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Hays Health & Safety are excited to be partnering with a large housing organisation looking for an experienced professional to take a leading role in managing health and safety during the design and planning stages of construction and development projects. This position will be based in Warrington with travel across the Merseyside area and will report to the Head of Health, Safety & Environment. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight of CDM compliance and act as the appointed Principal Designer for a diverse portfolio of works. About the Role As Lead CDM Business Partner, you'll be the key point of contact for all matters relating to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. You'll ensure that health and safety considerations are embedded from project inception through to completion, working closely with clients, designers, and contractors to identify and manage risks effectively. This role combines technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects meet regulatory requirements while promoting a positive safety culture. What You'll Do Take responsibility for the pre-construction phase, coordinating health and safety requirements and ensuring all relevant information is shared with project teams. Advise clients on their duties under CDM and support them in compiling and issuing pre-construction information. Work collaboratively with designers to eliminate or reduce foreseeable risks and ensure safe design solutions. Facilitate communication and cooperation between all parties involved in the design and planning stages. Review and approve construction phase plans, ensuring they are robust before work begins on site. Carry out site assessments to identify hazards and constraints, providing clear recommendations. Maintain accurate records of health and safety decisions throughout the project lifecycle. Lead audits and assurance activities to monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies and ensure timely reporting of incidents. Deliver training and guidance to managers and staff to strengthen CDM awareness and best practice. Analyse incident data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Support procurement processes by assessing contractor health and safety credentials. Oversee investigations into serious incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and lessons learned are captured. Keep policies and procedures aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards. Your Impact This is a pivotal role in shaping safe and compliant project delivery. You'll influence design decisions, drive cultural change, and ensure that health and safety remains a priority across all development activities. Benefits A generous salary of 51k 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing yearly up to 30 days after 5 years Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay Holiday purchase scheme and Aviva pension plan Lease car scheme and discounts on bikes, holidays, and more. E-learning, workshops, and support for professional qualifications. Reward schemes, volunteering opportunities, enhanced sick pay, and discounted gym memberships. Agile working options to suit your lifestyle. Modern offices with great transport links, plus employee assistance and occupational health support. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Hays Health & Safety are excited to be partnering with a large housing organisation looking for an experienced professional to take a leading role in managing health and safety during the design and planning stages of construction and development projects. This position will be based in Warrington with travel across the Merseyside area and will report to the Head of Health, Safety & Environment. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight of CDM compliance and act as the appointed Principal Designer for a diverse portfolio of works. About the Role As Lead CDM Business Partner, you'll be the key point of contact for all matters relating to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. You'll ensure that health and safety considerations are embedded from project inception through to completion, working closely with clients, designers, and contractors to identify and manage risks effectively. This role combines technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects meet regulatory requirements while promoting a positive safety culture. What You'll Do Take responsibility for the pre-construction phase, coordinating health and safety requirements and ensuring all relevant information is shared with project teams. Advise clients on their duties under CDM and support them in compiling and issuing pre-construction information. Work collaboratively with designers to eliminate or reduce foreseeable risks and ensure safe design solutions. Facilitate communication and cooperation between all parties involved in the design and planning stages. Review and approve construction phase plans, ensuring they are robust before work begins on site. Carry out site assessments to identify hazards and constraints, providing clear recommendations. Maintain accurate records of health and safety decisions throughout the project lifecycle. Lead audits and assurance activities to monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies and ensure timely reporting of incidents. Deliver training and guidance to managers and staff to strengthen CDM awareness and best practice. Analyse incident data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Support procurement processes by assessing contractor health and safety credentials. Oversee investigations into serious incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and lessons learned are captured. Keep policies and procedures aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards. Your Impact This is a pivotal role in shaping safe and compliant project delivery. You'll influence design decisions, drive cultural change, and ensure that health and safety remains a priority across all development activities. Benefits A generous salary of £51k 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing yearly up to 30 days after 5 years Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay Holiday purchase scheme and Aviva pension plan Lease car scheme and discounts on bikes, holidays, and more. E-learning, workshops, and support for professional qualifications. Reward schemes, volunteering opportunities, enhanced sick pay, and discounted gym memberships. Agile working options to suit your lifestyle. Modern offices with great transport links, plus employee assistance and occupational health support. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Building Safety Manager - Oxfordshire - Flexible (Home / Site) Working - Client Side - Daily Rate £300 to £330 (CIS / Self Employed) or £220 to £240 PAYE (equivalent to £57,200 - £62,400 pa) - 37 hrs pw - Temporary to Permanent or Long Term Contract Position - Job Security with potential for Career Progression - CPD, Training and Professional Memberships can be offered for personal development. Rare opportunity for a Health & Safety specialist to join an organisation who genuinely care about it's people as a Building Safety Manager in Oxfordshire. Duties for the position of Building Safety Manager in Oxfordshire include: To lead and take responsibility for co-ordination and management of all matters relating to building compliance and safety, including fire safety, in in-scope buildings to meet forthcoming legislative requirements. To effectively manage safety within the designated building portfolio to which the role relates. Including the assessment and elimination of risks and both identify and progress the opportunities for improved safety across the portfolio. Providing a reliable and robust support service for key compliance areas. Including support of quality control checks, updating and management of compliance systems to ensure adherence to all relevant legislation and good practice. Lead and oversee the Building Safety on High & Medium rise buildings. Effectively manage all compliance & safety related elements within the designated building portfolio to which the role relates. Ensure that controls are implemented in respect of building work carried out in the managed stock to which the role relates. To engage with Property Services colleagues who are responsible for managing projects. Developing, delivering and promoting effective communications, teamwork and engagement with internal and external stakeholders and partners to ensure the delivery of efficient services. Benchmark good practise and keep up to date with current legislation. Take ownership of high and mid rise buildings with regards to building safety within the designated stock. To contribute to resident engagement where required, particularly ensuring that safety concerns are recorded, monitored and dealt with appropriately. Engage with relevant internal staff to ensure that roles are performed effectively in accordance with the Corporate Policies such as Fire, CDM etc. Ensure that facilities for use by the fire and rescue service are effectively managed and maintained. Produce regular reporting on performance and quality reports within live documents. The ability to work from home, office or site locations as required to deliver the role, demonstrating a flexible approach to working as part of the team in support of service objectives. Deliver high performance, strong engagement and a commitment to continuous improvement in support of the People Strategy and the client s values. Desirable experience and qualifications for the role of Building Safety Manager in Oxfordshire include: NEBOSH General Certificate Membership of an accredited organisation, IOSH, IFE or IFSM (or equivalent). Experience of working with a building maintenance or similar technical environment. Experience of working within a local authority or housing sector role. When the position goes permanent, benefits for the position of Building Safety Manager in Oxfordshire include: • Flexible Working • Promoting a Work / Life Balance • 37-hour week • 37 days holiday (29 days + 8 bank holidays) • Excellent IT equipment and support for agile working • Local Government Pension Scheme (up to 19.9% employer contribution) • Option to buy additional holiday • Enhanced family friendly policies • Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development • Personal accident insurance • Travel loans and Travel to Work Discount Scheme - offers an interest free loan to cover the value of your travel season ticket • Employee wellbeing and counselling • Long service recognition • Payment of professional fees for approved professions • Eye care vouchers • Gym membership • Cycle to Work Scheme • Staff Offers Discount Scheme This is a unique opportunity for a Building Safety Manager in Oxfordshire to join an organisation that genuinely cares for its people and offers some of the best benefits and work life balance in the industry. So, if it is of interest, don't delay and apply today! Graham Rose is an employment business acting on behalf of our client

Park Avenue a currently recruiting an interim Neighbourhood Officer to work with one of the largest Housing Associations in London and the South East. Reporting to the Area Manager you will be responsible for managing a patch across East Anglia, providing a comprehensive housing management service to tenants on your patch, ensuring a professional and high quality service at all times. Duties will include; Provide a first class housing and tenancy management service to tenants across your patch, resolving queries in an efficient and professional manner. Visiting tenants to ensure that they are adhering to the tenancy agreement. Managing low level ASB and nuisance queries, passing full cases to specialist ASB Officers. Working with the Rent Income department to ensure that any discrepancies in payment are dealt with. Managing voids process, including advertising of voids, assessing new applicants and arranging voids works. Liaise with repairs department to ensure all repairs are completed. This is a fantastic opportunity for a housing officer who is seeking a new challenge. The working pattern is hybrid. A car driver is essential as you will be required to travel across the East Anglia patch. Office attendance of one day in Stratford (East London), the rest of week is agile. For further information please submit your CV in the strictest of confidence.

