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We are recruiting a Support Specialist at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Location: Ty PenalltaTeam: Asset Maintenance and Repairs This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £30,559 - £33,366 and offer access to training and development opportunities. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Specialist who will be required to support the development of systems and procedures within the department.The successful candidate will be required to link into the business planning objectives to contribute to continuous improvement to all repair, maintenance and planned programmes in accordance with corporate and divisional performance plans and objectives.The successful candidate will be responsible for systems administration and updating and maintenance of Housing systems including DRS and Total and any subsequent new systems, maintaining the integrity of the system.We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic individual who will fully support the Assets Maintenance and Repairs management team by incorporating new technology in the future development for all work streams and provide support and training to all relevant stakeholders.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Relevant Level 3 technical qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales.</li><li>Good customer service skills – ensuring customer needs and expectations are met and complaints resolved in an appropriate manner.</li><li>Experience in the use of IT software and database packages. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kath Webb on 07850319807 or email <a href="mailto:webbk@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webbk@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh.&nbsp; Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information. This role requires a basic check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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Caerphilly County Borough Council

Support Specialist

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We have an exciting opportunity available for an Overseas Arrivals Accommodation Co-ordinator to join our Housing Needs and Options Service, here at Wokingham Borough Council. This exciting new post will provide strategic direction for migration in the borough and will be responsible for coordinating a Council wide response to this increasing demand. This post will identify opportunities to prevent and relief homelessness for this cohort by coordinating bids for funding opportunities and effectively managing existing migration budgets to ensure that preventative measures are put into place that deliver quantifiable outcomes in service delivery.
The Role
As the Overseas Arrivals Accommodation Co-ordinator, you will work closely with senior officers in the Housing Needs and Options Service, as well as with other senior officers across the Council in key areas including Housing, Education, Transport and Community Safety. You will also work closely with the Voluntary and Community Sector.&nbsp;
Please note this is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Your main responsibilities will include:
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<li>Using data and intelligence to forecast migration numbers and future demands on Council services and to produce regular reports to inform the Corporate Leadership Team.</li>
<li>Undertake research to inform policy development and best practice.</li>
<li>Identify and assess potential risks associated with migration pressures, including financial and operational risks.</li>
<li>To manage migration budgets and migration related funding streams, ensuring that allocated budgets deliver preventative measures which lead to cost avoidance and long-term financial sustainability.</li>
<li>Apply project management principles including coordinating project meetings, producing project plans and risk registers; lead on all projects, strategies and policies relating to migration.</li>
<li>Represent the Council in regional forums and partnerships on migration and in discussions with central government bodies, advocating for local needs and ensuring alignment with national policies.</li>
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About You
We are looking for an organised and motivated individual with an in-depth knowledge of migration, the asylum process and homelessness legislation. The ideal candidate will have:
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<li>Experience of managing budgets, project management and partnership working.</li>
<li>An ability to collaborate with senior officers, Elected Members, and partners.</li>
<li>Strong research, evaluation, and analytical skills.</li>
<li>A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to inform and influence senior internal and external stakeholders in key decisions.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Programme or project management qualifications or demonstrable experience in supporting projects and/or programmes is highly desirable.</li>
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Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join an excellent and dynamic team.
Please note, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible, as this advert may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
For an Informal discussion, please email Danielle Willmott, Interim Head of Housing Needs and Options - <a href="mailto:danielle.willmott@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">danielle.willmott@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date of applications: 11.00pm on 13/07/2025
Interview date: Week commencing 14/07/2025&nbsp;
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.&nbsp; Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Overseas Arrivals Accommodation Co-ordinator

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Permanent – Full Time
Location: Lynton House, Ilford

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse, and exciting East-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.
We're one of the fastest growing parts&nbsp;of the country&nbsp;and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by our excellent schools, places to live, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the City.
We are looking to appoint a&nbsp;Reviews Assistant&nbsp;with knowledge and understanding of homelessness and housing legislation.
You will be used to working in a fast-paced housing environment and be able to respond effectively and pro-actively to changing circumstances and employ a flexible, problem-solving mentality to overcome varied challenges.
To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

