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Property Pathway and Sustainability Officer Chichester Contract £16.89 per hour PAYE Our client is looking for an experienced Property Pathway and Sustainability Officer Working pattern: Full time Working arrangement: Hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days required in office Successful candidate must hold a valid UK driving license. This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs About the role: West Sussex County Council, whilst not a housing authority or provider of social housing, has a responsibility in supporting our refugee, resettled and migrant families to find appropriate and affordable accommodation within West Sussex. This role will sit within the property and accommodation structure strand, working collaboratively with teams within the Communities directorate, partners and District and Boroughs seeking and supporting families with finding appropriate housing. In this role, you will work to secure suitable residential accommodation, overcome barriers to housing, and prevent accommodation coming to a premature end. This is a varied role which includes working directly with refugee and migrant individuals and families to support their relocation to the UK. Strong working relationships will need to be formed with our local estate agents and landlords, and with the Home Office, to secure property within West Sussex. We are passionate about preventing our families spending time in temporary accommodation. You will be required to travel throughout the County, including to locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public. 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

Estate Services Coordinator Islington Contract £24.24 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced Estate Services Coordinator Workstyle: Frontline (Full presence, working in the borough full time). Colleagues whose role is delivering frontline services to residents, visitors, businesses and/or other colleagues while present in the borough and activities cannot be done remotely. Weekend working, on a rota basis, is a requirement of this post, working approximately one weekend in eight Attendance at evening meetings (when required) and out of hours commitments This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs Demonstrated experience in providing services to the public Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team of staff, to work flexibly and collaboratively, including leading their development and training, addressing conduct, performance, and disciplinary matters. Must manage your team s work to ensure service priorities and targets are met and that Check ins are carried out regularly. Skills, knowledge and experience of Health and Safety legislation and practice, relevant to the provision of caretaking and estate services. Must undergo all H&S training and study relevant to the post, including professional accredited H&S studies e.g., NEBOSH/IOSH Knowledge of estate services including grounds maintenance, refuse and recycling, repairs, and cleaning practices, with an ability to inspect and assess the quality of work undertaken, analyse information to aid the monitoring of service standards and take corrective management actions to address issues when necessary. Strong verbal and written communications skills, with experience of letter and report writing, and ability to deliver presentations; able to successfully liaise with staff, managers, residents, other teams/ departments, councillors and MPs, external agencies, and contractors, with demonstrable experience of maintaining positive working relationships 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

Strategic Property Surveyors Grays Essex Contract 46.07 per hour PAYE or 59.35 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Strategic Property Surveyors This is a hybrid role and the expectation to attend the office in Grays, Essex - two days per week. This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs This is a key position within the corporate property team, reporting directly into the head of property. the postholder will support the development and delivery of the corporate property strategy providing expert professional and strategic advice across all council departments. 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

Homeless Advice and Prevention Officer Skelmersdale Contract £16.55 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced Homeless Advise and Prevention Officer Candidates will be required to attend the offices in Skelmersdale WN8 8LP at least twice a week - Candidates will have to have worked assessing homeless under HA1996 and HRA2017 This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs To provide practical advice and assistance on housing options, securing temporary, supported and permanent accommodation and preventing homelessness by providing timely advice. Key Objectives 1 To conduct one-to-one interviews with those members of the public who approach the Council for help because they are homeless or threatened with homelessness in order to determine their housing needs. 2 To conduct relevant enquiries and investigations with local agencies to determine the duties owed to those who are or may become homeless and to issue a decision upon completion of those enquiries. 3 To assist clients wherever possible to prevent their homelessness by providing timely advice around alternative housing options or to liaise with third party agencies on the client's behalf to try and resolve any issues. 4 To ensure that the homelessness database is accurately maintained and cases are entered onto the system in a timely manner. To ensure homeless cases are entered onto the Council's housing register. 6 To ensure that all of the Council's duties to clients are fulfilled. This will include securing temporary, supported or permanent accommodation, giving assistance to find accommodation, where necessary using the Homelessness Prevention Fund. 7 To produce reports as required by the Homelessness & Private Sector Housing Manager on individual cases for the purposes of statutory reviews and appeals. 8 To attend various meetings as required. 9 To assist in the implementation and administration of new initiatives and working practices as outlined in the Homelessness Strategy. 10 To provide and develop tenancy relations advice for those in the private rented sector, undertaking investigations and if necessary prosecuting in cases of illegal eviction and harassment. Scope The post holder will work directly with members of the public and ensure that all of the Council's duties to clients are fulfilled in relation to homelessness. In doing so, they will assist the Homelessness and Private Sector Team to work collaboratively across the whole organisation and with Elected Members, all levels of staff and with external partners and other organisations. 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

