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About the Angelou Centre 

The Angelou Centre is a Black-led women’s organisation committed to empowering Black and racially minoritised women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. Our refuge provides trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and holistic support to help survivors heal, recover, and rebuild their lives.

As we grow and expand our refuge provision, we are looking for a dedicated Refuge Manager to oversee our safe accommodation services, including emergency housing, move-on accommodation, and specialist provisions for women with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).

Role Overview

The Refuge Manager will lead a team of Senior advocates and House Support Workers, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed support is provided to residents. The post-holder will ensure that the refuge operates in compliance with all statutory requirements, housing regulations, and health & safety standards. They will also be responsible for property management, working closely with landlords, housing associations, and local authorities.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced housing professional with a strong understanding of domestic abuse support services, safeguarding practices, and compliance obligations within the social housing sector.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found, therefore we suggest submitting your application as soon as you can.

This post is:

• subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
• Open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1
• involves some out-of-hours work and travel

The Angelou Centre is aware that women and people of the global majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and requirement. So, if you are excited by the role, but your past experience doesn’t quite match every requirement we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the person we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced Tenancy Services Officer to provide a fantastic service to our residents, dealing with all tenancy-related matters including support to sustain tenancies, managing arrears, ASB, onboarding of new schemes and sign up of new residents, complaints and resident engagement.  This is a pivotal role and will be crucial to our future success, ensuring the service we provide to residents is positive and proactive.  We have a small but dynamic team and this means that you will have the unique opportunity to make a real difference to both PCHA and our residents.

We are looking for an established housing professional with at least 3 years’ tenancy management experience.  You will need a positive and resilient approach with excellent communication and relationship building skills. As well as experience of tenancy services and a passion for customer service, the successful candidate will embody the vision, values and ambitions of PCHA.  The successful candidate will need to:

· have a positive outlook and approachable manner

· be customer focussed and able to solve problems

· be proactive, supportive and non-judgemental

· have strong experience of delivering proactive and holistic tenancy services

· be highly organised, with good admin and IT skills

· be resilient and able to stay calm under pressure

· be self-motivated and able to work autonomously

You will need to have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Head of Property - London

We are delighted to be partnering with the Royal British Legion (RBL) to recruit their new Head of Property.

The role

With responsibility for managing a team of five Regional Property Managers, the role will have a base in London but with a national travel requirement which includes regular team meet-ups in the Midlands.

We are specifically looking for applications from RICS Members, and ideally Chartered Members, with a good breadth of experience leading Estates/Property departments in similar sized, and similarly complex organisations.

This is a varied role managing RBL's Clubs, Branch buildings and other assets (a total of 450 buildings) including providing a corporate service for operational buildings such as offices, production facilities and warehouses. You will have responsibility for managing and securing the RBL rental income, and have oversight of all other property transactions, including disposals, acquisitions and lease renewals and rent reviews across the operational, branch and investment portfolios. You will also deliver wider corporate efficiency projects, including undertaking research, solutioning, producing written papers and presenting to Executive and Trustee Boards to seek approval.

RBL is modernising to become a more inclusive, flexible, customer-focused, data-driven, and collaborative organisation. In your role as the Head of Property you will be tasked with developing and delivering the 5-year RBL Property Strategy to complement the charity's modernisation, ensuring that its property activity complies with the Charities Act 2011 and that RBL's properties are fully aligned with and supportive of the Legion's strategic objectives. You will also work with the Head of Facilities Management and the Operations Directorate to deliver a funded planned maintenance programme for the operational portfolio to protect service delivery and safeguard financial value.

About you

• Experience of managing a remote, geographically dispersed team
• Knowledge and experience of putting Best Practice Property Management principles into practice
• Strong Budget Management experience
• Detailed knowledge of Property and Trust law
• Contract Management experience relating to outsourced functions, such as treasury, vacant property security, estates valuation, property consultancy and legal services
• Effective and persuasive written and verbal communicator
• Experience writing and preparing Board level papers and papers for various property related committees

Whilst not an essential requirement, applicants would benefit from an understanding of Charity Law and how it impacts property, and of Trusts and the workings of the Charity Commission

Employee Benefits

• 28 day's paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing to 29 days after 2 years and 30 days after 5 years, and with the ability to buy up to 1 working week of additional leave
• Private Healthcare
• Contributory pension scheme - min 2% employee contribution which receives a 6% employer contribution, up to max of 10% employer contribution matched with 5% employee contribution (until 5 years' service reached, when 14% employer contribution is achievable)
• Death-in-service Life Assurance, with a benefit of 3x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season Ticket and Rental Deposit Loan Schemes / Cycle to Work Scheme
• Reward Hub online benefits platform with extensive offers and discounts

Additional information

RBL employs c 2,000 people across the country campaigning on behalf of the Armed Forces community, delivering support services to them, leading Remembrance on behalf of the nation, raising funds to support our work and developing and running the organisation and our network of membership branches.

RBL is committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to support you throughout the process.

Property Service Inspector (Stock Condition Lead) - £42,558 pa

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Property Services Inspector (Stock Condition Lead) to join our dedicated team. The main responsibility is to carry out stock condition surveys of the association’s properties as part of an ongoing program.

In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise in housing construction to conduct regular inspections and address any necessary actions to meet the high expectations of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gathering information on the condition of Hightown’s individual properties and buildings to assess their overall state, identify necessary repairs, pinpoint health and safety concerns, and ensure that properties remain fit for purpose while continuously meeting the Decent Homes Standard (DHS).
• Collaborate with the Property Services Co-ordinator to raise orders for necessary repairs identified during inspections, using a list of approved contractors, ensuring that issues are addressed promptly with minimal disruption to residents.
• Reports on stock condition assessments, detailing the volume of issues and any related concerns, as directed by the Senior Surveyor.
• Carry out regular Fire Risk Assessments in communal areas, identifying any issues and initiating necessary actions. Report defects to the appropriate authorities promptly as required.
• Conduct post-inspections of completed work, exercise financial oversight, and ensure invoices are processed and approved for payment in compliance with financial regulations.

About You

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic individual with a `can-do` attitude.
You should be able to work collaboratively within a team to deliver exceptional service and be adaptable in your approach to work. A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and supporting others is essential.

To apply for the Property Services Inspector role, you should have:

• Relevant experience or qualifications in a related field, such as building construction, surveying, or building regulations.
• A good understanding of Building & Fire Safety systems and regulations.
• The ability to regularly climb stairs and ladders.

Due to the nature of the role, you must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. You will also be required to have a DBS check.

About Us

Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.

We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1100 Permanent and Bank staff in our Care and Supported Housing Schemes and from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £121 million and a development programme that will deliver over 350 new affordable homes each year.

The Benefits

We offer a range of benefits which include:

• 33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• £42,558 pa for 35 hours a week contract
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
• Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Employee support and health & wellbeing services
• Well-equipped on-site gym

Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please apply below.

We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.

Property Services Director 

Salary: £90,000 circa 

Location: Wimbledon, London 

37.5 hours per a week 

Permanent 

Closing date 9 April 2025 

We are looking for an experienced Property Service Director to develop and manage quality homes and services that are attractive, safe, secure and comfortable for clients to live in and enjoy; to play an active role in the overall management of Evolve and the achievement of business plans and growth ambitions; to lead on overall Asset Management and Property services. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Regulation & governance 

• Managing homes and assets effectively 

• Health & Safety 

• Maximising growth and targeting investment 

• Environment and sustainability 

• Research and development 

• Relationship management 

Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people who have experienced homelessness themselves. Equality, diversity and inclusion are key objectives for us, and we reflect this in our recruitment practices, actively seeking applications from all parts of the community regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.     

You will need to have the correct right to work in the UK in place, as Evolve does not have a sponsorship license.   

Please ensure that your answers give a clear outline of how your application meets the criteria for this role using the included job description and person specification.   

In return, we can offer you:   

• Over 6 weeks holiday per annum (rising with service)   

• Ability to buy or sell additional one week holiday per annum   

• Employer paid DBS checks   

• Occupational sick pay    

• Employer contributory pension scheme   

• 4 x Life Assurance   

• Medical Cash Back Plan   

• Yulife Employee Assistance & Rewards Programme   

• Cycle to work scheme   

• Full training and induction programme    

• Blue Light Card 

About us  

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 1,300 people each year.  

Our aim is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to become independent and resilient.  We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help them break the cycle of homelessness.  

We offer a programme of support tailored to meet people’s individual needs, including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling. We work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness. We campaign to end street homelessness. We build affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life.  

Age UK is currently looking to hire a Chartered Surveyor to provide a professional comprehensive and cost-effective Regional Estate's Management Service on all Age UK Properties.

In this role you will use your professional knowledge and experience to undertake significant problem solving and lateral thinking, providing advice to key stakeholders across the charity on complex estate and asset management issues. By ensuring best professional practice is always observed and complying with the RICS Code of Conduct, the successful post-holder will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of departmental budgets, negotiating rent reviews and lease renewals across Age UK's predominantly retail property portfolio and general day to day property management duties.

Whilst you will be home based, please note this role requires travel across our Age UK estate, so there is an expectation you can travel with some overnight stays; a company car will be provided.

The area this role covers will be dependent on the successful candidate's home location. Please note this position is known in the charity as Regional Estate's Surveyor.

Age UK Internal Job Grade- 5N

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

* Significant post Chartered experience in either a retail property management department or an estate management department providing professional advice and influencing a range of stakeholders in respect of strategic property management. (A, I)
* Experience of working within a geographically diverse team (I)
* Experience of developing, and reviewing policies, procedures and guidance (I)
* In depth knowledge of Landlord and Tenant statute and Case Law in particular the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (A, I)
* Self-Motivated, work autonomously yet work as part of and lead a team.
* Good Organisational Skills (I)
* Ability to write concise letters and reports targeted to varying recipients both internally and externally of Age UK (I)
* Good Computer skills including proficiency in the use of excel, database and word (A, I)
* Able to manage multiple projects at all stages (I)
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills (I)
* Able to collate, analyse and report relevant management information (I)
* Comfortable with influencing a variety of stakeholders across the organisation. (I)
* Ability to work within a small flexible team of professional/technical staff. (I)
* Sound Knowledge of the Retail property market (A, I)
* Strong negotiating skills (A, I)
* BSc Estate Management degree (A)
* Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (A)

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is able to provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for eligible roles only. If this applies to you, please contact the recruitment team to discuss. If the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship you will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a great large and growing property development/management company based in London. The organisation also has a developing philanthropic arm which looks to invest in social and charitable activities. Due to growth, an exciting opportunity exists for a Legal Manager to join the team. As Legal Manager, you will have direct responsibility for any legal support required by all company functions but will also provide a wide range of legal advice across all areas of the business. This is a full-time role, hybrid working within Ilford, East London.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will need to be a qualified solicitor within the UK with broad commercial and contractual law experience. This is a general in-house legal role. If you have experience in property law and commercial leases, that would be a bonus however this is not essential for the role, we are open to newly qualified candidates who can demonstrate aptitude and generalist experience . A good understanding of HR is required although skills in this area can be developed. We are seeking candidates who are collegiate in their approach with excellent stakeholder management skills. You will be able to demonstrate strong leadership and be a trusted subject matter expert who can help guide the organisation in its activities. This is a great role for someone looking to build their legal career in a supportive environment.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a community-based charity with an ambitious and exciting vision set in the heart of Portobello, West London, supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community.

Westway Trust is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Manager -Estate Development – to support on planning and construction and the future development of the Estate. You will also be responsible for capital projects, including tendering, management of contract managers, development teams, architects, engineers and contractors. 

