Group Manager Housing and Homelessness Services DIRECTORATE: Chief Executive s Directorate DEPARTMENT: Finance, Housing and Change / Partnerships and Housing / Housing and Homelessness Services GRADE OF POST: GR16 RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Partnerships and Housing SALARY: £59,985 - £61,085 per annum JOB PURPOSE The Group Manager will have strategic management responsibility for all services delivered within the Housing Service. The Group Manager's role is to ensure that the operation of the housing service is managed professionally and that the Head of Partnerships and Housing is competently supported in the provision of housing related services to residents in Bridgend County Borough Council. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES: Oversee and manage the Housing and Homelessness Service for the Council and provide advice to the Head of Partnerships and Housing on all Housing related matters. Oversee the planning and delivery of the overarching commissioning and planning objectives for Housing and the Housing Support Grant, ensuring they contribute towards targeting those most in need in the community. Initiate and develop partnerships and multi-disciplinary working with other local authorities, regional and national bodies and other public/ private/third sector partners necessary to deliver the housing service. Manage the delivery of new affordable housing, oversee the monitoring and management of grant to maximise the investment in in Bridgend County Borough Council including but not limited to Social Housing Grant, Transitional Capital Programme, s106, Recycled Capital Grant etc. Proactively develop relationships with all departments across the Authority, providing strategic input regarding the delivery of housing related services as part of a wider review of developments across the Authority. Oversee and promote the delivery of the Leasing Scheme Wales by working with private householders or landlords to bring properties back into use to support the social housing market. Oversee the development of temporary accommodation options in the area including the use of HMO accommodation and modular housing Oversee the Disabled Facility Grant service. Lead on all aspects of housing and homelessness services working by with Elected Members, corporate managers and service teams to achieve excellence. Initiate and develop partnerships and multi-disciplinary working with other local authorities, regional and national bodies and other public/ private/third sector partners as necessary to deliver the housing and community regeneration service. Keep up-to-date with best practice in Housing and Homelessness services with the aim of delivering a modern, innovative service ensuring all aspects of the service meet Bridgend County Borough Council s ambition to provide the best local services in Wales. Lead on the creation of all Housing related policies across the Council and to advise the Head of Partnerships and Housing accordingly. Implement and manage service level agreements, contracts and negotiations with external suppliers and partners to ensure they meet the appropriate needs of Bridgend County Borough Council. Implement performance management within the Housing service to include the production and monitoring of agreed performance and budget information for the Housing and Homelessness Service. GENERAL DUTIES Health and Safety To fulfil the general and specific roles and responsibilities detailed in the Health and Safety Policy Equal Opportunities To ensure that all activities are operated in accordance with Equal Opportunities legislation and best practice. Safeguarding Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all employees. Any concerns should be reported to the Adult Safeguarding Team or Children s IAA Service within MASH. Review and Right to Vary This Job Description is as currently applies and will be reviewed regularly. You may be required to undertake other tasks that can be reasonably assigned to you, including development activities, which are within your capability and grade.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Group Manager Housing and Homelessness Services DIRECTORATE: Chief Executive s Directorate DEPARTMENT: Finance, Housing and Change / Partnerships and Housing / Housing and Homelessness Services GRADE OF POST: GR16 RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Partnerships and Housing SALARY: £59,985 - £61,085 per annum JOB PURPOSE The Group Manager will have strategic management responsibility for all services delivered within the Housing Service. The Group Manager's role is to ensure that the operation of the housing service is managed professionally and that the Head of Partnerships and Housing is competently supported in the provision of housing related services to residents in Bridgend County Borough Council. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES: Oversee and manage the Housing and Homelessness Service for the Council and provide advice to the Head of Partnerships and Housing on all Housing related matters. Oversee the planning and delivery of the overarching commissioning and planning objectives for Housing and the Housing Support Grant, ensuring they contribute towards targeting those most in need in the community. Initiate and develop partnerships and multi-disciplinary working with other local authorities, regional and national bodies and other public/ private/third sector partners necessary to deliver the housing service. Manage the delivery of new affordable housing, oversee the monitoring and management of grant to maximise the investment in in Bridgend County Borough Council including but not limited to Social Housing Grant, Transitional Capital Programme, s106, Recycled Capital Grant etc. Proactively develop relationships with all departments across the Authority, providing strategic input regarding the delivery of housing related services as part of a wider review of developments across the Authority. Oversee and promote the delivery of the Leasing Scheme Wales by working with private householders or landlords to bring properties back into use to support the social housing market. Oversee the development of temporary accommodation options in the area including the use of HMO accommodation and modular housing Oversee the Disabled Facility Grant service. Lead on all aspects of housing and homelessness services working by with Elected Members, corporate managers and service teams to achieve excellence. Initiate and develop partnerships and multi-disciplinary working with other local authorities, regional and national bodies and other public/ private/third sector partners as necessary to deliver the housing and community regeneration service. Keep up-to-date with best practice in Housing and Homelessness services with the aim of delivering a modern, innovative service ensuring all aspects of the service meet Bridgend County Borough Council s ambition to provide the best local services in Wales. Lead on the creation of all Housing related policies across the Council and to advise the Head of Partnerships and Housing accordingly. Implement