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Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry Devon South West Department: Build Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Highbridge, Somerset Date Posted: 13.05.2025 We have a new opportunity for a Senior Site Manager to join our team within Vistry Devon South West, at our site in Highbridge, Somerset. As our Senior Site Manager, you will organise resources and to direct the management of designated development projects to achieve progressive project completion to quality and specification and on budget. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Valid SMSTS certificate Valid First Aid at Work certificate A proven background in new build housing site management NHBC knowledge and experience Proven ability to manage projects and deliver quality work on time, within budget Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation Thorough, with strong attention to detail Strong Time management skills with an ability to prioritise Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Word and Outlook Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels Strong leadership skills with an ability to mentor and develop others NHBC experience preferable PIJ winner preferable Major House Builder experience Timber Frame experience essential Desirable NVQ Level 6, BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate Valid LOLER certificate Achieved PIJ Award in previous role More about the Senior Site Manager role To direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve both plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget. Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and sub-contract services in good time to meet contract objectives. Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and instigating any necessary corrective actions. Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations. Ensure that staff and operatives are managed and led effectively by developing the skills and attitudes of managers leading to provision of a working environment that engenders high morale. Train and develop subordinates to meet current and assessed future requirements. 100% compliance with current NHBC standards. Achieve 95% overall satisfaction levels on the completed Customer satisfaction survey questionnaire. Establish that staff training and development has occurred as plan at annual appraisal and appraisal review stages. Achieve maximum marks on the twice monthly Health and Safety audit. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation,â and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.

Are you a confident, strategic leader with the skills and drive to deliver transformative and impactful economic and societal change across a diverse portfolio? The Scottish Government has a unique opportunity for a Director General for Net Zero, to lead a dynamic team of five Directorates and three Executive Agencies which include 4,400 staff in five locations. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead with purpose and impact, fostering an inclusive culture where diverse talent is empowered to thrive. The purpose of this role is to forge and deliver a coherent, joined-up strategy and subsequent outcomes which bring a just transition of the economy whilst delivering transformational change across the whole of government. You will deliver the ambitious and far-reaching transformation of society and economy to achieve Net Zero targets, ensure a just transition for communities and individuals, and address the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity. Harnessing the economic opportunities of the transition to Net Zero and improving our biodiversity across both land and marine will be critical. As a key advisor to Ministers, you will offer confident evidence-based advice and will be able to connect with a wide range of stakeholders across organisations and boundaries to translate strategic vision into action. You will be accountable to Parliament for the following resources: Five Directorates will report to you with circa 2,400 people across: Energy and Climate Change Marine Environment and Forestry Agriculture and Rural Economy Offshore Wind Additionally, you will have Portfolio Accountable Officer oversight of 25 public bodies and the following three Executive Agencies (EAs represent a further 2,000 staff): Transport Scotland Forestry and Land Scotland Scottish Forestry As Director General for Net Zero you will be responsible for a total annual budget of circa £6 billion. Joining the top leadership team of the Scottish Government to lead core public policy and services at a time of unprecedented challenge responding to changing international political context and the cost-of-living crisis. You will provide direct support to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy, the Cabinet Secretary of Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, the Cabinet Secretary for Housing, and the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, and you will have a responsibility to the First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet. Responsibilities Reporting to the Permanent Secretary you will: Lead transformational change across the whole of Government, acting as a key communicator when engaging the public, business and third sector. Representing Scottish Government at the highest levels and focusing on one of the four top priorities for government to tackle the climate emergency. As part of the top leadership team, make collective decisions on key priorities that affect Scotland, including delivering Public Service Reform. This also includes workforce planning for the civil service and taking forward policies such as hybrid working and diversity and inclusion to support our people. Deliver an ambitious policy agenda that meets our emissions reduction targets and puts Scotland firmly on the pathway to Net Zero by 2045. Lead Directors to champion close working with other colleagues across government, with public bodies and other key delivery partners and external stakeholders. Ensuring delivery of outcomes for the benefit of the people of Scotland, developing a culture of collaboration and innovation. Ensure that the key services and sectors the country depends on are delivered and supported - transport, water, energy, agriculture, food and drink, marine economies of fishing and aquaculture, environment, the circular economy and forestry. As a key advisor to Ministers, offer confident evidence-based advice and be able to connect with a wide range of stakeholders across organisations and boundaries to translate strategic vision into action. Be committed to leading and enabling the continuing development of a high performing Director General family and Senior Team comprising eight Directors, with a strong, inclusive, positive working culture. Success Profile It is essential that you can provide evidence in your application of the professional experience and skills required for this role. In addition, candidates applying for roles with the government agencies and public bodies in Scotland are assessed in line with the Success Profiles framework that is used across the Civil Service. This means that as well as evidencing the professional experience and skills you will also be expected to evidence behaviours at the level required for this Senior Civil Service role. Experience: Leadership at Executive Team and Board level: Significant experience of leading the development and delivery of organisational strategy in a large and complex organisation, within government, the public sector or private sector Demonstrable experience of financial management of significant resource and capital budgets, together with overarching corporate governance experience. This includes Proven ability to deliver strategic objectives at pace and sustain them through periods of ambiguity and organisational change Significant experience of major programme and project delivery and operational delivery will be key in leading the portfolio, where a substantial element of the overall Scottish Government capital programme sits Achievement of measurable outcomes across a range of specialist subject areas, through effective cross-boundary working and partnership with a wide range of stakeholders Behaviours: Seeing the big picture (Level 6) Delivering at pace (Level 6) Leadership (Level 6) Communicating and Influencing (Level 6) Making effective decisions (Level 6) You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, including descriptors for each level here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot How to apply Candidates must apply online, providing a CV and supporting statement (of no more than 500 words) that directly addresses the Experience criteria listed in the Success Profile above. General or unrelated statements will not be accepted and may result in your application being sifted out. Please ensure your statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the specified experience requirements. During the interview and assessment process we will test your skills and experience as well as behaviours aligned to this role. If you are shortlisted you will be provided with full details of the next stages of the selection and assessment process. This may include an individual psychological assessment and a stakeholder /staff engagement exercise. Assessments are scheduled for the weeks commencing 22, 29 September and 6 Octoberhowever this may be subject to change. Some of the assessments are likely to take place in person, further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates. The Final Interview Panel will take place in person in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. Interviews will be chaired by Liz Walmsley, Civil Service Commission. The other panel members are: Joe Griffin, Permanent Secretary, Scottish Government Jenny Stewart, Non-executive Director, Scottish Government Nicola Richards, Director, People Directorate, Scottish Government TBC Indicative Timeline Interviews: w/c 20 October. Timings are subject to change. You will be informed appropriately. Interview Expenses Any travel and subsistence expenses incurred during the selection process are the responsibility of the applicant. About us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Benefits Alongside your salary of £138,533, Scottish Government contributes £40,133 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Working pattern Applicants on any working pattern are welcome to apply for this post. If you are interested in applying on a job-share basis, please make clear in your application if you wish to be considered as a pre-existing job-share partnership or if you are interested in moving into a job-share arrangement. We will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for the post and discuss all options with candidates. Our standard hours are 37 hours per week, we offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. Edinburgh with regular travel across Scotland and to London. Please note that hybrid working arrangements currently apply. . click apply for full job details

Empty Homes Voids Site Manager Salary: £40,093.05 Mobile across North Yorkshire. Permanent & Full time (37 hours) Company vehicle for business use and commuting. Closing date: 31 August 2025 Following recent internal promotion we have an exciting opportunity to become be part of our Empty Homes Team. Come and lead a passionate team that take real pride in producing homes that our customers can be proud of. About you At Broadacres we are proud of our standards when it comes to refurbishing our home for our customers and we are looking for a proactive and technically skilled Empty Homes/ Voids Site Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality refurbishments across our housing stock. You'll be responsible for managing a multi-disciplined in-house trade team to ensure all properties meet the Broadacres Empty Homes Standard. What you'll be doing: Leading and managing a team of skilled colleagues to deliver timely, cost-effective, and high-quality refurbishments. Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure all work meets high standards and complies with required decent homes quality standards. Ensuring all works comply with health & safety legislation, internal policies, and industry best practices. Manage, monitor, and report on the progress of multiple refurbishment projects to ensure completion within budget and deadlines are met. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standard. If you want to know more about the Empty Homes Site Manager role, take a look at the attached job description or contact Nico Ross, Empty Homes Manager, on (url removed) who can arrange a callback. What we're looking for: To be great in this role, you'll need to be an experienced proactive professional who combines technical knowledge with strong leadership and organisational capabilities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be committed to delivering outstanding housing services. Significant experience of managing multiple refurbishment projects including on site teams. Proven experience in project management within a housing/repair/maintenance environment. Great people management skills with the ability to motivate, organise and lead colleagues. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships, and to persuade others to take relevant action. A thorough knowledge of the skills, technology, and safety procedures required to carry out the role. Understanding of construction methods. Completion of a recognised construction related apprenticeship/qualification. You'll excel in this role if you have experience as a Voids Site Manager, Site Supervisor, Property Services Supervisor or Property Services Maintenance Manager. What We Offer: Competitive Salary: Alongside a generous annual leave package and flexible working options. Extra Perks: Celebrate your birthday with an extra day off, plus increased leave for long service. Option to purchase additional annual leave Agile Working: Enjoy flexible working arrangements. Comprehensive Benefits: Additional perks to support your wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Programme service. Why Broadacres? At Broadacres, we're passionate about creating safe, warm, and welcoming homes. You'll be part of a supportive team that values respect, passion and empathy Broadacres is a successful, innovative, not-for-profit housing association based in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. We own and manage more than 6,800 homes across various regions, providing top-tier services aimed at meeting our vision: to be the best rural housing association in the country'. We ensure our customers receive first-class service, making them proud to live in a Broadacres' home. At Broadacres we are an equal opportunities and disability confident employer who welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community, and we encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in areas of the organisation Empty Homes Voids Site Manager

Neighbourhood Team Leader Greater Manchester Hours of Work: 35 per week Salary: £41,142 - £43,341 Closing date: 7th September 2025 Interviews: To be confirmed At MSV Housing, we're passionate about creating safe, high-quality homes and thriving communities - and our Neighbourhood Team Leaders play a vital role in making that vision a reality. We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our established team and help lead the delivery of a holistic tenancy, property, and neighbourhood management service. This role is all about understanding the full picture - People, Property, and Place - and using that insight to make a real difference in our communities. Reporting to the Regional Neighbourhood Manager , you'll take an operational lead in ensuring our neighbourhood services are delivered effectively, consistently, and in line with MSV's policies and values. You'll be a key driver of service quality, helping to shape vibrant, inclusive places where people feel proud to live. We're especially keen to hear from candidates who are passionate about advocating for people and communities, and who bring a proactive, collaborative approach. What do our Neighbourhood Team Leaders do? Our Neighbourhood Team Leaders play a pivotal role in shaping vibrant, inclusive communities. Here's how: Champion Customer and Community Needs Proactively identify and respond to the challenges faced by our customers and communities, empowering frontline teams to deliver resilient, responsive services that truly make a difference. Lead and Inspire Manage and support Neighbourhood Officers and Coordinators, driving performance and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and community wellbeing. Shape Strategy and Drive Improvement Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of MSV's Neighbourhood Strategy and Offer, providing clear direction and promoting our values and ethos across the team. Maximise Rental Income Take the lead on managing high-level rent arrears, ensuring efficient recovery in line with policy and sector best practice. Your work will help safeguard MSV's financial sustainability and exceed income targets. Ensure Regulatory Compliance Operate within the Regulator of Social Housing's Consumer Standards, ensuring our services meet the highest levels of quality and accountability. Build Strong Partnerships Strengthen relationships both internally and externally, working collaboratively across teams and with partner agencies to enhance the customer journey and promote joined-up working across neighbourhoods. What we're looking for: We're seeking a confident and capable leader who brings both experience and enthusiasm to the role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: A commitment to continuous professional development, with evidence of ongoing learning and growth in both leadership and housing management. Proven experience in neighbourhood management, including successfully leading and supporting staff to deliver high-quality services. A track record of coaching and developing team members, helping them build their skills and meet performance standards. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work on time and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A customer-first mindset, with a genuine desire to deliver excellent services that meet the needs of diverse communities. Excellent interpersonal skills, with a friendly, professional approach and the ability to build positive relationships across teams and with external partners. We offer a range of great benefits including: Essential car user allowance to support you with car running costs. Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided - at least 2 days per week are required in our offices. 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and a holiday a buy scheme. Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions. Company funded access to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and much more. Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay. Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives. Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme. Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career. Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti-racism, LGBTQ+, disability and long-term health conditions, carers, and menopause. MSV are committed to Equality and Inclusion all applications are scored against the essential criteria of the role; however, we encourage candidates to submit an anonymised CV if they can do so. MSV are also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and have a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues to facilitate this. For more information about the role please visit our careers page where you will find a candidate pack and apply for the role. If you wish to discuss the roles informally, please contact Tia Mantack, Regional Neighbourhood Manager on . Interviews are scheduled to take place during the middle of September however interviews may be carried out throughout the recruitment process and the role closed if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we strongly recommend candidates to apply early. We're passionate about inclusion and we'd love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role. If you are not sure whether you meet our requirements for this role, but want to apply. Go ahead. We will decide whether or not you are what we are looking for.

Job Tittle: Housing Needs Operational Manager Location : London Borough of Harrow Employer : Pertemps Recruitment Partnership on behalf of the London Borough of Harrow Contract Type : Temporary, ongoing Hours : 36 hours per week Rate : 45.38 per hour (Umbrella PAYE) Work Arrangement: Hybrid working Overview of Housing Needs Operational Manager: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership is pleased to present an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Housing Needs Operational Manager to join the London Borough of Harrow. This pivotal role offers a competitive hourly rate of 45.38 (Umbrella PAYE), alongside access to high-quality training, career development support. We are seeking a proactive leader with a strong background in housing needs and homelessness services, ready to contribute to a growing and committed team. Please note that the successful candidate needs to have a valid driving licence, access to a car, and Business Insurance Key Responsibilities: Support residents in navigating housing options and managing their situations independently. Develop and share self-help tools across council platforms. Provide accurate housing advice via interviews, calls, outreach, and home visits. Ensure compliance with statutory duties under housing and care legislation. Oversee and review Personalised Housing Plans to prevent or relieve homelessness. Make timely decisions on homelessness cases and refer to relevant services as needed. Manage emergency accommodation placements and reduce temporary housing costs. Coordinate multi-agency efforts to move individuals from street homelessness into stable housing. Address legal challenges related to homelessness decisions and housing allocations. The successful candidate will demonstrate: In-depth knowledge of housing services, policy, legislation, and equality issues. Awareness of housing challenges at national, regional, and local levels. Sharp problem-solving skills and sound decision-making. Proven leadership experience in housing services and managing change. Ability to lead and motivate teams in a dynamic environment. Excellent organisational skills to handle competing priorities under pressure. A track record of continuous professional development and service improvement. Managerial-level experience supporting individuals in housing need. About us: For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees. London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting (url removed)

Are you an experienced leader in Housing with a strong commitment to supporting Tenancy Sustainment? We have an exciting opportunity to join Sovereign Network Group (SNG) as Head of Tenancy Sustainment . You'll take the lead in developing SNG's vision to have a positive and lasting impact on customers lives, offering them clear support and engagement services as they are needed, through the duration of their tenancy. With offices across our geography including Basingstoke, Bristol, Christchurch, Exeter, Newbury, Wembley and Hertford, we can be flexible on your base location. You'll combine office and home working to ensure a positive work/life balance, with some travel being required across our geography. SNG provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across the South, West and East of England, including London, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year. Our purpose is to provide good, affordable homes that are the foundation for a better life - and our vision is thriving communities, over generations. The Role Reporting into our Customer and Neighbourhood Director, you'll be responsible for the development of strategies, policies and procedures relating to all tenancy sustainment activities. Being a specialist in this field, you'll also scan the horizon to identify potential significant changes in external policy and financial landscape, introducing best practice from other organisations and sectors. You'll be the main point of contact internally for all matters relating to tenancy sustainment, working collaboratively across the business to ensure that consistent best practices are embedded within Locality teams and the wider business. Externally, you'll represent SNG and our commitment and vision in tenancy sustainment - influencing and working alongside key external stakeholders and delivery partners, building relationships aligned to our corporate and customer strategies. Key responsibilities include: Working with internal and external stakeholders to provide and source expert advice, and manage the development of services, to ensure SNG meets its commitments, monitors its performance and evidences its delivery relating to regulatory obligations, changing regulations, guidance and best practice Developing and leading a stakeholder management plan across local, regional and national government bodies responsible for the delivery to specialist areas Piloting partnerships with other services to enhance the provision of support to SNG's customers and developing funding solutions to provide support to core budgets Managing large complex annual budgets, ensuring appropriate monitoring of expenditure and compliance with procedures and levels of approval Ensuring that the appropriate training and development programs for Locality teams are in place across a range of areas, including domestic abuse, safeguarding and ASB Leading on all strategic and operational elements of service development across localities; proactively involving customers through engagement and scrutiny, to help shape and facilitate the co-creation of the service as required Articulating a clear vision, providing direction, and promoting a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement What we need from you Ideally you should have previous experience in a similar senior role, with strong experience and knowledge of the latest requirements for housing providers across tenancy sustainment. You'll also need: Excellent demonstrable knowledge of programme development and performance improvement in a customer focussed environment Ability to plan, track and forecast income and expenditure against relevant budgets, to deliver a value for money service whilst taking actions to mitigate any risks Evidence of delivering on innovative concepts, utilising future changes in policy to support flexibility in a responsive organisation Experience of promoting an organisation at a regional and national level to raise the profile of the business Ability to inspire, support and develop others to optimise their performance Track record of meeting deadlines and working effectively with others in a complex and dynamic environment To have strong people skills and be an effective communicator, able to influence and challenge Proficiency in Microsoft office suite with intermediate or advanced excel skills Membership of a professional body - CIH Your Benefits We have some great benefits at SNG, including: 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package 3 additional Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!

Are you an experienced leader in Housing with a strong commitment to supporting Tenancy Sustainment? We have an exciting opportunity to join Sovereign Network Group (SNG) as Head of Tenancy Sustainment . You'll take the lead in developing SNG's vision to have a positive and lasting impact on customers lives, offering them clear support and engagement services as they are needed, through the duration of their tenancy. With offices across our geography including Basingstoke, Bristol, Christchurch, Exeter, Newbury, Wembley and Hertford, we can be flexible on your base location. You'll combine office and home working to ensure a positive work/life balance, with some travel being required across our geography. SNG provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across the South, West and East of England, including London, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year. Our purpose is to provide good, affordable homes that are the foundation for a better life - and our vision is thriving communities, over generations. The Role Reporting into our Customer and Neighbourhood Director, you'll be responsible for the development of strategies, policies and procedures relating to all tenancy sustainment activities. Being a specialist in this field, you'll also scan the horizon to identify potential significant changes in external policy and financial landscape, introducing best practice from other organisations and sectors. You'll be the main point of contact internally for all matters relating to tenancy sustainment, working collaboratively across the business to ensure that consistent best practices are embedded within Locality teams and the wider business. Externally, you'll represent SNG and our commitment and vision in tenancy sustainment - influencing and working alongside key external stakeholders and delivery partners, building relationships aligned to our corporate and customer strategies. Key responsibilities include: Working with internal and external stakeholders to provide and source expert advice, and manage the development of services, to ensure SNG meets its commitments, monitors its performance and evidences its delivery relating to regulatory obligations, changing regulations, guidance and best practice Developing and leading a stakeholder management plan across local, regional and national government bodies responsible for the delivery to specialist areas Piloting partnerships with other services to enhance the provision of support to SNG's customers and developing funding solutions to provide support to core budgets Managing large complex annual budgets, ensuring appropriate monitoring of expenditure and compliance with procedures and levels of approval Ensuring that the appropriate training and development programs for Locality teams are in place across a range of areas, including domestic abuse, safeguarding and ASB Leading on all strategic and operational elements of service development across localities; proactively involving customers through engagement and scrutiny, to help shape and facilitate the co-creation of the service as required Articulating a clear vision, providing direction, and promoting a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement What we need from you Ideally you should have previous experience in a similar senior role, with strong experience and knowledge of the latest requirements for housing providers across tenancy sustainment. You'll also need: Excellent demonstrable knowledge of programme development and performance improvement in a customer focussed environment Ability to plan, track and forecast income and expenditure against relevant budgets, to deliver a value for money service whilst taking actions to mitigate any risks Evidence of delivering on innovative concepts, utilising future changes in policy to support flexibility in a responsive organisation Experience of promoting an organisation at a regional and national level to raise the profile of the business Ability to inspire, support and develop others to optimise their performance Track record of meeting deadlines and working effectively with others in a complex and dynamic environment To have strong people skills and be an effective communicator, able to influence and challenge Proficiency in Microsoft office suite with intermediate or advanced excel skills Membership of a professional body - CIH Your Benefits We have some great benefits at SNG, including: 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package 3 additional Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!