You will be a qualified and knowledgeable senior manager with strong and varied experience of operating within the property development, capital project management or other related field.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Maintain and / or develop an Estate Plan for the organisation
• Oversee larger refurbishments and capital projects on the Estate in all aspects including:
• Tendering and selection for architects, contractors, suppliers, engineers and other professional advisors as required
• Acting as the organisations lead for legal compliance purposes
• Where agreed act as the Principal Designer (the client) on behalf of the Trust in line with legislative requirements (2022 Building Regulations).
• Manage project managers brought in to manage particular capital projects
• Oversee developments through pre-planning and planning – liaising with relevant statutory, industry and other bodies
• Ensure appropriate community consultation, working with our Community Engagement staff.
• Lead, and oversee the Grounds and Gardens team, developing solutions to support proactive delivery.
• With the CEO, Head of Property further develop and implement the Trust’s Asset Management Strategy.
• Keep up to date with current legislation and regulations that affect the Estate and ensure compliance with charitable property law. Advise the CEO and the Trustees accordingly.
• Engage in forward planning with other senior staff to ensure the Estate can fulfil its potential for commercial and charity use
• Deal with senior stakeholders, particularly the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, on property/planning related matters.
• Ensure the creation and control of budgets on property refurbishment and capital builds.
• Provide information and support to fundraising efforts on capital projects
• Prepare Committee reports and attend meetings, as required.
• Submit rating appeals, as appropriate
• Ensure the Trust’s record keeping associated with the activities of this role is up to date and coherent
• Carry out other duties as may be reasonably required by the Head of Property and the CEO related to this aspect of the Trusts work.

Knowledge and Experience:

Leadership responsibilities

• You will be an active member of the Trust’s Team, contributing in particular to the development and delivery of the property aspects of the Trust’s strategy, business plans and land-use priorities.
• You will attend the Board’s sub-committee and other meetings supporting effective Governance and management as required.

Essential

• You will be a highly capable management professional who is used to working in a multi-faceted organisation, dealing with multiple stakeholders and committed to enhancing the lives of people in the local community.
• You will have a tertiary level qualification in construction, architecture, design or another relevant field.
• You will have at least 7-10 years’ experience of experience in property development, project management or related field. Including taking projects through RIBA stages 0-7.
• Experience of appointing and managing teams through the planning process. Initially gaining planning consent and through to managing contractors to deliver Practical Completion.
• Experience of working on refurbishments and new builds
• Experience of working with a legal team and marketing team and finance team.
• Experience of Risk Management across construction and development.
• You will ideally have property and/or asset management experience of commercial properties.
• Experience in procuring and managing professional services.
• Experience of significant budget formulation and management.
• Experience of strong project management, managing third party contractors and creating high performing teams.
• Experience of managing a number of projects simultaneously and projects outside your discipline.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, report writing and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills for both workplace and external representation, operating with enthusiasm, flexibility, energy and commitment.
• Demonstrable understanding and commitment to, and promotion of, equality opportunities and diversity.
• Experience of MS Office packages and other industry relevant software management tools.

Ideally you will bring:

• A strong understanding of building regulations and best practice, and industry standards.
• An understanding of the local area.

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

 Applicants who have previously applied will not be shortlisted, thank you for your understanding and interest in working at Westway Trust.

The application deadline is Friday 4 April when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.

About Outward

Outward is celebrating 50 years of providing high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people in London. We are proud to empower the people we support to live fulfilling lives, make positive choices, and embrace opportunities that matter to them.

About the Role

Are you looking for a chance to develop your existing skills in housing management? Do you feel you can bring a fresh approach some new ideas and commitment to providing services that support our client groups?

Everything we do at Outward is about promoting the choice and independence of vulnerable people to have genuine control over their lives, play an active role in the community and develop as individuals. We provide innovative and responsive housing, care and support services that promote choice and independence for people with a variety of needs including people with learning disabilities, autism, older people, young people and people with mental health support needs across North and East London.

Outward Housing Department provides housing management aimed at sustaining vulnerable people in their tenancies and assisting people to move on from short term services. We work with a number of registered housing providers and in conjunction with our Group partner Newlon Housing Trust to provide housing management to their supported housing homes.

