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Visiting & Tenancy Sustainment Officer Location: Wembley, Brent (Site-Based Role) Rate: £20.08 per hour PAYE £26.44 per hour Ltd/Umbrella Contract: Ongoing Temporary Assignment Start Date: Immediate Start Available About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Visiting & Tenancy Sustainment Officer to join a busy Housing team within a London Borough based in Brent . This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with a strong background in tenancy management, tenancy sustainment, resident engagement, and safeguarding. This role is primarily site-based , with extensive travel across the borough visiting council tenants in their homes. As such, candidates must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle . There is only limited opportunity to work from home . As the face of the council, you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding resident-focused services, supporting vulnerable tenants, identifying risks, and helping residents sustain successful tenancies. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver a programme of home visits to council tenants across Brent. Complete detailed tenancy visit assessments and prescribed data collection forms. Conduct dynamic risk assessments within residents' homes, identifying health and safety concerns, including fire risks and evacuation challenges. Identify and address issues relating to damp, mould, disrepair, and poor property conditions, referring cases to relevant teams as appropriate. Provide residents with advice and realistic expectations regarding repairs and maintenance issues. Identify and report suspected tenancy fraud or breaches of tenancy conditions. Promote fire safety awareness, including testing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide devices. Identify vulnerabilities, safeguarding concerns, abuse, neglect, or welfare risks and ensure appropriate referrals and support are in place. Essential Requirements Knowledge & Qualifications Strong understanding of social housing and housing management services. Knowledge of landlord responsibilities and safeguarding obligations. CIH Level 3 qualification (or above) or equivalent housing management experience. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, Fire Safety, Welfare and Employment issues. Understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements. Experience Previous experience working within a housing association, local authority, ALMO, or similar housing environment. Direct experience in a Visiting Officer, Tenancy Sustainment Officer, Housing Officer, Neighbourhood Officer, Resident Services Officer, or equivalent housing management role . Experience supporting vulnerable residents and managing complex tenancy issues. Experience carrying out home visits and resident assessments. Candidate Profile We are seeking a proactive and compassionate housing professional who can confidently work in residents' homes, identify support needs, manage risk, and deliver high-quality tenancy sustainment services. You will have a proven track record within social housing and be comfortable working independently across a designated patch. Please note: This role requires extensive travel across Brent and is predominantly site-based. Access to a car is essential, and home working opportunities are very limited.

Rent Arrears Recovery Lead Officer Sutton £29.24 ph Full time Hybrid Leading a team of Rent Arrears and Recovery & Enforcement Officers to maximise income collection and minimise arrears level across all tenancy tenures, whilst delivering an excellent customer focused service. As the Rent Arrears Recovery Lead Officer the post holder will be working within the Shared Finance Service, Housing Income & Financial Inclusion Team to administer, collect and recover Housing Rent for Kingston Council. Deliver advice and guidance in a broad area of expertise to ensure customer needs are met. Identify and implement improvements in your own work area in order to deliver continuous service improvement and improved outcomes to customers. Regularly communicate with internal customers to share information and build working relationships to support collaborative working. Keep up to date with changes in relevant policy and legislation to ensure delivery in your own work area is effective and complies with appropriate regulations/statutory guidance. To find out more information please contact (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

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.

Job Title: Customer Contact Advisor Type: Temporary Location: Eastleigh / Bracknell Salary: £15.27 - £19.84 an hour Hours: Full Time, 37 hours BRC are working closely with a leading housing organisation to recruit a Customer Contact Advisor on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong customer service experience who enjoys helping people and resolving a wide range of housing-related enquiries in a fast-paced contact centre environment. This role involves delivering an excellent front-line customer service by handling enquiries via telephone, face-to-face and digital channels. You will resolve a broad range of housing enquiries, provide advice and support to residents, and ensure customers receive a prompt, professional and high-quality service. Duties: Act as the first point of contact for customers via telephone, face-to-face and digital channels. Resolve a wide range of customer enquiries, aiming to achieve first-contact resolution wherever possible. Diagnose and raise responsive repair requests, arrange appointments and liaise with contractors. Provide advice and support regarding anti-social behaviour, tenancy queries and rent accounts. Book appointments for surveyors, housing officers, income officers and contractors. Record and update customer information accurately on internal systems. Follow up on complex enquiries to ensure they are resolved to a high standard. Carry out administration tasks relating to customer enquiries and case resolution. Keep up to date with policies, procedures and housing services to provide accurate advice. Identify customer vulnerabilities and ensure services are delivered appropriately. Contribute ideas to improve customer service and team performance. Requirements: Previous experience in a contact centre, customer service or front-line service role. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations. Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Experience using IT systems to accurately record customer information. Ability to work to targets and manage a busy workload. A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of customer enquiries. Experience within social housing or a housing-related environment would be advantageous For more information, please call Meg Smith on or . To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. At BRC Recruitment, we try to respond to all applications; however, due to the high volume of applications, this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. REFERRAL SCHEME: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 once they have completed 3 months in a role via BRC! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Principal Planning Officer - Development Management Remote / Hybrid (minimum 1 day per month in office) £55-60 p/h (Depending on experience) 37 hours per week Job Ref - 68747 Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of strategic developments by leading the Council's most complex and high-profile planning applications. Influence decision-making, present reports to committees, and provide expert advice on rural planning challenges, including areas without a five-year housing land supply. Key responsibilities: Lead major and complex planning applications Prepare detailed reports for committees Provide expert advice to Members and stakeholders Mentor junior staff and support service improvements Liaise with internal teams and external partners Requirements: MRTPI with relevant degree and post-graduate experience Proven experience in managing major/complex applications Confident presenting to planning committees Experience in rural planning and strategic applications Flexible remote/hybrid working, with minimum 1 day per month in office. Please call Jake Herrington on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis at all levels of seniority. If this role is not quite right, feel free to get in touch to discuss other opportunities.

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a leading Housing Association on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Key Responsibilities Process and maintain payroll records, ensuring all payroll transactions are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines. Administer statutory payments, pensions, colleague expenses, absence records and payroll deductions in line with current legislation. Reconcile payroll control accounts, including net pay and pension accounts, identifying and resolving any discrepancies. Maintain accurate payroll and pension records, ensuring all data is up to date and compliant. Extract, analyse and report payroll and financial data to support operational and statutory reporting requirements. Support month-end and year-end payroll processes, producing relevant documentation and returns. Respond to complex payroll enquiries, providing excellent customer service while maintaining confidentiality. Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring all payroll documentation is accurate and readily available. Support continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to payroll system developments and process improvements. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders. Requirements Previous experience working in a Payroll Officer, Payroll Administrator or Payroll Specialist role. Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, including statutory payments, pensions and HMRC requirements. Ideally have used iTrent Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you.

Join Our Team as a Contingency Housing Officer Supervisor! Location: Field based across North West England Pay : 17.01 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00 to 17:00 - 50 hours per week Contract Type: Temporary Industry: Public Services Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have a knack for leadership and a heart for helping those in need? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to shine as a Contingency Housing Officer Supervisor in North West What We're Looking For: We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual who is ready to take charge and lead a team in providing essential housing services. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our contingency housing programmes run smoothly and effectively, helping those who need it most. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and Support: Lead a team of housing officers, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality service delivery. Engage with Stakeholders: Build strong relationships with clients, community organisations, and other stakeholders to foster a collaborative approach to housing solutions. Monitor Performance: Oversee the performance of housing officers, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures while identifying areas for improvement. Crisis Management: Respond to housing emergencies and assist in the development of contingency plans to support vulnerable populations. Data Management: Maintain accurate records and reports to track progress and outcomes of housing initiatives. What You Bring to the Table: Previous experience in housing services or a related field, with a strong understanding of public service policies. Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A proactive approach to problem-solving and crisis management. A passion for supporting individuals and families in need. Why Join Us? Make a Difference: Your work will have a direct impact on the lives of individuals and families facing housing challenges. Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and community engagement. Professional Development: Opportunities for training and growth to help you excel in your career. Competitive Pay: We offer a competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're enthusiastic about supporting your community and have the leadership skills we're looking for, we want to hear from you! We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Feel free to adjust the closing date or any other details as necessary! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Housing Standards Officer Location: Esher, Surrey Pay Rate: PAYE: £27.86 per hour or Umbrella: £36.46 per hour Hybrid 2 days remote, 3 days district/office We are recruiting an experienced Housing Standards Officer to join. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with experience in private sector housing enforcement, HMO licensing, and housing standards to make a real impact on improving housing conditions across the borough. Key Responsibilities: Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions and undertake property inspections. Assess hazards using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Take enforcement action where required, including statutory notices, interviews under caution, prosecutions, and court attendance. Lead on complex housing standards cases and supervise Housing Standards Officer(s). Manage HMO licensing, inspections, compliance, and enforcement. Support the council's Empty Homes Programme by investigating complex cases and helping bring vacant properties back into use. Administer Caravan Site Licensing and ensure compliance with licence conditions. Promote domestic energy efficiency and support the council's Home Energy Conservation objectives. Liaise with landlords, tenants, solicitors, fire authorities, planners, and other partner agencies. Maintain accurate case records and contribute to policy development and service improvement initiatives. Requirements: Experience in private sector housing enforcement or environmental health. Strong knowledge of housing legislation, HHSRS, HMO licensing, and enforcement procedures. Experience preparing legal documentation and attending court or tribunals. Ability to manage complex caseloads and supervise junior officers. Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills. Full UK driving licence is desirable. If you have the knowledge and experience to deliver high-quality housing standards services and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you. To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Housing Solutions Officer We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Housing Solutions Officer to join our Housing Solutions & Prevention Service. The postholder will play an integral role in delivering early intervention and homelessness prevention in accordance with the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 . Working directly with households at risk of homelessness, you will provide tailored and comprehensive housing advice, negotiate with landlords and family members, develop Personal Housing Plans, and support clients to sustain accommodation wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, effective case management skills, and a clear commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals to achieve positive and sustainable housing outcomes. You will be empathetic, well-organised, and able to work collaboratively within a fast-paced statutory environment. Purpose of the Role Housing Solutions Officer The Housing Solutions Officer will deliver a comprehensive, person-centred housing advice and homelessness prevention service in accordance with the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 . The postholder will focus on early intervention , working proactively with households to prevent homelessness at the earliest possible stage, resolve housing difficulties, and promote sustainable long-term housing outcomes. This role requires strong working knowledge and practical experience of applying the duties set out under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, including S66 Prevention Duty, S73 Relief Duty, and S75 Final Duty. What you will Deliver Housing Solutions Officer Prevent homelessness and resolve housing problems through effective early intervention and advice. Provide realistic information to customers regarding their eligibility for housing assistance and alternative housing options. Carry out assessments and ensure full compliance with duties placed on the Council under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 . Respond to enquiries from Housing Register applicants, providing advice on rehousing prospects and alternative housing options. Support applicants to complete online applications to the Common Housing Register. Prevent homelessness and resolve housing problems through effective early intervention and advice. Provide realistic information to customers regarding their eligibility for housing assistance and alternative housing options. Carry out assessments and ensure full compliance with duties placed on the Council under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 . Respond to enquiries from Housing Register applicants, providing advice on rehousing prospects and alternative housing options. Support applicants to complete online applications to the Common Housing Registe Homelessness Prevention Functions Housing Solutions Officer Provide telephone, online and face-to-face housing advice, ensuring customers understand their rights, responsibilities and housing options. Conduct effective, customer-focused housing solutions interviews, gathering accurate and relevant information. Maintain strong understanding of housing solutions and clearly communicate options that support the prevention and relief of homelessness within legislation. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of how homelessness prevention aligns with duties under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014. Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation, case law and private sector tenancy regulations, advising customers on legal rights and remedies. Participate in outreach at external venues including hospitals, and community buildings. Apply creativity and flexibility within legal frameworks to secure the best possible outcomes for customers. Use homelessness prevention funds appropriately to support households to avoid or resolve homelessness. Manage a caseload efficiently, ensuring timely and appropriate legal casework that meets statutory duties. Conduct home visits where necessary to prevent homelessness and promote solutions. Promote private rented sector opportunities where suitable and lawful. Build effective relationships with private landlords to prevent accommodation loss and support tenancy sustainment. Maintain accurate, detailed casework records and ensure all contacts and outcomes are recorded correctly. Work jointly with other departments and teams, including Children's Services, to undertake joint assessments and support complex cases. Homelessness Assessment Functions Housing Solutions Officer Interview customers who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, ensuring sensitive and thorough assessment. Make detailed enquiries with external agencies to verify information, investigate circumstances fully, and protect public resources. Investigate homelessness applications in accordance with the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, using relevant law and case law to inform decisions. Make statutory decisions and issue high-quality legal decision letters clearly explaining legislation, reasoning, and review rights. Identify cases involving fraud or misrepresentation and escalate appropriately. Identify high-risk situations and make necessary referrals to Police, Social Services, or other safeguarding agencies. Ensure all relevant medical and social information is considered during assessment and rehousing processes. Determine when temporary or emergency accommodation is required and arrange suitable placements. Ensure accurate transfer of information to the team responsible for booking temporary accommodation. Determine whether the Council's duty has ended where an applicant vacates or is evicted from temporary accommodation. Make statutory decisions under the supervision of the Team Leader, ensuring void periods are minimised. Assess whether the Council has a statutory duty to protect an applicant's personal property and make arrangements as required. Clearly explain decisions, both verbally and in writing, when no homelessness duty is owed.

Karter Thomas Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Compliance Manager to lead the delivery of landlord health and safety compliance across a diverse residential property portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with a strong background in social housing, property services, or asset management to take ownership of critical statutory compliance functions while leading a dedicated team and managing key contractor relationships. The Role You will be responsible for ensuring that all landlord health and safety obligations are effectively managed and delivered. You will lead a team of Compliance Officers and work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure the organisation remains fully compliant with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. You will play a pivotal role in driving service excellence, continuous improvement, and customer-focused compliance delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the organisation's landlord health and safety compliance functions. Directly manage a team of: 5 (including Compliance Officers) Ensure compliance across key areas including: Gas Safety/Fire Safety/ Electrical Safety/ Asbestos Management/ Legionella and Water Safety/ Lifting Equipment Awaab's Law requirements Effectively manage compliance contracts, contractors, and service providers. Develop, monitor, and improve compliance programmes, systems, and procedures. Oversee audits, quality assurance processes, and regulatory reporting. Monitor compliance performance and provide regular reports to senior management and board-level stakeholders. Manage associated budgets and identify value-for-money opportunities. Lead procurement exercises for relevant contracts. Handle customer complaints and ensure effective resolutions are achieved. Work collaboratively with housing, support, finance, and leasehold teams to deliver high-quality services. Act as the organisation's subject matter expert on landlord health and safety compliance. Participate in an out-of-hours management rota as required. About You We are seeking an experienced compliance professional with a strong understanding of social housing legislation and landlord responsibilities. Essential Requirements Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience. Proven experience leading a property services, compliance, or asset management function. Significant expertise in one or more of the following: Landlord Health & Safety Compliance Responsive Maintenance Planned Investment Programmes Extensive knowledge of housing, leasehold, property and health & safety legislation. Experience managing teams, contractors, and service performance. Strong contract management and budget management experience. Experience working within the social housing sector. Strong IT skills and experience using asset management and compliance systems. Desirable Experience using Open Housing Asset Management or a similar housing asset management system. Additional Information Enhanced DBS check required. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle may be advantageous depending on operational requirements. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a values-driven housing organisation committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and services for its residents. To apply or find out more, please contact Karter Thomas Recruitment today.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Customer Liaison Officer to join a leading organisation delivering planned and retrofit refurbishment works in Huddersfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in social housing, tenant liaison, or customer engagement who enjoys building positive relationships with residents and delivering excellent customer service. As a Customer Liaison Officer, you will act as the main point of contact for residents throughout the refurbishment programme, ensuring customers are fully informed, supported, and reassured during the delivery of improvement works. You will work closely with residents, site teams, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure works are completed smoothly with minimal disruption. The role will support refurbishment works across two tower blocks in the Chisslebank area of Huddersfield, including window replacements, external wall insulation, new bathrooms, plastering, and external improvement works. Key Responsibilities of the Customer Liaision Officer role: Act as the main contact for residents throughout planned and retrofit works. Build positive relationships with tenants and local communities. Communicate works information clearly and manage resident expectations. Handle customer enquiries, concerns, and complaints professionally. Coordinate access arrangements and support the smooth delivery of works. Resolve resident issues, escalating where required. Maintain accurate records of communications and issue resolutions. Liaise with site teams and contractors to deliver excellent customer service. To be successful in this Customer Liaision Officer role, you will have: Previous experience working within the social housing sector. Experience in a Customer Liaison Officer, Tenant Liaison Officer, Resident Liaison Officer, or customer-facing role. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with residents. Experience dealing with sensitive situations and resolving customer concerns. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong negotiation skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. What's on Offer? 18 per hour Temporary full-time opportunity. Mileage expenses paid. Opportunity to work on an important planned and retrofit refurbishment programme. Supportive and established team environment. Immediate opportunity available. If this Customer Liaision Officer role sounds like your next step, apply now or contact Olivia at (url removed)

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Housing Options Manager to work with one of our Local Authority clients. What the Job Will Be Doing Managing and supporting a team of Housing Options and Homelessness Officers. Overseeing homelessness assessments and statutory decisions under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996. Ensuring compliance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, the Homelessness Code of Guidance and all relevant legislation. Monitoring caseloads, KPIs, service standards and customer outcomes. Providing technical guidance on complex homelessness cases, including eligibility, priority need, intentional homelessness and local connection. Reviewing the quality and accuracy of Section 184 decision letters, Personalised Housing Plans and case records. Managing escalated complaints, legal challenges and high-risk cases. Developing and implementing effective homelessness prevention and relief strategies. Working closely with internal departments, Registered Providers, support agencies and external partners. Supporting the effective use and procurement of temporary accommodation and private rented sector options. Producing performance reports and identifying opportunities for continuous service improvement. Managing staff performance, supervision, training, development and absence management. Ensuring safeguarding concerns are identified, recorded and escalated appropriately. What You Will Need Previous management experience within a Housing Options or Homelessness service. Strong knowledge of Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Experience managing complex homelessness assessments and statutory decision-making. Excellent understanding of homelessness prevention, relief and temporary accommodation duties. Experience managing performance, KPIs and operational service delivery. Ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams. Strong communication, organisational and decision-making skills. Experience managing complaints, legal challenges and complex casework. Good understanding of safeguarding, equality legislation and data protection. Previous experience working within a Local Authority Housing Service.