Are you an experienced leader in Housing with a strong commitment to supporting Tenancy Sustainment? We have an exciting opportunity to join Sovereign Network Group (SNG) as Head of Tenancy Sustainment . You'll take the lead in developing SNG's vision to have a positive and lasting impact on customers lives, offering them clear support and engagement services as they are needed, through the duration of their tenancy. With offices across our geography including Basingstoke, Bristol, Christchurch, Exeter, Newbury, Wembley and Hertford, we can be flexible on your base location. You'll combine office and home working to ensure a positive work/life balance, with some travel being required across our geography. SNG provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across the South, West and East of England, including London, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year. Our purpose is to provide good, affordable homes that are the foundation for a better life - and our vision is thriving communities, over generations. The Role Reporting into our Customer and Neighbourhood Director, you'll be responsible for the development of strategies, policies and procedures relating to all tenancy sustainment activities. Being a specialist in this field, you'll also scan the horizon to identify potential significant changes in external policy and financial landscape, introducing best practice from other organisations and sectors. You'll be the main point of contact internally for all matters relating to tenancy sustainment, working collaboratively across the business to ensure that consistent best practices are embedded within Locality teams and the wider business. Externally, you'll represent SNG and our commitment and vision in tenancy sustainment - influencing and working alongside key external stakeholders and delivery partners, building relationships aligned to our corporate and customer strategies. Key responsibilities include: Working with internal and external stakeholders to provide and source expert advice, and manage the development of services, to ensure SNG meets its commitments, monitors its performance and evidences its delivery relating to regulatory obligations, changing regulations, guidance and best practice Developing and leading a stakeholder management plan across local, regional and national government bodies responsible for the delivery to specialist areas Piloting partnerships with other services to enhance the provision of support to SNG's customers and developing funding solutions to provide support to core budgets Managing large complex annual budgets, ensuring appropriate monitoring of expenditure and compliance with procedures and levels of approval Ensuring that the appropriate training and development programs for Locality teams are in place across a range of areas, including domestic abuse, safeguarding and ASB Leading on all strategic and operational elements of service development across localities; proactively involving customers through engagement and scrutiny, to help shape and facilitate the co-creation of the service as required Articulating a clear vision, providing direction, and promoting a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement What we need from you Ideally you should have previous experience in a similar senior role, with strong experience and knowledge of the latest requirements for housing providers across tenancy sustainment. You'll also need: Excellent demonstrable knowledge of programme development and performance improvement in a customer focussed environment Ability to plan, track and forecast income and expenditure against relevant budgets, to deliver a value for money service whilst taking actions to mitigate any risks Evidence of delivering on innovative concepts, utilising future changes in policy to support flexibility in a responsive organisation Experience of promoting an organisation at a regional and national level to raise the profile of the business Ability to inspire, support and develop others to optimise their performance Track record of meeting deadlines and working effectively with others in a complex and dynamic environment To have strong people skills and be an effective communicator, able to influence and challenge Proficiency in Microsoft office suite with intermediate or advanced excel skills Membership of a professional body - CIH Your Benefits We have some great benefits at SNG, including: 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package 3 additional Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!

Branch Manager Warrington Salary: £60,000 £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Are you an experienced leader with a proven track record in property services, social housing, or planned works? This is your opportunity to join our client one of the UK s leading contractors as a Branch Manager based in Warrington. As the Branch Manager for our Warrington branch, you ll take full operational, commercial, and leadership responsibility for a thriving division delivering high-value projects across the North West. From cost control and team development to client relationships and service excellence, your impact will be both strategic and hands-on. What you ll be doing as Branch Manager: Leading all branch operations to deliver contracts safely, on time, and within budget Managing multidisciplinary teams, including direct labour and subcontractors Taking ownership of branch P&L, invoicing, forecasting, and margin performance Driving Health & Safety and compliance across all contracts Developing strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders to secure repeat and future business Supporting bids and tenders in collaboration with central commercial teams Recruiting, mentoring, and performance managing your operational and support teams What we re looking for: Experience in a Branch Manager or senior operational role within construction, property services, or social housing Strong commercial acumen with a focus on performance, cost control, and profitability Skilled in people leadership, team building, and stakeholder management Knowledge of H&S legislation, compliance frameworks, and best practice standards Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel; ERP/CRM knowledge is beneficial Full UK driving licence required What s on offer: £60,000 £70,000 salary Car allowance and fuel card 31 days holiday including bank holidays (with buy/sell options) Company pension and life assurance Bonus scheme Career progression in a people-first, family-run business This is more than a contract delivery role it s a chance to shape the future of a growing regional business. If you're a driven, results-focused leader ready for your next challenge, apply now to become Branch Manager at our client in Warrington. Our client is one of the UK s largest privately owned property services contractors, delivering refurbishment, maintenance, and compliance works across housing, local authority, education, and commercial sectors.