As a Tenancy Management Officer you will be expected to ensure that a comprehensive, sensitive and efficient housing management service is delivered to our tenants. You will have the ability to liaise with a range of internal and external partners, experience of providing a supported housing service to vulnerable tenants and a commitment to sustaining tenancies wherever possible.

You will also be able to effectively manage tenancy breaches including Anti-Social Behaviour, assess the suitability of new referrals, carry out property inspections and manage the voids process, monitor rent accounts and work with Income Management Team to ensure that rent arrears are kept to a minimum.  The successful candidates will also have excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills, and a commitment to excellent customer service. 

This role is available as a full time post of 38 hours per week.

Benefits

We value our staff and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

· 25 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)

· Comprehensive Learning & Development Programme

· Cycle-to-Work Scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)

· Pension Scheme and Death in Service Benefit

How to Apply

If you think you have the necessary skills and experience for this role please send your CV and a covering letter (preferably in one document). In your covering letter, outline your motivation for applying, how your skills align with the role, and highlight relevant achievements. In the subject line, please state clearly the role you are applying for and your name.

The closing date for all applications is on the 06th April 2025 however it is only an indicative date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. It would be great to hear from you.

Diversity at Outward

Outward applies its Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection.  Shortlisting, interviewing and selection is carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age or trade union membership.  Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and reasonable adjustments will be made to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process.

£54,285 - £60,585 (National) + £5,000 Accountancy Allowance with qualification

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers.  We are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.

Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading ground-breaking programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern and cost-effective real estate service solutions. 

Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours.  We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged, and we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. 

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth.  We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.

The responsibilities include:

• Ownership of the GPA’s technical IFRS16 accounting calculations, performing accurate and technically correct IFRS16 calculations for all relevant lease events, undertaking verifications, validations and checks
• Monthly reporting of IFRS16 financial performance, risks and opportunities
• Produce key information to support annual budgets and monthly forecasts for IFRS16. This will form part of SR bidding and Estimates, submissions to Cabinet Office & HMT. Respond to queries arising
• Support systems improvements behind IFRS16 accounting including accounting ledgers for IFRS16 transactions. Working with GPA’s outsourced Property Partner and supporting the development of accounting systems to ensure that IFRS16 accounting is accurate
• As required, supporting the production of GPA business cases/investment appraisals and ensuring that IFRS16 calculations are accurate
• Business partnering across GPA Directorates to ensure that IFRS16 impacts are understood and incorporated into all decision making
• Providing IFRS16 advice to finance and non-finance stakeholders across GPA. Supporting IFRS16 training across GPA Finance. Working towards becoming a subject matter expert on the application and reporting of IFRS16.

Key Skills & Experience 

• A technically strong, confident qualified accountant
• It would be preferable to have experience of IFRS16 technical accounting, particularly in its application to property leases (as both landlord and tenant) - if no prior experience, then the candidate must have a technical aptitude and be prepared to work towards become an expert on IFRS16
• A commercially astute finance professional, capable of translating technical accounting requirements into language that will inform, advise, influence and inspire confidence in financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• A self-starter, comfortable with change and with the drive-to-drive continuous improvement
• Strong leadership skills to lead a team of mixed experience in a challenging and complex environment
• Good communication, networking and negotiation skills, capable of building relationships with both finance and non-finance professionals
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, planning, collaborating and delivering through others
• Down to earth, proactive and pragmatic

For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Building Safety & Compliance Officer - Full Time - £44,039 per year

Are you enthusiastic about ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of properties?

We are looking for a Building Safety and Compliance Officer to join our team and play a vital role in maintaining the safety and compliance of our properties.

In this position, you will be responsible for conducting property reviews and performing essential risk assessments through on-site inspections. Your experience in building safety and maintenance, along with your knowledge of statutory requirements for residential buildings, will be key to your success.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognized qualification in a property-related field, specifically in building construction or surveying. You will play a crucial role in helping Hightown meet its health and safety obligations, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Bill, Fire Safety Act, and other relevant regulations.

If you are committed to maintaining high safety standards and regulatory compliance, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out building assessments and risk evaluations to support planning for necessary works not covered under building guarantee claims.
• Assist the Building Safety Lead Manager in collaborating with regulatory and enforcement bodies regarding building and fire safety, including submitting government returns within required deadlines.
• Develop and produce proposals for any building upgrade works required considering any impact on residents at all stages.
• Help create accurate digital records for each of Hightown’s buildings.
• Support the compliance team in ensuring statutory obligations and KPIs, covering areas such as electrical testing, gas servicing, legionella testing, risk assessments, lifting equipment, PAT testing, asbestos, automatic gates, playground equipment, and fire safety.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements:

• A full UK driving licence and access to a car for work-related tasks.
• A property-related qualification, with a focus on building safety, construction, surveying or similar.

Our Benefits:

• 33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Competitive salary of £44,039 per year (based on a 35-hour week)
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Life assurance cover (three times your annual salary)
• Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas
• Ongoing training opportunities to develop your career
• Employee support and health & wellbeing services
• Free access to on-site gym

We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.

Hightown is an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.

Senior Financial Accountant

(SEO)

£41,055 - £44,415 (National)

+ £5,000 Accountancy Allowance

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 50% of the government’s office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers.  We are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.

Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading ground-breaking programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern and cost-effective real estate service solutions. 

Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours.  We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged, and we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service.  Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. 

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth.  We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.

The responsibilities of the Senior Financial Accountant will include:

• Support the production of the GPA Annual Report and Accounts including provision of consolidation returns for Cabinet Office departmental accounts and Whole of Government Accounts
• Maintain and analyse accurate accounting records including preparation and monitoring of Statement of Financial Position reconciliations and accrual and other journals
• Monitor the effectiveness of key controls including those operated by outsourced service providers
• Prepare tax returns to deadlines including monthly VAT return and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns
• Support the delivery of internal and external audits including provision of fully supporting and signposted evidence, monitoring of requests and responding to auditors in a timely way
• Support continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the function
• Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness and relevance during change

Key Skills & Experience 

• Good experience of financial accounting
• Good knowledge and experience of VAT
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret significant amounts of financial data
• Ability to seek out new information and self-develop
• Experience of using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel Ability to work to tight deadlines

For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community. 

The Estate Officer will ensure the delivery of the regional maintenance programme, comprising routine, periodic, planned and urgent works, and the delivery of time limited maintenance consultancy and estate management projects. Working alongside the Conservation Projects Manager, the post holder will ensure regional estate compliance with CCT policies.

The post holder will be the main contact for all maintenance related matters and will maintain the property management records for the estate, develop volunteer projects and training on maintenance reporting and conservation cleaning and will assist with fundraising.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

The interviews will take place in Northampton, on Thursday 1st May 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

Mobile Caretaker - £25,506 pa

We have an exciting opening for a Mobile Caretaker who will ensure our care and supported housing sites and general need’s locations are regularly maintained to a high standard. You will perform low-level maintenance tasks and will be responsible for purchasing equipment based on service needs, providing receipts for each purchase made within an agreed budget limit.

Key Responsibilities

• Collecting and disposing of rubbish, bulk items, and recycling from bin stores.
• Performing low-level and grounds maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, strimming, and leaf blowing.
• Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance in both properties and communal areas as required.
• Conduct PAT testing on electrical equipment, maintaining a log of tested equipment and updating the Operative Supervisor accordingly.

Due to the nature of the role, you must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

About Us

Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.

We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1100 Permanent and Bank staff in our Care and Supported Housing Schemes and from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £121 million and a development programme that will deliver over 350 new affordable homes each year.

The Benefits

We offer a range of benefits which include:

• 33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• £25,506 pa for 35 hours a week contract
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
• Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Employee support and health & wellbeing services
• Well-equipped on-site gym

Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please apply below.

We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.