Spirehouse Recruitment Limited

Interim Building Control Lead 75 per hour Umbrella 3-month contract with potential extension We are currently seeking an experienced Building Control Interim Lead to take responsibility for leading and managing a Building Control service within a local authority environment. The Role As Building Control Interim Lead, you will: Lead and manage the Building Control service, ensuring effective and high-quality service delivery. Provide professional advice and guidance to the organisation and key stakeholders on all aspects of Building Control, Building Safety and associated matters. Ensure compliance with relevant Building Control and Building Safety statutory requirements. Lead on the implementation of the Building Safety Levy . Develop and lead strategies for the marketing and promotion of the service, with a focus on increasing market share. Lead and manage the implementation and maintenance of service quality assurance standards, ensuring compliance with Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements. Ensure consistently high standards of service delivery for service users and stakeholders. Support the Assistant Director with the development and implementation of relevant service strategies. Contribute to the delivery of wider corporate strategies and priorities, working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and external partner organisations. Location & Working Arrangements Office: Thrapston, Northamptonshire Hybrid working is available and will be discussed at interview. Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to attend the office and undertake site visits across the local area at least 3 days per week . Contract Details Rate: 75 per hour Umbrella Contract: 3 months initially, with potential for extension Working arrangement: Hybrid Location: Thrapston / North Northamptonshire area This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Control professional with strong local authority experience to take on a senior interim leadership position and play a key role in service delivery, compliance and strategic development.

Avalon Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established supported housing provider for an experienced Operations & Property Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a supported housing portfolio, leading property operations, maintenance, compliance and a small operational team to ensure homes are safe, well maintained and managed to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities of the Operations & Property Manager. Manage day-to-day property operations across a supported housing portfolio. Lead and support a small operational team. Oversee reactive, planned and cyclical maintenance. Manage contractors and suppliers, ensuring quality and value for money. Drive high property standards and ensure compliance with fire safety, Legionella and relevant housing legislation. Monitor budgets, maintenance performance and operational KPIs. Build strong relationships with colleagues and external partners. The successfull Operations & Property Manager will have: Experience managing housing, supported housing or residential property operations. Proven people management experience. Strong contractor and supplier management skills. A commercial approach with the confidence to challenge poor performance and negotiate best value. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Experience within supported housing, housing associations or registered providers would be advantageous. What's on Offer for the successful Operations & Property Manager. 40,000 salary 30-hour working week with flexibility A varied, autonomous role with real responsibility. The opportunity to make a positive impact within a respected supported housing organisation. If you're an experienced operations professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Gareth at Avalon for a confidential discussion.

Avalon recruitment are looking for a reliable Labourer to join our clients repairs team working on social housing properties across Milton Keynes and Bedfordshire. The role will involve dropping off and collecting materials to and from sites throughout the area. Requirements: Full UK driving licence (essential) Reliable, hardworking, and punctual Experience in a similar role preferred but not essential Benefits of the Labourer role: Company van Fuel card Full-time, ongoing work Competitive pay For more information call gareth on (phone number removed) or apply now.

Avalon have partnered exclusivley with a Housing association in Bedford that are recruiting for a Plumber for 8 weeks. the role will be working on a backlog of residential repairs. Requirements for the Plumber role: Expereince in domestc/residential plumbing work Expereince in first time fix/ repairs work Good people skills Benefits: Van Fuel card PPE + tools provided For more infomation please call Gareth on (phone number removed) or apply now!