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Our client is current actively looking to recruit a Surveyor to join a busy team based in Wells, Somerset for a period of 3 months. As a Surveyor you will provide effective leadership ensure that the company provides a "safety first" culture and delivers an affordable, profitable, efficient and customer-orientated property management service across all operational delivery areas. Key Accountabilities: The Senior Management Team provides overall leadership of the property maintenance company through the operation of a team of experienced, skilled, flexible and adaptable Directors, Assistant Director and Heads of Service. Each Management team member will hold a number of business portfolios within given regions, some which will involve service provision across the Group. From time to time both job responsibilities and business portfolios will be reviewed and amended by the Maintenance Director to reflect changed business needs. The Contracts Managers based in Dorset, Somerset, D & C will each be responsible for their specific portfolio areas. However, they will be expected to work closely together to deliver all maintenance services in these geographical regions and will hold joint responsibility to deliver all programmes and maintenance works in the most efficient way possible through a flexible approach to the use of all resources available. The Principal Surveyors will have responsibility for leading a team of qualified surveyors providing surveying activities and contract administration duties for all maintenance services within their portfolio regions. Surveyors are to be assigned major works and cyclical programmes to deliver and allocated a geographical patch that is aligned to a housing neighbourhood officer, where they will be responsible for surveying any void properties, surveying repairs that have be requested by customers, post inspections, identifying all communal repairs and ensuring these are managed through to completion. Experience and Qualifications: Relevant technical (HNC or higher) qualification in Building, Surveying, Planning or similar technical field. RICS or CIOB membership Management Skills Training/Accreditation Project Management Techniques Ability to manage & develop staff Contract administration including the accounting processes Supervision of maintenance and improvements programmes in occupied dwellings Carrying out structural surveys and preparing subsequent reports Supervision of multi-trade contracts from initial offer to closure Working to deadlines whilst meeting performance and budget targets Co-ordinating and leading meetings Performance Management relating to employees, contracts and delivery Customer engagement and involvement initiatives Co-ordinating Health and Safety Working knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation with particular reference to the building and construction sector Current methods, standards and initiatives relating to repair and refurbishment of residential dwellings Commercial awareness with an understanding of financial and contractual considerations Risk Management - theory and application Conversant with CDM regulations and other relevant Health and Safety regulations Understanding of the importance of customer focussed service delivery Building and Maintenance legislation Up to date knowledge of The Party Wall Act/HHSRS legislation and current Building Regulations. Contract management Ability to prioritise, organise and deliver to challenging targets Building survey methodologies Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal Demonstrable commercial acumen Confident user of IT and Microsoft products Creative and practical problem-solving ability Astute analytical skills Persuasive and tenacious in influencing decision making Strong leadership skills Develops strong and productive working relationships with peers, line reports, external contacts and other colleagues Well developed negotiating skills Addresses difficult and challenging situations with objectivity and urgency Driven to meet challenges and targets without disregarding professionalism Clear and concise communication skills Able to maintain professional dignity when challenged Demonstrable commitment to customer service Demonstrable commitment to Equality and Diversity Able to provide a flexible approach to work, and occasionally undertake work outside normal office hours Has a current, full driving license or the ability to travel around the local vicinity Willing to undertake evening and weekend resident and client meetings Advantage Resourcing is a service driven recruitment consultancy.

