Metropolitan Thames Valley
Lolworth, Cambridgeshire
Join Us as a Property Surveyor Make a Lasting Impact on Homes and Lives £47,851 - £50,369 Head office location: Swavesey, Cambridge, CB24 4UQ Patch area: East Anglia Hybrid role - Full Time Permanent - 37.5 hours per week Are you a skilled and solution-focused surveyor with a passion for diagnosing and resolving complex property issues? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise improves lives and protects vital housing assets? We're on the lookout for an experienced Property Surveyor to play a key role in our dynamic Property Directorate. This is your opportunity to take ownership of challenging repairs, structural issues, and major defects delivering real results for our residents while balancing quality, compliance, and value for money. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the investigation and resolution of non-routine repairs, disrepair claims, damp and mould issues, and ad hoc planned replacements. You'll bring a proactive and resident-focused mindset, working collaboratively across departments to ensure every home is safe, secure, and well-maintained. What You'll Be Doing Be the go-to expert across the Property Directorate for diagnosing and resolving complex building faults. Independently manage a varied caseload including damp and mould, insurance works, disrepair claims, and more significant or specialist repairs. Lead on the accurate diagnosis of building issues, applying your strong knowledge of damp and mould , HHSRS , and building pathology to identify and categorise Category 1 & 2 hazards. Provide technical guidance and post-inspection support to colleagues, ensuring quality and consistency across all property works. Support the delivery of ad hoc planned works and contribute to continual service improvement through innovation and professional insight. Review and advise on home improvement requests with a focus on safeguarding our housing stock. Play an active role in cross-team initiatives that drive business improvement and enhance the resident experience. What You'll Bring A proven track record in managing and resolving complex property repairs and maintenance issues. A deep understanding of housing construction, maintenance diagnostics, and the NHF Schedule of Rates . Strong grasp of damp and mould diagnostics and the ability to apply the HHSRS framework effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for translating technical issues into clear, resident-friendly solutions. A genuine curiosity, commitment, and drive to fix things right, the first time within budget and to the highest standard. Experience working collaboratively with both technical and non-technical teams. Additional Information The nature of this role means that the post holder may come in to contact with vulnerable adults. To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a Basic check with the Disclosure and Barring Service once an offer of employment is made. A new check will be completed every three years. Full driving licence and access to own vehicle for business use required for this role New applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on an ongoing basis, so candidates can expect to receive an update on their application within 48 hours of submission. Metropolitan Thames Valley provides affordable housing for people living in London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England. We also offer a range of care and support services. Our specialist areas include older people, mental health and transitional services which provide intensive support to marginalised or vulnerable people. We deliver training programmes, events and activities for our residents, designed to boost employment opportunities and foster stronger communities. A member of the National Housing Federation the G15 ? which represents London?s largest housing associations ? we influence policy for the benefits of our residents and the wider sector. In October 2018 like minded housing associations Metropolitan and Thames Valley Housing formally completed a partnership to form Metropolitan Thames Valley. We came together because we want to improve the services we provide and do more in our communities. We?ll do this by listening to our customers and working alongside them. Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)
15/01/2026
Full time
Join Us as a Property Surveyor Make a Lasting Impact on Homes and Lives £47,851 - £50,369 Head office location: Swavesey, Cambridge, CB24 4UQ Patch area: East Anglia Hybrid role - Full Time Permanent - 37.5 hours per week Are you a skilled and solution-focused surveyor with a passion for diagnosing and resolving complex property issues? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise improves lives and protects vital housing assets? We're on the lookout for an experienced Property Surveyor to play a key role in our dynamic Property Directorate. This is your opportunity to take ownership of challenging repairs, structural issues, and major defects delivering real results for our residents while balancing quality, compliance, and value for money. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the investigation and resolution of non-routine repairs, disrepair claims, damp and mould issues, and ad hoc planned replacements. You'll bring a proactive and resident-focused mindset, working collaboratively across departments to ensure every home is safe, secure, and well-maintained. What You'll Be Doing Be the go-to expert across the Property Directorate for diagnosing and resolving complex building faults. Independently manage a varied caseload including damp and mould, insurance works, disrepair claims, and more significant or specialist repairs. Lead on the accurate diagnosis of building issues, applying your strong knowledge of damp and mould , HHSRS , and building pathology to identify and categorise Category 1 & 2 hazards. Provide technical guidance and post-inspection support to colleagues, ensuring quality and consistency across all property works. Support the delivery of ad hoc planned works and contribute to continual service improvement through innovation and professional insight. Review and advise on home improvement requests with a