Housing jobs

Disrepair Surveyor

The Disrepair Surveyor will provide specialist technical and surveying support across Westminster City Council’s housing stock, with a primary focus on housing disrepair, responsive repairs, building defects, damp and mould, leaks and insurance claims. The role will ensure defects are accurately diagnosed, works are properly specified and cases are resolved within legal and operational timescales, minimising risk and improving outcomes for residents.

The postholder will carry out pre- and post-inspections, investigate building defects and produce technical specifications and CPR35-compliant reports where required. They will manage disrepair cases through to completion, working closely with legal teams, residents and contractors to progress Schedules of Works, Court/Tomlin Orders and remedial works within agreed deadlines.

A key part of the role will be managing damp, condensation, leaks and water ingress, ensuring root causes are identified and appropriate remedial works are completed. The postholder will also identify recurring defects and investment requirements to inform planned and preventative maintenance programmes.

The role will include repairs contract and contractor management, including monitoring WIP, quality and performance, assessing variations, approving expenditure within delegated limits, managing follow-on works and ensuring contractors meet contractual and technical standards.

The postholder will work directly with residents and internal stakeholders, managing complaints, arranging inspections, providing updates and ensuring repairs are fully resolved. They will also support insurance claims by identifying insured works and providing technical information to the insurance and legal teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of housing disrepair, building defects, repairs surveying, contractor management and relevant housing legislation, alongside an understanding of HHSRS, the Housing Disrepair Protocol, Landlord & Tenant legislation, CDM and health & safety requirements.

Core responsibilities

• Manage housing disrepair cases from inspection through to resolution.

• Conduct pre/post inspections, defect diagnosis and technical reporting.

• Produce specifications and CPR35-compliant reports where required.

• Manage damp, condensation, leaks and water ingress cases.

• Oversee contractors, repairs, WIP, variations and quality.

• Support legal disrepair and insurance claims with technical evidence.

• Manage resident complaints and customer communication.

• Identify recurring defects and future investment/PPM requirements.

• Maintain accurate records and use performance data to improve services.

• Ensure works meet contractual, technical, health & safety and legal requirements.

• Manage delegated repair expenditure and deliver value for money.

The key profile: a social housing/property surveyor with strong disrepair experience, capable of inspecting homes, diagnosing defects, specifying remedial works, managing contractors and confidently working alongside legal teams on housing disrepair cases.

Project Manager – Building Maintenance & Major Works

We're working exclusively with a well-established, values-driven housing association that owns and manages thousands of homes across the UK. Due to continued investment in its housing stock and building safety programme, they're looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to deliver a diverse portfolio of major works and building maintenance projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging projects that genuinely improve residents' homes and communities. You'll lead the delivery of defect-led and reactive major works, oversee specialist building safety projects and work alongside senior stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

The Role

You'll manage a varied programme of projects, including:

• Building defect and rectification works

• Major maintenance and refurbishment projects

• Balcony replacement programmes

• Structural repair projects

• Building safety improvement works

• Overheating mitigation and "Hot Homes" initiatives

• Other specialist projects across an existing residential portfolio

From initial investigation through to completion, you'll coordinate surveys, manage contractors and consultants, monitor budgets and programmes, mitigate risks and ensure full compliance with current legislation and organisational standards.

You'll also play a key role in resident engagement, providing clear communication throughout the project lifecycle while maintaining accurate project records and audit trails.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver complex major works and defect remediation projects from inception through to completion.

• Manage contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers to achieve high-quality outcomes.

• Coordinate technical investigations, surveys and condition assessments.

• Monitor project budgets, programmes, risks and performance.

• Ensure compliance with Building Safety legislation and industry best practice.

• Build positive relationships with residents and internal stakeholders.

• Produce project reports and maintain accurate documentation.

• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery and contractor performance.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience delivering major works, building maintenance or refurbishment projects within social housing, housing associations, local authorities or ALMOs.

• A strong understanding of building defects, asset management and building safety.

• Experience managing contractors and consultants on occupied residential properties.

• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.

• Knowledge of compliance, health & safety and construction legislation.

• The ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

• A customer-focused approach and genuine commitment to improving residents' homes.

Why Apply?

• Join a respected housing provider with a strong social purpose.

• Manage meaningful projects that directly improve residents' lives.

• Hybrid and flexible working.

• Diverse, technically interesting project portfolio.

• Supportive leadership team with genuine opportunities for professional development.

• Excellent benefits package and long-term career progression.

If you're an experienced Project Manager with a background in social housing, major works or building maintenance and you're looking for an opportunity where your work will make a real difference, get in touch on the contacts below.

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Project Manager – Building Maintenance & Major Works

We're working exclusively with a well-established, values-driven housing association that owns and manages thousands of homes across the UK. Due to continued investment in its housing stock and building safety programme, they're looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to deliver a diverse portfolio of major works and building maintenance projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging projects that genuinely improve residents' homes and communities. You'll lead the delivery of defect-led and reactive major works, oversee specialist building safety projects and work alongside senior stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

The Role

You'll manage a varied programme of projects, including:

• Building defect and rectification works

• Major maintenance and refurbishment projects

• Balcony replacement programmes

• Structural repair projects

• Building safety improvement works

• Overheating mitigation and "Hot Homes" initiatives

• Other specialist projects across an existing residential portfolio

From initial investigation through to completion, you'll coordinate surveys, manage contractors and consultants, monitor budgets and programmes, mitigate risks and ensure full compliance with current legislation and organisational standards.

You'll also play a key role in resident engagement, providing clear communication throughout the project lifecycle while maintaining accurate project records and audit trails.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver complex major works and defect remediation projects from inception through to completion.

• Manage contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers to achieve high-quality outcomes.

• Coordinate technical investigations, surveys and condition assessments.

• Monitor project budgets, programmes, risks and performance.

• Ensure compliance with Building Safety legislation and industry best practice.

• Build positive relationships with residents and internal stakeholders.

• Produce project reports and maintain accurate documentation.

• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery and contractor performance.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience delivering major works, building maintenance or refurbishment projects within social housing, housing associations, local authorities or ALMOs.

• A strong understanding of building defects, asset management and building safety.

• Experience managing contractors and consultants on occupied residential properties.

• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.

• Knowledge of compliance, health & safety and construction legislation.

• The ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

• A customer-focused approach and genuine commitment to improving residents' homes.

Why Apply?

• Join a respected housing provider with a strong social purpose.

• Manage meaningful projects that directly improve residents' lives.

• Hybrid and flexible working.

• Diverse, technically interesting project portfolio.

• Supportive leadership team with genuine opportunities for professional development.

• Excellent benefits package and long-term career progression.

If you're an experienced Project Manager with a background in social housing, major works or building maintenance and you're looking for an opportunity where your work will make a real difference, get in touch on the contacts below.

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Join our dedicated Step Provision team and make a real difference to people rebuilding their lives after hospital discharge or preventing unnecessary admissions. You will provide compassionate, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs, creating tailored support and move-on plans while working closely with healthcare, housing and community partners. In this varied role, you'll manage risk, safeguard clients, maintain accurate records, support housing benefit claims and help deliver a safe, welcoming environment. If you're proactive, resilient, collaborative and passionate about empowering people to achieve independence, we'd love to hear from you.

Main Purpose Of The Job:

Our Step provision service provides two differing support models that offer accommodation-based support and assessment This is for people who are being discharged from the hospital using the discharge to assess model. The Step-Down provision in Oxfordshire is run in partnership between Homeless Oxfordshire and Connection Support. The Step-Up service provides accommodation-based support which acts on a model to prevent people having the need to go into hospital. Working as part of a small dynamic and enthusiastic team to deliver a safe and supportive service to all residents, identifying need and delivering the case management of clients with complex needs working in partnership with other agencies to create holistic, individualized support and move on plans for clients who are temporarily housed due to their health needs.