Lead Officer Housing ICT (Cx Housing) Remote Part-Time (3 Days per Week) 4-Month Contract Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Housing ICT professional with strong knowledge of Cx Housing ? We're recruiting for a Lead Officer Housing ICT to support a key housing systems project on an initial 4-month contract. This is a predominantly remote opportunity, with occasional on-site attendance required depending on business needs. You'll play a leading role in supporting, maintaining and enhancing a Housing Management System, ensuring it continues to meet operational and business requirements. The Role Working closely with stakeholders, you'll provide expert technical and functional support across the Cx Housing platform, helping to optimise system performance, deliver improvements and support users. Key responsibilities include: Supporting and maintaining the Cx Housing system. Managing system upgrades and enhancements, including Customer Portal functionality. Providing expertise in Rent Accounting, CRM, case management, workflows and forms. Producing reports using SSRS and SQL, with Power BI experience being advantageous. Supporting integrations and interfaces, including APIs, Azure Storage Explorer and SharePoint EDM. Delivering user training and providing ongoing system support. Working with stakeholders to improve system functionality and business processes. About You To be successful, you'll have: Proven experience working with Cx Housing . Strong knowledge of Rent Accounting, CRM and case management. Advanced SQL skills and experience with SSRS reporting. Experience managing system upgrades and supporting Customer Portals. Knowledge of integrations, APIs, Azure Storage Explorer and SharePoint EDM. Excellent communication skills with the ability to train and support users. Knowledge of Assets, Functional Units, Users & Roles, Contact Groups, System Schedules, Arrears Policies and Housing Allocations would be beneficial. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join an important project where your specialist Cx Housing expertise will have an immediate impact. You'll enjoy the flexibility of remote working while contributing to the successful delivery of a key housing systems programme. Interested? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

Complaints Lead - Housing I am working with a well-established public sector housing organisation that is looking to appoint an experienced Complaints Lead to oversee and continuously improve complaint handling across its housing services. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced complaints professional to lead a small team, improve resident outcomes and ensure the organisation maintains high standards of compliance with the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code. The Role As Complaints Lead, you will take responsibility for the effective management of Stage 1 complaints, Stage 2 complaints and Members' Enquiries. You will act as the principal point of expertise for housing complaints, providing guidance and constructive challenge to managers and operational teams while ensuring residents receive fair, timely, empathetic and evidence-based responses. You will also use resident feedback and complaint data to identify recurring issues, improve services and reduce avoidable complaint escalations. Key Responsibilities Leading and overseeing Stage 1 complaints, Stage 2 complaints and Members' Enquiries Managing and supporting a team of three Complaints Officers Monitoring response times, quality standards and customer outcomes Reviewing complex, sensitive and high-risk complaints Supporting managers with investigations and appropriate resolutions Ensuring complaint actions, commitments and service recovery measures are completed Maintaining compliance with the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code Supporting Ombudsman investigations, determinations, orders and recommendations Leading annual complaint self-assessments and assurance activity Identifying trends, recurring issues, root causes and emerging risks Producing performance, insight and thematic reports for senior leaders Translating resident feedback into measurable service improvement actions Improving complaint handling capability across housing, repairs, customer services and contractor teams Maintaining accurate complaint records, action trackers and assurance evidence About You To be considered for this position, you will need significant experience managing complaints, investigations or customer feedback within housing, the public sector or another regulated environment. You should also be able to demonstrate: Experience handling complex Stage 1 and Stage 2 housing complaints Strong knowledge of the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code Experience managing Members' Enquiries and politically sensitive cases Excellent complaint investigation and resolution skills Experience analysing complaint data and identifying improvement opportunities The ability to produce clear reports and present findings to senior stakeholders Experience developing complaint policies, procedures and quality assurance frameworks Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills The confidence to challenge poor performance constructively Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and performance-reporting skills Previous team management or leadership experience The successful candidate will be resident-focused, resilient and confident when managing challenging situations. You will be able to balance empathy and fairness with accountability, governance and the need to deliver meaningful service improvements. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to take ownership of an important housing complaints function and make a visible impact on resident experience. You will join an organisation committed to improving complaint handling, strengthening accountability and using resident feedback to drive lasting improvements across its housing services. To apply, please send your updated CV or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

