ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Housing Repairs Coordinator Location: Bedford / Hybrid Contract: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £27,299.40 We are looking for an organised and proactive Housing Repairs Coordinator to provide essential administrative and coordination support across our housing condition, disrepair and healthy homes programmes. Working as part of a specialist team, you will help ensure cases, surveys, repairs and actions are accurately recorded, regularly monitored and progressed within agreed timescales. You will also support work relating to Awaab's Law , helping the organisation maintain a clear and up-to-date overview of outstanding actions. This is a customer-focused role where attention to detail, communication and the ability to manage competing priorities are key. Key Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the Healthy Homes and Surveying Services teams. Maintain accurate records of housing condition cases, surveys, repairs and associated actions across internal systems. Regularly review outstanding actions and ensure information is kept current and accurate. Monitor and follow up repairs and survey activity, ensuring actions are progressed appropriately. Manage no access cases in accordance with established procedures, arranging further appointments and following up where required. Ensure new actions and cases are logged correctly and tracked through to completion. Produce accurate weekly and monthly updates for management, highlighting current case positions and outstanding activity. Support the administration of housing condition and disrepair claims, including arranging appointments and issuing relevant correspondence. Maintain accurate records of appointments, customer contact, no access events and follow-up actions. Work closely with surveying, repairs and wider operational teams to ensure cases are coordinated effectively. Contribute to a positive customer experience by dealing with residents professionally, sensitively and respectfully. Identify issues or delays and take appropriate action to resolve them or escalate where necessary. Support wider team priorities and contribute to effective cross-functional working. About You: You will be a highly organised administrator who can manage multiple cases and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You will be confident working with systems and records, following established processes and communicating with both customers and internal teams. Strong administrative and coordination skills. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records. Good communication and customer service skills. The ability to prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines. A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Confidence working across different teams and departments. A professional, empathetic and customer-focused approach. The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team. Experience within housing, repairs, surveying, property services or a similar environment would be advantageous.

Fire Safety Delivery Manager £54,500 (inclusive of £2000 car allowance) Bedfordshire, Hybrid Monday - Friday Permanent, Full Time We are looking for an experienced Fire Safety Delivery Manager to take responsibility for the successful delivery of fire safety programmes across a residential property portfolio. This role is ideal for a fire safety professional who enjoys managing projects, working with contractors and stakeholders, and ensuring that fire safety standards are consistently maintained. You will play an important role in identifying risks, overseeing remedial works and ensuring statutory requirements are met. Key Responsibilities: Manage the planning and implementation of fire safety projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, within budget and to agreed timescales. Support the organisation in meeting its statutory fire safety and landlord compliance responsibilities. Oversee contractors and service providers, monitoring performance against agreed standards, KPIs and contractual requirements. Manage fire safety contracts, programmes and remedial works, taking action to address delays, defects and emerging risks. Review and audit Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), ensuring recommendations are appropriately prioritised and corrective actions are tracked through to completion. Ensure projects and activities comply with relevant fire safety legislation, building safety requirements and CDM regulations. Prepare clear project reports, compliance information, governance documents and submissions for relevant stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Maintain reliable records and compliance information, supporting audits, inspections and internal assurance activity. Develop positive working relationships with residents, contractors, consultants, regulators and colleagues across the organisation. Contribute to out-of-hours escalation arrangements when required. Work collaboratively with the wider Building Safety function to support effective risk management and continuous improvement. About You: You will have a strong background in fire safety and compliance, with practical experience of delivering projects and auditing Fire Risk Assessments. You will be confident managing contractors, interpreting legislation and communicating technical information to a range of audiences. Significant experience working within fire safety compliance, including FRA auditing and quality assurance. Strong knowledge of current fire safety legislation, regulations, guidance and industry standards. Previous experience delivering fire safety projects, programmes and contracts. An understanding of broader landlord compliance requirements within a housing or property environment. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Excellent planning, organisation and analytical abilities. A methodical approach with strong attention to detail and a focus on achieving high-quality outcomes. The ability to identify issues, assess risk and develop practical solutions. Qualifications & Professional Experience: A degree or equivalent qualification in Construction, Building Services or a related discipline. Level 4 Fire Safety qualification or an equivalent recognised qualification. Relevant professional fire safety accreditation or qualification, or demonstrable commitment to working towards one. Experience working within housing, property, construction or a comparable regulated environment would be advantageous.