London Borough of Redbridge

Reviews Assistant

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £29,093 - £31,586 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term for 6 months&nbsp;This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 6 months. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.We're seeking an individual experienced in working with older people in dedicated care environments. You will often work alone and coordinate with external agencies and caring services to support vulnerable adults.Your role will involve tenancy management, addressing nuisance and antisocial behaviour, and enforcing actions as needed. Additionally, you'll conduct building inspections focusing on health and safety and necessary repairs.Proficiency in using various software packages, writing concise reports, and effective communication with a diverse range of people is essential. You must manage your time and workload efficiently, using resources effectively.Engaging with tenants face to face is a critical part of this role and as such homeworking is not applicable to this post.&nbsp;Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You have a strong background in assessing and supporting tenants' needs, with a keen understanding of housing legislation, welfare reform, benefits, and sustaining tenancies. Your experience includes working with diverse cultural groups and recognising their unique needs within a caring context.You're proficient in communicating with a wide range of individuals, remaining calm under pressure, and handling sensitive situations. Your education includes being a member of the Chartered Institute of Housing or holding equivalent qualifications or experience.Flexibility, the ability to work as part of a team, and a valid driving license with access to a car for travel across the Borough are crucial. You're also open to ongoing training to meet service requirements.Join us and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you support while growing with a dedicated and passionate team.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1550108&amp;ptId=11464" target="_blank">download: Sheltered Housing Officer JD (1).pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1550109&amp;ptId=11464" target="_blank">download: Luton Values Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Sheltered Housing Officer

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Specialist&nbsp; - Neighbourhood Housing (Income)
Full time, permanent
Salary £35,593 - £41,110 per annum (37 hours per week) plus essential car user allowance
Would you like to work for a high performing Income management service?
We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communications skills.&nbsp; A passion for delivering excellent customer service, who has a “can do” attitude and is a good team player.&nbsp; You will need to be an excellent problem solver, whilst offering a balance between enforcement and support in all areas of Income management.
The Housing Income Specialists provide a vital link to other service units enabling the Council to deliver a comprehensive housing and income service. We are seeking an experienced individual to join our team of four front line Housing Income Specialist, within the Neighbourhood Housing, Income Collection Team.
Acting as the first point of customer contact, the role of Housing Income Specialist is to be responsible for rent income collection and associated charges in a defined geographical area within the borough of Guildford. The role involves dealing with sensitive issues, often within a pressurised environment where strong negotiation skills and having assertiveness in difficult situations are essential requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Previous experience of giving debt advice and/ or welfare benefit advice would be desirable.
In return we offer a range of benefits including agile working, incremental progression related pay, highly competitive annual leave allowances, flexible working, staff discount scheme and membership of the local government pension scheme.
&nbsp;If you would like further details about this role please telephone Joanne Figg, Income Manager on (01483) 444280.
If you would like to apply for this role, please log on to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.guildford.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.guildford.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and click Contact us, then click on Jobs at the top right-hand corner.
Closing date for applications: 18th&nbsp;July 2025
Interview: &nbsp;Week commencing 28th&nbsp;July 2025

About Guildford
Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.&nbsp; All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.
We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment.&nbsp; To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.

