We’re looking for a new leader of our Housing and Property team to help bring a 400 year old charity to the forefront of 21st century best practice with an emphasis on the wellbeing of residents, including residents in our decision making and introducing new technologies to improve outcomes and run operations more effectively.

Responsibilities include overseeing the management of two sheltered housing schemes containing 91 flats, a small investment property portfolio, a small in-house team of Scheme Managers and gardeners and a varied team of external contractors.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a successful track record in a similar role and be proficient in all aspect of running a safe and efficient housing operation. You will have a good working knowledge of promoting independence, inclusion and wellbeing. You will have excellent leadership skills, good judgement and be a confident and robust decision maker. You will be up to date with relevant digital developments for housing and willing to embrace technological change. We are looking for an effective communicator, able to take the lead, build consensus and move everyone forward together at the right pace
 

All candidates will be required to undertake a DBS Check.

Do you want to work in a role where you can use your trade skills and experience to help end homelessness?

About the role

Helping people who have experienced homelessness to gain skills and develop their employability is a fundamental part of our aim to help people rebuild their lives.

St Mungo’s Construction Skills training programmes offer opportunities for people with experience of homelessness to learn a range of trades and find employment. One of the programme streams supports our clients to gain work experience in maintenance trades, working alongside maintenance operatives in St Mungo’s accommodation services.

We are now have some exciting opportunities to join the teams supporting Brent, Hounslow and Lambeth. In these rewarding roles you will:

• Be responsible for managing and coordinating a range of property maintenance needs, across multiple services.
• Deliver the Construction Skills Onsite tuition programme to trainees, providing a motivational and supportive environment in which to learn.
• Liaising with managers and other colleagues across St Mungo’s to ensure expectations and priorities are met.
• Ensure safe working practice at all times, following relevant policies and procedures and complete regular administrative tasks.

About you

We think these roles will suit people with a qualification in site supervision, Trade CSCS , IQA, CAVA or similar Assessor qualifications, or the willingness to gain qualifications. In addition to:

• A sound working knowledge of a range of construction skills, and demonstrable experience of construction with particular skills in trades and/or property maintenance; and on-site supervision.  
• Experience in training and supervising trainees, staff or volunteers on site and/or in a workshop settings, with the ability to support and motivate clients through a process of change.
• The ability to support and motivate clients through a process of change, an understanding of the issues faced by people who are homeless or vulnerably housed will also be essential for this role.
• The ability to complete administrative tasks using IT applications, and effective communication skills.

Above all, if you are passionate about delivering high quality maintenance services, and training others to do the same we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 – 2020 we supported 32,800 people across all of our services. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 28 October 2021

Interview and assessments on: tbc

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Maintenance Electrician

Section / Branch: Property
Location: Windsor 
Contract/recruitment type: Permanent
Salary band: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus pension contributions
Hours of work: 40 hours per week

About the role

It's maintaining systems that light up the past

It’s being encouraged to develop. And it’s the pride in joining a team at the heart of a world famous institution. 

You'll take on a huge range of electrical work from installing and testing mechanical and electrical systems, through to preparing and checking equipment before large events.

You'll also carry out electrical repairs and assist contractors on projects, achieving faultless accuracy in all that you do.

But maintenance is only half the story. With every new project, you'll help modernise our systems, suggesting new ways to be more energy efficient for the future.

Every day, you'll work as part of the team who, together, deliver results that are vital to the continued running of their historic and world-famous buildings.

About you

Your electrical experience, ideally in building maintenance and minor refurbishment, has enabled you to develop a good working knowledge of electrics and a customer-driven approach to the delivery of maintenance services.

Your relevant qualifications, such as C&G 2365 Part 1 & 2, will be essential, and you'll be qualified to work within IEE Wiring Regulations 18th Edition. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite will also be important. A full UK driving licence will also be essential.

A logical and innovative problem solver, with excellent time management skills, you're comfortable meeting multiple regular deadlines.

What's more, you’re a great communicator and team player, able to build positive relationships with colleagues and external contractors alike.

Above all, you clearly take care and pride in your work. Your flexible approach means you pro-actively get involved and enjoy the varied, unusual workload that listed buildings entail.

In addition, you can look forward to a comprehensive benefits package, including a 15% employer contribution pension scheme, 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays and access to training and development to support your continuous professional development.

Vacancy Closing Date: 03/11/2021, 23:55

Ref: 103 913

The Prince’s Foundation (School of Traditional Arts) and Royal Drawing School are independent art schools and charities sharing a 20,000 square feet, 5 storey building in the heart of Shoreditch.

The Facilities department supports both charities ensuring the site is welcoming, well-maintained, attractive, safe and an efficient place to work and study.

We are looking to appoint a highly organised and effective Facilities Manager with experience managing contractors and delivering to budget, a proven track record of leading a support services team.

Responsible for the general day to day running of the building, they manage a small and efficient team and oversee the work of all contractors, and ensure the delivery of all provisions on budget. They also oversee the provision of a consistently welcoming and professional reception and robust IT infrastructure and IT support.

The Facilities manager will deliver high standards of service within the context of a budget – design and implement an effective, costed and responsive long-term plan for maintenance of which they will monitor financial expenditure, review and recommend cost-effective solutions; whilst also provide short term reactive solutions being the first point of contact for all out of hours incidents.

To succeed in the role you will need to have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in facilities management, have excellent interpersonal and team management skills, be able to find pragmatic solutions to varied problems, and demonstrate a positive can do attitude.

Our charities are committed to Equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.

To apply, please read the job description on our website and fill out the application form you will find on the same page.

Please note we will only consider applications made through our website.

The National Brain Appeal’s mission is to support the development of new treatments and cures for the 100s of devastating neurological conditions that affect 1 in 6 people in the UK (current figures stand at 14.7m). The charity makes a major contribution towards capital appeals, in funding pioneering research, providing access to the best technology for expert diagnosis and treatment, and towards training tomorrow’s clinicians at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and the UCL Institute of Neurology, known collectively as “Queen Square”.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Charity at a very exciting time as we gear up towards two major capital appeals. You will work with some amazing people across the organisation and Queen Square. With the support of the wider fundraising team and with access to a rich pool of prospects and prospect research, you will create and make the asks that shape our future and help transform research, diagnoses and outcomes for devastating neurological and neurodegenerative conditions.

We are looking for candidates with a broad range of professional expertise, a creative approach and a passion for fundraising across multiple – and sometimes competing – priorities to shape and deliver activity and income around the Charity’s mid-level and major donors, our capital appeals, corporate partnerships and large trusts and foundations programmes

As an established philanthropy and major gifts professional, you will join us at an exciting period of growth and alongside five other new recruits. You will lead a newly created team (with four direct reports) to help us to develop and deliver our ambitious major gifts and corporate fundraising strategy. You will have a proven track record of personally securing gifts of £100,000 plus and will use your knowledge and expertise to deliver powerful recruitment and retention campaigns and strategies to engage and excite key audiences. Working in collaboration with the executive team, you will drive innovations in fundraising, making the best use of data driven decisions and technology to support growth and increase our efficiency and reach.

This role requires strong personal relationship management skills and the ability to develop and deliver effective, long-term engagement strategies to ensure sustainability. You will demonstrate a good understanding of major donor, trust and corporate fundraising market trends alongside strong influencing and negotiation skills. You will be accustomed to dealing with senior level figures and in managing the highest-level relationships between the charity, corporates, trusts, and mid-level and major donors.

As Team Leader, you will be proactive, highly organised and with excellent problem-solving skills. You will inspire and motivate your team at all levels while setting ambitious stretch targets aligned with the charity‘s vision and strategic goals ensuring projects are delivered effectively and efficiently.

The National Brain Appeal is an independent charity operating within the UCLH NHS Foundation Trust framework. As such, you can take advantage of numerous excellent benefits including:

• Travel season ticket loans

• NHS staff discounts

• 27 days annual leave on appointment

• Hybrid working options available

• Attractive NHS pension scheme

• A staff psychological and welfare service

For more details, please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert.

Deadline: Monday 1 November 2021
Interviews: week commencing 8 November

Please note, applications need to be made via the NHS Jobs Portal and will require you creating an account.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. 