Job Title: Commissioning Officer (Market Intelligence, Adult Social Care) Location: Richmond & Wandsworth, Hybrid working, 2 days office Hourly rate: 24.62 PAYE / 32.17 Umbrella Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start About the Role We are looking for a highly motivated Commissioning Officer (Market Intelligence) to join our Adult Social Care Commissioning team during an exciting period of transformation. This temporary role will play a key part in supporting the delivery of market intelligence, insight and analysis that informs commissioning decisions and market management across Adult Social Care. You will help maintain critical intelligence products, develop evidence-based reporting and support the creation of improved data, governance and commissioning processes. What You'll Be Doing As the lead officer for a range of market intelligence activities, you will: Maintain and develop key intelligence products, including Power BI dashboards and reporting tools. Produce analysis and insight to support commissioning decisions and market oversight. Lead research and evidence gathering for Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs). Develop reports, briefings and market intelligence products for senior leaders. Respond to bespoke intelligence and analytical requests from commissioners and stakeholders. Coordinate the Housing Strategy Group and contribute to housing-related needs assessments. Support the development of improved data infrastructure, governance arrangements and market management processes. Work collaboratively with commissioners, analysts, senior managers and external partners to deliver evidence-based solutions. What We're Looking For Essential Experience and Knowledge Experience of Adult Social Care commissioning and market management. Understanding of commissioning cycles and needs assessment processes. Experience working with demographic, performance and market intelligence data. Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion principles within commissioning environments. Essential Analytical Skills Advanced Excel skills. Experience using Power BI to develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools. Strong data analysis and interpretation skills. Ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities from complex datasets. Experience preparing reports and briefings for senior management. Research and Project Skills Experience conducting research, evidence reviews and needs assessments. Strong report-writing and drafting skills. Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. Experience coordinating meetings, stakeholder groups and action plans Communication Skills Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills. Experience facilitating discussions, workshops and collaborative working. Ability to tailor reports and presentations for a range of audiences Desirable Experience Local Authority Adult Social Care experience. Market Position Statement development. Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) development. SharePoint administration. SQL, Power Query or data modelling. Market analysis and provider engagement. Designing and delivering training Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Senior Housing Support Officer £34,000 Permanent 37 hrs pw Heckmondwike Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, who are recruiting for a Senior Housing Support Officer to work within their hostel-based services for young people aged 16- 25 years. The role will require shift working either 8:30am- 4pm or 2pm-10pm across Monday - Friday. Some weekend working will be required. The successful postholder will be responsible for the supervision of a team of 5, comprised of Housing Support Officers and Night Support Workers. Responsibilities of the Senior Housing Support Officer: Delivering a high-quality support service to young people aged 16-25 years living within a hostel based setting Managing a small caseload of clients Supervising a team of 5 staff members Ensuring staff rotas are updated and covered in times of absence Maintaining and monitoring policies and procedures within the team Supporting colleagues within the team through training and coaching Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external working partners Essential Criteria of the Senior Housing Support Officer: Experience in supported housing or accommodation-based services. Experience working within a supervisory / team leader capacity within a similar environment Ability to work flexibly across sites, including evenings and weekends. Benefits of the Senior Housing Support Officer: 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years service) Group pension scheme, matched up to 9% BUPA Health Cash Plan Opportunity to buy and sell back annual leave Cycle to work scheme To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall (Director) at Hamilton Woods on or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, please deem your application unsuccessful.

Lead TrustMark Through a Critical Next Chapter Strategic Leadership Commercial Resilience Transformation Stakeholder Confidence Entrepreneurial & Commercially Astute Are you ready to lead a purpose-driven national organisation through its next phase of growth, transformation and industry influence? Do you combine commercial acumen with a genuine commitment to consumer protection, quality standards and long-term societal impact? Can you inspire and empower senior leaders and colleagues, influence stakeholders at the highest levels, demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach, and balance public-interest objectives with commercial sustainability? TrustMark is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through a period of change, challenge and renewed focus. This high-profile role calls for a commercially astute, credible and resilient leader who can balance public-interest responsibilities with commercial sustainability, strengthen organisational confidence and engage effectively with colleagues, partners, industry and government stakeholders. - The Role at a Glance: Role: Chief Executive Officer Location: Basingstoke - regular office presence required Salary: £150,000 - £160,000 Benefits: Executive Benefits Package, discretionary bonus and car allowance Reporting to: Board of Directors Direct Reports: 3 Organisation Size: c.80 employees Sector: Quality Assurance Consumer Protection Home Improvement Retrofit Built Environment Organisation: National Not-for-Profit Distribution Organisation Culture: Purpose-Driven Collaborative Commercially Minded Forward Thinking Transformational Your Background / Skills: Executive Leadership, Strategic Planning, Commercial Growth, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Government Relations, Public and Private Sector Partnership Building, Organisational Development, Financial Sustainability, Governance, Consumer Protection, Trades, Utilities, Built & Construction, Energy. About TrustMark TrustMark is the only UK Government-endorsed quality scheme for home improvements ranging from kitchen and bathroom installations through to energy efficiency and low carbon measures and most things in-between. As a not-for-profit organisation, TrustMark exists to drive quality, confidence and consumer protection across the industry while supporting the long-term development of a safer, more sustainable built environment. Operating at the intersection of government, industry and consumers, TrustMark helps strengthen standards, improve trust and create positive outcomes across the home improvement, construction, energy efficiency and retrofit sectors. As the UK continues to focus on housing quality, energy efficiency, consumer protection and retrofit delivery, TrustMark has a significant opportunity to strengthen its role as a trusted national scheme and industry partner. We are now seeking a visionary, commercially minded and people-focused CEO to lead TrustMark forward, ensuring the organisation continues to deliver on its public-interest mission while building a resilient and financially sustainable future. The Opportunity Reporting to the Board, the CEO will lead TrustMark through its next challenging