focus on safeguarding our housing stock. Play an active role in cross-team initiatives that drive business improvement and enhance the resident experience. What You'll Bring A proven track record in managing and resolving complex property repairs and maintenance issues. A deep understanding of housing construction, maintenance diagnostics, and the NHF Schedule of Rates . Strong grasp of damp and mould diagnostics and the ability to apply the HHSRS framework effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for translating technical issues into clear, resident-friendly solutions. A genuine curiosity, commitment, and drive to fix things right, the first time within budget and to the highest standard. Experience working collaboratively with both technical and non-technical teams. Additional Information The nature of this role means that the post holder may come in to contact with vulnerable adults. To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a Basic check with the Disclosure and Barring Service once an offer of employment is made. A new check will be completed every three years. Full driving licence and access to own vehicle for business use required for this role New applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on an ongoing basis, so candidates can expect to receive an update on their application within 48 hours of submission. Metropolitan Thames Valley provides affordable housing for people living in London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England. We also offer a range of care and support services. Our specialist areas include older people, mental health and transitional services which provide intensive support to marginalised or vulnerable people. We deliver training programmes, events and activities for our residents, designed to boost employment opportunities and foster stronger communities. A member of the National Housing Federation the G15 ? which represents London?s largest housing associations ? we influence policy for the benefits of our residents and the wider sector. In October 2018 like minded housing associations Metropolitan and Thames Valley Housing formally completed a partnership to form Metropolitan Thames Valley. We came together because we want to improve the services we provide and do more in our communities. We?ll do this by listening to our customers and working alongside them. Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)
Would you like to work for a company that can offer 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a healthcare cash plan, matched pension contribution scheme and cashback on purchases from some of the country's biggest retailers? A company that can also offer you full uniform and all required PPE, the latest handheld technology, Company vehicle and fuel card plus access to regular employee forums and feedback groups? Then please read on This role We are recruiting for an experienced multi-skilled Plumber with experience of working within a social housing or local authority environment. You will undertake plumbing and other trade repairs and maintenance work, to provide high quality, right first time', cost effective building services to the business and its customers. To be considered for this position it is essential that you have the ability to undertake associated trade tasks within competency, NVQ2 qualification or equivalent and long term relevant trade experience. Extended skills required can include ceramic tiling, basic carpentry, vinyl floor laying & decorating. You will conduct work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice, safe systems of work and recognised industrial standards for such work, minimizing damage to the fabric of the property This role does require working on a rota basis, Monday to Friday Please refer to the full job description before applying. - You must hold a valid manual UK driving licence (you will provided with your own Metworks van for working hours). - A minimum of one year of significant driving experience is required. - MTVH reserves the right to withdraw this offer of employment if company fleet policy is unable to secure adequate insurance. To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a standard background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, once an offer of employment is made. As standard you will be added to the DBS updating service with a new check being carried out on a 3 yearly basis. The cost of a DBS will be paid for by the organisation
14/01/2026
Full time
Would you like to work for a company that can offer 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a healthcare cash plan, matched pension contribution scheme and cashback on purchases from some of the country's biggest retailers? A company that can also offer you full uniform and all required PPE, the latest handheld technology, Company vehicle and fuel card plus access to regular employee forums and feedback groups? Then please read on This role We are recruiting for an experienced multi-skilled Plumber with experience of working within a social housing or local authority environment. You will undertake plumbing and other trade repairs and maintenance work, to provide high quality, right first time', cost effective building services to the business and its customers. To be considered for this position it is essential that you have the ability to undertake associated trade tasks within competency, NVQ2 qualification or equivalent and long term relevant trade experience. Extended skills required can include ceramic tiling, basic carpentry, vinyl floor laying & decorating. You will conduct work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice, safe systems of work and recognised industrial standards for such work, minimizing damage to the fabric of the property This role does require working on a rota basis, Monday to Friday Please refer to the full job description before applying. - You must hold a valid manual UK driving licence (you will provided with your own Metworks van for working hours). - A minimum of one year of significant driving experience is required. - MTVH reserves the right to withdraw this offer of employment if company fleet policy is unable to secure adequate insurance. To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a standard background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, once an offer of employment is made. As standard you will be added to the DBS updating service with a new check being carried out on a 3 yearly basis. The cost of a DBS will be paid for by the organisation