Interim Neighbourhood Officer We are seeking an Interim Neighbourhood Officer to join a Housing Association in London and the South East. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will manage a patch across East London , delivering a high-quality and proactive housing management service to residents. Key Responsibilities: Provide a responsive and professional tenancy management service, resolving resident queries efficiently. Conduct property and tenancy visits to ensure compliance with tenancy agreements. Manage low-level ASB and nuisance issues , escalating complex cases to specialist officers. Work with the Rent Income team to address payment discrepancies and support arrears recovery. Oversee the voids process , including advertising, shortlisting, and coordinating void works. Liaise with the Repairs team to ensure maintenance issues are completed promptly. Build strong relationships with residents, colleagues, and partner agencies to promote safe and sustainable communities. Requirements: Proven experience in housing management or neighbourhood services . Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage a varied caseload independently. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel across East Anglia required). Comfortable working in a hybrid and agile environment.

Area Housing Manager Full-time, Permanent Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm Agile Working Across Dorset Location: Poole, United Kingdom Salary: Up to 50,000 per year Our client is a charitable housing association dedicated to supporting individuals and families across the South West and South of England. They are a leading provider of diverse housing, support, and learning services for people experiencing social exclusion. With a mission to meet housing needs and end homelessness, they focus on developing and providing affordable, secure homes while empowering individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Their work is rooted in values of equality, dignity, and respect, and they welcome everyone through their doors. Currently, they manage over 1,300 properties and support thousands of individuals each year. The Role Build Better Lives. Build Better Homes. Build Better Communities. Our client is seeking a passionate and results-driven Area Housing Manager to join their Housing Services Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the delivery of high-quality housing management services across a varied portfolio, including general needs housing, supported accommodation, and intensive management schemes. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Lead and inspire a team through coaching, mentoring, and performance management Oversee tenancy management, income collection, allocations, voids, and estate services Work collaboratively with customers and partners to deliver person-centred services Embrace innovation and adapt to a dynamic environment Apply a problem-solving mindset with resilience and empathy Champion regulatory compliance, value for money, and service excellence

SENIOR SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT/ ENGINEER/ CONSTRUCTION LOCATION: ELTHAM / HYBRID & REMOTE WORK SALARY IS NEGOTIABLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE Hunter Mason are working on the behalf of a reputable client based in the Eltham area of London. The company itself are a multi-disciplinary construction company that offer a range of services for their array of clientele. As a consultant in this role you will take responsibility for completing packages of work allocated by the Programme Manager and Partners, to be delivered in accordance with my clients quality standards, project plans and objectives. This role will have a focus on Energy Modelling, Building Physics, Energy & Sustainability Strategies for both clients in the public and private sectors. You’ll work on a wide range of projects including housing, education, care, health, regeneration, and commercial sectors. Salary is negotiable for the right candidate. Some of the amazing benefits include; * Scottish Windows pension and salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched). * Life assurance cover for all colleagues (x4 annual salary) * Medicash health plan * Professional development scheme * Flexible working hours along with Agile working * You will even receive and extra day of holiday for Birthday leave!! To be a successful candidate in this role you will have the following skills and/or experience…. * Sustainability and Energy strategies * Building Regulations Part L assessments using NHER / Elmhurst and IES * Energy modelling and assessment as well as dynamic modelling for thermal comfort assessments and overheating risk assessments * Renewable energy feasibility studies * Daylight analysis * Embodied carbon assessments – not essential but beneficial * Whole life carbon appraisals – not essential but beneficial * Circular economy strategies and low carbon materials – not essential but beneficial BREEAM, WELL AP – not essential but beneficial To be a successful applicant you will ideally: * Have at least 4 years' within a consultancy role * Have practical experience with building modelling (e.g. FSAP/IES) * Have experience using IES * Have a good standard of knowledge of energy-efficient building design * Must be Qualified NDEA/Low Carbon Consultant and OCDEA * be DBS checked at an enhanced level and to obtain police vetting. (These applications will be made by my client once a job offer has been accepted.) If this opportunity sounds like something of interest, please email Oliver (@) huntermasonconsulting .com