Housing Options Lead Slough Temp - 6 Months Full Time A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Options/Needs Lead to join a Housing Needs team based in Slough. This is a key role leading a frontline team responsible for homelessness prevention, housing advice, and needs assessments, contributing directly to the council's housing strategy. THE ROLE As Housing Options Lead, you will oversee a team of Housing Needs Officers to deliver high-quality, customer-focused housing advice and homelessness services.Key responsibilities include: Managing a team of 5-6 providing advice, prevention, relief, and statutory homelessness assessments under Part 7 Leading and supporting complex casework, including decision-making on legal duties Ensuring efficient use of the council's homeless prevention fund Representing the service across internal departments and external agencies Monitoring service performance and leading on continuous improvement initiatives Providing expert advice and guidance on housing law and complex housing cases Acting as duty manager in the absence of the Housing Demand Manager THE CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar Housing Options or Housing Needs Team Leader/Lead Officer role within a Local Authority setting.Essential skills and experience: Extensive background in homelessness prevention and housing advice Strong understanding of relevant housing, homelessness, and immigration legislation Experience managing staff performance and service delivery in a frontline housing team Excellent partnership-building and stakeholder management skills Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and make legally compliant decisions THE CONTRACT Working Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday Length of Contract: 6-month temporary contract, with the potential to extend or become permanent Rate: £37.00 per hour (LTD) / £31.75 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay) HOW TO APPLY If interested in this role please apply using the link, or email .uk or call and ask for Beth for more infoIf the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!

More than you expected The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton. Job Description: NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. In Real Estate Tax we pride ourselves on helping transform our clients' real estate into greater assets. Every day, we provide a diverse range of organisations with the kind of business and financial advice it takes to do this. Our ideas and insight empower our clients to make big decisions about the future and unlock sustainable growth. With a relentless focus on quality and integrity, we help businesses, communities and our people to flourish. We advise real estate funds, global institutional investors, REITs, private investors, the public sector, on investment into UK and pan-European real estate providing tax structuring, tax compliance and tax due diligence advice. We work in all real estate sectors including commercial, office, student housing, industrial logistics, retail and hotels. We're happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we'll support you to balance your work and life. A look into the role As an Assistant Manager within our Real Estate Tax (RET) team, you will: Be a part of a high performing team with a great deal of tenure within the firm and the sector. We offer opportunities to work with high profile clients and on challenging projects. Work with the biggest names in the market on some of the most interesting projects around - multi-jurisdictional transactions across real estate and infrastructure with current transactions on in the £60m, £250m and £500m ranges and recent deals over £1bn. The growing number of large clients now working with us means there are huge opportunities for rapid promotion at all levels. Own your own work - we are a team of self-starters and will give you the opportunity to cut your own path within the role. With the support of the Partner and Directors, you'll lead from the front when it comes to dealing with clients, delivering work and engaging with the Real Estate and broader Tax teams. We'll ensure that you are supported by a team of capable and engaged tax colleagues. Knowing you're right for us Joining us as an Assistant Manager in RET, the minimum criteria you'll need: ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified or equivalent qualification UK Tax experience Preferably, you'll also have experience in the UK Corporate Tax market, and it would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you to develop along the way: Participate in business development initiatives and proposal activity Tax compliance - advising our clients about on-going tax requirements Knowing we're right for you Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. Beyond the job Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm's values - purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It's how it should be.