transformation and allow the individual to build and develop an exciting future for TrustMark. This is a high-profile leadership role requiring a commercially minded and purpose-driven executive who can navigate complex stakeholder environments, drive organisational change and build long-term sustainability. As TrustMark's principal ambassador, you will build trusted relationships across government, industry, regulators and commercial partners, ensuring the organisation remains influential, relevant and positioned for future growth. This is an opportunity for a leader who can bring vision, pace and clarity, inspiring confidence internally while strengthening TrustMark's impact across the sector. What You ll Be Responsible For: Strategic Leadership and Direction You will lead TrustMark s strategic evolution, working closely with the Board to shape a clear, ambitious and commercially sustainable future. Commercial Growth and Financial Sustainability You will drive the commercial agenda, strengthening TrustMark s financial position while protecting its purpose and credibility. Executive Leadership and Culture You will bring visible, energising leadership to the organisation, creating momentum and confidence through change. Governance, Board Engagement and Risk You will work effectively with an influential Board, combining strong executive leadership with sound governance and judgement. External Leadership and Stakeholder Influence You will act as TrustMark s principal ambassador, strengthening its voice, influence and reputation across the sector. About You: You will be a commercially astute, purpose-driven and transformational executive leader with the confidence, credibility and judgement to lead TrustMark through a significant period of change. You may come from construction, retrofit, energy efficiency, home improvement, the wider built environment or another regulated, consumer-focused sector. Experience from financial services or another highly regulated environment may also be relevant, particularly where it has involved consumer protection, risk, compliance, digital platforms or public trust. You will be entrepreneurial, practical and solutions-focused, with the ability to operate in a fluid policy and commercial environment. You will be comfortable with ambiguity, able to make decisions at pace and capable of balancing opportunity with appropriate governance and risk management. Just as importantly, you will be a visible and people-focused leader who can generate energy, build confidence and bring people with you. Naturally, whilst we d be keen to speak to candidates from construction, retrofit, energy, home improvement, or the wider built environment sector, we re also excited to hear from leaders across all sectors What You'll Bring Essential: • Proven CEO, MD or Executive leadership experience within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment • A strong track record of leading transformation, growth and organisational change • Commercially astute, with experience creating new revenue streams, partnerships or market opportunities • Strong strategic, financial and operational leadership capability • Experience working with influential boards and navigating complex governance environments • An engaging leader who builds high-performing teams and drives accountability • Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills • Resilient, adaptable and comfortable operating in fast-moving, evolving environments • High levels of integrity, credibility and sound judgement Leadership Style We're looking for a leader who is: • Visionary, commercially minded and entrepreneurial • Confident, credible and able to inspire trust at every level • A practical problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity and change • Visible, engaging and people-focused • Comfortable challenging constructively and driving transformation • Passionate about developing talent and building organisational capability • Motivated by purpose, impact and the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy Why Join TrustMark? This is a rare opportunity to lead a nationally recognised organisation at a pivotal moment in its evolution. • Shape the future of trust, quality and consumer protection across the UK built environment • Lead an organisation with significant influence across government, industry and regulatory stakeholders • Capitalise on major opportunities in retrofit, energy efficiency and home improvement • Drive commercial growth, digital transformation and long-term organisational sustainability • Unlock the strategic value of unique data assets and emerging technologies • Build and inspire a high-performing team through a period of ambitious change • Create a lasting legacy in an organisation with genuine national impact This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary and commercially minded leader seeking a role where purpose and performance go hand in hand. If you have the leadership presence, commercial acumen and ambition to shape TrustMark's next chapter, we'd love to hear from you. 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Interim Education Place Planning Officer West Berkshire (Hybrid Working) 18.5 hours per week £30 per hour (Umbrella) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Education Place Planning Officer to join a busy Place Planning team on an interim basis. This role will play a key part in ensuring education infrastructure keeps pace with housing growth, with a focus on strategic development and the delivery of sufficient school places. The Role Working within the Place Planning function, you will lead on education place planning activities, developing robust evidence to support school place requirements, negotiating developer contributions and helping to ensure education infrastructure is delivered at the right time to meet demand. Key responsibilities include: Leading education place planning for strategic housing developments. Negotiating education mitigation and Section 106 developer contributions. Developing and maintaining pupil forecasts, capacity assessments and evidence bases. Preparing reports, briefings and business cases for senior leaders and elected Members. Managing risks relating to school place sufficiency, funding and infrastructure delivery. Representing the organisation at meetings with developers, schools and external partners. Supporting continuous improvement in education place planning and infrastructure delivery. You'll bring: Experience of education place planning and school place forecasting. Strong knowledge of planning legislation, Section 106 agreements and developer contributions. Experience of managing complex projects within a local authority or similar environment. Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to present clear, evidence-based recommendations to a range of audiences. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. A relevant degree (or equivalent experience) in planning, education, public policy or a related discipline. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Teams and Copilot. Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.

Programme Management Office (PMO) Lead - Housing Improvement I am recruiting for an experienced Programme Management Office Lead to support a major housing improvement and transformation programme within a public sector organisation. This is a senior role responsible for leading the PMO function across multiple interdependent workstreams, strengthening governance, overseeing programme risk and performance, and providing senior leaders with clear assurance around delivery. The successful candidate will bring strong PMO leadership experience, ideally gained within housing, local government, another regulated public sector organisation or a similarly complex environment. The Role As PMO Lead, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective programme governance, reporting and control arrangements across the Housing Improvement Programme and associated operational projects. You will work closely with project managers, delivery leads, senior stakeholders and corporate services to ensure workstreams remain aligned, risks are properly managed and programme information is accurate, consistent and suitable for senior-level decision-making. You will also formally manage a Project Support Officer and help strengthen programme management capability across the wider housing service. Key Responsibilities Leading the Programme Management Office function across a complex housing improvement programme Designing and maintaining programme governance, reporting and assurance frameworks Maintaining the master programme plan across multiple workstreams Managing programme-level risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies Owning and maintaining the Programme Risk Register Overseeing RAID logs, delivery milestones, budgets and resource allocations Producing dashboards, highlight reports, board papers and senior-level briefings Coordinating reporting to programme boards, senior leadership and assurance forums Providing professional challenge to project managers and delivery leads Reviewing project plans, risk assessments, timelines and delivery assumptions Identifying interdependencies and emerging delivery risks Supporting regulatory engagement, inspections and assurance reviews Coordinating activity across housing, HR, IT, legal, finance and communications teams Line managing and developing the Project Support Officer Improving PMO systems, tools, standards and ways of working About You To be considered for this position, you should be able to demonstrate: Significant experience leading or operating within a PMO function Experience working within a complex programme or project management environment Strong knowledge of programme governance and project management methodologies Experience designing and maintaining governance and reporting frameworks Experience managing programme-level risk registers and assurance processes The ability to analyse programme performance, delivery data and risk information Experience producing reports and presenting information to senior leaders or governance boards The confidence to influence and constructively challenge senior stakeholders Experience coordinating multiple interdependent workstreams Previous line management or supervisory experience Strong written communication, reporting and organisational skills Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and programme management systems A PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification or equivalent recognised programme or project management qualification is essential. Experience within social housing, housing regulation, public sector transformation, audit or external assurance would be particularly advantageous. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile PMO function and play a central role in the delivery of a significant housing improvement programme. You will have the autonomy to shape governance arrangements, strengthen programme controls and provide the structure and insight needed to support sustainable service improvement. To apply, please send me your updated CV or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

Project Officer Location: Home Based, covering the South (East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Dorset, Wiltshire & Devon). Salary: £26,897 per annum Vacancy Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time Do you want to help build affordable, quality homes for those who need it most and build your career at the same time? If this sounds like you, keep reading. At Stonewater, we have some of the most significant growth targets in the sector and we re looking for a Project Officer to help support to drive forward our development programme. We understand how desperately these new homes are needed and our second strategic partnership with Guinness and Homes England has secured a further £250m, to build 4,180 additional affordable homes by 2029, giving us the long-term security we need to focus on building quality homes for those who need them most. We ve built a strong platform to deliver our goals, making this a fantastic time for new colleagues to join our organisation and be part of our next phase. Our targets are significant and mark us as one of the biggest developing Housing Associations in the country, with a ground-breaking approach to environmental standards, but it s not just numbers. Our staff truly live our values and are able to fully bring their whole selves to work every day. Putting customers at the heart and working in a collaborative, proactive and solution-focussed way makes our colleagues our biggest asset. Although this is a home based role, it will involve some occasional travel to development sites within the South, primarily East Sussex to begin with. The ability to independently travel to various sites within the region is essential and may be suitable for those living in Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire. Stonewater pay 55p per mile for casual car users. The ideal candidate will: Have an interest in or knowledge of housing is preferred, especially affordable housing. Be confident, independent, and pro-active in your approach to your work and relationships with colleagues. Have a customer focussed approach to your work. Have excellent administrative and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to contribute to the production of written reports and ensure effective project management to internal and external stakeholders. Have good numerical and organisational skills to enable you to prioritise and manage a varied workload. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.