Prosper Recruitment are working in partnership with a blue chip construction organisation who need to recruit a Regional Customer Liaison Manager to be based in the Birmingham Area covering multiple developments. Key Role & Responsibilities: Management of all Customer Liaison Officers within the Business Unit. Ensure all staff are working in accordance with the Clients requirements and to the company policies and procedures Engender a culture whereby all Customer liaison Officers understand and maintain the standards expected of the business and customer. To be involved in all elements of the work winning through to implementation of contractual requirements, delivery of service and aftercare. Carry out compliance audits across the East and West Midlands to ensure we are providing a consistent and excellent service. Have customer care introduction calls with new and old Customers. Attend and chair weekly feedback meetings with the customer care team to promote team working, the importance of good communication and lessons learned. Provide feedback to the site teams on positive and negative aspects of the customer process. Understand and support sites with Considerate Constructor visits. Develop good and lasting relationships with all teams on site and ensure all communication is uploaded to the system Key areas and tasks: Liaise with the Customer Liaison Officers to ensure they: - liaise with all stakeholders and most importantly Customers to provide support and to monitor completion of any complaints. Feedback to line manager about proposed solutions. Record results of inspections and report back the outcomes. Arrange scheme choice and consultation events Ensure the correct forms of communication literature are being used on each scheme Register and investigate complaints and resolve as per company procedures. Provide feedback on lessons learned. Management of staff: - Deliver Customer Care Toolbox talks at least one per site and when required. Provide site team briefings and updates regarding any relevant customer care issues or site/client specific customer care requirements. Assist their line manager in the training, development and support of CLOs. Assist their line manager with the interviewing process for new recruits as required. Monitor BMS Customer Care policies, procedures, and literature. Carry out regular site audits. Check and agree holidays, sickness, and absence of CLOs and agree suitable cover were necessary with line manager. Client Engagement Build relationships and work in conjunction with client liaison representatives to achieve scheme objectives. Attend client presentations/workshops/meetings as requested. Working with Communities Assist in the implementation of Customer Care and Social Value Initiatives Identify local schools and arrange visits such as H & S, careers talks, site visits. Identify and arrange PR opportunities. Organise community events and activities. Required Skills & Experience: Have the strength and personality to lead a team Previous experience gained through working for a Main Contractor in the Construction Industry Sector Total understanding of the customers’ and company requirements Ability to work under pressure Be able to communicate in a clear and confident manner whilst working under pressure Work as part of a team and be self-motivated when working independently Flexible and agile approach to your work High level of computer literacy with a good understanding of excel Prepared to work within a large geographical area Confident with decision making have the confidence to present to our clients. Resilient and able to deal with change

Prosper Recruitment are working in partnership with a blue chip construction organisation who need to recruit a Regional Customer Liaison Manager to be based in the Birmingham Area covering multiple developments. Key Role & Responsibilities: Management of all Customer Liaison Officers within the Business Unit. Ensure all staff are working in accordance with the Clients requirements and to the company policies and procedures Engender a culture whereby all Customer liaison Officers understand and maintain the standards expected of the business and customer. To be involved in all elements of the work winning through to implementation of contractual requirements, delivery of service and aftercare. Carry out compliance audits across the East and West Midlands to ensure we are providing a consistent and excellent service. Have customer care introduction calls with new and old Customers. Attend and chair weekly feedback meetings with the customer care team to promote team working, the importance of good communication and lessons learned. Provide feedback to the site teams on positive and negative aspects of the customer process. Understand and support sites with Considerate Constructor visits. Develop good and lasting relationships with all teams on site and ensure all communication is uploaded to the system Key areas and tasks: Liaise with the Customer Liaison Officers to ensure they: - liaise with all stakeholders and most importantly Customers to provide support and to monitor completion of any complaints. Feedback to line manager about proposed solutions. Record results of inspections and report back the outcomes. Arrange scheme choice and consultation events Ensure the correct forms of communication literature are being used on each scheme Register and investigate complaints and resolve as per company procedures. Provide feedback on lessons learned. Management of staff: - Deliver Customer Care Toolbox talks at least one per site and when required. Provide site team briefings and updates regarding any relevant customer care issues or site/client specific customer care requirements. Assist their line manager in the training, development and support of CLOs. Assist their line manager with the interviewing process for new recruits as required. Monitor BMS Customer Care policies, procedures, and literature. Carry out regular site audits. Check and agree holidays, sickness, and absence of CLOs and agree suitable cover were necessary with line manager. Client Engagement Build relationships and work in conjunction with client liaison representatives to achieve scheme objectives. Attend client presentations/workshops/meetings as requested. Working with Communities Assist in the implementation of Customer Care and Social Value Initiatives Identify local schools and arrange visits such as H & S, careers talks, site visits. Identify and arrange PR opportunities. Organise community events and activities. Required Skills & Experience: Have the strength and personality to lead a team Previous experience gained through working for a Main Contractor in the Construction Industry Sector Total understanding of the customers’ and company requirements Ability to work under pressure Be able to communicate in a clear and confident manner whilst working under pressure Work as part of a team and be self-motivated when working independently Flexible and agile approach to your work High level of computer literacy with a good understanding of excel Prepared to work within a large geographical area Confident with decision making have the confidence to present to our clients. Resilient and able to deal with change

