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About You:
You are a reliable, compassionate and calm individual who is committed to supporting vulnerable people. You are able to work independently during night shifts while remaining a supportive member of the wider team.
You communicate well, build positive relationships with residents and colleagues, and handle challenging situations in a professional and respectful manner. You are organised, attentive to detail and comfortable completing records, handovers and routine checks.
Most importantly, you are motivated to create a safe, welcoming environment and to support residents in developing confidence and independent living skills.
Main Purpose Of The Job:
This role is responsible for delivering a safe and supportive service to all residents living at O’Hanlon House during the night. The post holder needs to work alongside the day and night teams to ensure the effective delivery of high quality care, support and housing management according to Homeless Oxfordshire Policies and Procedures.
Main Areas Of Responsibility:
- Ensure the effective delivery of high quality care, support and housing management according to Homeless Oxfordshire policies and procedures.
- To be a supportive and effective part of the team working as part of a rota including nights and weekends. Maintain positive relationships with clients, relatives, carers, professionals, commissioners, contractors and the local community.
- Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
- To support and encourage clients to care for themselves and develop independent living skills.
- To assess and manage risk for individuals and in the service, making use of emergency services as required.
- Report any safeguarding concerns without delay in line with the charity’s policies and procedures.
- Comply with the charity’s health and safety standards.
- Manage challenging situations in line with procedures and to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- Actively ensure security of the building through regular checks and monitoring of CCTV system.
- To carry out designated cleaning and laundry duties (and any other housekeeping tasks).
- To participate in handovers at the beginning and end of shifts, ensuring that information is properly recorded and passed on where appropriate and relevant and in a timely fashion.
- Ensure that IT systems are updated as required and concise record keeping is completed promptly.
- Ensure clients are aware of and support them to maximise their opportunity to be involved in Client Participation.
- To participate in the induction of and support new team members.
- To undertake any other duties that can be reasonably required to meet the operational needs of Homeless Oxfordshire.
- To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this position.
- To ensure that Homeless Oxfordshire’s Equal Opportunities Policies are complied promoted in carrying out duties of the post.
About Us:
We are an open door for people experiencing homelessness whose lives have been shaped by trauma and disadvantage; providing safety, stability and support when it is needed most. We deliver this support across Oxfordshire by providing a range of accommodation with access to high quality support, offering a safe and welcoming space for people to take control of their own lives. We are an accredited Oxford Living Wage employer, and benefits to the role include: annual leave starting at 26 days (excluding bank holidays), flexible working, enhanced benefits with qualifying service, retail discounts with our Homeless Oxfordshire Benefits Hub, and life assurance up to four times your salary and a £250 bonus if you successfully refer a someone as a new colleague through our Employee Referral Scheme as a thanks from us!
Open To: People wanting to work weekends. This role is a shift and rota'd role that includes weekends, bank holidays, early and late days.
What’s Next: Have a look at the job description to find out more about the role and apply on our website. Please be aware that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and will be undertaken for the successful candidate .
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer Manager
YMCA St Helens
Salary: £35,000 • Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week • Location: St Helens
YMCA St Helens is looking for an experienced and motivated Volunteer Manager to lead the development of our volunteering programme across housing, youth, early years and community services.
You will recruit, train and support volunteers, ensuring they feel valued, confident and equipped to make a meaningful impact. Working closely with colleagues and partners, you will create diverse volunteer opportunities, strengthen community relationships and develop our corporate volunteering offer.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and delivering a high‑quality volunteering framework
- Recruiting, inducting and supporting volunteers
- Developing training, supervision and recognition processes
- Coordinating corporate volunteering activities
- Supporting events and external engagement
- Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, data protection and health and safety
About you:
You will have experience managing or coordinating volunteers, excellent communication skills, strong organisational ability and a commitment to the values and social mission of YMCA St Helens. Experience with corporate volunteering or community events is beneficial.
If you are passionate about empowering people and building a thriving volunteer community, we would love to hear from you.
Apply with cover letter and CV by 3rd April 2026, noon.
Interviews to be held week commencing 13th April 2026.
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This role requires regular in-person engagement in London. Applicants must be able to travel to and work in London easily.
About us
SurvivorsUK exists for men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced any form of sexual violence.
We support – by providing services such as a helpline, counselling, ISVA and groupwork.
We challenge – by raising public awareness of the issue, and dispelling myths
We build – by creating and facilitating networks for better access to help
Role
In this exciting role, you will provide pro–active emotional, practical information, advice and advocacy support for male and non-binary survivors who have experienced any form of sexual violence.
As our Sexual Violence Caseworker, you will ensure survivors are aware of their social welfare rights, options and entitlements and assist them in accessing key services such as social services, housing, and benefit agencies.
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more information.
Benefits of Working with Us
- We are a Disability Confident Employer
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Clinical Supervision, if relevant for your role
- Acces to gym at our Hackney Wick offices
- Commitment to your professional development
How to apply
To express an interest in the role and to be considered, please review our JD and Personal Spec and submit the following:
- An up-to-date CV.
- A supporting statement that addresses each of the requirements in the person specification and outlines your motivations for applying.
Closing date: Sunday 22nd March 2026 at 11.30pm
Shortlisting for Interviews: Week beginning the 6th of May. The interview will be held remotely via Teams or Zoom.
We especially encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including men, non-binary, Black and Asian, trans, disabled people, and those from other marginalised groups. We recognise and value the unique experiences that arise from the intersections of these identities, and we particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience or a strong understanding of the issues faced by our service users.
At SurvivorsUK, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We also understand the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including job share opportunities, to support candidates with caregiving responsibilities or other needs.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or have any accessibility needs, please let us know. We are here to provide any support necessary to ensure the process is inclusive for you.
Our vision is a society that acknowledges, supports, and advocates for men and non-binary people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A collaborative and tenant focused Housing provider in London is looking to take on a Rent Recovery Officer in their welcoming team environment. They believe in affordable, good quality houses and are committed to making a difference to their customers and communities in the local area.
They are looking to bring someone in for a minimum of 6 months with the high likelihood it is extended further. The candidate will manage their patch of properties and are responsible for maximising rental income whilst providing great customer support.
Responsibilities:
- Lead on rent accounts and be the point of contact for tenants for queries
- Maximise income recovery through intervention
- Follow landlord approved escalation processes and procedures
- Hit personal and team KPI’s and help with the take-up of Universal Credit
Requirements:
- Knowledge of income management and relevant housing legislation
- Understanding of welfare benefits and use of financial records and IT systems
- Strong customer service and working well in a team environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
If you are looking for your next role and are experienced in Rental Income Recovery, please apply ASAP.
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Providence Row has supported people facing homelessness in East London since 1860. Our Day Centre is often the first place people come when they need help. It is a space where people can eat, shower, speak to staff, and be welcomed with dignity.
As a Day Centre Assessment & Reconnection Worker, you will play a key role at that first point of contact. You will ensure people are welcomed calmly, understood quickly, and supported to access the right pathway. This is a role focused on assessment, decision-making, and connection rather than ongoing casework.
You will also support geographical reconnection where appropriate, including accompanying clients to local authorities across London, ensuring plans are realistic, safe, and grounded in dignity.
The ideal candidate
- Experience working with people affected by homelessness or multiple disadvantage.
- Confidence carrying out trauma-informed assessments and making clear, proportionate decisions.
- Understanding of housing pathways, rough sleeping processes, and local connection rules.
- Ability to remain calm and boundaried in challenging or fast-paced environments.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly.
- Good organisational skills and confidence using IT systems and databases.
Desirable
- Experience in a day centre, drop-in, or similar frontline setting.
- Knowledge of local authority homelessness duties and processes.
