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Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role in 2024? Apply for the HR Manager role at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.
About Emmaus
Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.
About the role
The principal responsibility will be to support our ambition to become a best practice national body and an employer of choice, responsible for the day-to-day management of the HR function within Emmaus UK, as well as the development of our approach to in-house learning and delivery of our new People & EDI Strategy.
The role will be responsible for all aspects of Human Resources at Emmaus UK, overseeing the whole employee lifecycle, from recruitment and induction processes to offboarding and exit interviews.
The postholder will oversee HR processes, reviewing their effectiveness and identifying and embedding improvements to improve the employee experience.
Working with the Director of Resources, the role will be central to the delivery of the strategic objectives with an HR focus, while taking responsibility for the operational HR function to ensure a positive and supportive working environment for the staff team.
Who are we looking for?
The newly created role of HR Manager will sit within the Resources directorate, to support the delivery of key charity and federation-wide objectives, as part of our mission to empower people affected by homelessness and poverty to change their lives for the better while using our voice to achieve social change.
What we offer
· £46,297 (pro rata)
· Working hours: 3 days per week, Monday to Friday
· Contract: Permanent
· Pension: Stakeholder pension with employer contribution
· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave
· Training & development: Ongoing training and development
· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year
· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available
· Wellbeing: Weekly wellbeing hour to promote personal wellbeing
· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role
· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary
To apply
To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by Sunday 08 December 2024.
Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.
Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams week commencing Monday 16 December 2024.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.
Equal Opportunities
Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
HR Advisor - £33,000 - £35,000
Field Lane is committed to providing exceptional client-centred services while fostering a supportive and professional working environment. We are seeking a pragmatic HR Advisor to join our team and play a pivotal role in managing employee lifecycle and engaging in a variety of HR areas. If you enjoy being the go-to expert for providing HR advice and supporting a thriving workplace, we’d love to hear from you.
The role:
As the HR Advisor you will oversee all employee relations cases and improve the efficiency of our processes, providing advice and training to managers. You’ll support and resolve a broad range of HR matters throughout the employee lifecycle, as well as work on HR projects.
Key responsibilities:
As an HR Advisor, you will:
- Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Support recruitment processes, including drafting job descriptions, managing interviews, and onboarding new hires.
- Handle employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary, and performance management.
- Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, such as diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, and wellbeing programs.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
- Maintain accurate HR records and prepare reports on key metrics.
About you:
We are looking for a motivated individual with the following skills and experience:
- Proven experience in a HR advisory role, managing employee relations cases and building strong working relationships.
- Strong understanding of employment law and best practices.
- Familiarity with confidentiality and data protection laws.
- Ability to adapt quickly and implement new processes.
- Experience with People Planner (Access), Moorepay, or Sage is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, problem solving and organisation.
This role is split between the office three days per week, and home the other two. We are open to accommodating flexible and part-time working patterns to support your work life balance. Please let us know about your preferences. We have an office in central London, near Buckingham Palace.
If you would love to use your skills, talents, and experience to be part of positive change, we would love to hear from you. Please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note telling us why you would like to join Field Lane and why this role is a great fit for you.
Closing date:
18th December 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us as Project Workers to join our Multiple Disadvantage Services across London. We have multiple positions available in services in Camden and Westminster to join our dynamic teams in providing tailored support to our clients with multiple disadvantage.
As a Project Worker Multiple Disadvantage, your primary purpose is to provide comprehensive, trauma informed support to residents within a psychologically sensitive accommodation setting. Your role will encompass a wide range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the wellbeing, safety and development of residents.
About the roles in our women's services in Camden:
In this role, you will be part of a specialist team working with women who have complex needs, including mental health challenges, substance misuse, offending behaviour, and physical health issues. You’ll use a gender-informed approach, ensuring that women feel safe, supported, and empowered. This role will give you the opportunity to provide personalised support, helping clients develop independent living skills, build social networks, and access external services.
Your day-to-day work will involve conducting needs and risk assessments, creating support plans, and facilitating group work and structured interventions as part of our in-house recovery programme. You’ll work closely with external agencies to ensure that clients receive the holistic support they need, with a focus on both harm minimisation and recovery.