Would you like to work for a company that can offer 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a healthcare cash plan, matched pension contribution scheme and cashback on purchases from some of the country's biggest retailers? A company that can also offer you full uniform and all required PPE, the latest handheld technology, Company vehicle and fuel card plus access to regular employee forums and feedback groups? Then please read on This role We are recruiting for an experienced multi-skilled Plumber with experience of working within a social housing or local authority environment. You will undertake plumbing and other trade repairs and maintenance work, to provide high quality, right first time', cost effective building services to the business and its customers. To be considered for this position it is essential that you have the ability to undertake associated trade tasks within competency, NVQ2 qualification or equivalent and long term relevant trade experience. Extended skills required can include ceramic tiling, basic carpentry, vinyl floor laying & decorating. You will conduct work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice, safe systems of work and recognised industrial standards for such work, minimizing damage to the fabric of the property This role does require working on a rota basis, Monday to Friday Please refer to the full job description before applying. - You must hold a valid manual UK driving licence (you will provided with your own Metworks van for working hours). - A minimum of one year of significant driving experience is required. - MTVH reserves the right to withdraw this offer of employment if company fleet policy is unable to secure adequate insurance. To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a standard background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, once an offer of employment is made. As standard you will be added to the DBS updating service with a new check being carried out on a 3 yearly basis. The cost of a DBS will be paid for by the organisation. Metropolitan Thames Valley provides affordable housing for people living in London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England. We also offer a range of care and support services. Our specialist areas include older people, mental health and transitional services which provide intensive support to marginalised or vulnerable people. We deliver training programmes, events and activities for our residents, designed to boost employment opportunities and foster stronger communities. A member of the National Housing Federation the G15 ? which represents London?s largest housing associations ? we influence policy for the benefits of our residents and the wider sector. In October 2018 like minded housing associations Metropolitan and Thames Valley Housing formally completed a partnership to form Metropolitan Thames Valley. We came together because we want to improve the services we provide and do more in our communities. We?ll do this by listening to our customers and working alongside them. Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)
14/01/2026
Full time
Would you like to work for a company that can offer 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a healthcare cash plan, matched pension contribution scheme and cashback on purchases from some of the country's biggest retailers? A company that can also offer you full uniform and all required PPE, the latest handheld technology, Company vehicle and fuel card plus access to regular employee forums and feedback groups? Then please read on This role We are recruiting for an experienced multi-skilled Plumber with experience of working within a social housing or local authority environment. You will undertake plumbing and other trade repairs and maintenance work, to provide high quality, right first time', cost effective building services to the business and its customers. To be considered for this position it is essential that you have the ability to undertake associated trade tasks within competency, NVQ2 qualification or equivalent and long term relevant trade experience. Extended skills required can include ceramic tiling, basic carpentry, vinyl floor laying & decorating. You will conduct work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice, safe systems of work and recognised industrial standards for such work, minimizing damage to the fabric of the property This role does require working on a rota basis, Monday to Friday Please refer to the full job description before applying. - You must hold a valid manual UK driving licence (you will provided with your own Metworks van for working hours). - A minimum of one year of significant driving experience is required. - MTVH reserves the right to withdraw this offer of employment if company fleet policy is unable to secure adequate insurance. To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a standard background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, once an offer of employment is made. As standard you will be added to the DBS updating service with a new check being carried out on a 3 yearly basis. The cost of a DBS will be paid for by the organisation. Metropolitan Thames Valley provides affordable housing for people living in London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England. We also offer a range of care and support services. Our specialist areas include older people, mental health and transitional services which provide intensive support to marginalised or vulnerable people. We deliver training programmes, events and activities for our residents, designed to boost employment opportunities and foster stronger communities. A member of the National Housing Federation the G15 ? which represents London?s largest housing associations ? we influence policy for the benefits of our residents and the wider sector. In October 2018 like minded housing associations Metropolitan and Thames Valley Housing formally completed a partnership to form Metropolitan Thames Valley. We came together because we want to improve the services we provide and do more in our communities. We?ll do this by listening to our customers and working alongside them. Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)