Technical Surveyor Westminster Contract £239.31 per day PAYE or £328.88 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Technical Surveyor The Technical Surveyor is responsible for design and technical appraisals of any pre-construction activities within a term partnership to ensure the effective preparation of Tasks and Task Orders comprising the Investment Programme. The Technical Surveyor shall thoroughly scrutinise Client Briefs received from Asset Strategy, and Project Execution Plans and Proposals Documents received from Service Providers to ensure they comply with the requirements set out in the brief and obligations defined in the Partnering Agreement. The Technical Surveyor will work collaboratively with both Asset Strategy and the Service Providers to ensure Tasks are efficiently developed to address defined investment requirements and provide Value for Money for the HRA and Leaseholders. This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. Main responsibilities • Working closely with Asset Strategy, to technically challenge Client Briefs to ensure they comprehensively fulfil the investment needs for any properties within the Investment Programme and in doing so minimising variations and any inefficiency for Service Providers. • To be the technical lead for the development of Tasks within the Investment Programme undertaking objective and thorough appraisals of any proposed solutions/proposals from the Service Providers. • Providing the Commissioning Manager with information to inform progress monitoring and actions to ensure the efficient delivery of the Investment Programme. • To promptly investigate and respond to technical Requests for Information from Service Providers and positively resolve problems identified within the Investment Programme or individual Tasks. • To be the technical lead for the development/drafting of Design Standards for building components and other innovative solutions to ensure any works completed provide Value for Money for the HRA and Leaseholders. • To have an awareness of costs and work alongside the Cost Planner in the development of Tasks to ensure accurate budgets are developed, prices are prepared in accordance with the Price Framework and solutions are practical and fit for purpose. • Review any design works or application for planning, building control or listed building consents to ensure these effectively satisfy the Client Brief and the requirements of the Partnering Agreement. • To contribute to the review of any Business case proposal to ensure the Service Provider case reflects the Clients Brief, complies with the Partnering Agreement requirements and that any recommended specialists, subcontracts or suppliers are suitable to design and perform the works. • To make a significant contribution to the business, its growth and improvement, ensuring it is well positioned to achieve its strategic objectives and plans. • Develop and maintain systems, processes and documentation that will enable the efficient production of robust Client Briefs and other documentation to ensure that Task Orders are prepared and delivered with minimal risk. • Provide information to inform the progress of all Task Orders as they pass from Asset Strategy through to handover to the operational teams for delivery, taking actions as appropriate to protect the Investment Programme and driving best value for leaseholders and HRA. • Working with the Communications team, ensure that Westminster City Council demonstrates the drive for continuous improvement and achievement of high quality customer focus. • Contribute to the Design Standards and Innovation Working Groups to improve ways of working and introduce greater consistency across the Property Services directorate. • Working with the Communications team and Service Providers engage with all interested stakeholders to ensure they are fully consulted on the progress and technical solutions for individual Tasks. • Provide expert advice to Westminster City Council, through experience, technical knowledge and thorough analysis. • Provide information and progress updates to the Commissioning Manager to ensure reports, relevant and accurate management information and guidance can be prepared. • Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand risks and priorities for Tasks within the Investment Programme. • Reduce or mitigate risk to the Client and ensure the best outcomes for the residents with minimal impact. • Critically review the content and strategy for proposed Tasks detailed in any draft Client Brief issued by the Asset Strategy team and present recommendations and changes for review and agreement prior to issuing to the Service Providers. • Challenge the content of Project Execution Plans received from the Service Providers to ensure the strategy for any Task complies with both the Client Brief and obligations described in the Partnering Agreement. Prepare responses and ensure corrections are made pending recommendation to Programme Board prior to the issue of Pre-commencement Orders to the Service Provider. • Review surveys, specifications, Programme and prices comprising any Service Provider Proposal to ensure they comply with the strategy set out in the Project Execution Plans and Pre-commencement Orders. Prepare responses and ensure corrections are made pending recommendation to Programme Board prior to the issue of Commencement Orders to the Service Provider. • Work with Service Providers to develop a common approach to the preparation of strategies, Programmes and designs for Tasks within the Investment Programme. • Provide accurate and relevant management information for all aspects of the pre-commencement phase, highlighting issues and engaging with internal and external stakeholders to resolve them. Escalate matters to the Commissioning Manager as appropriate. • Ensure that appropriate and thorough surveys are completed by the Service Provider to support any specification, quantification or business case comprising a Service Provider Proposals and that decisions are properly documented to evidence best practice. • Ensure that Task and Programme risks are properly analysed and that timely action is taken to eliminate or mitigate as appropriate. • Work closely with the Client Representatives to ensure that schemes go through a comprehensive and seamless hand-over process for delivery. • Work closely with the Commissioning Manager and members of the Core Group to record and incorporate lessons learned . • Drive and lead the range of services which may change from time to time to reflect developing business priorities, always ensuring they are customer focused, cost effective, achieve excellence and demonstrate Value for Money. • Be a positive and enthusiastic ambassador for Westminster City Council, ensuring that effective and productive partnerships are developed with the Service Provider and other stakeholders. • Ensure that all services meet regulatory, legal, audit and best practice standards and requirements. 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

Housing Options Officer (Housing Register) Hertford Contract £15.71 per hour PAYE or £20 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer (Housing Register) This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. Provide housing advice and assistance to customers in line with current legislation and council policy, providing a professional, sensitive and confidential service. To be responsible for initial assessments of applicants in housing need that approach the council either by telephone, in writing, by email or following referrals made by other public bodies. To make decisions on whether an applicant is eligible for assistance, and if they are homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 days, notify the applicant in writing. Book appointments for those that are homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 days and refer to the Senior Housing Options Officer (Prevention and Relief) . For those applicants not homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 working days provide housing advice in line with current legislation and council policy including providing assistance with applications for social housing. To keep up to date with changes in legislation, case law, and eligibility for benefits that may affect the advice and information given. 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