For roles in our women's services we ask for female only applicants. For occupational requirement reasons (exemption under the Equality Act 2010; Schedule 9 Part 1).
About the roles in our multiple disadvantage service in Westminster:
King George’s is a 68 bed hostel for men with complex needs and a history of rough sleeping. It is part of Westminster City Council’s Rough Sleepers Pathway. Many of our clients are deemed high risk/high support due to chronic mental health and physical health issues, high levels of substance misuse, and offending histories. We accept that our clients have experienced complex trauma, usually from a very early age and often throughout their lives including currently. For this reason, we work to imbed the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) approach in a service.
Reporting to the Manager, your role will require you to develop, support and motivate the people who we support and accommodate.We run a service that is creative, responsive and that provides a foundation which empowers people to achieve their aspirations and make positive and sustainable life changes. You will be crucial to making that happen. This role can make a real difference to individual's lives and crucially, support individuals many of whom face multiple disadvantages and have complex needs.
About you:
- A solid understanding of person-centred approaches, harm minimisation, and trauma-informed care.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships with clients, empowering them to engage with community resources and take positive steps forward.
- Flexibility, creativity, and resilience in working with a sometimes challenging and hard-to-engage client group.
- Proven experience and skills in delivering highly personalised assessment and casework, support planning, goal setting, advocacy, and the ability to apply this in a caseload of clients who find it difficult to engage in formal keywork and where there are barriers to accessing statutory support.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 8th December at Midnight
Interview Date: Weds 18th and Thurs 19th December online via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of young people and local communities in the Essex, Kent and London areas? YMCA Thames Gateway Group is seeking a Director of Finance and IT to join our outstanding executive team, and to take a lead in ensuring that our work continues to create supportive and energising communities that are open to all, where people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.
Joining our team is an opportunity to be part of a global movement that is inclusive, diverse and forward-thinking. YMCA is the largest and oldest charity working with young people in the world. We are one of the 97 YMCAs in England and Wales, and we are one of the 10 largest.
We are dedicated to helping people reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit. We provide support to around 10,000 people in our local communities through a diverse range of services including supported and move-on housing; health and wellbeing activities; and childcare, youth and family work.
This is an exciting time to join YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Our turnover has increased from £3.5 million to £10 million over the last few years, and we are two years into a new five-year strategy focused on strengthening our YMCA branches and business streams, whilst continuing to achieve our impact ambitions.
We seek a Director of Finance and IT who shares our values and ethos and brings:
- Strategic financial leadership experience in a similarly complex environment, ideally with relevant experience in charity or housing association contexts
- strong commercial acumen;
- accountancy qualifications and experience of treasury and cash management;
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collegial, engaging approach.
This is a hybrid role which will include some home working and a regular presence at YMCA Thames Gateway Group sites in Essex, London and Kent (in particular the Romford site where many of the Finance and IT team are located).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Windsor Homeless Project – Night Shelter
Use your skills and experience to make a difference to the most vulnerable
About us:
We are Alma Beacon (the operating name for Windsor Christian Action Charity no. 11543080), a forward-thinking charity empowering disadvantaged and vulnerable people in the Windsor area to achieve better goals and outcomes. Three Projects sit within our Charity one of which is the Windsor Homeless Project. Our Charity’s purpose is to make an impact that matters for our “clients” who are often the most vulnerable people in society. People are at the heart of what we do.
With Alma Beacon, our new centre, opening in January 2024 and receiving planning permission in June 2024, we plan to reopen the Night Shelter for 10 weeks starting in early January, with opening times from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.
To manage the night shelter, we are looking to hire four Shift Leaders who will work with the Trustees, our volunteers, and the Windsor Homeless Shift Leaders to ensure the smooth running of the shelter for our guests.
