BDS (Northern) Limited

BDS are currently recruiting a Sheltered Housing Manager covering a service in Scarborough for a well-known Housing Association. 25 hours per week Monday- Friday over 4/5 days 15.94ph PAYE- 20.42ph UMB Temporary to ongoing opportunity You will be based within a beautiful service providing 41, one and two bed apartments, there are a range of onsite facilities to include, an attractive gardens, a lounge, hair salon and library This is a temp ongoing role to start ASAP The main role is to provide daily communication with the residents, who live independently. There will also be regular welfare checks, healthy and safety checks on the buildings and reporting and overseeing any maintenance required. Role Summary: 25 hours per week This is a temp ongoing Working with older adults (Aged 55 +) Based in Scarborough Previous Sheltered or supported Housing Experience is preferable Duties include: Welfare checks on residents. Health and safety checks Signposting Reporting any maintenance requirements. Apply now for immediate consideration!

BDS Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Compliance and M&E. This role is working for a national housing association with over 1500 properties. This is an interim remote based role for around 6 months to start at the earliest opportunity. This role is at the heart of achieving through the team. The post holder will lead a team of 6, supporting with contractor management and providing confidence to hit KPIs and help their development. Key elements Ensure legal and regulatory compliance with relevant legislation, providing a compliance-first and customer-first culture. You will work with contractors, manage risk, and deliver high-quality mechanical services that protect residents and assets To be accountable for building and maintaining mutually beneficial, professional relationships with colleagues and supply chain partners To lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisations property contract approach. To manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring collaboration across Procurement, Finance, Portfolio Strategy, Sustainability, and Housing & Care Operations. Criteria: Extensive experience in property contract management and development, including service/inspection, repair, and renewal in the housing sector. Previous experience of senior leadership across, Gas, electrical, Lifts, Water, Asbestos and Mechanical compliance. Proven track record of delivering high-value, complex partnering contracts and large-scale procurement programmes. Experience engaging colleagues and residents in reviewing service offers and specifications that improve service delivery. Effective people management experience, motivating individuals and teams to achieve and exceed performance targets. Experience of managing large budgets across multiple work streams. Please apply now for immediate consider or call Tom King to discuss further

Multiskilled Operative Location Hartlepool, Sunderland and Durham covering various sites (travel required) Contract: Full-time, potential for a perm opportunity for the right person Salary: circa 36.5k plus company van and great benefits, Over time available at time and a half and double time Ideally, we are looking for candidates able to fit kitchens. What you ll do Carry out a range of multi-trade tasks to a high standard, including plumbing, carpentry, and painting/decorating Support site teams in ensuring all works meet quality standards and specifications Keep work areas clean, tidy, and safe Load, unload, and coordinate materials on site Maintain and care for company tools, equipment, and van Complete site documentation accurately and on time Liaise professionally with clients, colleagues, and contractors What we re looking for Proven experience in a trade environment (plumbing, carpentry, or similar) NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in a relevant subject (or equivalent) Knowledge of Health & Safety standards and safe working practices Self-motivated, adaptable, and organised with excellent communication skills Full UK driving licence (essential) Experience working in housing or care settings (desirable)

BDS are working with a leading housing association to recruit a Scheme Manager to provide a housing management service within one of their sheltered services for the over 55s in the Romford area. Duties: Daily welfare checks to residents. Facilitate property lettings and tenant communication for smooth onboarding Conduct regular health and safety checks to ensure property conditions are well-maintained. Coordinate with external agencies and providers when necessary. Report communal area repairs and maintain strong partnerships with external support agencies. Criteria: The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar scheme management role, particularly within a sheltered or supported housing setting. Strong understanding of tenant and housing management, particularly for older adults Confident in conducting health and safety checks within residential environments Effective communicator, able to handle complaints and uphold tenancy agreements Hours: 36 hours per week over 5 days Salary; Circa £30,000per annum Apply now for immediate considoration!