Supervisor - North London £48,382 - £50,929 Are you a highly skilled and experienced tradesperson looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for leadership and a track record of excellence in your trade? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled tradesperson to join our team as a Supervisor. In this role, you will step into a leadership position where you can utilise your expertise to oversee and guide a team of dedicated tradespeople. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills. Because our customers are at the centre of everything we do, you should be people-centric and be able to demonstrate the ability to lead your team to deliver right first-time repairs with excellent customer service, liaising with our dedicated planning and customer service staff as well as maintaining relationships with surveying staff and repairs officers to help us all remain compliant. What you'll need to succeed: A trade/construction qualification and a good knowledge of repairs and maintenance in a social housing environment, to deliver a quality repairs service in a partnership working environment. A passion for delivering right first-time repairs. A flexible approach to work patterns & workloads Patience: The ability to remain composed and patient during challenging situations Experience in using multiple business IT applications databases, Microsoft office. Commercial awareness to deliver value for money business solutions. A team working approach in a diverse and complex environment Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of tradespeople, ensuring quality workmanship and productivity. Collaborate with supervisors & managers to plan and deliver effective repairs. Experience and ability to manage Health and Safety in a social housing repairs environment. High level of technical knowledge and diagnosis skills in a housing maintenance environment Able to manage problems and identify solutions. Ensure repairs are completed on time and within Key performance indicators. Handle administrative tasks related to the team, Able to stay calm under pressure Able to plan work for multiple trade operative's minimising down time Experience in complaints and collating information from all stake holders, to include CRM management Qualifications: Proven experience as a qualified/skilled tradesperson in e.g., carpentry, plumbing, gen-building, roofing, etc. SMSTS, Desirable not essential Driving Licence What you need to do now We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it's the ideal job for you, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, and give a short statement (max 250 words) that demonstrate why you believe you are the right candidate for the role. To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers, this role requires a Basic check with the Disclosure and Barring Service once an offer of employment is made. A new check will be completed every three years.
14/01/2026
Full time
Supervisor - North London £48,382 - £50,929 Are you a highly skilled and experienced tradesperson looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for leadership and a track record of excellence in your trade? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled tradesperson to join our team as a Supervisor. In this role, you will step into a leadership position where you can utilise your expertise to oversee and guide a team of dedicated tradespeople. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills. Because our customers are at the centre of everything we do, you should be people-centric and be able to demonstrate the ability to lead your team to deliver right first-time repairs with excellent customer service, liaising with our dedicated planning and customer service staff as well as maintaining relationships with surveying staff and repairs officers to help us all remain compliant. What you'll need to succeed: A trade/construction qualification and a good knowledge of repairs and maintenance in a social housing environment, to deliver a quality repairs service in a partnership working environment. A passion for delivering right first-time repairs. A flexible approach to work patterns & workloads Patience: The ability to remain composed and patient during challenging situations Experience in using multiple business IT applications databases, Microsoft office. Commercial awareness to deliver value for money business solutions. A team working approach in a diverse and complex environment Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of tradespeople, ensuring quality workmanship and productivity. Collaborate with supervisors & managers to plan and deliver effective repairs. Experience and ability to manage Health and Safety in a social housing repairs environment. High level of technical knowledge and diagnosis skills in a housing maintenance environment Able to manage problems and identify solutions. Ensure repairs are completed on time and within Key performance indicators. Handle administrative tasks related to the team, Able to stay calm under pressure Able to plan work for multiple trade operative's minimising down time Experience in complaints and collating information from all stake holders, to include CRM management Qualifications: Proven experience as a qualified/skilled tradesperson in e.g., carpentry, plumbing, gen-building, roofing, etc. SMSTS, Desirable not essential Driving Licence What you need to do now We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it's the ideal job for you, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, and give a short statement (max 250 words) that demonstrate why you believe you are the right candidate for the role. To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers, this role requires a Basic check with the Disclosure and Barring Service once an offer of employment is made. A new check will be completed every three years.