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• To be part of a team running a new and dynamic service assessing and managing risk for individuals and in the service.
• Ensure the effective delivery of high-quality care, support and housing management according to Homeless Oxfordshire policies and procedures.
• To work in partnership with other agencies to ensure the delivery of holistic wrap around support.
• To work in partnership with Connection Support Step provision and Out of Hospital Team.
• To work with other agencies to provide client centered support & risk management plans for clients with complex needs to identify work towards a suitable move on option within 6 weeks.
• To be a supportive and effective part of the team working as part of a rota including evenings and weekends.
• Report any safeguarding concerns without delay in line with procedures.
• To make and maintain Housing Benefit claims.
• Manage challenging situations in line with procedures and ensure the safety of yourself and others.
• Ensure that IT systems are updated as required and concise record keeping is completed promptly.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients, relatives, carers, professionals, commissioners, contractors and the local community.
• To undertake any other duties that can be reasonably required to meet the operational needs of Homeless Oxfordshire.
• Comply with Homeless Oxfordshire’s policies and procedures.
• Contribute to a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are valued and staff are enabled to do their best.
• Contribute to the work of the broader team.

Safeguarding Statement:

Homeless Oxfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults, children and young people who are at risk of harm and that come into contact with our services. We believe that all adults, children and young people have an equal right to protection from abuse, regardless of their age, race, religion, ability, gender, language, background or sexual identity and consider the wellbeing of the vulnerable adult, child or young person is paramount. As a result, we have a robust safeguarding policy to ensure everyone is treated fairly and a whistleblowing policy to enable people raise any concerns confidentially. We expect everyone (staff, trustees, associates, volunteers and anyone working on behalf of the Company) to share this commitment and read, understand and adhere to this policy and related procedures.

Equal Opportunities:

We employ people on the basis of their abilities. We strive to attract and develop talent that is representative of our residents and all sections of the society, and do not discriminate based on of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional or cultural background. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.

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!

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.

Salary: £118,750 per annum

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

• 27 days’ annual leave + statutory holidays + three closure days over the Christmas period.
• Flexible working for all staff including working from home/hybrid working, and flexitime/TOIL scheme.
• Attractive family friendly policies.
• Private healthcare cover.
• Season ticket loans.
• Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.

For more information about our benefits please visit our website.

Office location: London based but with extensive travel around England

Please note, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out two days in-person working per week on average which will include attending the office.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for an Executive Director of Public Impact. The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around six million people. You can find further information about the NHF on our website.

After years of campaigning, the government's recent Spending Review delivered a transformational package of funding for social housing. It will enable us to deliver the biggest social housebuilding programme since the post-war period and to better protect our existing social homes. It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join our organisation.

Over the coming years we’ll be a key partner in helping the government achieve its housebuilding targets, delivering long-term benefits to residents and communities.

We also have exciting plans to boost the public’s understanding of our sector and ensure that housing associations are seen as an employer of choice.

This is a chance for someone with significant leadership experience, and a real interest in social housing, public affairs and policy to join us and help make those ambitions a reality. You will find great colleagues and a brilliant team, and get the opportunity to work on some of the toughest (and most interesting) social, economic and policy issues in the country.

Quite simply, this role is one of the best jobs in housing! It’s challenging, rewarding and thought provoking, giving you the chance to make a real difference.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply demonstrating the following:

• Significant leadership and management experience as part of senior leadership team.
• In-depth understanding of the political environment and how this impacts on housing.
• Proven track record of developing relationships with government and associated bodies at a senior level.
• Understanding of policy development and how it can be supported by research to influence and change the operating environment for housing associations.
• Experience in developing successful organisational strategies and translating those strategies into actionable plans to deliver results.
• Confident media spokesperson with experience of giving high profile interviews.
• Proven track record of delivering high performance through management, coaching and driving culture change.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively and deliver value for money.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the job role.
• Experience of working in a membership organisation/trade body (desirable).

Further information can be found in the job role profile and recruitment pack linked at the bottom of this page.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are proud to be an inclusive workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work. We are champions of diversity and encourage and welcome applications from people with the widest possible range of backgrounds, personal or professional.

Disability confident employer

We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who meets the skills and experience, we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

Please note: there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume of applications, we may be required to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
In these circumstances the NHF will select the disabled candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the job rather than all of those that meet the minimum criteria, as we would do for non-disabled applicants. This is in line with the Disability Confident guidelines.

We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please e-mail the People team with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.

Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address.

Uploading your CV and cover letter

If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.

Please also ensure that your cover letter is no longer than one side of A4 and includes a clear explanation of why you are applying for this role and the skills and experience you would bring.

Right to work in the UK/UK VISA sponsorship

You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: 31 August 2026

First interview date: 17 and 18 September 2026

Second interview date: 1 October 2026

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.

We are looking for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference, previous money advice experience is not essential - we will provide the training and support required.  If you are a natural problem solver, an excellent communicator, and someone who enjoys helping people overcome personal challenges - this could be the role for you!

The Outreach Money Advice Caseworker will provide specialist money and debt advice to people experiencing financial hardship, with a particular focus on preventing homelessness, sustaining tenancies and supporting residents to achieve long-term financial stability. Working as part of the Exeter Crisis & Resilience Fund partnership, you will manage a caseload of clients experiencing complex financial circumstances, providing FCA-regulated debt advice, welfare benefits advice, budgeting support, advocacy and practical assistance. Recognising that financial hardship rarely exists in isolation, you will work closely with housing providers, landlords, Exeter City Council and partner organisations to address the wider issues affecting people's financial wellbeing.

Using a relationship-based, person-centred approach, you will deliver outreach across Exeter through home visits, community venues and flexible methods of communication, ensuring vulnerable residents can access the support they need.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Specialist Money Advice and Casework

• Deliver person-centred money advice and holistic support to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, housing insecurity and complex needs.
• Manage a caseload of clients, providing tailored interventions including budgeting, debt advice, income maximisation, welfare benefits advice and financial capability support.
• Provide FCA-regulated debt advice, including Debt Relief Orders and other debt solutions where appropriately trained, or refer clients to specialist services where required.
• Support clients experiencing fuel poverty through tariff advice, supplier negotiation and practical interventions.
• Develop personalised support plans that address both immediate financial difficulties and longer term financial resilience.
• Advocate on behalf of clients with creditors, landlords, utility providers, housing services and statutory agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes.

2. Housing and Homelessness Prevention

• Work proactively with clients to sustain tenancies and reduce the risk of homelessness.
• Liaise with landlords, housing associations, Exeter City Council Housing Options and other housing providers to resolve tenancy-related issues.
• Support clients living in temporary accommodation or experiencing housing insecurity.
• Assist clients to access housing-related benefits, CRF Housing Payments and other financial support.
• identify housing risks early and implement practical interventions to prevent crisis wherever possible.

3. Outreach, Engagement and Financial Resilience

• Deliver outreach across Exeter through home visits, community venues and other trusted locations to engage people who may struggle to access traditional advice services.
• Build trusted, professional relationships with clients, adapting communication and support to meet individual needs.
• Support the delivery of financial education sessions, including Navigate the Money Maze and other financial capability initiatives.
• Help clients develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to manage their finances independently and reduce future reliance on crisis support.

4. Partnership Working

• Work collaboratively with Navigate, Churches Housing Action Team, Exeter City Council and other partner organisations to deliver a coordinated 'No Wrong Door' service.
• Maintain effective referral pathways and ensure clients receive seamless transitions between crisis intervention and longer-term support.
• Attend partnership meetings, case discussions and multi-agency forums where appropriate.
• Signpost and make warm referrals to specialist services to address wider health, housing, employment and wellbeing needs.

5. Systems, Recording and Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case records using the partnership's case management system - Advicepro.
• Use digital systems and organisational tools effectively, including secure client portals and AI supported technologies where appropriate.
• Ensure all work complies with FCA requirements, safeguarding procedures, GDPR and organisational policies.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and ensure confidentiality at all times.

6. Monitoring, Quality and Outcomes

• Record outcomes and client progress accurately to support contract monitoring and service evaluation.
• Contribute to client feedback, case studies and continuous improvement activities.
• Work towards agreed performance targets while maintaining high standards of client care and professional practice.

7. Professional Practice

• Deliver services in line with person-centred, relationship-based and trauma-informed principles.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice, team meetings and ongoing professional development.
• Keep knowledge of money advice, welfare benefits, housing and homelessness legislation up to date.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring every client is treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

General Duties

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with partner organisations, referral agencies and community stakeholders, promoting collaborative working across the Wis£rmoney partnership.
• Support service improvement by gathering client feedback and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery.
• Work in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and professional standards at all times.
• Contribute positively to team meetings, partnership working and organisational learning.
• Support managers in responding to enquiries, complaints and compliments in a timely and professional manner.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and participate fully in training and continuous professional development.

Director of Strategic Asset Management

The Opportunity

Goodman Masson is delighted to be partnering with Moat Homes on the appointment of a Director of Strategic Asset Management.