- Experience supporting reconnection or working across borough boundaries.
- Lived experience of homelessness or working alongside peer-led approaches.
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Access to shopping discounts
- Learning & development opportunities
- Monthly reflective practice
To apply
Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification by Friday 27 March 2026 at 23:30.
Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.
Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.
We tackle the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets.



Our Triage service is often the first safe doorway someone steps through when they're ready to move away from the crisis of homelessness, and the person who greets them can make all the difference.
We are seeking a professional with warmth, a creative approach to problem solving, and a genuine belief that we are all born equal.
As our Homelessness Coordinator - or Welcome and Triage Coordinator - you’ll be the first point of contact for people coming in from the streets. You’ll offer reassurance, complete assessments, and help individuals take their first steps toward stability and safer accommodation. You’ll work closely with outreach teams and partner agencies to make sure no one slips through the net.
This role is about human connection and creating a moment of safety that can change the direction of someone’s life.
What you’ll be doing
- Welcoming people into emergency accommodation with compassion and respect
- Carrying out assessments and support plans that put the person at the centre
- Helping individuals feel safe, grounded, and hopeful during difficult moments
- Working with partners across Wirral to secure the right support
- Keeping triage spaces calm, clean, and supportive of good mental health
- Supporting positive move‑on into longer‑term accommodation
What you’ll bring
- Empathy and the ability to meet people where they are
- A commitment to trauma‑informed, person‑centred practice
- Strong organisational skills and a steady, grounded presence
- A belief that everyone deserves dignity, safety, and a chance to rebuild
Why join YMCA Wirral?
We are part of a dynamic and growing team. If you want a role that offers meaning, not just money, you’ve come to the right place.
We aim to serve the communities of Birkenhead and the Wirral
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £26,227.50 per annum, pro-rated
Location: Shelter Montrose shop
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week
Closing date: Wednesday 25th March 11:30pm
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Montrose shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement.
Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
· We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
About Shelter Scotland
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
At Shelter Scotland, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Domestic Abuse Service Manager is responsible for the operational delivery of the Domestic Abuse Emergency, Safe & Supported Accommodation, to providing safe, trauma-informed, survivor-led accommodation and support to victims of domestic abuse including children.
The Domestic Abuse Service Manager will lead a team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support, safe housing management, and compliance with contractual, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements. The role will work closely with external partners to ensure victims are supported to remain safe, recover, and move towards longer-term housing stability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £26,227.50 per annum
Location: Preston Furniture Shelter Shop
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Closing date: Wednesday 25th March at 11:30pm
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Preston Furniture shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Facilities Manager
Hours: 35 hours, Full time
Location: Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, N4 2DR
Salary: £52,240 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Facilities Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day operations of our London office, supporting approximately 90 colleagues while ensuring an excellent experience for visitors. This pivotal role is responsible for maintaining a safe, compliant, efficient, and productive workplace environment.
As this is a brand-new position at ISHA, we are looking for someone who can quickly get up to speed, assess our current facilities management approach, and develop a robust forward looking strategy that reflects best practice for an organisation of our size. The successful candidate will lead on building safety compliance, workplace adjustments, maintenance, contractor management, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement of our office standards.
You will also play a key role in designing and delivering an office improvement programme aimed at modernising and refreshing our workspace—creating a welcoming, energising, and professional environment for colleagues, residents, and visitors.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solutions focused, can-do attitude, who thrives under pressure and takes pride in ensuring the office environment is safe, well managed, and aligned with ISHA’s values.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee the general upkeep and maintenance of the office premises, ensuring all systems (HVAC, lighting, plumbing, etc.) operate effectively.
- Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules as well as reactive repairs.
- Liaise with external contractors and service providers to ensure high-quality and cost-effective service delivery.
- Collate, analyse, and present monthly reports, including key performance indicator (KPI) information.