Regional Property Manager: £54,224 - £57,077 9 Month Fixed Term Contract We are recruiting for a Regional Property Manager to oversee a team of Repairs Officers, and a Project Support Officer carrying out the management of, Responsive Repairs, Alteration Requests, Formal Complaints, Damp and Mould cases and Voids across the MTVH stock in the Midlands and East Anglia. This is an interim position with the possibility of becoming permanent. What you'll need to succeed You will manage contractors in line with contracts, seeking continuous improvement and ensure clear communication with all parties. Carefully monitor and provide reports on performance for all KPI?s. - Strong leadership skills and background in managing a multifaceted repairs team - Experience of Contract Management (essential) - Proven competency with building pathology - History of dealing with customers from different backgrounds, and delivering a positive and transparent service - Experience of analysing customer feedback to achieve service improvements - Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting - Experience of working with external stakeholders - Experience of dealing with customers and responding to customer enquiries on the phone and in writing - Budget management - adhering to budget set and managing expectations - Strong Leadership skills and the ability to manage a varied and demanding workforce - A self-starter who isn't afraid of challenge - Must have car and business insurance. Desirable - Housing Experience or working in a related field To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a basic background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, once an offer of employment is made. Checks will be carried out every three years. Proposed dates for interviews: W.C 10th House, Beeston, NG9 1LA Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What?s in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional ?Beliefs day? once a year to have an extra a day off Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Cycle2work scheme Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit ? interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively ?Serving people better every day? to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other?s wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we?re doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:- Gender Ethnicity LGBTQ+ Disability Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
29/01/2025
Contract
Regional Property Manager: £54,224 - £57,077 9 Month Fixed Term Contract We are recruiting for a Regional Property Manager to oversee a team of Repairs Officers, and a Project Support Officer carrying out the management of, Responsive Repairs, Alteration Requests, Formal Complaints, Damp and Mould cases and Voids across the MTVH stock in the Midlands and East Anglia. This is an interim position with the possibility of becoming permanent. What you'll need to succeed You will manage contractors in line with contracts, seeking continuous improvement and ensure clear communication with all parties. Carefully monitor and provide reports on performance for all KPI?s. - Strong leadership skills and background in managing a multifaceted repairs team - Experience of Contract Management (essential) - Proven competency with building pathology - History of dealing with customers from different backgrounds, and delivering a positive and transparent service - Experience of analysing customer feedback to achieve service improvements - Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting - Experience of working with external stakeholders - Experience of dealing with customers and responding to customer enquiries on the phone and in writing - Budget management - adhering to budget set and managing expectations - Strong Leadership skills and the ability to manage a varied and demanding workforce - A self-starter who isn't afraid of challenge - Must have car and business insurance. Desirable - Housing Experience or working in a related field To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a basic background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, once an offer of employment is made. Checks will be carried out every three years. Proposed dates for interviews: W.C 10th House, Beeston, NG9 1LA Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What?s in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional ?Beliefs day? once a year to have an extra a day off Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Cycle2work scheme Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit ? interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively ?Serving people better every day? to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other?s wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we?re doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:- Gender Ethnicity LGBTQ+ Disability Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Title: Contract Officer - Fire Safety Contract Officer Salary: £31,375 Location: Waterfront House, Beeston Fixed Term - 18 Months About Us Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has a vision that ?everyone has a home and the opportunity to live well?; that means working with partners to create sustainable and vibrant neighbourhoods where our customers want to live.With 57,000 homes and more than 120,000 residents and customers we have a real opportunity to make that vision a reality. Our people care, dare and collaborate to ensure we achieve this People Powered Living. This role As a contract officer you will work within the Fire Safety Team within the Compliance and Technical Services department to ensure our buildings are kept compliant with statutory requirements. The role will include liaising with residents, contractors and other key stakeholders, providing excellent customer service and playing a key role in keeping our properties warm, safe and dry. Key Responsibilities Work closely with your Contract Manager to deliver programmes of work that offer value for money and