We propose to operate the Shift Leaders on a shift pattern 4 shifts one week 3 shifts the next week. With two shifts per night, 5.45 pm – 12.15 pm and 12.00 pm – 8.00 this allows for a handover,
Final shift patterns will be agreed upon with the Shift Leaders when hired
Responsibilities
- Work with your other Shift Leaders to manage the volunteers' rota for the following nights. If required contact volunteers to fill the gaps un the rota
- Open Alma Beacon
- Prepare the venue for the arrival of our guests with help from our volunteers
- In the morning ensure the venue is tidied and the beds are folded up and stored safely
- Highlight any bedding that needs to be washed
- Overseeing the provision of hot evening meals and simple breakfasts in conjunction with the volunteers
- Lock-up Alma Beacon
- If bedding or guest clothes require washing using the washing machines/dryers within Alma Beacon
- A daily handover email to the Windsor Homeless Project Manager highlighting any issues or concerns with the guests, maintenance issues, and any additional supply requirements.
The requirements
- Experience in working with vulnerable people who have challenges such as homelessness, addiction, mental health
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Creative and calm approach to problem-solving
- Ability to be flexible and supportive in a challenging environment
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
The Connection at St. Martins is based in the heart of London, in the most concentrated area of rough sleeping in the UK. We have an ambitious strategy to tackle rough sleeping in central London with those people who are most persistently on the streets. Building relationships of trust with clients is at the heart of our work. To achieve this in practice, we have a fully trauma informed approach across the whole charity with psychologists embedded in our service delivery teams.
Alongside running our busy day centre at Adelaide Street by Trafalgar Square, we are developing our access to accommodation. This includes a project to extend our scheme in Clapham with a new building during 2025. The extension will provide 3 additional studio flats and activity spaces. This is the first in a longer term goal to introduce more accommodation into our service portfolio so that we can house an additional 300 of our Adelaide Street clients by 2028. We are also keen to develop our links into health, through partnerships with the NHS and other treatment services. Finally, we would like to further improve our offer for women and for people with No Recourse to Public Funds.
The Director of Services is a vital role for us and this is an incredibly exciting opportunity for someone who shares our passion for addressing rough sleeping. The successful candidate will be ambitious and tenacious in developing high quality services and growing our support. They must be able to build really strong relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders alongside bringing extensive experience from homelessness, mental health, addiction or the criminal justice sector.
Our Director of Services will:
- Ensure excellent service delivery which reflects our Theory of Change;
- Deliver the charity’s Service Quality and Development strategy;
- Take forward our emerging accommodation models and our links into health services;
- Provide financial management and secure resources for service delivery;
- Work with the Board and the Service Quality and Development Sub Committee, sharing progress against objectives and reporting results;
- Provide leadership with the staff team, particularly in services, promoting our cultural traits and behaviours in everything we do.
Full job description can be found on our website
Salary: £64,709
Closing Date: Thursday 5th December
Interview Date: Wednesday 11th December & Thursday 12th December. Second interview w/c 16th December
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Philanthropy Officer
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
- The Philanthropy Officer role is key part of an ambitious and forward-thinking Fundraising & Communications team. We have recently gone through a period of strategic development as part of the implementation of a new strategy (launched in April 2023), and we encourage the you to bring your enthusiasm and vision to our aims.
- This is a great opportunity for a candidate who is looking to develop a career in fundraising. Although experience is desirable, we are looking for the right candidate so full training will be provided.
- You will have experience in working in an office environment with excellent interpersonal, writing and organisational skills. The role will be suited to someone who enjoys desk-based tasks such as administration, research, reporting and creative writing but is also comfortable meeting people and networking.
- The focus of this role will be the on-going administration of the legacy income, researching new opportunities across a range of income streams and supporting the Head of Fundraising with the stewardship of existing legacy pledges and major donors.
Full job description can be found on our website
Salary: £35,252
Closing Date: Monday 9th December
Interview Date: Thursday 19th December
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Senior Asset Planning Surveyor, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by maximising data collection and gaining a deeper understanding of the performance of their property portfolio. Your leadership will be critical in fostering a collaborative and accountable environment where trust, integrity, and mutual respect are central values. You will manage a team of Asset Planning Surveyors, providing clear guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of their surveying programme.
Based in Warrington, this role will also involve travel to other locations as required. If you're a dedicated professional with a passion for asset management and team leadership, they’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Provide effective management, leadership, and technical support to a team of Asset Planning Surveyors.
- Provide technical support to the Asset Strategy and Planning team to ensure compliance with Decent Homes and energy performance.
- Work closely with the Asset Survey Coordinator in the development and delivery of the survey programme.
- Performance manage the activities of the Asset Planning Surveying Team employing robust management methodologies, effective reporting, and KPIs to ensure productivity and financial compliance of the team in line with agreed targets.
- Provide the expertise and knowledge needed in the collection and validation of property condition data used to update the asset management and housing management systems.
- Be responsible for internal quality assurance relating to the data capture process and implementing the recommendations of any external quality assurance audit.
- Carry out technical surveys to support the asset management function of the Asset Strategy and Planning Team.
- Continuously evaluate the existing processes and procedures to ensure that change management is being carried out in the most efficient and effective manner and initiate appropriate action.
- Act as a coach and mentor in the development of staff and team competencies to promote change, innovation, continuous improvement, and management of risk.
- Provide clear management that builds an environment based on trust, mutual respect, and integrity, where everyone takes individual accountability and responsibility whilst working together as a team.
- Be responsible for staff development, recruitment, deployment, motivation, performance management, training, absence management, and discipline.
- Contribute to the delivery of the operational plan and the development of an outstanding service that makes a positive contribution to their vision in a manner that reflects their values.
- Act as a champion of change, innovation, continuous improvement, value for money, and risk management.
- Take personal responsibility for your own personal and professional development.
- Be a positive influence in a team based on trust, mutual respect, and integrity in which everyone takes individual accountability and responsibility whilst working together as a team.
Skills & Experience:
- Level 4 qualification in construction or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience of relevant people management & leadership experience commensurate with the role
- Relevant qualification related to domestic energy assessor.
- Evidence of and commitment to continual professional, leadership and personal development
- Track record in working in a construction environment and working on projects that have resulted in measurable business benefits
- Experience of construction processes and legislation
- Significant experience of undertaking technical and stock condition surveys
- Experience of managing a team of technical staff and tracking productivity
- Evidence of operating collaboratively as one team to take collective responsibility for overall performance as well as working with key stakeholders
Interview Process:
- Candidates will undergo in-person interviews, consisting of a competency-based interview.
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
- Right to work verification
- Qualification certificate check
- 2x Completed references
- OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work
- DBS check (if required for role)
- Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s
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Emmaus Oxford is looking for a Charity retail Deputy Store Manager to join our retail management team running our large charity superstore in Cowley Oxford. Emmaus provides housing support and meaning occupation in our social enterprise to up to 28 ex-homeless men and women [known in Emmaus as Companions]. As well as providing retail management the role also involves coaching and training companions and working closely with our team of Progression Workers and Learning & Development Manager. Emmaus collects donations of furniture and household goods from across Oxfordshire and these are sold in our superstore in Cowley and through our online sales business. Proceeds from sales make a major contribution towards our housing & support service. The role is Fulltime [37.5 hr per week] will involve some weekend working and key holding responsibility. It’s a great opportunity to join a growing charity, in a rewarding role, working directly with the charity’s beneficiaries. Your work will directly help ex-homeless men and women, local people on low incomes and help create a better environment through recycling and reuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to work in a role where you can use your language skills to support an end to rough sleeping?
This opportunity is offered as a 6 month fixed term contract, or secondment for internal applicants.
Our belief is that rough sleeping is an intrinsically harmful and dangerous activity both for the individual and for the wider community. Therefore, we take a proactive and assertive approach to supporting people away from this activity. Our aim is to support people to recover from the effects of rough sleep and move away from a street lifestyle permanently.
We are looking for a dynamic, self-driven person with relevant language skills to support the Roma Rough Sleeper Team as an Outreach Worker (known internally as Roma Mediator), working across central London boroughs. In this vital role you will:
- Undertake Street outreach shifts where you will be involved in making contact with people who are sleeping rough, assessing their needs and delivering personalised case management; to support individuals to make the move away from the streets.