We are looking for an experienced facilities professional to join our team in January 2022.  You will have overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the centre’s catering provision, grounds, buildings, equipment and fleet. You will have the personal qualities, experience and qualifications to lead, motivate and develop a team of facilities staff to ensure a culture of excellence, service and safety. As a key member of the Centre Leadership Team you will be able to clearly and respectfully communicate our Christian ethos, objectives, mission and vision to staff, guests and other stakeholders of all faiths and none.

You will need to have experience in running all premises aspects of a large site, relevant experience and appropriate qualifications to undertake centre and grounds maintenance experience of leading and motivating a staff team, be comfortable working both at a senior level and as “doer” as well as strong interpersonal skills.

If this challenging and exciting role appeals to you, and you have the skills and experience to match, then we would love to hear from you!

This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 24 November 2021

     The purpose of the job is to maximise the income, profile and brand of RSPCA Leicestershire Branch - Woodside Animal Centre,  to work with the Head of Income Generation, Branch Manager and other Fundraising team members and staff to successfully lead the retail sales team while maximizing sales and opportunities, and develop, implement and deliver dynamic and profitable merchandising, stock generation, distributing, pricing and display initiatives within the goals, KPI’s and the specified annual income and profit budget for the branch.

Although this role is part of the wider fundraising team, it is primarily focused on generating income and support for the branch through the retail outlets while supporting Woodside's other charitable activities across various communication channels.

Our new Centre Manager will have an interest or background in mental health and psychoanalysis. You will bring skills and experience to the The South London Centre for Psychoanalysis to make sure it is a welcoming, well-managed facility that operates for the benefit of local and psychoanalytic communities.

You can effectively communicate with a wide range of people in a courteous and helpful manner, enjoy contributing creatively to the mission of small organisations and are experienced in managing multiple work streams simultaneously.

About us

The South London Centre for Psychoanalysis (“the Centre”) is a not-for-profit organisation, Community Interest Company (CIC), in its third year of trading and was established by local psychoanalysts concerned to address the provision of intensive psychological services for those most in need.

The Centre meets the needs of local psychoanalysts, psychotherapists and the local community by providing psychotherapy treatment rooms and space for training and events related to developing psychotherapy services.

More than this, it is a hub where psychoanalysts can meet, work together and exchange ideas on developing the practice as a whole.

• Affordable treatment:  Trainees (‘candidates’) from the Institute of Psychoanalysis (IoPA) offer low fee psychoanalysis for the local community.
• Community space: We run weekly playgroups for parents and toddlers of refugees and asylum seekers.  A monthly Psychoanalytical Film Club is running and we plan to launch more public programmes.
• Education centre: We host lectures, seminars, steering groups and specialist training for psychotherapists, psychoanalysts, NHS staff and the general public

Main purpose of the role

Working closely with the Board, the new Centre Manager will lead strategic and operational delivery and use their expertise to implement and increase a range of accessible services and educational activities.

This is a part time, 24 hours a week, role initially: 1 - 2 days based at the Centre in Denmark Hill and 8 hours worked as-required, across the week, to keep operations flowing. The capacity to be flexible will be an advantage. You will be required to work some evenings and weekends on occasion. Current fundraising targets for the coming year incorporate plans to extend the Centre Manager to a full time role.

This is an exciting time to join a CIC committed to the delivery of a new culturally and socially driven mission; the Centre of the future will be shaped by the people working for the South London Centre for Psychoanalysis now.

Please read the Centre Manager document here or follow the link to the 10 Windsor Walk website to read more about the role and application process.

We are recruiting an experienced facilities management professional to cover our ever-expanding portfolio of owned and leased buildings. Following a rapid expansion of unprecedented growth, the ideal candidate will have experience of leading on health and safety and compliance as well as being able to manage a small team of maintenance and facilities workers. Understanding and expertise in IT Hardware would also be useful. If you are searching for that new challenge, apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.

Job purpose: Experienced facilities management professional with experience of leading on health and safety and compliance as well as being able to manage a small team of maintenance and facilities workers. Understanding and expertise in IT Hardware would also be useful

• To provide facilities management to all YMCAES sites across East Surrey. This includes 3 housing schemes and one sports and community centre owned by the YMCA and three youth centres that the YMCA leases from local authorities.

• To be the Health and Safety Officer for YMCAES to ensure that the Association complies with all current legislation and to encourage good practice throughout the YMCAES.

• To carry out risk assessments and support staff in completion of risk assessments and to ensure fire risk assessments are carried out in accordance with legislation and good practice.

• To support the Head of Central Services (HOCS) to manage the IT hardware & IT services (mobiles, broadband etc) of the association, to work with our IT support contractors and help develop new IT systems and use of technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Association.

• To put in place and manage a call out system for managers to respond to any emergencies relating to buildings

• To provide administration and systems support for the work of the YMCAES as agreed with the HOCS.

• To be responsible for all ground maintenance including management of a ground maintenance worker and contracts.

• To be responsible for overseeing the Duty Officer (DO) rota at Princes Road and to ensure that all procedures and policies relating to this role are up to date and communicated to DOs. To manage and induct staff into the DO role, to update DO packs, to hold regular meetings and training sessions for DOs to ensure they are effective in this role

• To manage YMCAES building contracts and to comply with the Accepting Contracts Policy and Procedures.

• To maintain the fleet of vehicles owned by YMCAES, including insurance, tax, MOT, fuel and maintenance.

• To be responsible for all insurances required by the YMCAES, ensuring compliance with legislation and efficiencies and effectiveness of all policies. Also, to ensure that necessary inspections and certification of lifts and other equipment are carried out as per requirements of insurers and current legislation.

• To work with the HOCS to prepare a budget for central costs (buildings and vehicles) and to manage this budget through the year.

• To prepare cyclical maintenance plans and arrange for necessary major works to be scheduled and safely carried out in accordance with the plans.

• To prepare and present a report to the quarterly Facilities and Environment Committee which has a remit for maintenance of YMCA buildings and sites.

• To collect and collate all accident and incident report forms and to produce a regular report for managers and trustees.

• To provide the CEO and Head of Housing with advice and guidance around technical and regulatory requirements on YMCA property developments and acquisitions of new buildings.

Annual leave: 5 weeks pro-rata plus bank holidays. Holidays increase after 2 years service to a maximum of 6 weeks pro-rata after 6 years service

Benefits: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA Fitness Centre, and half price childcare for dependents. Free parking is also available at YMCA East Surrey sites

Hebron Hall is a Christian centre on a seven-acre campus in Dinas Powys, South Wales. Established in 1983 as an independent non-denominational charity, our site includes a conference centre for residential and day groups, a care home for up to 39 residents, management of 15 independent living units, 9 tenanted properties, a swimming pool, sports hall and tennis courts.

We’re looking for a Finance and Operations Manager to join our senior leadership team. The successful applicant will lead on financial management and processes, office systems, governance, payroll and HR administration. In addition, you will work closely with the General Manager in the day-to-day running and strategic development of the Charity. You will also work closely with the Board of Trustees and ensure compliance with company and charity law and financial regulations.

We are looking for an accountant who is a skilled strategic thinker with an active approach to solving problems and a strong desire to build sound and efficient structures and processes, so that the needs of the Charity, our staff, residents and visitors are met.

There is an Occupational Requirement that the Finance and Operations Manager is a practising Christian who is able to uphold the Christian faith in line with Hebron Hall’s Vision and Purpose. Notwithstanding this, Hebron Hall is committed to diversity amongst its employees and will not discriminate on grounds unrelated to our ethos. We believe that defining our occupational requirements does not restrict, but enhances our commitment to diversity.

Temporary accommodation in a self-contained flat on site may be available for a successful candidate relocating from outside the area.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure report from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and regular Covid-19 tests.

For a full job description and application form go to the downloads page of our website.

Applications will be considered by completed application form only. CVs submitted without a completed application form will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: Saturday 13th November 2021

Interviews will be held on Friday 26th November 2021

No agencies

We’re looking for a passionate individual to take on the role of Safehouse Manager at Ella’s. The post-holder will oversee two of Ella’s’ safehouses and provide vital casework support for residents. We need someone who has solid experience of working with vulnerable women, is aligned with the vision and mission of Ella’s and can maintain and develop strong partnerships with other community organisations and groups. If this is you, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, with some flexibility to meet the requirements of the post

Job Purpose:

To support the delivery of property based Crisis, Empower and Home projects through the provision of housing management functions into the existing and growing organisational property portfolio. Working with colleagues in the Housing Management Team, you will ensure health and safety obligations are met, the properties are suitably decorated and furnished, repairs and maintenance is scheduled as required, rents and service charges accounts are monitored and managed effectively, and voids are filled in accordance with the organisational policies and procedures and undertake other housing related tasks as required.

The existing property portfolio consists of 66 properties; owned, leased by, and used as a result of Management Agreements, by OCH Crisis Services, Home, Empower, and let on the open market. Properties have a variety of purposes, and residents.

You will be qualified to NVQ2 or equivalent in a relevant subject and have experience as a supported housing worker and/or housing worker to including experience of health and safety, arrears management, working as part of a team, and safeguarding.  An understanding of the benefits system is also required.  Prior experience and oversight of a portfolio of properties and housing management responsibilities are essential for this role.

Oasis Community Housing is a Christian response to homelessness and disadvantage providing housing, support and other specialised services. We welcome applicants from all faiths or none, but it is important that all employees understand and sympathise with the Christian vision, ethos and culture of the organisation

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, meeting essential criteria and Enhanced DBS (dependent on role).

Closing date for applications is 26th October 2021 at 5:00pm

Oasis Community Housing is an equal opportunities employer

Registered charity no. 1107554.

Housing Management Assistant

30 hours per week – Part Time

£19,760 per annum (pro rata)

Permanent

Harrogate

Ref: INSMG670093

We are looking for a conscientious, flexible and dedicated individual, who is passionate about enabling some of the most vulnerable in our society to live in quality housing, to join our team as a Housing Management Assistant.

This role will work within our Young People’s Pathway (YPP) and is crucial in helping us provide quality, safe and comfortable housing for our clients.

The YPP provides a multi-agency service across the County, to young people aged 16-25 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, through supported housing in hostel and community accommodation.

To be successful in this role you will need to be willing to carry out all accepts of property management, including cleaning, carrying out health and safety checks, and arranging repairs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain the skills and experience required to develop their career in the sector.

As the role requires some travel across Harrogate, Craven & Selby you will need access to a car and hold a full current UK driving license.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Paul Matless

Foundation’s core values are: People, Passion, Collaboration and Integrity.

Closing Date 23:59 Sunday 14th November 2021

Interviews to be held on 2nd December 2021

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

Housing Management Worker Job type - Full- Time/ Permanent
Salary - £20,010 per annum
Hours - 35 (plus 5 hours paid lunch breaks)
Location- Harlow
Do you have what it takes to seize opportunities and deliver results? Can you think differently, pursue creative ideas, and provide reliable support to both internal and external customers?

We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities, and reducing crime. We help support, house, educate, advise, and speak out for disadvantaged young people and adults - and you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward.

Who we are looking for? Working as part of a team, managing a portfolio of properties and tenancies across a designated area, providing an intensive Housing Management Service to a core group of people. Medium term accommodation with tenancy sustainment service for people at risk of homelessness and ex-offenders. Housing qualification and understanding of the welfare benefits system. Housing management , rent , void and maintenance management experience preferred. low level support work Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Directly supporting tenants to manage their tenancy, assisting them with housing benefit claims and signposting them to relevant support services and liaising with support services where required . -Experience of working in a support role using coaching techniques to help customers identify actions and solutions themselves and promoting and maximising independence is essential . - Working with the Nacro Housing Management Team to ensure the correct tenancies are issued, sign up new tenancies and ensure the service user understands and accepts tenancy obligations. - Work in partnership with the Housing Management team to ensure we are working within our voids and arrears targets, complying with Tenure Law, and abiding by our Housing policies and procedures. - Ensure that all the required health & safety checks are undertaken in person or by direct reports, taking any necessary remedial action. Previous experience of working in Housing Management is desirable

Ability to drive and access to a car is essential.

Enhanced DBS check

For details of the full role profile please click here

For Details of Nacro's excellent benefits click here

Please Apply online