Project Delivery Manager ( 1x permanent, 1x 12month FTC) £57,000 including £2000 car allowance Bedfordshire, Hybrid Monday - Friday Full Time We are looking for an experienced Social Housing Development Project Delivery Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of residential development schemes, overseeing projects from the early procurement stages through to successful completion. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys having genuine responsibility for projects and is confident managing budgets, programmes, contractors, risks and stakeholder expectations. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality new homes while ensuring projects remain commercially viable, compliant and on track. Key Responsibilities: Take overall responsibility for the delivery of residential development schemes through to practical completion. Lead the procurement of contractors, consultants and other professional services. Manage project finances, including budgets, cashflow, expenditure and scheme viability. Develop and monitor delivery programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved. Identify, assess and manage project risks, taking early action where issues arise. Coordinate internal teams, contractors, consultants and external partners throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure developments meet all relevant planning, contractual, regulatory and statutory requirements. Prepare accurate project updates, financial forecasts and performance reports for senior stakeholders. Maintain effective relationships with local authorities, funding bodies, development partners and other key stakeholders. Assist with funding applications, grant monitoring and compliance requirements. Promote high standards of construction quality, health and safety and overall project performance. Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes and outcomes. About You: You'll have a proven background in residential development or housing project delivery , with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities from inception through to completion. Strong experience delivering residential development projects. Good knowledge of construction, procurement and planning procedures. Proven ability to manage project budgets, financial forecasts, programmes and risk. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and external suppliers. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Confidence working with a range of external partners, contractors and professional advisers. Previous experience within the housing sector would be highly beneficial. Knowledge of Homes England funding and grant compliance would be advantageous. A commercially aware, organised and proactive approach to project management. Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver against challenging deadlines. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to join an organisation with ambitious plans for residential development and the delivery of high-quality new homes. Take ownership of significant residential development projects. Make a tangible contribution to the creation of new homes and thriving communities. Work collaboratively with experienced professionals across development, construction and housing. Develop your career within an organisation committed to growth and continuous improvement. Build strong relationships across a wide range of professional and external stakeholders. Play a key role in delivering projects that have a lasting impact on local communities.

General Maintenance & Facilities Assistant Covering 6 locations across Oxfordshire Up to £28,000 including £2,000 car allowance Full Time Permanent Make a real difference every dayAre you a practical, hands-on person who takes pride in keeping buildings safe, welcoming and well maintained? We're looking for a Maintenance & Facilities Assistant to join our team, supporting six independent living locations across Oxfordshire. This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same - from carrying out minor repairs and preventative maintenance to inspecting estates and helping create comfortable, well-presented spaces for residents. You'll work closely with Scheme Managers, Housing and Facilities colleagues, as well as residents and contractors, making sure issues are dealt with promptly and standards remain high. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being out and about, solving problems and seeing the immediate impact of their work. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. What you'll be doing: Carry out a range of minor repairs across communal areas and residents' properties. Complete planned and preventative maintenance to keep buildings in excellent condition. Carry out regular estate and building inspections, identifying issues and taking action where appropriate. Help maintain attractive, clean and safe communal areas, including some external cleaning. Manage and prioritise repair requests to ensure work is completed within agreed timescales. Arrange or escalate more complex repairs to the relevant contractors or specialist teams. Work alongside Scheme Managers to coordinate maintenance and respond to local needs. Keep residents updated on repairs, progress and expected timescales. Identify and report Health & Safety concerns and potential hazards. Complete monthly estate inspections and maintain clear records of findings. Look after maintenance tools and equipment, reporting any defects or issues. Keep accurate records of completed repairs, inspections and maintenance activity. Provide a friendly, professional and reliable service to residents at all times. What we're looking forYou'll ideally have experience in general building maintenance, property repairs or facilities support , with practical knowledge across areas such as: Basic plumbing Carpentry Decorating General property maintenance Health & Safety within residential or facilities environments You'll also need to be organised and confident managing your own workload across multiple locations, while communicating effectively with residents, colleagues and contractors. Experience using handheld devices or maintenance management systems would be an advantage, and COSHH knowledge is desirable . Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. About youWe're looking for someone who is: Practical and hands-on - happy getting stuck in and fixing problems. Proactive - you spot issues before they become bigger problems. Customer-focused - you care about providing a positive experience for residents. Reliable and organised - able to manage priorities across multiple locations. Self-motivated - comfortable working independently and using your initiative. A great team player - flexible, approachable and willing to support colleagues. Why join?This is more than a maintenance role. You'll play an important part in creating safe, comfortable and welcoming environments for residents , while enjoying a varied role across six locations in Oxfordshire. If you're someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in doing a job well and wants a role where your work genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Project Manager Location: Northampton Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Bonus + Car package (Allowance/ Company Car) Hours: Full-time Monday-Friday Benefits Company performance bonus scheme Company car or car allowance Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to join a growing and well-established business Supportive and collaborative team environment About the Role Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their growing team based in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded project manager with a strong background in commercial interior fit-out . You will take responsibility for managing multiple projects from pre-start through to successful completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities Manage multiple live commercial fit-out projects simultaneously. Plan labour requirements and develop project programmes. Carry out regular site visits and attend client meetings. Manage site teams and subcontractors to ensure efficient project delivery. Work closely with the Project Coordinator to procure materials and coordinate deliveries. Identify, prepare and price project variations. Support the preparation of valuations and final accounts alongside the Project Coordinator. Resolve day-to-day site and project issues proactively. Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout each project. Ensure all projects comply with health and safety requirements and company standards. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience managing commercial interior fit-out projects. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Commercial awareness with the ability to manage project costs and variations. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication and client relationship management skills. The confidence to lead site teams and subcontractors effectively. A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and make informed decisions. A full UK driving licence. Please apply today to discuss further with Gabriella Saunders at ACS Staffing Solutions!