and manage service level agreements, contracts and negotiations with external suppliers and partners to ensure they meet the appropriate needs of Bridgend County Borough Council. Implement performance management within the Housing service to include the production and monitoring of agreed performance and budget information for the Housing and Homelessness Service. GENERAL DUTIES Health and Safety To fulfil the general and specific roles and responsibilities detailed in the Health and Safety Policy Equal Opportunities To ensure that all activities are operated in accordance with Equal Opportunities legislation and best practice. Safeguarding Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all employees. Any concerns should be reported to the Adult Safeguarding Team or Children s IAA Service within MASH. Review and Right to Vary This Job Description is as currently applies and will be reviewed regularly. You may be required to undertake other tasks that can be reasonably assigned to you, including development activities, which are within your capability and grade.
Role Summary As Fundraising Manager at Caring in Bristol, you will lead the growth of unrestricted income across individual and major donor as well as overseeing our corporate, and community fundraising. You ll create and deliver inspiring campaigns, optimise donor journeys, and ensure excellent supporter stewardship. The role includes responsibility for team leadership, and database management, with a focus on generating new income streams and maintaining compliance. Your strong communication and data skills will help drive the charity s positive impact for Bristol s communities Who we are Caring in Bristol s mission is to unite our city against homelessness. We work in innovative ways with people experiencing housing insecurity to help them navigate the barriers they face. We engage with the public and community partners to bring about lasting change in Bristol and beyond. Our services aim to reach people where they are, targeting under-served communities and proactively designing our services to be accessible and inclusive. We maximise our impact through committed and creative outreach to key groups who would not otherwise receive support. About the role This new role of Fundraising Manager at Caring in Bristol is vital to the development of unrestricted income. As a charity we rely on the generosity of the communities of Bristol, from individuals to businesses, community organisations to educational facilities. The postholder will create and deliver innovative fundraising campaigns and supporter communications that engage and inspire supporters, maximise donor retention, and increase lifetime value. The role will be responsible for the growth of income from Individual Donors and Major Donors, and oversee Community and Corporate income. Working with the Head of Fundraising you will also scope out and help to implement potential new income generation opportunities. Individual Giving You will help shape and take ownership of implementing our individual giving strategy in line with organisational fundraising goals, creating and delivering individual giving appeals, designing and optimising donor journeys, and ensuring all supporter communications are engaging and effective. By leveraging an analytical approach to data segmentation, you will deliver highly targeted and relevant donor experiences. The role will lead on our use of our CRM system (Donorfy) ensuring supporter s data is collected effectively and used in compliance with data protection legislation. You will champion the use of Donorfy, making sure it is being used to its full potential. With this data you will manage segmentation, using a targeted approach to ensure we optimise the return on investment of our appeals and fundraising activities. Additionally, you will manage our Gift Aid process to ensure both compliance and maximised income and oversee meaningful engagement with individual givers - ensuring all supporters are acknowledged in a timely, personalised manner and provided with tailored marketing materials at key intervals. Major Donors A key aspect of the role is designing and executing effective cultivation and stewardship plans for both current and prospective major donors, ensuring relationships are nurtured over time. You will also work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Board members, mobilising their involvement to foster and strengthen connections with our most significant supporters. You will develop and deliver tailored fundraising campaigns for major donors, manage and update the major donor database, and conduct thorough research to identify new prospects, preparing insightful briefing notes and supporting materials. Line Management and Reporting You will line-manage, support and develop the Corporate & Community Coordinator and Fundraising Assistant, providing effective leadership in the development of our proposition to organisations and supporters. You will support the development and effective implementation of fundraising plans, helping the Head of Fundraising to ensure that all strategies align with our organisational goals. You will be tasked with supporting the reporting from the department around particular income streams, these reports will be both financial and non-financial, detailing the work of the department and progress against targets. About You You ll have excellent communications skills, be an adept writer, a warm and engaging individual with solid fundraising experience and knowledge of Individual Giving and Major Donor Fundraising. You will also have a keen eye for detail. You will provide our donors and supporters with Wow moments, giving them a feeling of importance and that their support is making a difference to some of Bristol s most vulnerable people. Our supporters make our work possible and they should feel that!
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Role Summary As Fundraising Manager at Caring in Bristol, you will lead the growth of unrestricted income across individual and major donor as well as overseeing our corporate, and community fundraising. You ll create and deliver inspiring campaigns, optimise donor journeys, and ensure excellent supporter stewardship. The role includes responsibility for team leadership, and database management, with a focus on generating new income streams and maintaining compliance. Your strong communication and data skills will help drive the charity s positive impact for Bristol s communities Who we are Caring in Bristol s mission is to unite our city against homelessness. We work in innovative ways with people experiencing housing insecurity to help them navigate the barriers they face. We engage with the public and community partners to bring about lasting change in Bristol and beyond. Our services aim to reach people where they are, targeting under-served communities and proactively designing our services to be accessible and inclusive. We maximise our impact through committed and creative outreach to key groups who would not otherwise receive support. About the role This new role of Fundraising Manager at Caring in Bristol is vital to the development of unrestricted income. As a charity we rely on the generosity of the communities of Bristol, from individuals to businesses, community organisations to educational facilities. The postholder will create and deliver innovative fundraising campaigns and supporter communications that engage and inspire supporters, maximise donor retention, and increase lifetime value. The role will be responsible for the growth of income from Individual Donors and Major Donors, and oversee Community and Corporate income. Working with the Head of Fundraising you will also scope out and help to implement potential new income generation opportunities. Individual Giving You will help shape and take ownership of implementing our individual giving strategy in line with organisational fundraising goals, creating and delivering individual giving appeals, designing and optimising donor journeys, and ensuring all supporter communications are engaging and effective. By leveraging an analytical approach to data segmentation, you will deliver highly targeted and relevant donor experiences. The role will lead on our use of our CRM system (Donorfy) ensuring supporter s data is collected effectively and used in compliance with data protection legislation. You will champion the use of Donorfy, making sure it is being used to its full potential. With this data you will manage segmentation, using a targeted approach to ensure we optimise the return on investment of our appeals and fundraising activities. Additionally, you will manage our Gift Aid process to ensure both compliance and maximised income and oversee meaningful engagement with individual givers - ensuring all supporters are acknowledged in a timely, personalised manner and provided with tailored marketing materials at key intervals. Major Donors A key aspect of the role is designing and executing effective cultivation and stewardship plans for both current and prospective major donors, ensuring relationships are nurtured over time. You will also work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Board members, mobilising their involvement to foster and strengthen connections with our most significant supporters. You will develop and deliver tailored fundraising campaigns for major donors, manage and update the major donor database, and conduct thorough research to identify new prospects, preparing insightful briefing notes and supporting materials. Line Management and Reporting You will line-manage, support and develop the Corporate & Community Coordinator and Fundraising Assistant, providing effective leadership in the development of our proposition to organisations and supporters. You will support the development and effective implementation of fundraising plans, helping the Head of Fundraising to ensure that all strategies align with our organisational goals. You will be tasked with supporting the reporting from the department around particular income streams, these reports will be both financial and non-financial, detailing the work of the department and progress against targets. About You You ll have excellent communications skills, be an adept writer, a warm and engaging individual with solid fundraising experience and knowledge of Individual Giving and Major Donor Fundraising. You will also have a keen eye for detail. You will provide our donors and supporters with Wow moments, giving them a feeling of importance and that their support is making a difference to some of Bristol s most vulnerable people. Our supporters make our work possible and they should feel that!
Job Title: Building Surveyor Location: Hampshire Coast Contract: Initial 6-month contract, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Rate: 300 per day Working Hours: Aligned with the Council's flexible working hours policy Potential: Strong potential for contract extension, with excellent internal progression opportunities into senior roles About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Building Surveyor to join our Property Services team on the Hampshire coast. You'll contribute to the management of a diverse property portfolio that includes over 3,000 residential homes , alongside corporate, commercial, and community assets . This is an exciting time to join the Council. The service has been through a challenging period, but under the leadership of a new Head of Service , things are moving in a clearly positive direction. Early feedback has been encouraging - with one of the current interim staff describing him as "a pleasure to work for." The team is rebuilding with a focus on quality, accountability, and long-term improvement, making this a great opportunity to get involved at a pivotal moment. In this role, you'll deal with everything from diagnosing building faults and issuing work orders, to updating condition data and ensuring repair quality. You'll be part of a team working to restore confidence in the service and deliver meaningful improvements for residents and stakeholders alike. Key Responsibilities Inspect and diagnose day-to-day repair issues in residential and commercial properties Advise on appropriate repair and maintenance solutions Conduct property surveys and maintain accurate stock condition records Manage responsive repair works with a focus on quality and value Ensure compliance with health & safety and relevant legislation Liaise with contractors, manage contracts, and resolve disputes Provide cost estimates, monitor budgets, and analyse repair history Deliver excellent customer service through clear communication with tenants, colleagues, and stakeholders What We're Looking For We're seeking candidates who: Bring proven experience in managing reactive repairs in housing or commercial environments Have sound knowledge of building construction and fault diagnosis Understand and apply relevant legislation and health & safety regulations Are familiar with Working at Height and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Have experience in conducting measured and stock condition surveys Can manage contractors and confidently resolve issues Demonstrate commercial awareness through effective budget and cost control Are proficient with Microsoft Office and open to learning new systems Are organised, proactive, and excellent at managing their time Communicate clearly and professionally with a range of audiences Special Requirements A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential A car user allowance will be provided while the duties of the post require it Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
Sep 05, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Building Surveyor Location: Hampshire Coast Contract: Initial 6-month contract, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Rate: 300 per day Working Hours: Aligned with the Council's flexible working hours policy Potential: Strong potential for contract extension, with excellent internal progression opportunities into senior roles About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Building Surveyor to join our Property Services team on the Hampshire coast. You'll contribute to the management of a diverse property portfolio that includes over 3,000 residential homes , alongside corporate, commercial, and community assets . This is an exciting time to join the Council. The service has been through a challenging period, but under the leadership of a new Head of Service , things are moving in a clearly positive direction. Early feedback has been encouraging - with one of the current interim staff describing him as "a pleasure to work for." The team is rebuilding with a focus on quality, accountability, and long-term improvement, making this a great opportunity to get involved at a pivotal moment. In this role, you'll deal with everything from diagnosing building faults and issuing work orders, to updating condition data and ensuring repair quality. You'll be part of a team working to restore confidence in the service and deliver meaningful improvements for residents and stakeholders alike. Key Responsibilities Inspect and diagnose day-to-day repair issues in residential and commercial properties Advise on appropriate repair and maintenance solutions Conduct property surveys and maintain accurate stock condition records Manage responsive repair works with a focus on quality and value Ensure compliance with health & safety and relevant legislation Liaise with contractors, manage contracts, and resolve disputes Provide cost estimates, monitor budgets, and analyse repair history Deliver excellent customer service through clear communication with tenants, colleagues, and stakeholders What We're Looking For We're seeking candidates who: Bring proven experience in managing reactive repairs in housing or commercial environments Have sound knowledge of building construction and fault diagnosis Understand and apply relevant legislation and health & safety regulations Are familiar with Working at Height and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Have experience in conducting measured and stock condition surveys Can manage contractors and confidently resolve issues Demonstrate commercial awareness through effective budget and cost control Are proficient with Microsoft Office and open to learning new systems Are organised, proactive, and excellent at managing their time Communicate clearly and professionally with a range of audiences Special Requirements A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential A car user allowance will be provided while the duties of the post require it Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Title: Fire Safety Officer Type: 3 Months Contract Location: Home based, extends from Loughborough upwards. (Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, South and West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester) with lots of travel Salary: £350 - £500 day rate Hours: Full Time BRC are working closely with a leading Housing Association in England. In this role you will act as the competent source of advice for fire safety within your geographical area of operation, providing technical advice and support to colleagues on all matters relating to fire safety. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Homes Directorate to ensure that repairs, refurbishment and capital schemes are reviewed to ensure that design standards conform to best practice and works undertaken meet the company's quality expectations. Reporting to the Head of Fire and Building Safety, you will liaise with local Fire & Rescue teams and the business' primary authority partner to respond to fire events and enforcement activity across your area. You will work alongside the building safety team to deliver the business' building safety engagement strategy and fire safety communication programme and support residents to live safely in their homes. Duties: Provide technical advice and support to the business regarding all fire safety matters; Undertake desk top reviews of proposed new build and refurbishment schemes and provide commentary and recommendations regarding design standards and specifications; Review resident alteration requests to ensure that proposals do not enhance the risk from fire within the dwelling or the building as a whole; Undertake fire safety assurance audits across the residential building stock to ensure fire safety risks are being robustly managed; Inspect secondary means of escape (where access has not been attained) during the FRA to ensure they remain unobstructed; Support the Building Safety programme lead in attaining access to flats to complete flat entrance fire door inspection programme. Support the Head of Fire and Building Safety in ensuring that fire evacuation strategies for blocks of flats are documented and maintained; Audit and maintain the contents of secure information boxes where installed in 11-18m blocks of flats, within their allocated operational area; Be responsible for the implementation and management of interim measures, where required following completion of an FRA/ compartmentation survey which has identified defects in a buildings fire protective measures; Inspect and audit the quality of repair and planned works to buildings during and on completion of investment projects, which have included (or impacted) fire safety precautions; Undertake reviews of H&S files, O&Ms and Regulation 38 packs for completeness; Liaise with fire and rescue services regarding post fire and planned audits; Undertake post fire inspections and provide root cause analysis reports for submission to the business Building Safety Committee Monitor and coordinate the delivery of works/ actions to address letters of non-conformity and enforcement notices to completion; Respond to fire and rescue services requests for information; Assist and support customer experience colleagues with the completion of person centred risk assessments for residents and produce and implement, personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs); Support the Head of Fire Safety to respond to fire Safety complaints and concerns raised by residents; Provide input to support the design and delivery of the business fire improvement capital investment programme; Promote collaborative working across the business to support the delivery of company's Building Safety strategy; Contribute to the design and delivery of a fire safety and building safety communication campaign; Attend resident, community and corporate events to raise awareness regarding fire safety; Participate in the department of an out of hours rota, to ensure the team respond to outside normal working hours emergencies in line with company's Business Continuity arrangements Requirements: Demonstrable experience of working within a social housing organisation in a similar role Able to demonstrate detailed knowledge regarding fire safety statutory instruments, British Standards and Sector guidance Able to demonstrate an understanding of building pathology An understanding of The Building Safety Act and Social Housing Act are essential An understanding of JCT and other contract forms Experience of carrying out site inspection and audits to monitor change and ensure the quality of delivery Membership of the IFE at Graduate grade or higher A minimum level 4 qualification in fire safety management, risk assessment or engineering (Applicants with level three qualifications who hold Associate membership or Full member status, with relevant experience in a similar role will also be considered) A full driving licence valid in the UK For more information, please call Meg Smith on (phone number removed) To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Sep 02, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Fire Safety Officer Type: 3 Months Contract Location: Home based, extends from Loughborough upwards. (Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, South and West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester) with lots of travel Salary: £350 - £500 day rate Hours: Full Time BRC are working closely with a leading Housing Association in England. In this role you will act as the competent source of advice for fire safety within your geographical area of operation, providing technical advice and support to colleagues on all matters relating to fire safety. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Homes Directorate to ensure that repairs, refurbishment and capital schemes are reviewed to ensure that design standards conform to best practice and works undertaken meet the company's quality expectations. Reporting to the Head of Fire and Building Safety, you will liaise with local Fire & Rescue teams and the business' primary authority partner to respond to fire events and enforcement activity across your area. You will work alongside the building safety team to deliver the business' building safety engagement strategy and fire safety communication programme and support residents to live safely in their homes. Duties: Provide technical advice and support to the business regarding all fire safety matters; Undertake desk top reviews of proposed new build and refurbishment schemes and provide commentary and recommendations regarding design standards and specifications; Review resident alteration requests to ensure that proposals do not enhance the risk from fire within the dwelling or the building as a whole; Undertake fire safety assurance audits across the residential building stock to ensure fire safety risks are being robustly managed; Inspect secondary means of escape (where access has not been attained) during the FRA to ensure they remain unobstructed; Support the Building Safety programme lead in attaining access to flats to complete flat entrance fire door inspection programme. Support the Head of Fire and Building Safety in ensuring that fire evacuation strategies for blocks of flats are documented and maintained; Audit and maintain the contents of secure information boxes where installed in 11-18m blocks of flats, within their allocated operational area; Be responsible for the implementation and management of interim measures, where required following completion of an FRA/ compartmentation survey which has identified defects in a buildings fire protective measures; Inspect and audit the quality of repair and planned works to buildings during and on completion of investment projects, which have included (or impacted) fire safety precautions; Undertake reviews of H&S files, O&Ms and Regulation 38 packs for completeness; Liaise with fire and rescue services regarding post fire and planned audits; Undertake post fire inspections and provide root cause analysis reports for submission to the business Building Safety Committee Monitor and coordinate the delivery of works/ actions to address letters of non-conformity and enforcement notices to completion; Respond to fire and rescue services requests for information; Assist and support customer experience colleagues with the completion of person centred risk assessments for residents and produce and implement, personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs); Support the Head of Fire Safety to respond to fire Safety complaints and concerns raised by residents; Provide input to support the design and delivery of the business fire improvement capital investment programme; Promote collaborative working across the business to support the delivery of company's Building Safety strategy; Contribute to the design and delivery of a fire safety and building safety communication campaign; Attend resident, community and corporate events to raise awareness regarding fire safety; Participate in the department of an out of hours rota, to ensure the team respond to outside normal working hours emergencies in line with company's Business Continuity arrangements Requirements: Demonstrable experience of working within a social housing organisation in a similar role Able to demonstrate detailed knowledge regarding fire safety statutory instruments, British Standards and Sector guidance Able to demonstrate an understanding of building pathology An understanding of The Building Safety Act and Social Housing Act are essential An understanding of JCT and other contract forms Experience of carrying out site inspection and audits to monitor change and ensure the quality of delivery Membership of the IFE at Graduate grade or higher A minimum level 4 qualification in fire safety management, risk assessment or engineering (Applicants with level three qualifications who hold Associate membership or Full member status, with relevant experience in a similar role will also be considered) A full driving licence valid in the UK For more information, please call Meg Smith on (phone number removed) To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Job Title: Fire Safety Officer Type: 3 Months Contract Location: Home based, covering the Central Region ( includes Gwent, Gloucestershire, Hereford, Shropshire, Worcester, Staffordshire and Northants, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk ) with lots of travel Salary: £350-£500 day rate Hours: Full Time BRC are working closely with a leading Housing Association in England. In this role you will act as the competent source of advice for fire safety within your geographical area of operation, providing technical advice and support to colleagues on all matters relating to fire safety. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Homes Directorate to ensure that repairs, refurbishment and capital schemes are reviewed to ensure that design standards conform to best practice and works undertaken meet company's quality expectations. Reporting to the Head of Fire and Building Safety, you will liaise with local Fire & Rescue teams and the business' primary authority partner to respond to fire events and enforcement activity across your area. You will work alongside the building safety team to deliver the business' building safety engagement strategy and fire safety communication programme and support residents to live safely in their homes. Duties: Provide technical advice and support to the business regarding all fire safety matters; Undertake desk top reviews of proposed new build and refurbishment schemes and provide commentary and recommendations regarding design standards and specifications; Review resident alteration requests to ensure that proposals do not enhance the risk from fire within the dwelling or the building as a whole; Undertake fire safety assurance audits across the residential building stock to ensure fire safety risks are being robustly managed; Inspect secondary means of escape (where access has not been attained) during the FRA to ensure they remain unobstructed; Support the Building Safety programme lead in attaining access to flats to complete flat entrance fire door inspection programme. Support the Head of Fire and Building Safety in ensuring that fire evacuation strategies for blocks of flats are documented and maintained; Audit and maintain the contents of secure information boxes where installed in 11-18m blocks of flats, within their allocated operational area; Be responsible for the implementation and management of interim measures, where required following completion of an FRA/ compartmentation survey which has identified defects in a buildings fire protective measures; Inspect and audit the quality of repair and planned works to buildings during and on completion of investment projects, which have included (or impacted) fire safety precautions; Undertake reviews of H&S files, O&Ms and Regulation 38 packs for completeness; Liaise with fire and rescue services regarding post fire and planned audits; Undertake post fire inspections and provide root cause analysis reports for submission to the business Building Safety Committee Monitor and coordinate the delivery of works/ actions to address letters of non-conformity and enforcement notices to completion; Respond to fire and rescue services requests for information; Assist and support customer experience colleagues with the completion of person centred risk assessments for residents and produce and implement, personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs); Support the Head of Fire Safety to respond to fire Safety complaints and concerns raised by residents; Provide input to support the design and delivery of the business fire improvement capital investment programme; Promote collaborative working across the business to support the delivery of company's Building Safety strategy; Contribute to the design and delivery of a fire safety and building safety communication campaign; Attend resident, community and corporate events to raise awareness regarding fire safety; Participate in the department of an out of hours rota, to ensure the team respond to outside normal working hours emergencies in line with company's Business Continuity arrangements Requirements: Demonstrable experience of working within a social housing organisation in a similar role Able to demonstrate detailed knowledge regarding fire safety statutory instruments, British Standards and Sector guidance Able to demonstrate an understanding of building pathology An understanding of The Building Safety Act and Social Housing Act are essential An understanding of JCT and other contract forms Experience of carrying out site inspection and audits to monitor change and ensure the quality of delivery Membership of the IFE at Graduate grade or higher A minimum level 4 qualification in fire safety management, risk assessment or engineering (Applicants with level three qualifications who hold Associate membership or Full member status, with relevant experience in a similar role will also be considered) A full driving licence valid in the UK For more information, please call Meg Smith on (phone number removed) To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Sep 02, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Fire Safety Officer Type: 3 Months Contract Location: Home based, covering the Central Region ( includes Gwent, Gloucestershire, Hereford, Shropshire, Worcester, Staffordshire and Northants, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk ) with lots of travel Salary: £350-£500 day rate Hours: Full Time BRC are working closely with a leading Housing Association in England. In this role you will act as the competent source of advice for fire safety within your geographical area of operation, providing technical advice and support to colleagues on all matters relating to fire safety. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Homes Directorate to ensure that repairs, refurbishment and capital schemes are reviewed to ensure that design standards conform to best practice and works undertaken meet company's quality expectations. Reporting to the Head of Fire and Building Safety, you will liaise with local Fire & Rescue teams and the business' primary authority partner to respond to fire events and enforcement activity across your area. You will work alongside the building safety team to deliver the business' building safety engagement strategy and fire safety communication programme and support residents to live safely in their homes. Duties: Provide technical advice and support to the business regarding all fire safety matters; Undertake desk top reviews of proposed new build and refurbishment schemes and provide commentary and recommendations regarding design standards and specifications; Review resident alteration requests to ensure that proposals do not enhance the risk from fire within the dwelling or the building as a whole; Undertake fire safety assurance audits across the residential building stock to ensure fire safety risks are being robustly managed; Inspect secondary means of escape (where access has not been attained) during the FRA to ensure they remain unobstructed; Support the Building Safety programme lead in attaining access to flats to complete flat entrance fire door inspection programme. Support the Head of Fire and Building Safety in ensuring that fire evacuation strategies for blocks of flats are documented and maintained; Audit and maintain the contents of secure information boxes where installed in 11-18m blocks of flats, within their allocated operational area; Be responsible for the implementation and management of interim measures, where required following completion of an FRA/ compartmentation survey which has identified defects in a buildings fire protective measures; Inspect and audit the quality of repair and planned works to buildings during and on completion of investment projects, which have included (or impacted) fire safety precautions; Undertake reviews of H&S files, O&Ms and Regulation 38 packs for completeness; Liaise with fire and rescue services regarding post fire and planned audits; Undertake post fire inspections and provide root cause analysis reports for submission to the business Building Safety Committee Monitor and coordinate the delivery of works/ actions to address letters of non-conformity and enforcement notices to completion; Respond to fire and rescue services requests for information; Assist and support customer experience colleagues with the completion of person centred risk assessments for residents and produce and implement, personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs); Support the Head of Fire Safety to respond to fire Safety complaints and concerns raised by residents; Provide input to support the design and delivery of the business fire improvement capital investment programme; Promote collaborative working across the business to support the delivery of company's Building Safety strategy; Contribute to the design and delivery of a fire safety and building safety communication campaign; Attend resident, community and corporate events to raise awareness regarding fire safety; Participate in the department of an out of hours rota, to ensure the team respond to outside normal working hours emergencies in line with company's Business Continuity arrangements Requirements: Demonstrable experience of working within a social housing organisation in a similar role Able to demonstrate detailed knowledge regarding fire safety statutory instruments, British Standards and Sector guidance Able to demonstrate an understanding of building pathology An understanding of The Building Safety Act and Social Housing Act are essential An understanding of JCT and other contract forms Experience of carrying out site inspection and audits to monitor change and ensure the quality of delivery Membership of the IFE at Graduate grade or higher A minimum level 4 qualification in fire safety management, risk assessment or engineering (Applicants with level three qualifications who hold Associate membership or Full member status, with relevant experience in a similar role will also be considered) A full driving licence valid in the UK For more information, please call Meg Smith on (phone number removed) To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Job Description Job Title: Director: Housing Property Services Reporting to: Executive Director: Housing Direct Reports: Allocated Heads of Service Rate: £850p/d Inside IR35 Location: Bristol City Council Contract Type: Contract- 6 months rolling, 3 days on site, 2 days from home- 37 hours a week Purpose of the Role As Director of Housing Property Services, you will provide strategic leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, sustainable, and affordable homes across the city. You will lead key services including asset strategy, maintenance, building safety, and the planned investment programme-ensuring regulatory compliance, excellent resident experience, and value for money. This is a pivotal leadership role driving innovation, performance, and transformation within Bristol's housing portfolio, aligned to the council's One City Plan and corporate strategy. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and deliver long-term strategies for housing property services, aligned with council and housing objectives. Drive sustainability and energy efficiency in housing, supporting the transition to Net Zero Carbon. Lead asset management, repairs, maintenance, planned investment and safety programmes across the housing stock. Compliance and Assurance Ensure all services meet statutory and regulatory requirements, including compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing's consumer standards. Lead and manage regulatory inspections and ensure robust governance and safety systems are in place. Resident Engagement and Service Excellence Champion resident involvement, ensuring their voice shapes service design and delivery. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, responsiveness, and performance excellence across all property services. Programme and Financial Management Oversee large, complex budgets and ensure efficient use of resources to deliver quality outcomes. Lead the delivery of development, sales, and acquisition programmes that contribute to financial and social returns. Partnerships and Collaboration Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, contractors, developers, elected members and community partners. Represent the council at local, regional and national forums. Leadership and Culture Provide inclusive, visionary leadership to multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration. Role-model the council's leadership qualities, behaviours and values in every aspect of your work. About You Essential Experience and Skills Educated to degree level or with a relevant professional qualification and substantial post-qualification experience. Proven strategic leadership in housing property services or a related field. Strong knowledge of housing law, property and asset management, building safety, and compliance. Demonstrable success in managing large-scale programmes and budgets. Experienced in leading teams through change and transformation in complex environments. Strong communication and influencing skills, with experience working at senior levels, including political engagement. Personal Attributes Visionary, resilient and collaborative leader with a strong results orientation. Passionate about delivering excellent services for residents. Committed to diversity, equality and inclusive leadership. Skilled in data-led decision making and risk management. Our Values and Culture As a senior leader, you'll role-model our organisational values: Ownership - we take responsibility Collaboration - we work together Dedication - we strive to make a difference Respect - we value everyone Curiosity - we ask questions and seek better ways All senior staff are also expected to volunteer three days per year to support a local initiative. What We Offer Opportunity to lead a major public housing portfolio in one of the UK's most dynamic cities A collaborative leadership culture and strong senior peer network Flexible working arrangements and employee wellbeing support Competitive salary and generous local government pension scheme If you would like to apply please email me an updated CV to (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed)- due to this being a senior role the application may close very quickly
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Job Description Job Title: Director: Housing Property Services Reporting to: Executive Director: Housing Direct Reports: Allocated Heads of Service Rate: £850p/d Inside IR35 Location: Bristol City Council Contract Type: Contract- 6 months rolling, 3 days on site, 2 days from home- 37 hours a week Purpose of the Role As Director of Housing Property Services, you will provide strategic leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, sustainable, and affordable homes across the city. You will lead key services including asset strategy, maintenance, building safety, and the planned investment programme-ensuring regulatory compliance, excellent resident experience, and value for money. This is a pivotal leadership role driving innovation, performance, and transformation within Bristol's housing portfolio, aligned to the council's One City Plan and corporate strategy. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and deliver long-term strategies for housing property services, aligned with council and housing objectives. Drive sustainability and energy efficiency in housing, supporting the transition to Net Zero Carbon. Lead asset management, repairs, maintenance, planned investment and safety programmes across the housing stock. Compliance and Assurance Ensure all services meet statutory and regulatory requirements, including compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing's consumer standards. Lead and manage regulatory inspections and ensure robust governance and safety systems are in place. Resident Engagement and Service Excellence Champion resident involvement, ensuring their voice shapes service design and delivery. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, responsiveness, and performance excellence across all property services. Programme and Financial Management Oversee large, complex budgets and ensure efficient use of resources to deliver quality outcomes. Lead the delivery of development, sales, and acquisition programmes that contribute to financial and social returns. Partnerships and Collaboration Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, contractors, developers, elected members and community partners. Represent the council at local, regional and national forums. Leadership and Culture Provide inclusive, visionary leadership to multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration. Role-model the council's leadership qualities, behaviours and values in every aspect of your work. About You Essential Experience and Skills Educated to degree level or with a relevant professional qualification and substantial post-qualification experience. Proven strategic leadership in housing property services or a related field. Strong knowledge of housing law, property and asset management, building safety, and compliance. Demonstrable success in managing large-scale programmes and budgets. Experienced in leading teams through change and transformation in complex environments. Strong communication and influencing skills, with experience working at senior levels, including political engagement. Personal Attributes Visionary, resilient and collaborative leader with a strong results orientation. Passionate about delivering excellent services for residents. Committed to diversity, equality and inclusive leadership. Skilled in data-led decision making and risk management. Our Values and Culture As a senior leader, you'll role-model our organisational values: Ownership - we take responsibility Collaboration - we work together Dedication - we strive to make a difference Respect - we value everyone Curiosity - we ask questions and seek better ways All senior staff are also expected to volunteer three days per year to support a local initiative. What We Offer Opportunity to lead a major public housing portfolio in one of the UK's most dynamic cities A collaborative leadership culture and strong senior peer network Flexible working arrangements and employee wellbeing support Competitive salary and generous local government pension scheme If you would like to apply please email me an updated CV to (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed)- due to this being a senior role the application may close very quickly
Contracts Manager - Gas and Heating Permanent Merseyside Sellick partnership are currently assisting in the recruitment of a Contracts Manager to join the Property Services team for a social housing organisation based in Birkenhead on contract basis. The Contracts Manager will oversee the delivery and compliance of all contractual aspects of gas and heating works across both domestic and non-domestic property portfolios. This includes ensuring operational performance, contract compliance, and regulatory standards are consistently met and exceeded. Duties of the Contracts Manager: Lead on the management and delivery of gas and heating service contracts across housing stock and corporate buildings Ensure full compliance with gas safety legislation and industry regulations, including HSE and Building Safety standards Oversee contractor performance, ensuring KPIs, SLAs and health and safety requirements are achieved Negotiate, implement and manage contracts with external providers and internal stakeholders Conduct risk assessments and audits to ensure robust safety standards and continuous improvement Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance on all gas-related issues Contribute to procurement, contract mobilisation, and service innovation to deliver value for money Work collaboratively with internal teams to support asset management, planned maintenance, and responsive repair services Maintain strong working relationships with regulatory bodies, suppliers, and community stakeholders Support team development and mentoring, promoting a culture of empowerment, inclusion, and accountability Requirements of the Contracts Manager: Domestic and Commercial ACS (Accredited Certification Scheme) qualifications Proven experience in contract management and gas safety compliance, ideally within a housing or property services setting Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations) If you are interested in the Contracts manager role and would like to know more - please contact Nyari Breslin at Sellick partnership Derby Office or click 'apply now'. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Contracts Manager - Gas and Heating Permanent Merseyside Sellick partnership are currently assisting in the recruitment of a Contracts Manager to join the Property Services team for a social housing organisation based in Birkenhead on contract basis. The Contracts Manager will oversee the delivery and compliance of all contractual aspects of gas and heating works across both domestic and non-domestic property portfolios. This includes ensuring operational performance, contract compliance, and regulatory standards are consistently met and exceeded. Duties of the Contracts Manager: Lead on the management and delivery of gas and heating service contracts across housing stock and corporate buildings Ensure full compliance with gas safety legislation and industry regulations, including HSE and Building Safety standards Oversee contractor performance, ensuring KPIs, SLAs and health and safety requirements are achieved Negotiate, implement and manage contracts with external providers and internal stakeholders Conduct risk assessments and audits to ensure robust safety standards and continuous improvement Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance on all gas-related issues Contribute to procurement, contract mobilisation, and service innovation to deliver value for money Work collaboratively with internal teams to support asset management, planned maintenance, and responsive repair services Maintain strong working relationships with regulatory bodies, suppliers, and community stakeholders Support team development and mentoring, promoting a culture of empowerment, inclusion, and accountability Requirements of the Contracts Manager: Domestic and Commercial ACS (Accredited Certification Scheme) qualifications Proven experience in contract management and gas safety compliance, ideally within a housing or property services setting Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations) If you are interested in the Contracts manager role and would like to know more - please contact Nyari Breslin at Sellick partnership Derby Office or click 'apply now'. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