Role Profile.docx Closing date for completed applications: 29 th April 2021 at 11pm Interviews will be held 10th May via Microsoft Teams L&Q is seeking an experienced Asbestos Officer to join the Compliance and Building Services Team within the Property Services Directorate. You will assist in the delivery and implementation of the L&Q's asbestos policy, delivery on asbestos centralisation across the business as well as the Asbestos Reinspection programme and other day to day asbestos management. The role will report into the Senior Asbestos officer and work closely alongside the existing asbestos officers and wider Compliance and Building Services team. You will be a key member of the team helping to deliver the L&Q's asbestos strategy. You will be responsible for delivering part of the wider centralisation plan of asbestos management within L&Q. Your role will be predominantly on asbestos management within void properties, incident management, building services works and our direct maintenance disrepair teams. This will include working with our supervisors to plan and instruct surveys ensuring scope and instruction are correct 1 st time. You will then manage that work through to completion of any asbestos remediation. You will assist the existing Senior Asbestos officer in the management of our asbestos removal contractors and will be the point of contact for one of these new contractors and attend monthly progress meetings with them. You will also assist in day to day duties such as responding to department queries, raising work orders and management of the communal inspection programme. You will also be responsible for key tasks such as management of the Keystone Asbestos Register (KAR), writing and producing reports, assisting the Senior Asbestos Officer in incident management and reporting into the Senior Asbestos Officer as part of any reactive works. Knowledge of asbestos legislation, asbestos process and asbestos surveys is essential as part of this role and further upskilling and training will be provided. You should be able to communicate with a range of internal departments and external contractors and assist the asbestos team in the day to day management of these contracts. P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings is desirable for this role. To be considered for this role candidates will be able to demonstrate: o Extensive Asbestos Legislative knowledge o Understanding of Asbestos survey types and asbestos removal techniques o Experience of working with internal and external contractors o Ability to work as part of a team o Excellent administration and organisational skills o Understanding of databases and the ability to quickly understand a range of IT systems o Excellent customer focus, communication skills o Ability to communicate with and influence a variety of stakeholders o Proficient use of MS Office packages. If you believe you have the qualities we are after and are interested in working for an organisation that can really make a difference to people's lives, then please apply without delay. If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay! *ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time. COVID 19: The safety of our staff and our candidates is of the utmost importance. Every effort will be taken to ensure that safe ways of working are adopted throughout the Recruitment and Selection process. We are introducing extra precautions in line with UK Government Guidelines. Our recruitment processes will follow social distancing and COVID-19 Secure requirements. This will include the use of various technologies to support the interview process. Should candidates have any questions regarding this, or if you require additional support please let us know at the interview planning stage. At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request. Our commitments: At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success. In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance . We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen. We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility. L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK's most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East. As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. In response to the housing and affordability crisis, we will build 100,000 new homes over ten years. Of these, 60,000 homes will be built or funded by L&Q, whilst a further 40,000 will come through partnerships. Crucially, at least 50% of these new homes will be genuinely affordable, with a target of 60% in London. Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.

Role Profile.docx Closing date for completed applications: 29 th April 2021 at 11pm Interviews will be held 10th May via Microsoft Teams L&Q is seeking an experienced Asbestos Officer to join the Compliance and Building Services Team within the Property Services Directorate. You will assist in the delivery and implementation of the L&Q's asbestos policy, delivery on asbestos centralisation across the business as well as the Asbestos Reinspection programme and other day to day asbestos management. The role will report into the Senior Asbestos officer and work closely alongside the existing asbestos officers and wider Compliance and Building Services team. You will be a key member of the team helping to deliver the L&Q's asbestos strategy. You will be responsible for delivering part of the wider centralisation plan of asbestos management within L&Q. Your role will be predominantly on asbestos management within void properties, incident management, building services works and our direct maintenance disrepair teams. This will include working with our supervisors to plan and instruct surveys ensuring scope and instruction are correct 1 st time. You will then manage that work through to completion of any asbestos remediation. You will assist the existing Senior Asbestos officer in the management of our asbestos removal contractors and will be the point of contact for one of these new contractors and attend monthly progress meetings with them. You will also assist in day to day duties such as responding to department queries, raising work orders and management of the communal inspection programme. You will also be responsible for key tasks such as management of the Keystone Asbestos Register (KAR), writing and producing reports, assisting the Senior Asbestos Officer in incident management and reporting into the Senior Asbestos Officer as part of any reactive works. Knowledge of asbestos legislation, asbestos process and asbestos