This is a high-profile strategic leadership position, responsible for shaping and delivering Moat's long-term approach to asset management, investment, sustainability and planned works across its property portfolio.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Existing Homes, you will provide expert leadership across strategic asset management, ensuring Moat's homes are fit for the future, meet regulatory and quality requirements, deliver value for money and ultimately provide excellent outcomes for customers.

This is an opportunity for an established senior housing professional to play a central role in determining how Moat invests in, manages and optimises its assets over the short, medium and long term.

Your Role

As Director of Strategic Asset Management, you will lead the development and delivery of Moat's asset strategies and investment plans across three key horizons:

• 30-year long-term asset strategy
• 10-15 year medium-term investment planning
• 1-5 year short-term delivery programmes

You will ensure these strategies are aligned with Moat's wider Existing Homes strategy and organisational objectives, while ensuring the portfolio is positioned to meet future housing quality, building safety, sustainability and customer requirements.

You will provide visible leadership across the Strategic Asset Management team, creating a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Asset Management & Investment

• Lead the development and implementation of Moat's asset management strategies and investment plans.
• Drive asset optimisation and portfolio modelling to ensure investment decisions are based on robust data and intelligence.
• Develop property investment proposals and stock rationalisation options for consideration by the Investment Committee and Board.
• Oversee the management and investment strategy for non-domestic assets.
• Ensure investment programmes are coordinated, deliverable and aligned with Moat's strategic priorities.
• Lead the development of strategies that ensure homes meet Decent Homes, building safety and net zero / MEES requirements.

Major Works, Planned Investment & Sustainability

• Oversee the delivery of major works and stock improvement programmes.
• Provide strategic leadership for retrofit and sustainability programmes.
• Ensure annual investment programmes are delivered effectively against agreed budgets, timescales and KPIs.
• Work collaboratively with investment, major works, responsive maintenance and compliance teams to ensure programmes are coordinated.
• Ensure customer insight and engagement are embedded into programme design and delivery.

Commercial & Financial Leadership

• Lead the strategic approach to procurement for major works and investment programmes, working closely with Procurement and the Executive Director of Existing Homes.
• Challenge existing approaches to contract and programme delivery to drive improved performance and value for money.
• Embed strong commercial approaches to contract management and cost control.
• Take overall responsibility for financial management and cost control across investment and compliance budgets.
• Work closely with Finance and Insight on performance analysis, budgetary controls and financial reporting.
• Identify and pursue relevant grant opportunities to maximise Moat's investment capacity.

Data, Performance & Assurance

• Ensure Moat's asset management databases are accurate, current and reflective of the condition of its property portfolio.
• Lead programmes of data collection and improvement to ensure the organisation has reliable and actionable asset intelligence.
• Oversee relevant regulatory and external data returns.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, with a particular focus on areas of customer and business risk.

Pay: M1 (£36,642 - £40,356 a year based on 44.6 weeks per year which is term time, plus one week for insets and holiday pay. This is split over 12 monthly payments).

The trust is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme that contributes 17.8% as employer pension contributions.

Start Date: Ideally September 2026 (please note our intention is for our outgoing Service Manager to work alongside you for approximately 6 weeks so you feel confident in the role before she departs)

Forest House Education Centre (FHEC) is a hospital school for 13-17-year-old pupils, attached to the Forest House Adolescent Unit, a Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient facility on the Kingsley Green hospital site. The Centre provides education for the patients occupying the Adolescent Unit's sixteen beds, while additionally being the sole educator for eight 'day pupils' who are referred by Hertfordshire County Council through ESMA (the LA's tutorial service for pupils who are out of mainstream education for medical reasons).

The Service Manager at Forest House Education Centre will work closely with Trust leaders to effectively manage the day to day provision of the service.

The candidate’s key role will include liaising with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration between ESMA, Forest House Adolescent Unit, base schools, pupils and their families and professionals involved in the care and education of our pupils; to ensure the best outcomes for all those at FHEC; attend multi-agency meetings as necessary and work in conjunction with the Trust staff to ensure that all aspects of the SLA (service level agreement) are met.

The candidate will have experience of dealing with pupils with Mental Health issues and have excellent communication skills. Interested parties must have a diplomatic, tactful and creative approach to team working.

Please see job description for more information.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 4th September 2026. Candidates are welcome to call and speak to the Head Teacher and/or arrange to visit the school site. Please use contact details above to make arrangements.

 Applications Close: 9 am on Friday 4th September 2026

 Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 7th September 2026

Lewisham Parochial & Almshouse Charities is looking for a Clerk to the Trustees: an experienced, independent-minded governance professional to support our board on governance, finance and administration.

We are a small group of four historic charities, amalgamated by Charity Commission scheme in 1990 but with roots reaching back over 400 years in the ancient parish of Lewisham. We run the Lloyd Court almshouse in Ladywell, providing independent housing for older residents, and award small grants across the parish. Our staff team is small — a House Manager and a Premises Manager on site — supported by a board of volunteer trustees.

What you'll do:

• clerk the board and its committees, including agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up;
• maintain the three-year budget and prepare the annual accounts for audit and filing with the Charity Commission;
• keep statutory and operational records, policies and compliance in good order;
• advise trustees on charity law, regulation and good practice;
• and work with the House Manager so trustees stay sighted on day-to-day operations.

What you'll need:

• demonstrable experience of clerking, company secretarial or equivalent governance support to a charity board;
• sound knowledge of charity governance and Charity Commission requirements;
• financial acumen across budgets, management accounts and annual accounts;
• excellent minute taking and clear written English

Experience in the almshouse sector, social housing or sheltered accommodation is desirable, as is familiarity with the Almshouse Association's Standards of Almshouse Management.

This is a contract for services rather than an employed post. You would be engaged as a self-employed individual or through your own company, responsible for your own tax, National Insurance and professional indemnity insurance.

At Sovereign Network Group (SNG), we're passionate about creating supportive and thriving communities.

We're looking for a Former Customer Accounts Officer to join our Customer Accounts team based from our Greenham office, working hybrid 2 days per week in the office and from home. You may also be required to attend other offices.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in income recovery, customer accounts, debt management, housing, or financial administration who enjoys delivering outstanding customer service and working in a values-led organisation.

The role

As a Former Customer Accounts Officer, you'll be responsible for the proactive management of former customer accounts, delivering a customer-focused service that recovers debt, returns credits, and identifies opportunities for support where customers may need additional assistance.

Working closely with colleagues across Customer Accounts and local housing teams, you'll help ensure customers are treated fairly while supporting the effective management of former tenant debt.

What you'll be doing

• Managing former customer accounts and outstanding balances.
• Agreeing affordable repayment plans with customers.
• Recovering debts in a professional and timely way.
• Maintaining accurate customer records and account information.
• Working with housing colleagues to identify and manage accounts when tenancies end.
• Tracing former customers where required.
• Supporting debt write-off processes in line with policy.
• Liaising with external debt collection agencies and managing account queries and disputes.
• Ensuring invoices and recovery documents are accurate and issued on time.

What we're looking for

• Experience in customer accounts, debt recovery, income collection, housing, or a similar customer-focused role.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Confidence in negotiating repayment arrangements.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits and housing-related support.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.

What you will do as part of our team

• Providing a specialist advice and advocacy service to the homeless guests of our services, which include partner day centres and night shelters through the winter season.
• Employing creative thinking and practices to ensure that guests are supported and motivated to achieve their goals.
• Attending appointments with guests occasionally when needed
• Referring and signposting guests to accommodation providers, health services and other relevant internal and external support services, as necessary
• Maintaining good communication with the Managers of our partnered Drop-in Centres, Glass Door colleagues and local statutory and non-statutory services.
• Attending meetings with the casework team, external service providers and partner organisations when required
• Collating statistics and outcome measurements of the casework service for both internal and external use
• Maintaining a wel-organised and easily accessible administration system for the casework programme in line with relevant legislation (e.g. GDPR)
• Managing a small casework budget
• Undertaking any other duties, as required by the charity

Person specification

Essential

• At least one year experience of working one-on-one and assessing the needs of homeless people or similar disadvantaged client groups
• Empathetic attitude to homeless and vulnerably housed people
• Up-to-date knowledge of the welfare issues and legislation affecting homeless people
• Knowledge of relevant support services available to homeless people, particularly in West London
• Confident approach to, and experience of, dealing with challenging behaviour
• Ability to maintain good relationships with colleagues and external service providers
• Highly organised with strong time-management skills
• Ability to keep clear and up-to-date case records
• Experience and competent in MS Office packages
• Ability to work independently and take the initiative to make important decisions
• Flexible and supportive team member with excellent communication skills
• Ability to adhere to and implement Health & Safety, HR and operational policies
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities
• For night shelter caseworkers, willingness to work a minimum of one evening per week
• This post will require an enhanced DBS check prior and during employment

Desirable

• Ability to speak Polish, Romanian or other Eastern European languages
• Experience of working alongside volunteers

Strategic Asset Manager

East London (Hybrid) | £59,166 + Excellent Benefits

Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnering with Local Space to recruit a Strategic Asset Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal stage in the development of its Asset Management function. Reporting directly to the Director of Assets & New Business, you'll play a key role in shaping long-term investment strategies, ensuring high-quality asset intelligence and supporting evidence-based decision making across a diverse housing portfolio.

If you're an experienced Asset Manager with a passion for data-led investment planning, stock condition and strategic asset management within social housing, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact while helping improve homes and outcomes for residents.

The Role

As Strategic Asset Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the organisation's approach to asset intelligence, stock condition data and long-term investment planning.

Working closely with Asset Delivery, Building Safety & Compliance and Finance teams, you'll translate complex asset data into practical investment programmes, supporting business planning, regulatory compliance and long-term financial sustainability.

You'll also act as the organisation's subject matter expert for asset modelling, lifecycle planning and Asset Management Systems, providing high-quality reporting and insight to senior leadership and the Board.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the organisation's Asset Management Strategy.
• Lead the management, validation and continuous improvement of stock condition and asset data.
• Oversee Stock Condition Survey programmes, ensuring robust data quality and confidence levels.
• Act as the client lead for the Asset Management System (AMS), driving system development and effective use.
• Develop lifecycle models and produce 5-year and 30-year investment programmes.
• Translate asset data into prioritised planned and cyclical investment programmes.
• Deliver asset modelling, scenario planning and investment analysis to support business planning.
• Produce strategic reports, dashboards and KPIs for senior leadership and Board reporting.
• Support Decent Homes analysis, regulatory reporting and audit readiness.
• Work closely with Building Safety & Compliance teams to align asset investment with statutory compliance requirements.
• Support funding bids and long-term financial planning through robust asset analysis.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants and survey providers while promoting a data-driven approach to asset management.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have strategic asset management experience within social housing, local authority or residential property environments.

You'll ideally have:

• Significant experience in Strategic Asset Managemen

Compliance Manager

£52,862.53 per annum

Histon (Hybrid)

Permanent

Full-Time

Minimum of 1 day per week at Head Office, plus site visits at other sites around Cambridgeshire

About the role:

The right candidate will be a highly motivated person capable of achieving high levels of compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in a housing setting.

You will be responsible for overseeing the full range of asset compliance including fire safety, gas, electric and legionella testing as well as be involved in embedding best practice and risk management.

This role also combines compliance with managing our clients technical contracts; therefore, you will also lead a team in overseeing responsive repairs and a planned programmes, whilst ensuring the safety and satisfaction of their customers at all times.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

· Proven track record and experience of contract management and managing areas of housing compliance

· Strong financial, commercial and building safety awareness

· Effective communicator, with robust problem-solving and decision-making skills

· Excellent IT skills of Windows-based IT packages, particularly Excel

· Sound knowledge and experience of housing management and asset databases

What we can offer:

- Employee discount scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment)

- Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Financial wellbeing hub - access to advice and support from experts, whether you're budgeting, interested in investing or retirement planning

- Refurbished Tech - access to the latest models at affordable prices, with a 12-month warranty and 30-day money back guarantee.

- Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)

- One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice

- 30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service

- Holiday purchase scheme - up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)

- Company sick pay

- 58p per mile business mileage allowance

- Refer a friend scheme (£250)

- Contributory pension scheme, which both you and our client contribute to

- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

- Flexible Working Policy

- Full induction

- Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off

- Free DBS (for relevant posts)

- Free onsite/nearby parking

- Hybrid Working Policy

- Flexitime scheme

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete an online Personality Profiler prior to interview

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 23 August 2026

Interviews: Friday 28 August 2026