- Ensure adherence to ISHA’s health and safety policies and procedures, acting as a key member of ISHA’s Health & Safety Forum.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in facilities management, ideally within a similar organisational setting.
- Qualified with a relevant facilities management certification.
- Confident in managing contractors, service contracts, and supplier relationships.
- Able to prioritise a varied workload and respond calmly and efficiently to urgent issues.
- Skilled in building strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
About us
Islington and Shoreditch Housing Association (ISHA) is a community and neighbourhood based housing organisation, managing and developing quality affordable housing for people in North and East London, and building homes in Hackney, Islington, and Waltham Forest.
We are ambitious: Our vision is to co-create homes and communities where everyone can flourish so that “if people could choose, they’d choose us”. Co-creation is central to our vision.
We believe that for people to flourish, they need not only to have safety, security, and a sense of belonging, but they also need to be able to contribute to and shape their environment. We believe that for everyone, including our residents, and staff.
Why work with us?
We offer a brilliant mix of benefits to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance:
- Generous Leave: 29 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 31 after five years. Includes office closure over Christmas.
- Pension Perks: Salary sacrifice scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
- Financial Support: Access to ethical financial services and home contents insurance via London Credit Union.
- Health & Wellbeing: Health cash plan, virtual GP, physio, gym discounts, cycle to work, eye care vouchers, and more.
- Professional Development: Personal Development Plans, study support, loans, and our Management Academy.
- Recognition & Community: Quarterly staff awards, regular team meetups, and a culture of celebrating success.
- Our EDI Council helps shape an inclusive workplace where every voice matters.
- Extra Goodies: Season ticket loans (interest-free) and support for professional subscriptions.
Deadline: 9am, Monday 30 March 2026
Interview: To be confirmed
Interested?
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Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates with eligibility to currently work in the UK.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At ISHA, we believe everyone deserves to be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity. We’re proud to reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve and we expect the same inclusive values from everyone we work with.
No agencies please.
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About us
The Merchant Taylors’ Company dates from 1327, when it was formed as a social and religious organisation for tailors and linen-armourers dedicated to St John the Baptist. Today, it is a flourishing Livery Company whose members are dedicated to education, fraternity, and philanthropy.
Members play active roles in philanthropy through volunteering their time, skills, and donations to empower charities local to the Company's key areas of work and support through governance and volunteering opportunities a number of affiliated schools across the United Kingdom as well as to exceptional individual students.
Fraternity and community are rooted in the Company’s ancient beginnings, when members worked together in order to take care of one another in poor health, old age and through unstable economic times.
About Merchant Taylors’ Boones Charity (MTBC)
MTBC is a charitable arm of the Merchant Taylors’ Company, with a vision to be a long term provider of high quality almshouses in the Borough of Lewisham that improves lives across the generations.
Almshouse dwellings for ‘low needs’ young people affected by homeless – this Youth Almshouses project is at the business planning phase, with the accommodation due to open in a few years’ time. The current proposal is that MTBC will build the accommodation and an experienced Partner Charity will manage it under a lease.
Independent living almshouse flats for people aged 57+ in financial need: Christopher Boone’s Court - MTBC has 34 flats in this luxurious new development, leased from One Housing Group. The remaining flats are owned by One Housing Group’s private tenants in the same age range.
About the role
Reports to: The Head of Philanthropy
Direct reports: None
Places of work: The Hall (Bank, London), Christopher Boone’s Court (South London).
Travel: Some travel may be required within Greater London in connection with various aspects of the role. Occasional travel may be required within the UK, primarily in connection with the Youth Almshouses project.
Key collaborative relationships within Merchant Taylors’: Youth Almshouses Project Group, Company Surveyor, Membership and Communications Team, Finance Team
Overview of role:
The postholder leads the development of policy on issues such as independent living and financial subsidy to make a positive difference to the lives of older people in financial hardship at our site in Lewisham. The postholder manages operations at that site, with an emphasis on efficient systems.