surveys is essential as part of this role and further upskilling and training will be provided. You should be able to communicate with a range of internal departments and external contractors and assist the asbestos team in the day to day management of these contracts. P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings is desirable for this role. To be considered for this role candidates will be able to demonstrate: o Extensive Asbestos Legislative knowledge o Understanding of Asbestos survey types and asbestos removal techniques o Experience of working with internal and external contractors o Ability to work as part of a team o Excellent administration and organisational skills o Understanding of databases and the ability to quickly understand a range of IT systems o Excellent customer focus, communication skills o Ability to communicate with and influence a variety of stakeholders o Proficient use of MS Office packages. If you believe you have the qualities we are after and are interested in working for an organisation that can really make a difference to people's lives, then please apply without delay. If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay! *ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time. COVID 19: The safety of our staff and our candidates is of the utmost importance. Every effort will be taken to ensure that safe ways of working are adopted throughout the Recruitment and Selection process. We are introducing extra precautions in line with UK Government Guidelines. Our recruitment processes will follow social distancing and COVID-19 Secure requirements. This will include the use of various technologies to support the interview process. Should candidates have any questions regarding this, or if you require additional support please let us know at the interview planning stage. At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request. Our commitments: At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success. In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance . We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen. We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility. L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK's most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East. As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. In response to the housing and affordability crisis, we will build 100,000 new homes over ten years. Of these, 60,000 homes will be built or funded by L&Q, whilst a further 40,000 will come through partnerships. Crucially, at least 50% of these new homes will be genuinely affordable, with a target of 60% in London. Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To positively contribute to the Leasehold Services Team responsible for the effective recovery of service charges and other invoiced sums including; major works; shared ownership and ground rent; reserve fund; and any other specified debt from leaseholders, freeholders and shared owners. To provide a timely and comprehensive resolution service to resolve customer enquiries, complaints and disputes, adopting a sensitive but proactive approach to resolve issues relating to; estimated, final day-to-day and major works charges; invoices; income accounts; and rent and reserve fund demands to shared owners. To use legal action when necessary to resolve complex and contentious customer cases. Assess strengths as weaknesses of case as part of determining suitable course of action whether settlement or legal action. To liaise with appropriate colleagues and service providers within the Council as well as external stakeholders, contractors, and organisations including, courts and tribunals, to achieve successful outcomes to disputed and/or contentious matters. To provide high quality housing management services to the Council's customers ensuring that any service charge and shared ownership arrears are chased up and income is maximised within specified timeframes. To represent London Borough of Hackney (LBH) at County Courts and Tribunals, as and when required, in the course of debt recovery proceedings and any other disputes that may arise. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: 1. To collect disputed sums, reduce arrears, and where necessary, to instigate legal action for recovery by instructing the Councils legal representatives. 2. To lead on customer enquiries, complaints and disputes resolution involving making decisions and recommendations, referring cases which have more serious implications for the Council to the Team Leaders, when necessary. 3. To follow local and organisational procedures for managing accounts to ensure that prompt action is taken to recover monies outstanding on any accounts where there is unpaid ground rent, service charges, reserve fund or capital expenditure. 4. To liaise with LBH Legal Services, Solicitors, Barristers, Estate Agents, Banks, Building Societies as well as the leaseholders, freeholders and shared owners to obtain the required information to resolve any shared ownership and ground rent, major works, service charges and reserve fund queries, and to recover debts owed to the Council. 5. To respond to all enquiries, complaints, and disputes, including the provision of written correspondence, within agreed timescales and to the highest quality. 6. To contact the Council's residents to arrange site inspections in the company of interested parties and other relevant officers from the Service Areas in order to obtain necessary information used for resolving disputes and contentious cases. 7. To prepare template correspondence documents to support the Leasehold Services Teams activities, including; agreement forms; reminder letters; referral forms; standing order forms; Direct Debit mandates; payment slips; and statements of accounts. 8. To regularly liaise with the Income and Dispute Resolution Team Leader to discuss complex and contentious cases and propose creative non-standard solutions to resolve issues. 9. To be responsible for the preparation of any supporting information and evidence to assist with the legal action for the recovery of service charge, major works, ground rent, shared ownership rent and reserve fund arrears. 10.To keep up-to-date on the financial position of disputed accounts, and where necessary, to carry out investigations to ensure that all payments are correctly applied. 11.To prepare written reports on the progress of cases and if appropriate, recommend arrears where settlements could be reached if it appears that legal action would not be cost effective. 