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Loughton office - covering London, Midlands & South East England Business Area: Kier Housing Maintenance - FRA Compliance Contract: Permanent, Full Time Make a difference with the Housing Maintenance Experts. Kier Housing Maintenance (HM) have long standing partnership agreements with housing associations, local authorities and private landlords to conduct responsive repairs and planned maintenance across various sites. Our commitment to our clients has resulted in us being shortlisted for Contractor of the Year at the UK Housing Awards 2020. Kier Places are recruiting now for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the Commercial Manager in upholding and maintaining the commercial wellbeing of our housing maintenance contracts, which delivers housing repairs and maintenance, void services, planned works, project work and fire safety to our clients, and to reduce cost, increase value, drive revenue/profits and mitigate against risk in a safe and ethical manner. Key Responsibilities In this valued & trusted role as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide expert commercial input, alongside delivering financial and contractual performance forecasts to the senior management team which will help to ensure that business targets and KPI's are exceeded. You will have accountability for pricing of additional works, resolve any contractual issues from our client and supply chain, whilst identifying any areas of risk and mitigation, and you will also take ownership of Value Cost Reconciliation, forecasts and contract reviews, to produce the required Commercial Plans in line with our Business Plan. What do we need from you? As a commercially focused, self-motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor who can manage, lead and execute our vision, you'll have relevant quantity surveyor qualifications, management & mentoring experience to lead a team through planned maintenance and Decent Homes projects. You will need experience within the housing maintenance sector to be successful in this role, on projects providing planned maintenance works, with experience of building effective working relationships with senior management, directors, and clients. What will you receive? You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a company car, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan). To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, click here. Flexible/Agile Working At Kier we believe that - wherever we can, whether office or site-based - we should embrace an agile/flexible approach to working. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to do this. Please don't hesitate to ask during the recruitment process around agile working and flexibility - We'll do our best to support you. Pre-employment checks It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment. Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case by case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks. Make the journey. Leave a legacy. Join us today as a Senior Quantity Surveyor. Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture. Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all of our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. If you'd like to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Kier, you can contact the team by emailing (url removed). If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these. Closing Date: 7th November 2021 Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early. Recruitment Agencies - opportunities at Kier are managed by our internal recruitment team. We are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. If there is a specific business need a member of the recruitment team will engage with agencies who have signed up to our PSL to ensure all CV's are uploaded onto our portal to be considered. For further information, visit our Careers Help page

Are you an experienced development professional with the ability to lead a pre-contract development team? Have you got land, planning and legal experience in delivering a variety of housing solutions for a wide range of customers and end users? If so, Moxie People is currently working with a leading South Wales Housing Association that’s looking to appoint a Senior Land & Planning Manager to lead their established pre-contract development team. Joining a team of multi-disciplined colleagues, you will work closely with the Development Director to drive new business and the Associations development programme, identifying development opportunities, negotiating terms and progressing projects through the planning and tender stages. The role will give you the freedom to lead this area of the business, initiate construction schemes into the programme and develop contracts, with a clear emphasis on building effective working relationships with agencies, construction developers, the Welsh Assembly and architects, to deliver sustainable and innovative designs. The newly appointed Senior Land & Planning Manager will also support the establishment of a new build private sales capability as part of Associations Development Programme, ensuring an incredibly varied workload and the chance to shape the future of the Associations development offering. Why should you join? * This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Housing Association as they look to ramp up their development activities going in to 2022 * You’ll have the chance to shape the development of the pre-contract team and help the Association create long term partnerships with agencies, construction developers, the Welsh Assembly and architect * You’ll be helping create an entirely new private sales capability for the Association * Make a positive difference to local communities, ensuring future developments provide maximum value and benefit to residents * Join an organisation that truly values employee wellbeing and maintaining a positive work-life balance Package & Benefits: * Agile working allowing you to manage your own time while working from home * Excellent starting salary up to £58,000 and a car allowance of 10% * 26 days’ holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service * Dedicated Learning & Development team to support with any training needs * Employee assistance programme - 24 hour/365 days telephone-based support for employees and their families * Optional benefits including enhanced pension and healthcare * Professional membership fees paid If you’re an experienced Development Manager looking to take the next step in your career, or a Senior Development Manager looking for an opportunity offering greater autonomy and the chance to shape a newly created department within an organisation, please call Sam Cooper-Woolley on (phone number removed) or click ‘apply now

