bpha

Fire Safety Delivery Manager 52,500 plus 2000 car allowance Bedford, Hybrid Permanent, Full Time At bpha, our residents' safety is our top priority. We're looking for an experienced Fire Safety Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of fire safety projects across our housing portfolio, ensuring compliance, driving improvements, and helping us create safer homes and communities. This is an excellent opportunity for a fire safety professional who enjoys taking ownership, building strong stakeholder relationships, and delivering projects that make a real difference. Why Join bpha? At bpha, you'll be part of an organisation that genuinely cares about its residents, colleagues and communities. We foster a culture built on responsibility, collaboration, empathy and ambition, where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will have a direct impact on improving resident safety. As Fire Safety Delivery Manager, you will: Lead and deliver fire safety projects across bpha's housing stock, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget. Support the delivery of fire safety compliance and statutory obligations across the organisation. Oversee contractor performance, ensuring quality standards, KPIs and compliance requirements are consistently achieved. Manage fire safety contracts and programmes, identifying and resolving defects, delays and project risks. Audit and quality assure Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), ensuring remedial actions are prioritised, monitored and completed within agreed timescales. Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation, building safety requirements and CDM regulations. Produce and present compliance reports, project updates, governance papers and regulatory submissions. Maintain accurate compliance data and support responses to audits, inspections and assurance reviews. Build effective relationships with residents, contractors, regulators and internal stakeholders to improve safety outcomes. Participate in out-of-hours escalation arrangements and support the wider Building Safety Team where required. Person Specification Extensive experience in fire safety compliance and Fire Risk Assessment auditing. Strong understanding of fire safety legislation, guidance and regulatory requirements. Experience managing fire safety projects, contracts and programmes. Knowledge of wider landlord compliance responsibilities. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities. High attention to detail and a commitment to achieving quality outcomes. Degree qualification, or equivalent, in Construction, Building Services or a related discipline. Fire Safety qualification at Level 4 or equivalent. Relevant professional fire safety qualification or accreditation or working towards one. If you're passionate about fire safety, compliance and delivering projects that protect residents, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible.

Mobile Caretaker 25,950pa ( 10,169.59 prorate) Permanent, Part Time - 14.5 hours - Thursday (7.5hrs) / Friday (7 hours) Bedford, UK - Covering multiple sites Are you passionate about creating safe, welcoming environments for residents? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to help others? bpha is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our team and play a vital part in maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and community spirit of our buildings. What You'll Do: Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused caretaking service to our residents. Respond swiftly to emergencies and act as a first responder, ensuring the ongoing safety of communal buildings. Complete health and safety assessments, keep accurate records, and help bpha meet statutory and legislative requirements. Supervise contractors and maintenance teams on site, assisting with tasks like grass cutting, window cleaning, and repairs. Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly safety checks-including fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire doors, and lifts. Ensure communal areas are clean, safe, and free from hazards, following bpha's "Move It or Lose It" process. Perform basic maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, reading meters, and adjusting time switches. Work closely with housing officers and other stakeholders to provide a joint approach to building safety. Manage challenging situations with empathy and professionalism, supporting residents and liaising with emergency services when needed. What We're Looking For: Ability to work independently (lone working) and as part of a team. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Experience in cleaning and general maintenance. Confident using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Asprey data systems. Relevant qualifications (or equivalent experience) such as Legionella P900, Level 2 VRQ Award in Asset and Building Compliance Awareness. COSHH training is desirable. Our Values: At bpha, we live by our values: We take responsibility: We do what we say and hold ourselves accountable. We show empathy: We respect and listen to every colleague and customer. We are better together: We collaborate, value diversity, and achieve more as one team. We are ambitious: We strive for excellence and make a positive difference for more people. Why Join Us? Be part of a supportive, ambitious team committed to excellence. Make a real impact on the safety and wellbeing of our residents. Opportunities for training and professional development. Work in a role where your actions truly matter, every single day. Disclaimer: Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or find a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Repairs Scheduler Full Time (37 hours per week) Location - Bedford (Hybrid Working) Salary - 28,882.35 per annum This role is hybrid, working from our head office in Bedford and from home. You will be office-based until fully trained; once competent, you can adopt a hybrid working pattern, to be agreed with the Scheduling Team Leader. There is a requirement to work a late shift from home (12pm - 8pm). In addition, one week in every four you will work half a day on a weekday and half a day on a Saturday. We can be flexible with this. Make a real difference in our brand-new in-house repairs & maintenance service Are you an experienced works scheduler with a background in dynamic scheduling systems and a passion for delivering excellent customer service? Do you want to be part of our in-house repairs & maintenance service, where your work makes a difference to our customers and you're valued as a key member of our workforce? If so, we want to hear from you! Repairs and maintenance services affect our customers personally, impacting their quality of life and satisfaction with their homes. To provide the very best service possible, we are bringing our repairs and maintenance service in-house. As a Repairs Scheduler you will be: Be a confident people person who works seamlessly with our tradespeople and sub-contractors. Scheduling the right colleague for each job and plan daily workloads efficiently and effectively. Helping maximise first-time-fix rates and minimise travel between jobs. Reducing disruption to customers by planning thoughtfully and communicating clearly. What We're Looking for in a Repairs Scheduler: Experience of logistical planning or other comparable scheduling service. An organised approach to work, with a positive attitude and great time management. A strong, demonstrable commitment to excellence in customer service through empathetic and considerate approaches to jobs. Housing repairs and maintenance knowledge beneficial, but not essential. Good communication and IT skills. Working pattern Hybrid role: office-based during training, then a mix of office and home working (to be agreed). Late shift 12pm-8pm from home. One week in every four includes half-day weekday and half-day Saturday working (flexible). Why Join Us? At bpha, our values are at the heart of everything we do: We take responsibility: We do what we say and are accountable for our actions. We show empathy: We respect and listen to every colleague and customer. We are better together: We value diversity and achieve more as one team. We are ambitious: We strive for excellence and make a positive difference. Employee Benefits We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a pay cheque. In addition to a wealth of other benefits and as part of our commitment to your wellbeing and development, we offer: A competitive salary of 28,882.35 per annum. Annual leave entitlement of 28 days (increasing, with length of service to 33 days) PLUS paid bank holidays. Generous contributory pension scheme, with up to 12% contributed by bpha. Free private health care (family members can also be added at a cost). Free life assurance. Discounted gym membership. A range of free wellbeing services including digital gym and fitness classes. Hybrid working. Are you ready to make a difference? If you're ready to make a positive impact and develop your career in our team, we'd love to hear from you! Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and as such bpha reserves the right to close applications prior to the advertised closing date upon identification of a suitable candidate. Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment. All offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including DBS check and references.