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Repairs Supervisor Sutton Contract £23.92 per hour PAYE Our client is looking for an experienced Repairs Supervisor Uphold SHPs Values, Behaviours & Leadership expectations at all times (see overleaf). Line management of a team of up to 7 trade staff, skilled, multi skilled and unskilled. To be responsible for the management and development of operational trade staff delivering customer focused works in line with business objectives and ensuring effective performance management of the in-house delivery teams. To undertake inspections on building repairs/defects related to the building fabric, mechanical, plumbing and electrical repairs to the homes of tenants and residents including collection of information, measurements and tests. Specify, manage and control works and ensure solutions are provided in the form of clear and precise reports. Survey and assess work in response to complaints to find resolution. Provide accurate reports for case management, reporting on repairs and ensure solutions are provided. Conduct pre, during and post inspections of properties ensuring quality from trade staff, issuing remedial snag lists where required and manage delivery within agreed timescales and standards. Carry out inspections/surveys of repair instances that have been escalated from the trade staff or planners, producing scope of works to resolve the repair or refer to complex or major works where necessary. Provide support and guidance to housing management teams when technically challenging situations occur Daily monitor and update all IT work flow systems to ensure previous trades staff work updates are captured and recorded at the earliest opportunity. Checking trades staff have followed the No Access and Follow on Procedures. Identify works to be moved up in priority when required. Work closely with the planning team leaders to identify procedural This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Essential: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a building trade. Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the sequencing of building maintenance work Excellent technical knowledge and inter-personal skills including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively Extensive experience supervising reactive repairs/void service for social housing. Extensive experience supervising a direct delivery workforce. Experience of working in a high volume maintenance/void environment. Experience of providing clear and precise technical reports for use outside of the department. Up to date understanding of health and safety responsibilities of a maintenance service, preferable IOSH Managing Safely. An understanding of employment legislation, policies and systems such as H&S, QA systems. Good planning and organisational skills. Good IT skills and the use of Excel and MS Office are essential. Have full UK Driving License PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer

Appeals Officer Housing Benefit Enfield Contract £25.47 per hour PAYE or £32 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Appeals Officer Housing Benefit We are looking to recruit an experienced Appeals Officer to provide short-term specialist capacity to progress a defined set of Housing Benefit appeals relating to Specified Accommodation (Exempt Accommodation). Many of the appeals are identical and will be progressed using a test case approach (i.e., preparing a sample of cases for submission to the First-tier Tribunal, with consistent submissions/bundles to support the wider cohort). Due to the length of the contract (3 Months), the postholder is not expected to represent the Council at First-tier Tribunal hearings. The focus of the role is on preparing Tribunal-ready submissions and bundles to the required standard and timescales. Key responsibilities Review and manage a defined caseload of Housing Benefit appeals relating to Specified / Exempt Accommodation. Prepare First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) documentation, including (as appropriate): Statements of Case / written submissions Evidence schedules and indexed, paginated bundles Chronologies and issue summaries Consistent test case submission packs where appeals are identical Ensure submissions meet Tribunal expectations and statutory/procedural deadlines. Maintain accurate case notes/records on relevant systems and ensure information governance requirements are met. Essential knowledge and experience This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Substantial experience in Housing Benefit administration, with a strong focus on appeals or dispute resolution. Proven experience preparing appeals for the First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber), including drafting submissions and compiling evidence bundles. Strong working knowledge of Specified Accommodation / Exempt Accommodation, including the care, support and supervision tests and how to evidence findings. Ability to interpret and apply Housing Benefit legislation, relevant guidance and case law to produce defensible decisions and submissions. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, structured and legally robust documents. Strong organisational skills, able to work at pace, manage deadlines, and prioritise to deliver outputs within a short fixed-term assignment. Desirable experience Experience dealing with appeals involving Community Interest Companies (CICs), including issues such as contrivance, commerciality, and breach of asset lock arguments. Experience supporting a lead/test case strategy across multiple linked appeals. Temporary up to 3 months The role will cease once identified Housing Benefit Specified Accommodation appeals have been prepared and submitted to Tribunal. Responsible to Senior Appeals Officer / Appeals Team Leader / Benefits Manager PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer

Reviews Officer (Homelessness) Walthamstow Contract £21.28 per hour PAYE or £27.75 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Reviews Officer (Homelessness) 1-2 days in the office This is a new position in the service to manage growing reviews demand. As the service has a planned reorganisation we have been advised agency cover is the most appropriate route to ensure any staff impacted by the reorganisation can be considered for this position. This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Key responsibilities: Conduct statutory s.202 homelessness reviews under the Housing Act 1996. Review decisions on duty owed, suitability, priority need, intentionality, and local connection. Apply the Homelessness Code of Guidance, Review Regulations, and relevant case law. Draft clear, legally defensible review decision letters within statutory timescales. Work with Housing Options & Support teams, Legal Services, and partner agencies. Monitor compliance and contribute to service improvements. Person specification: Minimum 3 years experience in homelessness/housing services. Demonstrable experience conducting s.202 reviews. Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996, HRA 2017, and relevant case law. Experience working within a London local authority. Ability to conduct detailed and thorough investigations. Excellent letter and report writing skills. The ability to build affective collaborative working relationships across internal Services. Inquisitive mind and ability to think on their feet. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work to deadlines. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer

Property Manager Ipswich Contract £24.96 per hour PAYE or £33.66 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Property Manager To manage and lead the Property Department for Suffolk Fire and Rescue. Contribute to annual planning and delivery of Fire and Rescue Service objectives, on behalf of the Fire Authority and Senior Leadership Team, in line with the National Framework, the Fire and Rescue Services Act, NFCC guidance, green agenda and local priorities. To lead the Property workstream for the Service, maintaining its property portfolio, plan preventative maintenance programmes, manage reactive works, act as single point of contact for PFI, Vertas, corporate property, third party contractors and tenants on shared sites. Ensure the resource, systems and procedures within the Property workstream are resilient and consistently focused on the provision of a high-quality estates portfolio. This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Qualifications and professional memberships Relevant professional qualification or evidence of professional development Recognised Management qualification Project management qualification Evidence and experience of budget, revenue and grant management and forecasting High level of information technology skills and high-level report writing Values and personal qualities Demonstrates a passion for making a positive difference for Suffolk. Shares our WE ASPIRE values and core code of ethics, and strives to lead by example in relation to these. A strong commitment to fairness and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). Strives to continuously improve in everything they do, taking the initiative to learn and develop. Brings creativity into their work through innovation and openness to change. Collaborates well with others and offers assistance and support to colleagues. Demonstrates self-awareness and aims to improve their work. Resilient under pressure and ability to remain positive when challenged. Ability and enthusiasm to manage change and work flexibly, learning and adapting quickly to changing priorities and ways of working. Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff in an increasingly performance-focused organisation and manage performance effectively Ability to respond and adapt to changing needs and prioritise resources accordingly, ensuring all resources are managed effectively and efficiently Specialist knowledge skills and experience A good understanding of Fire and Rescue Service functions and statutory duties. Ability to assist with planning and review for the Service to achieve maximum benefit from resources. To support and promote change in a large and complex organisation, demonstrating the ability to obtain acceptance/agreement, and effectively influence behaviour change to achieve desired outcomes. Good understanding of service delivery across the public sector with a political awareness Ability to manage projects through to delivery and contribute to wider SFRS project outcomes. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer