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Housing Options Advisor Kettering Contract £28=20 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR Our client is looking for an experienced Housing Options Advisor Recruitment of Housing Options Advisors to carry out the function of triage and casework making decisions on homeless cases to reduce backlogs and waiting times for applications to be assessed through triage. Staff to be recruited to work in the office 4 days per week in Corby and Kettering office. MUST BE LOCAL TO OFFICE This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. in-depth knowledge of Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996. Experience in housing advice, casework, and negotiations with various stakeholders. Strong communication skills and the ability to produce clear and concise statutory decision letters. Capability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload efficiently. To work as a Triage officer with the Triage Team which is part of Housing Options. Daily tasks will be dealing with homeless on the day approaches, managing your caseload of homeless or customers threatened with homelessness providing support and advice. You will need to make not homeless, not eligible decisions. Experience in the use of Jigsaw system. 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 35

Project Manager Brentwood Contract £500 per day limited paid via Umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Project Manager. To lead and coordinate the Rochford and Brentwood Council s implementation of the Renters Rights Act 2025, ensuring all statutory requirements are met, key milestones are achieved, and effective communication and engagement with tenants, landlords, and stakeholders is delivered. This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. Key Responsibilities Project Manager: Support the multi-disciplinary project delivery group responsible for implementing the Renters Rights Act 2025, including representatives from Environmental Health, Housing, Housing Advice & Homelessness, Trading Standards, Legal, Revenues & Benefits, Finance, Data Intelligence, and Communications. Implementation Planning: Develop, manage, and monitor a detailed implementation plan, ensuring all statutory duties and council objectives are met by the required deadlines (notably the 1 May 2026 implementation date). Policy and Procedure Development: Developing, review and updating of enforcement policies, civil penalties policy, service charges, and IT systems requirements to ensure compliance with the new legislation. Stakeholder Engagement: Support the development of a communications plan to reach tenants and landlords with accurate and timely information, including updating the council website, signposting to advice services, and building relationships with referral partners such as Citizens Advice. Risk and Resource Management: Identify and manage project risks, ensure the project is included in the council s risk register, and assess resource requirements, including staff training and recruitment. Reporting and Compliance: Ensure all reporting requirements to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) are met, and that all activities comply with the Equality Act 2010 and the council s Public Sector Equality Duty. Budget Management: Manage the project budget, including New Burdens Funding and income from registration fees, ensuring financial sustainability and full cost recovery for the service. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience in project management, preferably within local government or housing. Good working knowledge of housing legislation and the private rented sector. Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience in policy development, risk management, and compliance. Financial management and budget monitoring experience. Ability to interpret and implement legislation and statutory guidance. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Knowledge of housing legislation and the private rented sector. Experience in delivering large-scale change projects in a public sector context. 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

Home Moves Plus Officer Taunton Contract £13.47 per hour Our client is looking for an experience Home Moves Plus Officer 3 days on site, 2 days remote working. The Home Moves Plus (HMP) Project was established to make better use of the existing social housing stock in the Taunton and Wellington areas, and to mitigate the impact of Hinkley Point C s construction on the housing needs of local people by creating bed spaces in the area through downsizing. The role is responsible for reducing the number of under occupied households within Somerset Council s in-house landlord housing stock, thus freeing up much needed accommodation for those who need it. If the role did not exist and tenant s circumstances change, they could find themselves living in accommodation that is no longer affordable to them and does not suit their needs. The Council will also have less ability to manage its housing stock in line with local priorities. This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. 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

Scheduler Maidstone Contract £13.92 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced Scheduler This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. To oversee the maintenance scheduling diary To work with the property administration an customer services team to ensure repairs are diagnosed and scheduled correctly. To be the first point of contact for scheduling repairs. Liasing directly with all internal and external customers to solve problems using standard procedures in a timely, efficient and effective manner. To be based in The Oasts, Maidstone Experience in repairs and social housing. 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 Enforcement Officer Northampton Contract Up to £60 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Housing Enforcement Manager Must have experience of management of a complex housing enforcement service, and hold HHSRS accreditation Effective team player with a proven ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues, managers and other services and organisations Excellent negotiating and advocacy skills, and the drive and commitment to achieve positive outcomes for residents and service users Adept problem-solver with excellent analytical, creative and innovative skills Ability to work well under pressure and to make clear, consistent decisions Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise work and meet tight deadlines Ability to look critically at existing practices, evaluate options and recommend better ways of doing things Ability to interpret and explain complex legislation and guidance Ability to initiate and manage change Performance management skills, including the ability to provide direction, set clear targets and standards, and provide feedback on performance Ability to analyse, manage and interpret information and data, and to use it to inform decision making and improve services This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. To develop, direct and manage the Council s Housing Enforcement Service in a manner that makes effective use of advice, licensing, risk-based interventions and enforcement action in order to improve housing conditions and effect a positive and sustained step change in the behaviour of landlords and letting agents in Northampton s private rented sector. To establish, maintain and update clear and effective controls for the licensing and regulation of houses in multiple occupation, the investigation and prosecution of offences relating to the harassment and unlawful eviction of tenants, and the improvement of housing standards in the private rented sector, in order to meet the Council s statutory obligations and ensure that all private sector housing in the borough is safe and habitable. To make optimum use of civil penalties, rent repayment orders and licensing fees to support Northampton s intelligence-led approach to housing enforcement, maximise the Housing Enforcement Team s impact in tackling criminal, rogue and irresponsible landlords and ensure that, in the long term, the Housing Enforcement Service is self-funding 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