Guildford Borough Council

Specialist - Neighbourhood Housing (Income) 10954

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
Brighton and Hove City Council are recruiting for experienced and enthusiastic tradespeople to join our Housing Repairs and Maintenance Team
Do you want to support the residents of the city with their painting and decorating work? Do you want to focus on your trade and not sourcing materials, writing quotes or chasing customers for payment? Do you have a full clean drivers licence? Do you have an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in painting and decorating?
If so, we’d welcome your application to work within our busy Housing Repairs and Maintenance Service.
For an informal discussion, please contact Kay Atherton, Project Manager at <a href="mailto:james.pauley@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:Kay.Atherton@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kay.Atherton@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>
<h2>About the role</h2>You will carry out high-standard painting and decorating repairs and refurbishment activities for our residents’ homes, delivering high customer service and meeting all safety, quality and cost control standards.You will mainly be working in occupied properties within the Brighton and Hove area either on your own or in a small team. The key tasks will be:<ul>
<li>Preparing surfaces: cleaning, treating and washing down of mould, sanding, stripping of wallpaper, patch artex repairs and priming surfaces to ensure a smooth base for paint or wallpaper.</li>
<li>Painting of walls, ceilings and woodwork etc…</li>
<li>Wallpapering: Measuring, cutting, and applying wallpaper with precision.</li>
<li>Non licenced, non notifiable asbestos removal works to facilitate painting and decorating works.</li>
<li>General upkeep of properties.</li>
<li>Selection of products and quantities.</li>
</ul>Our residents come from a variety of backgrounds and some are vulnerable so you will need to be comfortable interacting with a wide range of people.Our team members say they enjoy working in Housing Repairs because&nbsp;“Every day is completely different, we really get a chance to help people from the local community and it feels great to have made a difference at the end of the day”.In return for your skills and hard work, we offer:<ul>
<li>A defined working week of 37 hours per week plus 5.5 hours of contracted overtime (Monday – Friday 08.00 – 17.00)</li>
<li>A full induction with job shadowing&nbsp;and on-going development</li>
<li>Your own allocated fleet vehicle for work use</li>
<li>Paid annual leave</li>
<li>Pension scheme</li>
</ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is term-time only. For part time applicants, where your working week is less than the council’s basic 37 hour week, contracted overtime rated pay will not form part of your working hours. This is because overtime rated pay is payable for hours worked in excess of the council’s basic 37 hour week. Your starting salary will be pro rata based on the basic annual salary elements of pay between £31,067 &amp; £32,654.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Painter and Decorator

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
We have an exciting opportunity for Project Managers to join us in the delivery of our exciting and high-profile New Homes for Neighbourhoods programme. We are looking for highly motivated people with experience in managing and delivering housing and/or regeneration projects to join our dynamic team. You will work with colleagues across the council, our partners and a range of key stakeholders in the city to deliver your projects.
 
<h2>About the role</h2>We have an exciting opportunity for Project Managers to join us in the delivery of our exciting and high-profile New Homes for Neighbourhoods programme.Brighton &amp; Hove is a city with an acute ‘housing crisis’, with over 16,000 households on the housing register, 1,800 in temporary accommodation and a serious shortage of affordable homes. Part of the Council’s response to the housing crisis has been to develop an innovative ‘New Homes for Neighbourhoods’ programme, with an ambition to build at least 500 new council homes. The programme has been successful and has completed 13 new build projects with more onsite, in planning or at other stages in the programme pipeline.We are looking for highly motivated people with experience in managing and delivering housing and/or regeneration projects to join our dynamic team. &nbsp;You will work with colleagues across the council, our partners and a range of key stakeholders in the city to deliver your projects.Please see the attached person specification and job description if this sounds like the kind of challenge that would be of interest to you.Additional benefits for this post include 26 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years Local Government service), membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as valuable training opportunities for continuing professional development.Further information about this role, including a detailed list of responsibilities and person criteria, can be viewed in the Job Description and Person Specification below.&nbsp;For an informal discussion about the role, please contact : Stephen Marsden, Programme Manager, Housing Supply <a href="mailto:Stephen.marsden@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stephen.marsden@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>Interview date: 11 August 2025 Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process. <h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

Regeneration Project Manager (Housing Supply)

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Please apply online via the link provided.