deliver good outcomes to the business, stakeholders and customers. Co-ordinate with internal MTVH teams and external stakeholders where necessary Challenge poor service in line with KPIs, and to ensure good customer service to front line staff and residents and escalate issues as appropriate to the contractors contract manager/s, and MTVHs Contract Manager Conduct regular reviews to ensure data integrity Proactively request, collate and analyse information from front line staff, contractors and consultants to assist in the preparation of reports detailing programmes of work and performance (including KPIs). Ensure the data is accurate. Working with the Contract Manager plan, instruct and monitor repairs, renewals and replacements and ensure any items installed are cost effective and meet statutory, regulatory or MTVH requirements and are on line with KPIs Be responsible for the contractor keeping the relevant stakeholders informed of these works. Please see attached job specification for full details What you'll need to succeed Good working knowledge of the regulatory framework governing compliance; repairs; sustainability or planned workstreams that you will be responsible for Experience of working with contractors Organised and prioritises work to meet deadlines in a pressurised customer service environment. Use information gathered to diagnose problems, draw logical conclusions and suggest clear and practical solutions based upon your analysis Experience working with data Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office packages Outlook, Word and Excel Please see attached job specification for full details including personal competencies. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it?s the ideal job for you, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Interview date TBC Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What?s in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional ?Beliefs day? once a year to have an extra a day off Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Cycle2work scheme Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit ? interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively ?Serving people better every day? to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other?s wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we?re doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:- Gender Ethnicity LGBTQ+ Disability Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
29/08/2024
Contract
Title: Contract Officer - Fire Safety Contract Officer Salary: £31,375 Location: Waterfront House, Beeston Fixed Term - 18 Months About Us Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has a vision that ?everyone has a home and the opportunity to live well?; that means working with partners to create sustainable and vibrant neighbourhoods where our customers want to live.With 57,000 homes and more than 120,000 residents and customers we have a real opportunity to make that vision a reality. Our people care, dare and collaborate to ensure we achieve this People Powered Living. This role As a contract officer you will work within the Fire Safety Team within the Compliance and Technical Services department to ensure our buildings are kept compliant with statutory requirements. The role will include liaising with residents, contractors and other key stakeholders, providing excellent customer service and playing a key role in keeping our properties warm, safe and dry. Key Responsibilities Work closely with your Contract Manager to deliver programmes of work that offer value for money and deliver good outcomes to the business, stakeholders and customers. Co-ordinate with internal MTVH teams and external stakeholders where necessary Challenge poor service in line with KPIs, and to ensure good customer service to front line staff and residents and escalate issues as appropriate to the contractors contract manager/s, and MTVHs Contract Manager Conduct regular reviews to ensure data integrity Proactively request, collate and analyse information from front line staff, contractors and consultants to assist in the preparation of reports detailing programmes of work and performance (including KPIs). Ensure the data is accurate. Working with the Contract Manager plan, instruct and monitor repairs, renewals and replacements and ensure any items installed are cost effective and meet statutory, regulatory or MTVH requirements and are on line with KPIs Be responsible for the contractor keeping the relevant stakeholders informed of these works. Please see attached job specification for full details What you'll need to succeed Good working knowledge of the regulatory framework governing compliance; repairs; sustainability or planned workstreams that you will be responsible for Experience of working with contractors Organised and prioritises work to meet deadlines in a pressurised customer service environment. Use information gathered to diagnose problems, draw logical conclusions and suggest clear and practical solutions based upon your analysis Experience working with data Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office packages Outlook, Word and Excel Please see attached job specification for full details including personal competencies. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it?s the ideal job for you, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Interview date TBC Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What?s in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional ?Beliefs day? once a year to have an extra a day off Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Cycle2work scheme Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit ? interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively ?Serving people better every day? to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other?s wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we?re doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:- Gender Ethnicity LGBTQ+ Disability Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