- Support teams of Street Outreach Workers to deliver accessible services and ensure that contact is made and sustained with Roma people sleeping rough.
- Ensure the assessments made and the support offered are appropriate and relevant for the client group and that Roma people are supported to engage with the available services.
- Work in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams and agencies and advocate, where appropriate, on behalf of Roma people with external agencies regarding their welfare rights and other support needs.
About you
Above all we are looking for enthusiastic, committed individuals who have a genuine interest in supporting people to rebuild their lives. Even if you don’t think you match 100 % of the criteria, we would still like to hear from you as we value transferable skills. Potential can be equally as important as experience.
If you can demonstrate the below, we encourage you to apply!
- For this role it is essential that candidates possess Roma or Romanian language skills.
- You will be able to demonstrate some experience of supporting people with multiple needs and managing challenging behaviour.
- You may have previous experience of supporting Roma people to access services and/or entitlements is beneficial for this role.
- You will have an understanding of housing and health, work and immigration services and legislation and how this affects people experiencing homelessness.
- You can show good communication skills, the ability to build positive working relationships with a variety of different people and effectively working well with others.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Roma candidates, alongside all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 4 December 2024
Interview and assessments on: 13 December 2024
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Service Manager (Care and Support Services)
We have a great opportunity for a Service Manager who will be responsible for running a safe operational management of Care and Support services.
Position: Service Manager
Location: Rochdale, Keswick Gardens, Greater Manchester
Hours: 37.5 hours
Salary: 35,137.71 (£36,358.34 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 23rd December 2024 – Although applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
About the role:
You will be working from one of the organisations supported services providing motivational leadership to empower and engage your team to deliver an outstanding service that puts customers first with responsibility for the safe operational management of care and support services.
Key responsibilities
- Leading and engaging a team
- Leading a service
- Housing and income management
- Supporting customers
About you:
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience of managing a team within a supported housing environment with a vulnerable and diverse group of customers
- Experience of working in challenging environments with the ability to plan, prioritise, organise tasks to achieve results
- Ability to listen and communicate clearly, encourage feedback and reflection, empower, motivate and gain improvements
- Have conflict resolution skills and be confident and consistent when making decisions
- Experience of reviewing, monitoring and evaluating outcomes in the delivery of support services
- Competent IT skills, including using databases, producing reports and other communications, and analysing key outcomes data to understand and drive service improvements
About the organisation:
A housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all customers. For 90 years, they’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
They have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Their work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Benefits you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits
The organisation values diversity in all its forms. They foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Their commitment to inclusivity drives success and enriches the lives of customers and colleagues.
They are a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
This role also falls under the Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.
You may also have experience in areas such as Service Manager, Senior Service Manager, Junior Service Manager, Housing Service Manager, Housing and Support Service Manager, Homeless Service Manager, Housing Officer, Housing Adviser, Housing and Care Service Manager, Housing Support Officer, Housing Working, Social Housing Officer, Social Housing Service Manager, Rehabilitation Service Manager, Rehabilitation Service, Drug, Alcohol, Mental Health Service Manager, Mental Health, Recovery Worker, Recovery Service Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Your new company
Join a dynamic team and be part of something exceptional. At this consultancy, they don't settle for ordinary things, their purpose-driven approach drives them to deliver quality and excellence in every project. They have multiple offices and have been part of over 25 award-winning projects in the last decade across a variety of sectors. They foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture and their commitment to excellence has earned accreditation by Best Companies, and are listed amongst the top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK.
Your new role
As a Building Surveyor, you'll play a pivotal role in their success.Here's what you'll be doing:Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients, understanding their needs, and providing expertise.Project Management: Lead diverse, interdisciplinary project teams, adding value through collaboration.
Technical Expertise: Undertake condition surveys, technical due diligence, and infrequent dilapidation assessments.Innovation: Embrace new technologies and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
What you'll need to succeed
Hold or aspire to achieve MRICS status or bring a wealth of industry expertise.Thrive within diverse teams, contributing to innovative solutions
What you'll get in return
Workplace Pension: They match contributions up to 4.5% through a salary sacrifice scheme.