The postholder is part of the small team responsible for developing our project to house young people, being versatile about the tasks they undertake to bring this complex and exciting project to fruition.
The postholder is the lead staff member reporting to the Housing and Care Committee on the resident-related issues in our provision of almshouse accommodation. The post holder leads on fulfilling MTBC’s obligations to regulatory bodies such as the Charity Commission and Regulator of Social Housing.
Responsibilities and Duties
Youth Almshouses project: planning phase
[This phase has already started. There is a separate section of this Job Description relating to once construction has finished, estimated to be 2028]
Contributes to all aspects of the planning phase of the Youth Almshouses project and building relationships with key third parties. Non-exhaustive examples of milestones due in this phase for the project team to which this role belongs are:
o Agreeing appropriate business model and site design with the Partner Charity
o Conclusive professional advice on all aspects
o Concluding legal agreements with the Partner Charity
o Any regulatory issues concluded
o Planning permission granted
o Publicity
o Contracts in place with all parties relevant to construction
Management of the charity
- Presents information to assist decision-making, for example written reports and analysis of financial data for the trustees
- Manages MTBC’s affairs at Christopher Boone’s Court
Finance, Legal and Governance
- Leads on all financial matters affecting our residents at Christopher Boone’s Court.
- Completes annual returns to regulatory bodies
- Contributes to business continuity plan, review of relevant policies, preparation of MTBC’s annual report and accounts, budgeting cycle and monitoring performance against budget.
- Ensures that MTBC is up to date in complying with regulatory regimes of the Charity Commission, Regulator of Social Housing, the Housing Ombudsman and any other relevant regulatory bodies.
Data Protection
Promotes a ‘data protection by design’ approach to ensure that MTBC is compliant with data protection principles.
Policy, Development and Improvement
- Leads policy development on independent living, financial subsidy of residents, and any other relevant policy issues relating to residents of Christopher Boone’s Court or the planned youth accommodation.
- Keeps up to date with regulatory changes and best practice learning relevant to almshouse charities which are Registered Providers of Social Housing
- Drives forward change to reflect that learning, for the benefit of MTBC.
- Seeks appropriate specialist advice.
Information Technology and Residents
Encourages and develops the use and availability of technology to make residents at Christopher Boone’s Court confident with accessing online services.
Communications
Writes communications about MTBC and its activities for a wide variety of stakeholders.
Property Management
Arranges any repairs/maintenance at Christopher Boone’s Court which are MTBC’s responsibility.
Monitors whether One Housing Group and MTBC’s tenant at Archbishop Coggan House are carrying out all tests required by statute or lease obligations. Reports non-compliance and any unsatisfactory test results to the Company Surveyor’s team.
Assists the Company Surveyor’s team in arrangements for long term planned maintenance at the Youth Almshouses.
MTBC residents at Christopher Boone’s Court
- Leads strategy and implements all communications, arrangements and process to ensure MTBC’s almshouse flats are occupied
- Establishes an efficient system for monitoring residents’ ability to live independently
- Leads on operating all policies relating to residents’ behaviour (eg Anti-Social Behaviour)
- Drives forward and resolves ‘pastoral’ cases with a proportionate approach
- Assists in dealing with safeguarding cases in accordance with protocols
- Leads on ending individual residents’ rights to live at Christopher Boone’s Court, through the appropriate internal and court processes, including instructing lawyers.
- Ensures that an ARC concessionary TV licence is in force for MTBC residents at Christopher Boone’s Court.
- Organises traditional annual events involving the Merchant Taylors’ Company.
Relationships with third parties
Christopher Boone’s Court:
- Ensures that One Housing Group and any other relationship partners meet agreed performance levels/contractual responsibilities to MTBC.