About us at Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential.&nbsp; We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock.&nbsp; All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.&nbsp; There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these <a href="https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20037/working_for_the_council" target="_blank">here.</a>
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Homelessness, Independence and Preventative Services, Temporary Accommodation, Bookings &amp; Cancellations Service, which adopts a preventative approach across the housing, health and social care agendas.&nbsp; Your primary focus will be to operationally lead the Council’s placements into all forms of temporary accommodation and effective move-on into different housing pathways. You must be professional, energetic and enthusiastic as we are interested in what you can bring to help us improve and develop our services to support some of our most vulnerable residents.&nbsp;
You will be required to manage a team of three Bookings &amp; Cancellations Officers. You must be able to learn and develop your knowledge required for this role and be able to travel independently around the Borough.&nbsp;
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
This is an exciting and busy role that is at the centre of the Councils response to homelessness. The service is developing and progressing our agenda to reduce the use of temporary accommodation and achieve more upstream prevention outcomes.
1. You will manage the effective allocation of all types of temporary accommodation including daily emergencies, cancellations and transfers; and to ensure that the placement of suitable accommodation is sufficient to meet with clients' individual needs and service demands. the Bookings &amp; Cancellations Officer are motivational to ensure a high-quality service is delivered.&nbsp;
2. You are an expert negotiator with a wide range of professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes can be achieved while recognising conflicting priorities.&nbsp; You organise your team to be highly efficient and effective in their roles, balancing the need to work independently but collaboratively to meet contextual needs.&nbsp; You are proactive in reviewing and evaluating your own performance and acting on your own initiative to improve and develop.&nbsp;
3. Manage workloads within and across teams to flex resources where needed to ensure workloads are balanced to prevent backlogs arising, i.e. backlog of housing benefit claims, setting up rent accounts, updating accommodation fields on housing databases for accurate recording of TA numbers, placements and move-on.&nbsp;&nbsp;
4. You will manage allocated staff and resources using core processes and procedures consistently across the assigned operational activities in an efficient manner that is in compliance with all relevant policies and guidelines.
About You
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<li>You have a strong ability to lead, motivate, manage and develop staff in a challenging, high volume, fast paced working environment, supporting staff to deal effectively with the demands of frontline work while delivering key service objectives.</li>
<li>You have expert communication skills both verbally and in writing to engage effectively with a broad range of people to influence, negotiate and persuade and achieve multidisciplinary outcomes across services.</li>
<li>You act with integrity, take personal responsibility and handle stress effectively, being a confident decision maker while motivating others to achieve successful corporate preventative outcomes, using proactive and creative solutions.</li>
<li>You work flexibly and independently, adapting to changing needs and proactively keep the team up to date with legislation, policy and guidance to ensure legally compliant recommendations and decisions.</li>
<li>You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, a comprehensive understanding of issues faced by vulnerable people and you work collaboratively with others to meet a range of needs while leading and managing a team to achieve targets and service objectives and make the team the very best it can be.</li>
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Qualifications: 
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<li>You have a degree or relevant work-based experience in similar environment dealing with vulnerable households and engaging in continual professional development.</li>
<li>You can travel independently around the Borough to visit residents in their homes and meet other professionals in community settings.</li>
<li>A basic DBS check is required.</li>
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If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application: 
Are you passionate about customer services?
Are you an experienced homelessness professional?
Are you looking to working in a forward thinking and progressive housing department?
Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.
The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: <a href="mailto:Paul.Nally@hounslow.gov.uk" target="_blank">Paul.Nally@hounslow.gov.uk</a> 
Interviews for this job will be held during July 2025.
Closing date – 9th July 2025

London Borough of Hounslow

Assistant Service Manager, Bookings and Cancellations (Mat Cover)

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.




Wokingham Borough Council is committed to preventing and relieving homelessness in our community by securing suitable accommodation for those in need. Our team plays a critical role in ensuring that homeless households have access to safe and secure housing. We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive candidate to join our team as an Accommodation Procurement Officer. This role is essential in helping us expand our network of accommodation providers and support households in transitioning from temporary or insecure housing to more permanent solutions.