We are looking for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) to join our friendly team of ISVAs at RASASC Guildford. This is a full time position - 5 days/week (35 hours), but we would consider 4 days/week (28 hours) for the right person. We are committed to equal opportunities, and we warmly encourage applications from all sections of the community particularly applicants from diverse groups. RASASC Guildford is a registered charity which has been providing support to survivors of rape and sexual abuse of all genders (both recent and non-recent) and young people aged over 13, from across Surrey since 1992. We provide an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service. ISVAs support survivors to help them overcome the abuse they have suffered and to rebuild their lives. This service also includes supporting the survivor to seek justice through the judicial system, should the survivor wish. We also provide one-to-one counselling, group work, youth counselling, a support line, and a family support programme. Volunteers are an important part of the work we do. Volunteers staff our support line and many of our qualified counsellors work on a voluntary basis with survivors of rape and sexual abuse. ISVA ISVAs are survivor-focused advocates, who support survivors of recent and non-recent rape and sexual abuse to enable them to access the services they need in the aftermath of the abuse they have experienced. An ISVA provides individual support and this will vary from client to client. This role is based at the RASASC Guildford office and will work across Surrey. The ISVA must have a full driving licence and use of a car that can be used for work purposes. You will be part of a dedicated, experienced, and friendly team. The ISVAs meet fortnightly for peer support and work collaboratively with each other to share knowledge. Each ISVA has a lead area of responsibility in addition to your caseload supporting a range of clients. You will be provided with monthly clinical supervision and attend monthly one-to-one meetings with the ISVA team leader. We welcome applications from all candidates but are particularly looking for those who can demonstrate the experience listed in the essential criteria of the person specification, and especially from those who can evidence the desirable skills and/or have an existing ISVA qualification. Job Description To support survivors of rape and sexual abuse. It is the responsibility of the ISVA to impartially advise the client on all options open to them, such as the Criminal Justice System, SARC, sexual health clinic and other local services. The ISVAs are expected to balance a caseload that includes survivors progressing through the criminal justice process as well as survivors that have decided not to report, or who are no longer in the criminal justice process. The ISVA will be based at Guildford RASASC but will be expected to travel throughout Surrey. The ISVA is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this document, as the job description cannot cover every issue which may arise within the post. Key Tasks The ISVA will provide a survivor-focused, independent service, distinct from the role of a crisis worker or counsellor. Undertake risk assessment and support needs analysis with survivor and develop a support plan for the survivor. To provide advice and support across a wide range of issues, such as housing, health and education, that will help to support the survivor and ensure their ongoing safety in the aftermath of the abuse. Manage caseload and maintain necessary case files and records including monitoring information as required under funding conditions and by RASASC. To provide expert advice and support in relation to issues and the impact of rape and sexual abuse on this client group to other members of the ISVA team as well as the wider RASASC team. The ISVA will be required to undertake accredited training specifically designed to support them in delivering this service. This training is currently delivered virtually but subject to change, possibly face to face in Rugby or Manchester over six modules. Each module is taught over two consecutive days to minimise the amount of time ISVAs are away. Fulfil relevant monitoring processes as requested by the ISVA Team Leader or the Fundraising Manager. to attend monthly one to one supervision with team leader and monthly clinical supervision Personal Specification Experience : Essential Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills Excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to prioritise workload, including time management skills Experience of working with vulnerable people Knowledge and understanding of child and vulnerable adult protection procedures and information sharing protocols Handling confidential information Ability to work on your own and as part of a small team in a busy and challenging environment Full driving licence and car that can be utilised for work purposes. Desirable Case Management skills ability to accurately maintain records Crisis management skills including risk management Knowledge and commitment to multi-agency partnership working. Experience of delivering presentation/training. Experience of working with survivors of rape and sexual abuse and an understanding of the variety of issues affecting survivors In return, we can offer you 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time hours, eight public holidays (pro rata for part time hours) contributory pension scheme and reimbursement of travel expenses at 45p per mile. Application We are committed to equal opportunities, and we warmly encourage applications from all sections of the community particularly applicants from diverse groups. 1st Interviews will be held on Tuesday 30th September, and should you be short listed you will be invited to interview on Tuesday 7th October at our offices in Guildford. If you are interested in joining our team or if you have any questions about the role, please do give us a call as we would love to hear from you, or please complete the application form. This recruitment will close by Friday 12th September at 12 NOON How to Apply: Please download the application form from RASASC Guildford's website.