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Are you a subject matter expert in Social Housing Asset Management, Construction & Building Safety, Sustainability &/or Carbon Reduction and Energy Efficiency? Do you have the experience necessary to act in a specialist advisor capacity? If so, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Technical Services Manager for a Business Consultancy that provides Procurement, Asset Management & Development Consultancy to social housing customers.
The main purpose of the role is to help facilitate the delivery of procurement projects for new customers and the renewal of key frameworks by providing key technical, specification, tender, and commercial advice to internal stakeholders.
Your day-to-day activities will include acting as a key conduit between internal departments in working to understand changing customer requirements; ensuring specifications are fit for purpose; providing key technical specification advice; developing an internal specification and cost library; developing a core framework specification that will meet future standards and best practice; review and improve existing documentation and standards; ensure specifications meet all relevant legislation standards; ensure pricing models are accurate; keep abreast of all key technical sector updates and developments; and act as the lad in developing and delivering a professional inhouse technical consultancy service.Must Have
Previous experience in a strategic delivery capacity within Social Housing Asset Management; Construction, Technical Services & Building Safety; and/or Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, and Decarbonisation.
Strong technical background covering building systems, construction, building regulations, compliance requirements, and/or quantity surveying.
Experience of complex building specifications and pricing models, with an understanding of market costs, cost models, cost management, value, and contract payment mechanisms.
Experience of property maintenance, decent homes, and property defects/remediation.
Excellent report writing skills, and meticulous record keeping.
Nice to Have
Procurement experience in managing OJEU or Find a Tender compliant projects in Construction or Asset Management.
An appreciation for Health & Safety, Construction, Design & Management (CDM) regulations.
Experience of technical specification development.
Experience of legal/contractual documentation, construction contracts, and/or, the legal and regulatory framework for housing maintenance.
Knowledge of residential development in the social housing sector.
Project Management.
A relevant Certification or Degree, such as one covering Social Housing, Property, Safety, Construction, RICS, IOSH, CIOB, CIAT or similar.
Office 365 application proficiency including MS Excel.
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising and influencing at all levels with a variety of stakeholders.
You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for detail, you will be able to analyse data to reach clear conclusions and write clear evidence-based reports.
You will also be a dedicated team player, reliable, forward thinking and someone who strives for excellence.
This role is home based, with a regular presence required in the office in the West Midlands - therefore a driving license is required for this post and costs will be catered for alongside a car allowance.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation and an exciting role to heavily influence the quality-of-service provision.
Interview slots are available for suitable candidates, so please apply without delay.
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.
As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'.
You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way.
For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £60000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2024-12-24 09:20:32
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Homeless Assessment Officer Liverpool Temporary Full-time Summary: We are looking for a Homeless Assessment Officer to a team in Liverpool on a full time, temporary basis.
The successful candidate will play a key role in providing a high-quality, customer-focused homelessness service aimed at preventing homelessness and assisting individuals in securing stable accommodation. THE ROLE: As a Homeless Assessment Officer, you will be responsible for working with individuals facing homelessness, assessing their housing and support needs, and helping to prevent homelessness by finding appropriate solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
Interviewing clients and providing tailored advice to prevent homelessness.
Working with Council departments, partners, and landlords to implement support services.
Conducting home visits and providing a full appraisal of clients' housing situations.
Completing risk assessments and liaising with relevant agencies as needed.
Ensuring accurate and timely data entry and record-keeping.
Assisting clients with accessing statutory, non-statutory, and voluntary agencies.
Participating in an out-of-hours on-call rota and handling emergency situations.
THE CANDIDATE: To be considered for this role, you will need previous experience in a similar role, particularly within homelessness prevention and housing advice.
The ideal candidate will also possess:
Substantial experience in homelessness prevention and housing advice.
Strong interviewing and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of Landlord and Tenant, Immigration, Welfare Benefits, and Social Services legislation.
A commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement.
Ability to work assertively and sensitively with potentially homeless individuals.
THE CONTRACT:
Temporary: 3 months ongoing
The pay rate for the role is £18.00 per hour LTD company rate.
The PAYE equivalent is £15.35 per hour, inclusive of holiday.
HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to bethany.wiles@servicecare.org.uk or call on 01772208966 to discuss the role further If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate! ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Liverpool, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £15.35 per hour
Posted: 2024-12-23 11:06:13
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Job Title: Housing Officer Location: Flexible - Main office/hub and remote working Contract: Temporary Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £20.33 PAYE - £24.27 LTD
Role Summary: We are currently seeking a Housing Officer to join a dynamic housing team.
You will play a key role in supporting residents, managing tenancies, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of individuals in your care.
The ideal candidate will be empathetic, proactive, and committed to delivering a high level of customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide effective housing management services, including welfare checks and tenancy support.
Manage complex cases and work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to resolve issues.
Conduct tenancy audits, inspections, and ensure properties are maintained to a high standard.
Address tenancy breaches, manage ASB cases, and offer solutions such as mediation and neighbour agreements.
Support safeguarding by applying professional curiosity and escalating concerns where necessary.
Promote resident involvement and assist in accessing online services and other support.
Contribute to policy and procedure reviews to improve service delivery.
Support income management teams to ensure rental and service charge income is maximised.
Requirements:
Experience in housing management, including tenancy enforcement and managing nuisance or harassment cases.
Good knowledge of housing legislation and relevant tenancy enforcement procedures.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work flexibly and travel to various locations as required.
A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable.
Willingness to complete any necessary professional qualifications.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call George at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an email to George.Westhead@servicecare.org.uk
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Type: Contract Location: Croydon, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £20.33 per hour + PAYE. LTD RATE - £24.27
Posted: 2024-12-20 14:50:13
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Job Title - Community Safety Assistant
Location - Eastleigh
Contract - Temporary (12 weeks)
Hours - Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary - £12.15 PAYE / £16.75 LTD per hour
Role Summary - We are recruiting for a Community Safety Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Community Safety Team, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the service.
The role involves handling anti-social behavior (ASB) and domestic abuse (DA) cases, managing team resources, and supporting key stakeholders in addressing community priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver administrative support, including managing email inboxes, producing meeting minutes, and maintaining intranet content.
Manage resources such as stock levels, raising repairs, and purchase orders.
Process and log information for DA and ASB cases, including MARAC/HRDA research and VIP flags.
Oversee and authorize the Noise App usage, assisting customers with access and reviewing recordings as required.
Collaborate with external agencies and produce reports on ASB/DA trends and case outcomes.
Support the Group Community Safety Manager in ensuring the seamless delivery of the service.
Requirements:
Strong understanding of ASB and DA impacts on individuals and communities.
Excellent communication and resilience skills, with the ability to manage complex safeguarding disclosures.
Proficiency in IT and working collaboratively with stakeholders.
Commitment to promoting the organization's values and successes.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call George at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an email to George.Westhead@servicecare.org.uk
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Type: Contract Location: Eastleigh, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £12.15 per hour + PAYE. LTD RATE - £16.75
Posted: 2024-12-20 11:05:43