The Role
As an Accommodation Procurement Officer, you will work closely with our Homelessness Prevention Officers to secure private rented sector accommodation for households at risk of homelessness.
Please note this is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Your main responsibilities will include:
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<li>Establishing a network of new accommodation providers. Engage with existing and prospective landlords and letting agents to expand our pool of available properties.</li>
<li>Conducting thorough property inspections.</li>
<li>Adhering to procurement processes and compliance checks.</li>
<li>Promoting the uptake of our Rent Guarantee Scheme.</li>
<li>Coordinating property viewings.</li>
<li>Managing properties under the Rent Guarantee Scheme, including conducting regular inspections and taking enforcement action when necessary.</li>
<li>Inspecting and procuring properties to meet business requirements.</li>
<li>Conducting regular visits to households.</li>
</ul>
About You
We are looking for an organised and motivated individual with a strong background in housing procurement or property management. The ideal candidate will have:
<ul>
<li>Experience working with landlords and letting agents, with a proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships.</li>
<li>A thorough understanding of property standards and regulations.</li>
<li>Strong organisational skills and excellent communication and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.</li>
<li>Experience in housing management is highly desirable.</li>
</ul>
The successful candidate must hold a full clean UK driving licence and have their access to their own vehicle, as the role involves regular travel within and outside the Wokingham borough.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join an excellent and dynamic team.
Please note, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible, as this advert may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
For an Informal discussion, please email Paul Morgan, Temporary Accommodation and Resettlement Team Lead - <a href="mailto:paul.morgan@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.morgan@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date of applications: 11.00pm on 21/07/2025
Interview date: Week commencing 28/07/2025
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.&nbsp; Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Accommodation Procurement Officer

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Retrofit and Engagement Coordinator

£25,183 - £27,269 Pay award pending
Full time – 37 hours a week
Fixed Term Contract – 2 years
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make&nbsp;it thrive.
About the role 

This is a great role for someone who loves working with the wider community and a diverse range of people to help them get the best from their living environment, supporting the delivery of our ambitious housing retrofit programmes under the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 project.
As our Retrofit and Engagement Coordinator, you’ll be directly engaging with residents, both Council tenants and private homeowners / renters, building strong relationships with them and ensuring they’re informed about upcoming and ongoing retrofit projects.
You’ll also be liaising with Council staff, external surveyors, contractors, agencies, and residents to deliver high quality customer care and resident engagement during and after housing retrofit projects, keeping residents updated with appointment dates and addressing any concerns they may have throughout the retrofit process
This is a two-year fixed term contract offering the opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable housing development.
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Engagement with tenants, delivery partner, and contractors to ensure smooth delivery of retrofit works.</li>
<li>Develop and implement communication strategies to raise awareness and promote participation in the WH: SHF Wave 3 project.</li>
<li>Support project monitoring, reporting, and evaluation.</li>
<li>Champion sustainability and inclusivity throughout the project lifecycle.</li>
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About you 

This role suits someone with good face to face communication, relationship building and persuasion skills who has experience of working with a diverse range of people to help improve things for them. You could have gained this experience working in the charity sector, social housing, or something similar.
Some knowledge of construction would be beneficial or an aptitude for it to help you be able to explain plans and projects to the relevant community members - we can help you develop knowledge specific to our retrofitting project.
A good level of administrative ability is also needed alongside organisational and creative skills.
This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking team at a council committed to innovation, climate action, and partnership-led transformation -apply today to help us shape a greener future for Rugby.
 Benefits
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<li>35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)</li>
</ul>
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<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Flexi time scheme</li>
<li>Annual leave purchase scheme</li>
<li>Structured Induction Program</li>
<li>Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes</li>
<li>Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals</li>
<li>Family Friendly Policies</li>
<li>Independent Support for your health &amp; wellbeing</li>
<li>Generous compassionate leave</li>
<li>Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more</li>
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