Orbit is a fantastic business and one that’s really going places. Orbit was formed in 1967 with the aim of providing good-quality housing for people who would otherwise not be able to afford to buy their own home. Over 50 years later, we’re one of the leading housing providers in the UK. Our services have diversified, our housing portfolio has expanded, and our reputation as an innovator within our sector has grown. But one thing that has never changed. Our belief in people and what they can achieve. Your role at Orbit. We are recruiting a New Homes Sales Manager to join Orbit Homes in the South East of England. With an established track record delivering over 10,000 homes to date and ambition to build a further 6,500 new homes before 2025, Orbit is one of the country’s major housing developers. Orbit has both the funding and ambition to significantly grow our market sales and shared ownership numbers in the South East of England, building significant communities in high demand areas. You’ll be part of a highly effective regional team driving sales and customer satisfaction with the ability to influence direction and decision making as part of a people focussed, positive and engaging culture. As the Sales Manager you’ll enjoy a role delivering maximum value for your developments, developing and engaging your teams and creating strategic direction for upcoming developments in your area. The Sales Manager will ensure a consistent approach and set up of all on site sales services, offices, show homes and have key involvement in marketing collateral to monitor, meet and achieve all agreed targets. You will also promote the Orbit Homes brand working alongside the internal marketing team across all tenures to maximise exposure in the market. You and your team will be responsible for advertising and marketing Orbits developments, manage sales leads and deliver a comprehensive and customer focussed sales service to achieve sales at the appropriate price. You will partner with the site construction teams to ensure the timely delivery of properties in achieving target legal completion dates and in ensuring that all site sales offices and show homes fit for onsite presentations and viewings. You’ll regularly attend site to ensure a full understanding of the developments, sales issues and performance and re-evaluate the strategy for sites behind sales targets. What will help you make a difference. You will be a proven Sales Manager in the new homes arena that is innovative in your approach and prides themselves on creating a team spirit that strives for excellence and creating the right outcomes for our customers, developments and colleagues. We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain great people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background, age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality, religious belief, faith or disability. As part of our Armed Forces Covenant commitment, we welcome ex-services professionals to consider career opportunities at Orbit. Why Orbit? Rewarding your contribution. For those who want or need more of a work life balance our view is that this role is suitable for WorkSmart. This means we would consider a more flexible working arrangement, where your hours and work location are managed according to business, customer and personal needs. Agile working arrangements will be discussed during the interview process. Some of our core benefits include: * Car allowance £5,400 * Group bonus incentive opportunity up to 20% * 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the “Orbit day” * Private medical insurance * Excellent contributory pension scheme * Life assurance * A great pick and mix of flexible benefits including the option to buy and sell holiday and much more Our culture and purpose. We know that great people are central to achieving our ambitions and as such we want everyone to have a voice and make a positive difference. We are proud to be a Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for, this demonstrates we place people at the heart of everything we do. We continue to create a culture that celebrates diversity and an environment where everyone feels able to contribute towards achieving together. We support our colleagues to be at their best through our wellbeing programme #ThisIsMe, our corporate learning programme, opportunities for professional development, our innovative approaches to making the world and our homes a greener place and our leading reward and recognition package. Because of this our people tell us Orbit is a great place to work for. At Orbit, our people are enthusiastic and passionate about making a real difference to our customers and communities. We are one team where everyone is connected and encouraged to have the freedom to think differently. Each year we build many new affordable homes and manage a total portfolio of around 45,000 properties. Over 100,000 people live in an Orbit home and our innovative approach empowers every one of them to grow and thrive. We are commercially driven. The more profit we make, the more we invest into the communities that we work for, improving services and playing a key role in driving UK housing growth. Work for Orbit. Believe in people. We have so much more that we’d like to share with you so please submit your CV demonstrating the value you could bring to Orbit. Click the link to apply: We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check. Application deadline: 17 October 2021