12.To assist in processing enfranchisement applications. 13.To update and maintain accurate records on electronic databases in accordance with organisational procedures and deadlines. 14.To interview and advise customers clearly and sensitively, on issues relating to payment of shared ownership rent and ground rent, major works, service charges and reserve fund disputes and enquiries. 15.To identify and arrange suitable assistance for vulnerable residents and carry out referrals, as and when required, adopting a multi-agency approach to ensure all safeguarding concerns and observations are appropriately reported and documented. 16.To prepare required paperwork for adjustments and amendments to service charge, major works accounts, shared ownership rent and reserve fund. 17.To perform any financial or administrative duty which will assist the Leasehold Services Teams in carrying out the key functions and meet the observed targets within the required deadlines. 18.To assist the Income and Dispute Resolution Team Leader in the reconciliation of service charges providing necessary financial information as requested. 19.To manage, oversee and process all demands for lease back properties and ground rent ensuring that the Council's interest is best protected at all times, and to challenge issues as and when appropriate. Thereafter, to approve for payment and ensure prompt referral for payment to the Leasehold Finance Teams. 20.To assist the department in setting up and maintaining customer focused events, meetings and open days. 21.To assist with the production, implementation and maintenance of good practice manuals of local procedures and guidance. 22.To attend any Neighbourhood or Estate Committee, or any similar meeting, as and when required. 23.To carry out any other duty, as requested by the Head of LRTBS, that is commensurate with this post.   24.To attend work at times required by the needs of the service which may include working evenings and/or weekend. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To actively promote customer care, value for money and performance management in own role. NB: All employees are expected to adhere to the Council's Diversity & Equality and Health and Safety Policies. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the Legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and the workforce can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. If you match these requirements, please apply as usual. Elevate will send you an email, please open, click and action it and your application will be visible to the hiring organisation directly. Elevate provides a route to contract and contingent assignments across many skills areas by matching your profile to relevant jobs that our customers post to the platform. Please note that Elevate Direct is a software provider and not a recruitment agency. As such, Elevate is not involved in the recruitment processes for any employer, who uses the platform. 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Senior Specialist Officer - National Action Programme for Peatlands • Location: Flexible• Grade & Salary: G6, £35,288 rising to £38,597 over three years• Post number: 202560• Type of contract: Fixed Term Appointment until 31 March 2022• Work pattern: Full Time Closing date: 5 May 2021 Benefits: Civil Service pension, 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days over 5 years, flexible working options, occupational health including counselling and advisory services and eye care, childcare vouchers and salary sacrifice schemes. Role Purpose As the Project Officer for the National Action Programme for Peatlands you will lead on coordinating and managing the delivery of a wide range of large-scale peatland restoration capital works projects across Wales. You will provide technical advice to colleagues within NRW and external contractors, including projects developed and led by the post-holder and other NRW staff, and projects delivered by a wide range of partners in Wales through the Strategic Allocated Funding grant mechanism. You will plan and implement restoration works and contribute to reporting programmes, Together with other National Action Programme staff you will work to ensure the delivery of the project objectives and targets and in reporting progress according to agreed milestones. You will ensure good governance of the project, including strict adherence to NRW's procurement and wellbeing, health and safety practices. As a technical specialist lead the post-holder will interpret legislation using experience and technical knowledge, to implement and inform development of National Action Programme for Peatlands policy and procedures, techniques and methods of working. Qualifications and Skills 1. Detailed knowledge of the conservation of peatland ecosystems, the Welsh, UK and EU legislation and the consenting requirements associated with working on protected sites. 2. Experience of developing, procuring and field-managing large scale, complex projects involving restoration groundworks projects. 3. Experience of using GIS systems to plan and record project activities. 4. A degree in a biological, environmental science, geographical or earth science subject or relevant experience in discipline. 5. Experience of assessing the condition and restoration requirements of peatland ecosystems 6. Expertise in work planning, budgeting and contract management. 7. Excellent report writing skills, and knowledge and experience of implementing relevant UK and European legislation. 8. Experience of effective communications with a wide range if partners, ranging from individual land managers/owners and occupiers through to key strategic partners. Ability to work collaboratively with others and also independently with high standards of governance, demonstrating personal initiative and good organisational skills. 9. The ability to currently and legally drive a car in the UK.10. Member of professional body (desired). TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS

12 months fixed term contract Flexible location to be based in one of Shelter's England Community Hubs Closing date: Monday 3rd May 2021 at 11.30pm Come and join us We're looking for passionate individuals with personal experience of multiple disadvantage such as homelessness, the criminal justice system, mental ill-health or substance misuse, to come and join us and make a difference to the way we do things. If you believe that people should have a say in their own support and that they should be at the front of making meaningful change then this could be the traineeship for you. About Shelter A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent. We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. About the role This is a great opportunity to work with a lead provider of homelessness and housing advice and support and gain invaluable experience while being part of an exciting new programme. The traineeship lasts 12 months and you will receive personalised training and support to help remove some of the barriers that may have prevented you from getting meaningful employment. You'll be based in a small team that is part of our stories gathering function, recruiting people from within services and outside the organisation to share their experiences to support our fundraising, media, services, campaigning, research and brand work. As well as making contact with people willing to share their stories, you'll be able to listen to someone's experience and write a summary of their story. Once your traineeship is complete, we will evaluate your placement, with the aim of securing you employment in the future. About you We are looking for people who have experience of overcoming personal challenges and barriers and who are passionate about using their own life experiences to help make positive change for others. Good communication skills and the ability to make people feel heard will also be essential. Basic computer skills, e.g. word processing, the internet and email would be useful, but support can be provided. Above all, we need people with a real desire to develop personally and learn new skills. How to apply: To apply you need to submit a copy of your CV and a supporting statement, this can be submitted either using our online application form, or you can submit a paper copy. When completing your supporting statement please make sure you give an example for each of the criteria listed in the knowledge and skills section below. If you don't have a CV or you need some help with this, please join us for a Zoom application support session or contact us using the details below. We will be holding support sessions on Zoom to give people practical support and advice on how to complete an application. These sessions will also give you the chance to find out more about the role as well as other opportunities for involvement at Shelter. These will take place on the following dates: We encourage all applicants to attend a session before applying. You can drop in for part of the session or all of it, the links are below. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Darren de Vally, National GROW Programme Co-ordinator, Tel: Thursday 22nd April - National support session 1 - Monday 26th April - National support session 2 - Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. When applying, we appreciate it may feel unusual to be talking about your lived experience to a prospective employer. Please be assured that we ask for this only to assess your suitability for a role that's designed to help people to use their experiences to develop a career. If you feel you have the necessary lived experience, please apply and draw this out as much as you can in the application to increase your chances of being invited to interview. Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

THE WMA ARE LOOKING TO RECRUIT A GRADUATE ENGINEER TO THE EASTERN REGION TEAM. ANNUAL SALARY: COMPETATIVE (DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE), PLUS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Engineer to join the Water Management Alliance (Eastern) Group of Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs). The Graduate Engineer will be responsible to the Project Engineer for helping to develop and deliver the Boards' business plans and providing support on all engineering and operations delivery matters. They will prepare and deliver the works programmes safely, lawfully and within budget and also be involved with the Technical Support/ Operations delivery team within the Pevensey & Cuckmere IDB. The successful applicant will have a relevant degree, HND or HNC in civil engineering or similar and be willing to work towards one or more of the following qualifications: Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or CEng MIWEM), Project Management (PRINCE)/ Business Management (CMI). Any work experience post or as part of the degree programme would be advantageous. Candidates must be enthusiastic, positive, willing to learn and to take the opportunities presented to them. They must hold a full and valid UK driving licence and be familiar with Outlook, Excel, Word, Internet Explorer and CAD. They should have excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and diplomacy skills and be able to work well with others at all levels both internally and externally to resolve problems and provide solutions to complex issues. In doing so, they should be cool, calm and patient whilst juggling multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have an interest in drainage, flood and coastal defence and water level management and be aware of both health & safety and environmental legislation and regulation. They must be highly pragmatic, willing to learn how to manage projects, budgets, staff, consultants and public expectation and have an abundance of common sense. The appointment offers a competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience, together with access to BUPA and the Local Government Pension Scheme use and 25 days holiday (rising to 29 over 5 years) plus Bank Holidays. Car allowance, business mileage and mobile phone will be provided for business For more information about the WMA and this position please see the job description below. Please also feel free to contact Matthew Philpot, Project Engineer on or email with any questions regarding the opportunity. The application form can be found at Please return your completed application by email to or alternatively by post to the WMA Main Office at: Water Management Alliance, Kettlewell House, Austin Fields Industrial Estate, King's Lynn, PE30 1PH, Norfolk (FAO: Matthew Philpot). The closing date for receipt of applications is by: Noon, Monday 26 April 2021. We very much look forward to receiving your application. Job Description: Job Title: Graduate Engineer WMA (Eastern) Job Description no. TechSupport/Ops/002 Team/Section: Technical Support/ Ops Delivery Department: WMA Technical Support Location: WMA Eastern Region. Travel may also be expected to be undertaken to other WMA board areas. Business milage + Car Allowance provided Responsible to: Project Engineer Responsible for: No line management responsibilities Grade/Salary: Competitive, dependent upon experience Duration Full time, Permanent Employer: King's Lynn IDB trading as the Water Management Alliance Main Duties: • Assisting with the running of the drainage boards within the Eastern region. This will include involvement with the maintenance of the board's assets and the repair and replacement of them. • Delivery of the boards work in line with the Health and safety standards set out in the policy documents. Lead by example and be involved in the continuous improvement of the standards we work to. • Involvement with the preparation and promoting grant applications/work programmes for submission to DEFRA/EA etc. • Working with partners, community groups and stakeholders to design and deliver projects and work programmes successfully. • Assisting with the preparation of budgets. Liaising with the Finance Officer and Operations Delivery team to this end. •Preparing work in line with work programmes and liaising with the Operations Manager and Technical Support team accordingly. • Ensuring that the work carried out on site and within the workshop is done safely, lawfully, competently and in accordance with the Board's procedures, policies and standards. • Responding at times of emergency, as and when necessary or required. • Dealing with queries, undertaking routine correspondence and liaising with the general public. • Assisting with the Preparation of reports for Board meetings and attending such meetings, as and when required. • Attending and representing the Boards at external meetings as and when required. • Preparing ad hoc reports, completing forms and responding to various requests for information as required. • Maintaining and updating databases, the asset registers, asset condition assessments, sundry records. Liaising with the Data Manager to this end. • Liaising with the Environmental Manager to obtain assent from Natural England prior to undertaking works, when necessary. • Liaising with the Environmental Manager to ensure that work programmes are designed and timed to be undertaken appropriately within the law. • Liaising with the Data Manager to maintain the integrity of all data relating to the Boards' drainage infrastructure. • Working closely with other Engineers/Project Managers within and external to the Water Management Alliance and sharing best practice. • Providing technical support cover elsewhere within the WMA, as and when required by the Chief Executive. • Keeping knowledge current and up to date, by way of continuous professional development (CPD). Time and access to relevant training courses will be provided, however you will be expected to invest a significant amount of your own time as well. • Carrying out specific projects and research, as required by the Project Engineer, the Chief Executive or the Board. • Any other duties that may reasonably be required by the Project Engineer, the Chief Executive or the Board. This list of duties is not exhaustive and will be subject to change/periodic review.

Closing date: 11 April 2021 at 11.30 pm Do you have an understanding of how homelessness and housing issues can affect people's lives and experience of providing employment, training & education support, supporting trainees or delivering lived experience involvement projects? Then join Shelter as an Involvement Officer and you could soon be playing a key role within an initiative aimed at helping people with lived experience of homelessness. About Shelter A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent. We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. About the team The Involvement team's aim is to ensure that the views of those affected by the housing emergency underpin and influence all of Shelter's work. Our Involvement Programme provides a range of opportunities for people with lived experience to shape the ongoing design, delivery and governance of our work. This helps to ensure services and campaigns are developed alongside local communities and help to effect local and national change. We also try to ensure that opportunities are accessible, promote personal and professional development, and support pathways to be involved across Shelter. ​This includes moving into volunteering and employment and Shelter's GROW (Getting Real Opportunities for Work) Trainee Programme, which provides 12-18 month training and employment opportunities for people with lived experience. About the role This interesting and varied role involves supporting the recruitment of GROW Trainees within the South region, providing them with wellbeing and development support and helping colleagues to deliver quality GROW traineeships in their areas. We'll also rely on you to support the National GROW network within your region by helping to maintain links with the wider programme. Helping to facilitate co-production and learning from GROW Trainees and working with a variety of stakeholders to support and encourage involvement through various means will be important too. And, when it comes to promoting involvement in GROW or ensuring opportunities are available that reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, again, we'll count on you. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. About you Proactive, creative and commercially aware, you ideally already have some experience of working in a programme delivered in multiple sites across a wide geographical area, while personal direct experience of homelessness or housing issues would be useful too. What's for certain is that you have the communication skills to encourage, promote and support the involvement of trainees and people with lived experience in the design and delivery of our work. You'll also need the confidence to build successful relationships with external agencies and professionals and colleagues across the organisation. A flair for presenting information and writing reports is also required, together with proficiency using a case management system and other Microsoft Office applications to record and analyse data. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Closing date: 18th April 2021 at 11:30pm We're looking for a proactive individual with experience of using community organising approaches and/or working in a charity, political or social campaigning environment. Experience of local political and policymaking systems and how to influence them is also required. A decent, safe and affordable home is a fundamental human need, yet tens of thousands of people across Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, unaffordable rents and the threat of eviction. Our strategy sets out a new approach to support local communities to demand long term solutions to this housing emergency, including the delivery of more social housing and to improve and defend hard-won housing rights. To achieve this we are creating a network of Community Organisers, who will be located in each of our Hubs in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee by the end of our three year strategy. Community Organising differs significantly from one-off charity campaigning, mobilising and service user participation or co-production as an approach to achieving change. It is a process that seeks to put power in the hands of the people affected by a social injustice or societal problems. We need ambitious individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve in Dundee. Organising, engaging, influencing and working in local communities is critical to all that we do, and this includes running national and local campaigns, influencing politicians and working to build a network of active and motivated housing and homeless activists (Housing Rights Defenders). Join us, and you could soon be helping to grow and develop local activism in Dundee. About the role As a Community Organiser, you'll play an important role in developing local community responses to the housing emergency in and around Dundee, coordinating and delivering a range of community-based activity including rights awareness and campaign activist workshops and developing and facilitating local activist groups. You will develop local knowledge and create a community organising plan, working closely with the teams in the Dundee community hub and across Shelter Scotland. We will rely on you to build on existing national and local campaigns and priorities and develop that further in the Dundee context. Understanding the local dynamic, identifying opportunities, managing projects and motivating others to get involved. The Community Organising Officer will work closely with the various teams including Dundee Hub, Policy and Advocacy amongst others, to ensure the Dundee community organising activity aligns with existing workstreams and national priorities. For the first six months the post holder will be focussing on a specific area of work - building up relationships with private tenants by running listening exercises, delivering awareness raising workshops and utilising other key community organising activities. This will enable us to understand the key issues they are facing in the private rented sector with the aim of supporting them to feed their views to the council. After the six months project you will continue to work with the tenants to empower them to take action to improve and defend their rights. About you As well as experience of delivering effective community organising activity and/or working in a charity/social campaigning environment, you have a good understanding of local political and policymaking systems and how they operate. We're also looking for a proven ability to work with and represent an organisation effectively to a range of stakeholders. A good project manager, with lots of enthusiasm and a can-do¿ approach, you have strong influencing and negotiating skills too. Finally, while prior housing and homelessness working experience is not a requirement, you'll need a passion for Shelter Scotland's issues. A good, affordable, safe and secure home is critical to all of us, yet this is being denied to an increasing number of people. You'll thrive on the challenge of taking on this issue, working with the community to create relevant campaigns and making it a local priority. We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter Scotland helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter Scotland please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter Scotland is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. At Shelter Scotland, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. Shelter Scotland does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Bournemouth and Plymouth Closing date: 18 April 2021 at 11.30pm We're looking for results-driven individuals with experience of delivering involvement projects and experience of working with people with social welfare issues, to join us as Involvement Officers and provide vital support to our services staff. About Shelter A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent. We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. About the team The Involvement Team aim to ensure that the views of those affected by the housing emergency underpin and influence all of Shelter's work. Shelter's Involvement Programme provides a range of opportunities for people with lived experience to shape the ongoing design, delivery and governance of Shelter's work. This helps to ensure that Shelter's services and campaigns are developed alongside local communities and help to effect local and national change. You'll play a big part in making sure that happens. About the Role Your challenge? To help staff within the either the Devon or Dorset hub to deliver a consistent, quality Involvement programme in their local communities. That involves providing guidance, coaching and support to staff, as well as sharing best practice and ensuring that organisational policies and procedures are followed. You will work closely alongside people with lived experience to shape involvement programmes and provide staff with practical support delivering involvement activities across Shelter. Part of the role will also involve working alongside GROW Trainees to support their wellbeing and personal development. Supporting corporate and cultural change, raising awareness of involvement and developing associated resources - all are aspects of this challenging role. About you You'll need a proven track record of delivering involvement projects and of providing support and development to people with lived experience. You'll have experience of working with people with social welfare issues and an understanding of social exclusion and issues experienced by people affected by homelessness. With the ability to encourage, promote and support the involvement of people with lived experience in the design and delivery of services, you're used to building relationships with a variety of external agencies and professionals and adept at presenting information and writing reports. Proficiency using office IT systems to record and analyse data is also essential, as is a proactive, customer-focused approach. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.