- Works proactively with One Housing Group to promote a cohesive, empowered community of residents at Christopher Boone’s Court, ensuring as far as reasonably possible that there is a common and consistent approach to MTBC and non-MTBC residents, and common opportunities for them.
Youth Almshouses after construction has finished (est. 2028):
- Acts as the key point of contact between the Partner Charity managing the accommodation, Merchant Taylors’ and its Client Project Manager, leading on operational issues.
- Notifies all construction latent defects to MTBC’s Client Project Manager.
- Leads on the Partner Charity’s performance level against the lease and service agreement.
- Assists as required in procuring periodic renewal and/or re-negotiation of lease and service agreement between MTBC and the Partner Charity, or a new lease and agreement with a replacement Partner Charity
Essential (skills, experience, qualifications)
- Educated to degree level
- Interest in economic/social policy issues relevant to the types of people eligible to live at the proposed youth almshouses and Christopher Boone’s Court.
- Able to take responsibility while maintaining good communication and accountability
- Proactive with a problem-solving aptitude
- A fast learner who’s able to interpret complex information
- Good commercial awareness and financial understanding
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Always reviewing and looking at ways to improve existing processes
- Good IT skills
Desirable
CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your CV and cover letter.
Please don’t use generative AI.
Your cover letter should explain why you think you are a good fit for this role.
Please submit your CV and cover letter.
Please don’t use generative AI.
Your cover letter should explain why you think you are a good fit for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Homeless Services Officer
Salary: £27,283 (this includes £1213 enhancement for participating in the organisation’s out of hour’s on-call on a rota basis) – pending April increase
Hours: 37 hours per week (covering 7 days on a rota)
Contract: Permanent
Ever thought about a career in Homeless Services?
We have a range of opportunities for people who have experience of working in the homeless sector, ideally as a support officer within homeless services, or people with strong transferable skills who are able to articulate how these will benefit the people we support. Whilst you may not have direct experience of delivering person centred support to people experiencing homelessness, you will have a strong set of transferable skills in relation to housing and/or people experiencing homelessness. You will also be able to demonstrate a good understanding of homelessness and the challenges people experiencing homelessness face.
We will expect a well written completed application form that clearly sets out how you meet our current job description, with examples, which also demonstrates a good proficiency of the English language.
To apply please visit our website. Applicants who have previously been unsuccessful for this role are kindly asked to not reapply at this time.
Closing date: 5th April
Interviews: 15th April
This post is offered as a secondment/fixed term opportunity for 6 months
£53,600 - £57,778 (pro rata for part time)
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Senior Service Manager in Camden, specifically overseeing the housing management element of our accommodation services with Camden alongside our Regional Head. The pathway includes vital accommodation services such as high need 24-hour services high accommodation & semi-independent accommodation, supporting over 150 clients across the borough.
In the role of Senior Service Manager, you will:
- Focus on the continued development and improvement of housing management within these services, best practise around this and maintaining strong compliance
- Ensure we have high quality accommodation for those that access St Mungo’s accommodation services in Camden
- Support, motivate and manage Service Managers and teams across multiple sites to ensure they can deliver a high standard and effective service to clients in relation to housing management, encouraging a person-centred approach in line with our recovery ethos and within psychologically informed environments.
- Work closely with the Regional Head to contribute and lead on the promotion, strategic and operational planning of the service (in relation to housing management) within St Mungo’s and the sector
- Build highly effective relationships with partners, landlords, commissioners, and other relevant agencies to deliver an effective service in relation to housing management
- Work with services to ensure our buildings are welcoming, safe and psychologically informed environments
- Ensuring voids and repairs are manged to a high standard
- Working with teams to ensure that Health & Safety tasks are all completed on time and to a high standard
We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working; from home, and other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
We’re looking for someone who can lead a coordinated, consistent and strategic approach to housing management replated work across our Camden Accommodation services. If you bring the following, we’d love to hear from you:
- Have experience in housing management and support services
- Excellent communicator and able to use influencing skills in advising and supporting colleagues
- Methodical, highly organised, and able to manage multiple priorities and projects under pressure.
- Good working knowledge of housing management processes (including voids, rents, repairs, H&S tasks within an accommodation setting etc).
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
While our Central Office is currently based in Tower Hill, London we plan to relocate in the summer of 2026 and are currently exploring alternative office locations on the eastern edge of the City of London.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to start your online application form.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 25th March 2026
Interview and assessments on: 1st April 2026
What we offer
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Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
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A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
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Great Pay and Other Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Role: Property Inspector
Salary: £29,635 per year
Hours: 37.5
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Remote – traveling to all properties that Julian House manage. Ranging from Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Minehead, Basingstoke, Salisbury and other places in the south west.
Additional information:
- The applicant must have access to their own road worthy vehicle, must be legally able to drive, must obtain business insurance for driving. Must be willing to use their car for work. They will need to undergo a DBS check.
About Julian House:
Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.
If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!
About the Role:
We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑focused Property Inspector to join our Facilities and Health & Safety team. You’ll play a key role in helping Julian House maintain safe, high‑quality, well‑managed buildings across our property portfolio.
With around 140 properties across the South West, ranging from residential homes to hostels, retail shops and offices, this role is central to ensuring every building meets required safety and compliance standards.
It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys working independently, has a strong eye for detail, and is confident coordinating their own workload while building positive relationships with colleagues, landlords and residents.
What you’ll be doing:
- Inspecting properties across the portfolio and producing clear, accurate reports.
- Ensuring buildings meet safety and compliance standards, escalating risks when needed.
- Managing your own schedule and attending sites at short notice when required.
- Inspecting new and outgoing properties, ensuring works are completed on time.
- Uploading your findings, track actions, and meeting KPI expectations.
- Working closely with the Maintenance Team and supporting with improvements to systems and staff training.
- Maintaining positive relationships with internal teams, residents and landlords.
Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.
What we’re looking for:
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- Experience working in property management.
- Knowledge on compliance framework for buildings
- Ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds and varied support needs
- Good planning and organisational skills
There are many great reasons to join our team!
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- Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
- 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shop
- A generous and competitive pension scheme
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
- Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
- For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
- Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.
DBS Checks
We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.
Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a qualified finance professional who enjoys working in partnership with others to turn financial insight into better decisions? Join Shelter as a Senior Finance Business Partner and play a key role in supporting our directorates to plan, prioritise and deliver work that helps end the housing emergency.
About the role
This role will be leading in the financial business partnering needs of our Income Generation directorate.
Among your responsibilities will be the need to align financial plans to operational and strategic plans and make sure they’re clearly understood by Business Units. Seeing that each Unit is provided with a channel of effective, two-way communication with Finance will be important too. And, when it comes to seeing that they receive regular relevant and useful financial insight and analysis, again, we’ll count on you to deliver. You’ll be working within a great finance department to achieve this, who work as a team of experts to safeguard resources and support decision making across Shelter. We strive to ensure Shelter is financially sustainable in order to achieve our vision of a home for everyone.
Role specifics
We’re looking for a qualified accountant who is confident working with colleagues across an organisation and able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance audiences. You’ll have experience assessing financial risk and producing clear, insightful analysis to support good decision-making. With strong attention to detail, excellent numeracy and solid Excel skills, you’ll be comfortable managing your time, meeting deadlines and reprioritising when needed. Experience of charity finance and working with fundraising teams would be an advantage.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
Shelter’s Finance Team sits within the Strategy Enablement Directorate, which also includes HR Operations, Technology and Data, and Governance, Planning and Property. The Finance Team consists of 32 people led by the Assistant Director of Finance.
This role sits within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Team. FP&A produces financial reports and analysis, provides expert advice, and enables collaboration to support effective decision making throughout the charity.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’. You are required to submit your work history and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include your responses to the points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each.
Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below in your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.