Life Assurance Cover: Ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Healthcare Cash Plan: Supporting your health and well-being.
Hybrid Working: They encourage staff to work in the office at least one day per week, with flexible start and finish times
Birthday Leave: Take an extra day off to celebrate your special day.Time Off in Lieu: For applicable situations.
Enhanced Annual Leave for Long Service: Recognising your commitment.Professional Fees Covered: They'll handle these for you.
Generous Bonus for Introducing New Colleagues: Encourage referrals and teamwork.
Shopping Reward and Discount Scheme: Enjoy discounts, including gym memberships.
Buying and Selling Annual Leave Scheme: Tailor your time off.
Fundraising Event Contributions: They support your charitable efforts.Mentoring and 1:1 Scheme: Personal and professional growth.
Professional Development: Funded training and qualifications, including RICS, RIBA, and CIBSE.
What you need to do now
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Your new company
Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking Building Surveyor looking for a new challenge? A renowned consultancy based in west Kent is seeking a dedicated professional to join the team. This leading consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions, prides themselves on a collaborative and innovative approach to work, and a commitment to sustainable construction practices.
Your new role
As a Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for conducting detailed surveys, providing expert advice, and working closely with our team to ensure the successful completion of projects. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and play a key role in shaping the built environment.
What you'll need to succeed
A degree in Building Surveying or a related field.Experience in a similar role.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.A commitment to continuous professional development.
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunities for career progression.A supportive and inclusive work environment.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call 07488 312 618 now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Your new company
This well-established consultancy since 1970, has built a legacy on the pillars of professionalism, reliability, and quality, offering the highest standard of construction consultancy services in the industry with a diverse portfolio of eleven core services, including Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Employer's Agent, Building Surveying. They have grown exponentially, now boasting a team of over 170 dedicated members, spread across five strategic locations in the UK.
Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join a Building Surveying team.This position offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to a variety of exciting projects and offers the right candidate an exciting career opportunity involving both professional and contract surveying duties. While the primary focus is on public sector residential clients, the role extends to other sectors such as commercial, industrial, education, leisure, and retail. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on large complex projects and intricate refurbishment and alteration commissions.
What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will be proactive, a team player, focused on excellence in service delivery and communications with clients and contractors, highly organised, personable, and detail oriented.
What you'll get in return
25 days annual leave increases with service.Pension schemeRide to work scheme.Buying additional holidays
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Rachel Knight or call 07488 312 618 now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion in your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Your new company
A well established, dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking consultancy that has a rich history and proven track record specialising in turning construction dreams into reality. They have vast experience of providing a full range of design, engineering and consultancy services to the built environment across a variety of sectors and pride themselves on delivering exceptional results. As a leading Top 50 consultancy, they offer exposure to top-tier professionals and innovation, including dedication to creating a positive work environment to support personal career goals, including acknowledgement by 'our Investors in People' accreditation since 1995. They promote a merit-based system, allowing individuals to reach their potential without limitations and promote a balanced work-life culture.
Your new role
Prepare Specifications, Employers Requirements/design briefs, and preliminary documents.Prepare tender documentation, analyse tender returns, and report on tenders.Compile Building Contracts and Development Agreements.Assist with Contract Administration, including quality control site inspections and reporting.Chair meetings and prepare minutes and records.Undertake interim valuation procedures and agree on Final Accounts, including assessing Extensions of Time and Loss and Expense Claims.Conduct end-of-defects inspections and reporting.Perform other duties related to Project Management and Employer's Agent roles.
What you'll need to succeed Degree in Building Surveying or Project Management or equivalent.Professional Development: Working towards chartership status with RICS or equivalent.Personal Attributes: Enthusiastic, proactive, flexible, and adaptive.Leadership: Demonstrate strong leadership qualities.Team Player: Work effectively within a team.
Self-Motivated: Show initiative and drive.
Ambitious: Desire to progress within the organisation.
Management: Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
What you'll get in returnFlexible working policy.Annual leave options: sell, buy, and carry-over.Health Insurance: Health Shield cash plan.Long service award.Incentive scheme.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Rachel Knight on 07488 312618 now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk