procedure. Essential Experience Minimum of three years' recent local authority, council or public sector experience in Housing Benefit Overpayment recovery or Adult Social Care debt recovery. Proven experience managing a Housing Benefit Overpayment caseload, Adult Social Care debt portfolio, financial assessment debt or care charge recovery work independently. Strong knowledge of Housing Benefit legislation, overpayment recovery regulations, recovery procedures and appropriate debt recovery action. Experience recovering charges linked to financial assessments, care charges, deferred payment agreements or Adult Social Care finance accounts. Experience liaising with customers, appointees, representatives, DWP, enforcement agents, partner organisations and internal council departments. Experience supporting vulnerable customers and handling sensitive financial conversations in a professional, compliant and customer-focused way. Essential Skills Strong Understanding of Housing Benefit Overpayment recovery methods, including PDP, DEA and BTR. Ability to assess customer circumstances, review account information and make accurate policy-led recovery decisions. Excellent customer service, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Confidence managing challenging conversations, repayment discussions, recovery queries and vulnerable customer cases. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise caseloads, deadlines and competing debt recovery tasks. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, housing benefit systems, revenues systems, finance systems or case management systems. Basic DBS clearance is required for this Assistant Finance Officer role. Qualifications A professional qualification is not essential. Candidates studying towards a relevant finance, revenues, benefits or debt recovery qualification would be advantageous. Why Apply? This long-term Assistant Finance Officer contract offers a competitive hourly rate, the opportunity to work with a respected local authority, and the chance to apply your experience in Housing Benefit Overpayment, Adult Social Care debt recovery, and finance in a busy environment. How to Apply If you are an experienced Assistant Finance Officer, Finance Officer, Debt Recovery Officer, Housing Benefit Overpayment Officer or Adult Social Care Debt Recovery Officer with recent local authority experience, apply today with your up-to-date CV. Early applications are encouraged, as suitable candidates may be contacted quickly. Diamond Blaque is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to take the next step in your career? This permanent Accounts Payable Team Leader opportunity with a Birmingham Housing Association offers the chance to take ownership of the purchase ledger function, support a junior team member and play a key role in maintaining an efficient and effective finance operation. Offering a competitive salary between 30,000- 35,000, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work for an organisation committed to supporting local communities, this is an ideal role for someone with strong supplier ledger experience, advanced Excel skills and previous team leadership or supervisory responsibility. This Accounts Payable Team Leader role offers the following benefits: A permanent role within a supportive and collaborative finance team 26 days annual leave, plus a day off for your birthday following successful completion of probation, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days. Employer Pension contributions Health Cash Plan for employees and their families Cycle Purchase Scheme and GymFlex membership options In this position, you will be: Taking ownership of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier accounts are accurate, up to date and well maintained Managing and reconciling supplier ledgers, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies Chasing outstanding invoices, credits and queries to maintain a clean and current ledger Building strong relationships with suppliers, budget holders and internal stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently Supporting and providing day-to-day guidance to a Purchase Ledger Assistant Taking a proactive approach to improving processes, controls and ways of working within the AP function Acting as the go-to person for Accounts Payable queries, providing clear explanations and ownership of issues through to resolution I'd love to speak to someone who has: Significant experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or Transactional Finance environment Team Leader, Senior Accounts Payable or supervisory experience within a finance function Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and reporting Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement Experience working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities This permanent Accounts Payable Team Leader position is ideal for someone looking to progress their finance career within a supportive company that offers excellent benefits, career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to an established finance function. If this role sounds like your next step, apply now or contact Charlotte Sutton at (url removed).

Bank Domiciliary Care Assistant Otterbourne Hill (near Winchester, near Eastleigh) £13.38 per hour (£13.72 with NVQ2) An additional 10% will be paid for weekend shifts as a premium uplift. Not for Profit care provider Free meal on shift Paid breaks Free initial DBS check Free parking What will I be doing? As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you will be: Acting as a key worker to some residents, and ensuring care plans are up to date and accurate; Providing personal care to the residents, ensuring dignity and respect are maintained at all times; Supporting new members of the team and providing constructive feedback; Encouraging independence as much as possible. On occasion you may required to provide care to residents living in the Care Home. What can we offer? Extensive training and continual personal development Paid breaks and meals provided while on duty in our care homes Free initial DBS check Free parking (subject to availability) An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members Free occupational health support during periods of sickness What is Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill like? Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill is a modern care home in Hampshire, nestled in the village of Otterbourne. The residential home provides both dementia and nursing care for up to 64 residents in a family-like environment, filled with opportunities for friendship and a sense of community. For a home-from-home feel, Otterbourne Hill is divided into smaller households of 16 bedrooms. Our experience over the last 35 years has shown that these smaller households create a lovely family-like atmosphere. At Otterbourne Hill, each household includes a selection of communal areas and facilities where you can socialise with other residents. There are also other spaces for quieter occupations and tranquillity. The layout of the households has been specifically designed to help people find their way around easily. Outside, the gardens and terraces are a real feature. Located within the care home, Otterbourne Mews comprises 15 two-bedroom and five one-bedroom apartments. Our shared care approach ensures that couples can remain together in later life even when needs vary. Who are Brendoncare? Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England. We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague - they are able to live their life to the fullest potential. Our values reflect who we are - together we are kind, forward thinking, dedicated and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us. In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.

Property Operations Manager 6-Month Contract Inside IR35 competitive day rate Home based with occasional site meetings across the region- Worcester/Gloucestershire/West midlands Are you an experienced senior property professional with a passion for building strategic partnerships and delivering exceptional housing services? A national housing association are recruiting an experienced Property Operations Manager to join a leading housing provider on an initial 6-month contract . This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of responsive repairs, planned investment, major works, voids and estate services while developing long-term, high-performing contractor partnerships. The Role Reporting to the Assistant Director of Responsive Repairs & Capital Investment , you will provide operational leadership across a regional portfolio, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with organisational objectives. You will lead a team of Partnering Surveyors while working collaboratively with contractors, residents and senior stakeholders to drive service excellence, value for money and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead the regional delivery of planned investment, major works, responsive repairs, voids and estate services. Build and maintain long-term strategic partnerships with key contractors and supply chain partners. Drive contractor performance through effective contract management, KPI monitoring and continuous improvement. Champion customer-focused service delivery, ensuring residents remain at the heart of decision making. Embed organisational values across all partnership arrangements. Develop innovative ways of working to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximise social value. Support procurement, mobilisation and ongoing performance management of new contractors. Manage regional budgets and ensure services are delivered within agreed financial parameters. Ensure full compliance with statutory, contractual and regulatory requirements. Produce performance reports and strategic insights for senior leadership. About You We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: Extensive experience managing strategic contractor partnerships within social housing. Strong knowledge of responsive repairs, planned maintenance, major works and voids. Experience leading geographically dispersed surveying or operational teams. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience managing large operational budgets and driving value for money. Knowledge of construction contracts, building defects, housing maintenance and compliance. A proven track record of delivering service improvements, innovation and customer satisfaction. HND (or equivalent) in Construction, Building Surveying, Property, Housing or a related discipline. Full UK Driving Licence. To apply for this position please submit your CV, or contact Harvey Baker on (phone number removed)

Are you passionate about delivering high levels of Customer Satisfaction? Do you demonstrate excellent customer service skills? Join Our Team as an Income Recovery and Compliance Assistant! Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service? Do you have a knack for numbers and an eye for detail? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client, a leading organisation in the housing sector, is seeking a dedicated Income Recovery and Compliance Assistant to join their dynamic team in Coventry on a temporary basis for 3 months. Role Purpose: As the Income Recovery and Compliance Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing a high-quality Income Compliance Service. Your primary focus will be on all aspects of income collection and recovery, ensuring that customers receive the support they need. Key Responsibilities: Deliver an effective debt collection service for former tenancy arrears and other debts, adhering to agreed timeframes and policies. Manage processes related to both former and current customer credit balances efficiently. Utilise your Excel skills to manipulate data and produce standard performance reports. Handle court paperwork connected to debt enforcement, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Maintain comprehensive records and case histories to support automated processes. Collaborate with external collection agencies and councils to maximise income recovery efforts. Ensure effective communication and understanding of Housing Benefit and Universal Credit information. Provide administrative support across all income-related functions and assist the team during peak periods. What We're Looking For: Excellent communication skills with a passion for ensuring high levels of customer service. Ability to write clear and effective business communications, including tailored letters to customers. A proven track record in office administration and a keen attention to detail. Proficient IT skills, especially in Microsoft Word and Excel. The ability to prioritise your workload and adapt to changing demands. A proactive attitude towards problem-solving and a hands-on approach to daily tasks. Why Join Us? Opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment. Gain valuable experience in the housing sector and income recovery. Contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts the community. Flexible and friendly workplace culture. Contact Liam Jones on or

Assistant Independent Living Partner Bordon (GU35) £15.17 per hour 3-Month Temporary Contract 37 Hours per Week We're looking for a compassionate and organised Assistant Independent Living Partner to support older residents living independently within a busy housing scheme. What you'll be doing: Acting as the first point of contact for residents, providing tenancy and scheme management support Carrying out agreed welfare contacts and signposting customers to relevant support services Managing social alarm systems Completing health & safety and compliance checks across schemes Encouraging resident involvement and supporting community engagement Using IT systems to maintain accurate records and manage your workload What we're looking for: Experience in housing, support, independent living or a customer-focused environment Understanding of the needs of older people and promoting independent living Strong communication and IT skills Able to work independently and manage a lone-working role Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Willingness to travel across the region when required Enhanced DBS (or willing to undergo a DBS check)This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives while gaining valuable experience with a respected housing provider. Send your CV to: Carol Jones -

Job Title: Fire Protection and Compliance Assistant Location: Leeds Salary: £26,227 per year Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent At Leeds Federated, our customers' safety is our highest priority. We're looking for a Fire Protection & Compliance Assistant to help ensure our homes and communal areas remain safe, compliant and well maintained. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll spend time visiting our properties across Leeds, carrying out fire safety checks, inspecting equipment, meeting customers, arranging appointments and working closely with colleagues and contractors to make sure important safety work is completed. If you enjoy being out and about, are organised, take pride in doing a job well and enjoy helping people, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll do: Assist in the management and delivery of building safety activities in communal and other shared areas. Carrying out routine fire safety inspections and testing in communal areas, including fire alarms and emergency lighting. Checking fire doors, fire exits, firefighting equipment and safety signage to make sure everything is in good working order. Reporting any defects and arranging repairs or replacement equipment where needed. Interact with customers to effectively deliver building safety activities, including appointment setting. Carrying out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) across our offices and properties. Supporting other compliance activities such as lift inspections, asbestos surveys and building safety visits. Keeping accurate digital records of all inspections, tests and actions taken. Working safely at all times, using the correct PPE, following risk assessments and maintaining a professional approach. What we're looking for: Great communication and customer service skills. Confidence speaking with a wide range of people and explaining things clearly. Good attention to detail and the ability to spot issues that need action. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload. Experience using mobile technology or digital systems to record information. A practical approach to problem solving. The ability to work safely and follow procedures. A full UK driving licence, as travel between our properties is required. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a purpose-driven organisation, apply today! Closing Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026 Interview Date: Tuesday 11th August 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Leeds Federated is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in everything we do and therefore welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The Company: Leeds Federated is a housing association with around 4,500 properties across Leeds, Wakefield, and North Yorkshire. Our mission is to enable the maximum number of people to access and live sustainably in good-value, affordable housing. Please click on the APPLY button to be redirected to our careers page to apply for this role. Candidates with experience in roles such as Fire Safety Assistant, Compliance Assistant, Building Safety Assistant, Fire Safety Officer, Compliance Officer, Building Compliance Officer, Property Compliance Assistant, Estates Compliance Officer, Facilities Assistant, Health & Safety Assistant, or Housing Compliance Officer will also be considered for this role.

Housing Learning and Improvement Network Location: Bristol office (Redfield) 3 days a week, with opportunities for home working, with occasional travel as required Salary: From £38,000 PA (depending on experience) Vacancy Type: Full time (35 hours) The Senior Research and Insight Officer supports the delivery of consultancy, research, and advisory projects across housing, health, and social care. Working closely with the Assistant Director: Commercial & Partnerships, the role undertakes research and analysis, coordinates stakeholder engagement, and contributes to high-quality reports, recommendations, and project outputs. Role Purpose This is an opportunity to help shape the future of housing, health and care services across the UK. The Housing LIN's work influences national policy and supports local authorities and housing providers to create homes and communities where people can live independently, thrive and receive the support they may need. The successful postholder will play a key role in Housing LIN's highly-valued consultancy and research team, supporting the delivery of housing, health, care and policy-related projects. In particular, age-friendly housing and specialist/supported homes for older people, long term supported housing for adults with care/support needs and transitional supported housing. The role involves delivery of consultancy and advisory commissions combining project coordination, research, stakeholder engagement, and report writing to support the Housing LIN's consultancy team. Person Specification Essential: 3-5 years working in the housing, health and/or social care sector Experience or knowledge of local government processes Experience or knowledge of specialist/older persons' and supported housing sectors Experience working in strategy development, implementing service transformation and/or improvement Excellent research skills, including qualitative and quantitative research Experience of organising and confidently facilitating workshops, focus groups, consultation sessions, or stakeholder engagement activity Experience of carrying out literature or evidence reviews Ability to communicate complex research and information clearly to a range of audiences Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Excellent written communication skills, including experience of producing reports and briefing papers Ability to work on own initiative and work with others to meet objectives and deadlines on several projects Desirable: An appropriate qualification to the role Experience of supporting or preparing tenders, proposals, expressions of interest or funding bids Experience of consultancy or advisory work Experience engaging with people with lived experience or using participatory approaches to engagement Familiarity with housing, health and care partnerships, including the role of housing providers, local authorities, health bodies, care providers and voluntary sector organisations A good understanding of quantitative research methods including proficiency in Excel and/or Power BI Experience of working in a small organisation Benefits We want our team to feel supported, valued and able to do their best work. Our benefits are designed to promote wellbeing, reward contribution and support a healthy balance between work and life. Competitive Salary & Profit-Share Pension scheme Professional development fund Cycle to work scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Flexible working options Family-friendly policies To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Housing LIN, please click apply to access the application form and full application instructions, including the email address to which your completed application should be sent. Closing date: 5pm on 16th August 2026

Income Assistant Based in West London Temporary on going contract 24.56per hour Umbrella Job Purpose: To deliver an efficient and robust administrative function to the Rent Income Team within the General Needs Service and provide residential and non-residential rent collection services to all council tenants. To deliver services for residents including face-to-face, telephone, email and virtual communication while ensuring pace, confidentiality and empathy are provided. To collaborate with the Rent Income Officers, Area Tenancy Managers, Welfare Advisors and Income and Financial Inclusion Management Team to provide the best service possible for our residents. To ensure that council policies, performance standards and customer satisfaction requirements are met. Experience: At least a year's experience of working in a social housing environment in a similar or related role and in a management position. Knowledge of building / works contract specifications Ability to work with minimum supervision, show initiative and make sound decisions. Experience of specifying and developing management and performance reports to improve team performance. A good knowledge of residential leases and freehold transfers.

Housing Learning and Improvement Network Location: Bristol office (Redfield) 3 days a week, with opportunities for home working, with occasional travel as required Salary: From £38,000 PA (depending on experience) Vacancy Type: Full time (35 hours) The Senior Research and Insight Officer supports the delivery of consultancy, research, and advisory projects across housing, health, and social care. Working closely with the Assistant Director: Commercial & Partnerships, the role undertakes research and analysis, coordinates stakeholder engagement, and contributes to high-quality reports, recommendations, and project outputs. Role Purpose This is an opportunity to help shape the future of housing, health and care services across the UK. The Housing LIN's work influences national policy and supports local authorities and housing providers to create homes and communities where people can live independently, thrive and receive the support they may need. The successful postholder will play a key role in Housing LIN s highly-valued consultancy and research team, supporting the delivery of housing, health, care and policy-related projects. In particular, age-friendly housing and specialist/supported homes for older people, long term supported housing for adults with care/support needs and transitional supported housing. The role involves delivery of consultancy and advisory commissions combining project coordination, research, stakeholder engagement, and report writing to support the Housing LIN s consultancy team. Person Specification Essential: 3-5 years working in the housing, health and/or social care sector Experience or knowledge of local government processes Experience or knowledge of specialist/older persons and supported housing sectors Experience working in strategy development, implementing service transformation and/or improvement Excellent research skills, including qualitative and quantitative research Experience of organising and confidently facilitating workshops, focus groups, consultation sessions, or stakeholder engagement activity Experience of carrying out literature or evidence reviews Ability to communicate complex research and information clearly to a range of audiences Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Excellent written communication skills, including experience of producing reports and briefing papers Ability to work on own initiative and work with others to meet objectives and deadlines on several projects Desirable: An appropriate qualification to the role Experience of supporting or preparing tenders, proposals, expressions of interest or funding bids Experience of consultancy or advisory work Experience engaging with people with lived experience or using participatory approaches to engagement Familiarity with housing, health and care partnerships, including the role of housing providers, local authorities, health bodies, care providers and voluntary sector organisations A good understanding of quantitative research methods including proficiency in Excel and/or Power BI Experience of working in a small organisation Benefits We want our team to feel supported, valued and able to do their best work. Our benefits are designed to promote wellbeing, reward contribution and support a healthy balance between work and life. Competitive Salary & Profit-Share Pension scheme Professional development fund Cycle to work scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Flexible working options Family-friendly policies To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Housing LIN, please click apply to access the application form and full application instructions, including the email address to which your completed application should be sent. Closing date: 5pm on 16th August 2026

We're looking for a proactive, customer-focused and solution-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our Property Business Manager team located at our Head Office in Islington 40,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert) All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Operational Support the delivery of planned, cyclical and sustainability projects from inception to completion, including programme planning, site inspections, stakeholder engagement and project reporting. Monitor project progress, defects and remedial actions, escalating issues to Project Managers as appropriate. Maintain accurate property, project and compliance records, ensuring servicing information and certification remain up to date. Support the maintenance of Asprey and associated asset management systems, including the validation of stock condition, survey, compliance and completed works data. Work alongside Surveyors and Asset Management colleagues to support property inspections, data assurance, investment planning and regulatory reporting. Assist in the preparation of asset performance information, stock condition analysis and investment recommendations. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Proactive, motivated and eager to learn. Customer-focused and willing to take initiative when challenges arise. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Able to manage competing priorities and work to agreed deadlines. What you'll bring: Essential: Evidence of project management, construction, property or related experience. Understanding of the Decent Homes Standard and residential property maintenance requirements. Experience of working with asset management systems, databases or property records. Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. Desirable: Professional qualification or working towards a qualification in Project Management, Building Surveying or a related discipline. Experience of working in housing, care and support, or property environments. Experience of working with schedules of rates, specifications or tender documentation. Understanding of landlord compliance, repairs, maintenance and asset management principles. Understanding of stock condition data, lifecycle planning and planned investment programmes. Experience of using Asprey or a similar asset management system. About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see ful Job description on our website

About the Company Our client is a leading design, build and refurbishment contractor operating across London and the South East. With more than 30 years of industry experience, they have built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects while maintaining a customer-first approach. Their operations are structured across specialist divisions: New Build Residential Regeneration & Refurbishment, Fire Safety & Retrofit Decarbonisation The company is equally committed to investing in its people. From apprenticeship schemes through to ongoing professional development programmes, they provide clear career pathways and opportunities for employees to grow and progress within the business. The Role Due to continued growth within the refurbishment division, an opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Estimator to join the pre-construction team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction professional to develop their estimating career within a supportive and experienced team. You will play an important role in the tendering process, assisting with the preparation of competitive bids for refurbishment and regeneration projects while gaining exposure to all stages of pre-construction. Working closely with senior estimators and pre-construction professionals, you will be involved in analysing project information, engaging with subcontractors and suppliers, maintaining cost data, and helping ensure tender submissions are delivered accurately and on time. Key Responsibilities Support the estimating team in preparing high-quality tender submissions for refurbishment and regeneration projects. Obtain and coordinate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring enquiries are issued in line with project requirements. Analyse and compare subcontractor pricing to support informed procurement decisions. Maintain tender databases, cost records and package analysis information. Assist in producing pricing schedules, cost plans and supporting documentation. Monitor tender programmes and key milestones, helping ensure deadlines are achieved. Participate in internal tender reviews, subcontractor workshops and project meetings. Support the preparation of bid presentations and tender adjudication documentation. Ensure all tender-related correspondence and commercial information is accurately recorded and organised. Contribute to the identification of programme, commercial and delivery risks within tender opportunities. Develop strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders. Maintain compliance with company procedures, quality standards and best practice processes. About You We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a genuine interest in construction estimating and pre-construction activities. Qualifications & Experience Construction-related qualification such as a Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent, or currently studying towards one. Previous experience within construction, commercial, estimating or pre-construction environments would be advantageous. Understanding of tendering processes, subcontractor procurement and construction delivery methods is desirable. Knowledge of social housing refurbishment, regeneration or planned maintenance projects would be beneficial. Skills & Attributes Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach. Confident user of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Previous exposure to estimating software would be advantageous. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively to deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks and opportunities. Self-motivated, proactive and eager to develop a successful career within pre-construction and estimating. What's on Offer This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing contractor with an excellent reputation across the residential and commercial sectors. The successful candidate will benefit from structured career development, exposure to a diverse range of projects and the opportunity to learn from experienced industry professionals within a supportive environment.

Estimator We have an excellent opportunity for an Estimator to join a highly reputable tier 1 main contractor based in Basingstoke. The business unit undertakes projects across the social housing sector working with housing associations and local authorities to deliver regeneration and new build developments across the South of England. As a result of continued growth in the region, they're now looking to bring an additional Estimator into the pre-construction team. About the role of Estimator: As Estimator, you will be involved in projects from initial conception, managing the pricing process to ensure projects are tendered accurately. You will be reporting into the Pre-Construction Manager. Key Responsibilities as Estimator: Work on tenders valuing up to 25mil Work collaboratively with the bid teams Mentoring junior members of the team Key Requirements as Estimator: Held an Estimator / Assistant Estimator position within a main contractor Have experience with both single and two-stage routes Have experience with JCT and NEC contract forms Live within commutable distance to Basingstoke and be happy to travel there / to site as required MUST have the full right to work in the UK Whats on offer in return: Salary: Up to 65k Market leading benefits package Opportunity for progression within the business A business with a strong reputation across the UK This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimator to join a highly reputable business where you can continue to forge a lasting career. If you think you'd be a suitable applicant for the role, please apply or contact Abbie in our Southampton office.