Clerk of Works/Housing Surveyor £20p/h Umbrella Rate 3 month contract! (with view for extension) South Wales What will you do? Clerk of Works / Housing Surveyor is required to assist in the provision of an efficient repairs and maintenance service and the delivery of associated housing management service. Contribute to improvements to the housing stock and delivery of associated housing services including contractor monitoring. To carry out internal and external surveys of Housing properties and provide technical advice and support to relevant managers. Ensure the delivery of site works in accordance within approved standards, specifications and schedules associated with WHQS and HRO. Key responsibilities: -Record and refer any issues identified relating to property conditions or tenancy conditions -Take and report any defects to the housing stock and process any work relating to resolving these defects. -Identify tenant damage and unauthorised tenant alterations and provide technical assistance where required. -Post inspect work as required and ensure that it conforms to departmental and contractual standards and in full compliance with all relevant legislation, completing customer satisfaction surveys when required. -Assist in the implementation of a programme for planned improvement works and preventative maintenance. What do you need? To be successful in your application for this role you will need to demonstrate the following on application and through the interview process: Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend site inspections, visit clients and attend meetings (FUEL EXPENSES FOR BUSINESS TRIPS COVERED) Ability to assess and deal effectively with tenants queries on a daily basis Experience of working in a building maintenance, repair service or equivalent business environment. Ability to carry out site surveys, recognise building defects, analyse, evaluate and offer a solution. Have a wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods, and legal requirements. Minimum NVQ Level 3 in relevant qualification Must possess good diagnostic skills and experience to pre-inspect and diagnose requirements. What to do next? This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity to join a growing local authority. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV. To understand more about the role a JD is available upon request.
Apr 30, 2024
Contract
Clerk of Works/Housing Surveyor £20p/h Umbrella Rate 3 month contract! (with view for extension) South Wales What will you do? Clerk of Works / Housing Surveyor is required to assist in the provision of an efficient repairs and maintenance service and the delivery of associated housing management service. Contribute to improvements to the housing stock and delivery of associated housing services including contractor monitoring. To carry out internal and external surveys of Housing properties and provide technical advice and support to relevant managers. Ensure the delivery of site works in accordance within approved standards, specifications and schedules associated with WHQS and HRO. Key responsibilities: -Record and refer any issues identified relating to property conditions or tenancy conditions -Take and report any defects to the housing stock and process any work relating to resolving these defects. -Identify tenant damage and unauthorised tenant alterations and provide technical assistance where required. -Post inspect work as required and ensure that it conforms to departmental and contractual standards and in full compliance with all relevant legislation, completing customer satisfaction surveys when required. -Assist in the implementation of a programme for planned improvement works and preventative maintenance. What do you need? To be successful in your application for this role you will need to demonstrate the following on application and through the interview process: Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend site inspections, visit clients and attend meetings (FUEL EXPENSES FOR BUSINESS TRIPS COVERED) Ability to assess and deal effectively with tenants queries on a daily basis Experience of working in a building maintenance, repair service or equivalent business environment. Ability to carry out site surveys, recognise building defects, analyse, evaluate and offer a solution. Have a wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods, and legal requirements. Minimum NVQ Level 3 in relevant qualification Must possess good diagnostic skills and experience to pre-inspect and diagnose requirements. What to do next? This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity to join a growing local authority. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV. To understand more about the role a JD is available upon request.
Job Title: Category Manager - Property Services Location: Farringdon, London or Beeston, Nottingham Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Position Salary Banding: Nottingham: 54,464 - 57,330 London: 65,356 - 68,796 About Us: Are you looking for a job that gives something back? Do you yearn for a role that contributes towards our vision that everyone should have a home and the chance to live well? Do you have strong commercial skills with a desire to collaborate to make a positive difference? If so, come and join one of the UK s leading providers of affordable housing and care & support services. We employ over 2000 people to manage & develop our large portfolio of nearly 57,000 homes serving over 75,000 customers across London, the East Midlands, Southern and the East of England. We dare you to join us! This role: As Category Manager for Property Services, you will develop & lead strategic sourcing & purchasing programmes taking the commercial lead to contribute significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Procurement, you will be responsible for identifying and working to exceed internal & external customer expectations by delivering demonstrable value for money from your category, creating innovative and robust approaches to getting the best from our suppliers and upholding compliance to all relevant regulation and legislation, including our own internal financial procedures. What you'll need to succeed: You will already have relevant & specialist commercial/industry experience in purchasing & supply in a senior management role and ideally have experience in the Housing Sector. You will also have experience understanding and applying Strategic sourcing methodologies. You will have robust procurement knowledge comprising: advanced negotiation skills, knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, knowledge of supply chain theory, persuading and influencing and interpersonal skills, contract law and dispute resolution, statistical and data analysis skills, knowledge of market areas related to specific work categories, finance and leasing knowledge, business development and marketing plans, business accounting. At MTVH, you will support the Head of Commercial Procurement to create organisational excellence in procurement and purchasing and you will develop and lead a specific strategic sourcing programme for your defined categories, taking the lead on specific/allocated portfolio of sourcing categories, and contributing significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects. You will keep abreast of and ensure overall compliance with the latest internal financial procedures, relevant legislation & regulatory procurement compliance and work with your stakeholders to support a compliant balance of a flexible and commercial approach to project management. You will strive to exceed customer requirements by demonstrating the best value for money and excellent customer service, through compliance with category priorities and contracts, and by actively managing the marketplace through the development of key strategies for supplier and contract management. Additionally, you will support the successful development of supplier & contract management capabilities at MTVH to ensure your stakeholders are aware of their obligations and have access to the most appropriate resources. You will also adopt a Category Management approach, to ensure you are continually up to date and monitoring & reporting the detailed expenditure within your defined category, the suppliers & operating markets within, the products & services they provide, current performance & service levels, value for money & opportunities for efficiency, and you will work to understand existing supplier performance and contract compliance in liaison with stakeholders. You will be a Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or an appropriate professional institute or relevant experience and you will have a degree-level qualification (or equivalent) plus specialist procurement knowledge and experience. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What?s in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional ?Beliefs day? once a year to have an extra a day off Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit ? interest free loan to help with rental deposits Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring programme and apprenticeships We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively ?Serving people better every day? to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other?s wellbeing. Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Category Manager - Property Services Location: Farringdon, London or Beeston, Nottingham Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Position Salary Banding: Nottingham: 54,464 - 57,330 London: 65,356 - 68,796 About Us: Are you looking for a job that gives something back? Do you yearn for a role that contributes towards our vision that everyone should have a home and the chance to live well? Do you have strong commercial skills with a desire to collaborate to make a positive difference? If so, come and join one of the UK s leading providers of affordable housing and care & support services. We employ over 2000 people to manage & develop our large portfolio of nearly 57,000 homes serving over 75,000 customers across London, the East Midlands, Southern and the East of England. We dare you to join us! This role: As Category Manager for Property Services, you will develop & lead strategic sourcing & purchasing programmes taking the commercial lead to contribute significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Procurement, you will be responsible for identifying and working to exceed internal & external customer expectations by delivering demonstrable value for money from your category, creating innovative and robust approaches to getting the best from our suppliers and upholding compliance to all relevant regulation and legislation, including our own internal financial procedures. What you'll need to succeed: You will already have relevant & specialist commercial/industry experience in purchasing & supply in a senior management role and ideally have experience in the Housing Sector. You will also have experience understanding and applying Strategic sourcing methodologies. You will have robust procurement knowledge comprising: advanced negotiation skills, knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, knowledge of supply chain theory, persuading and influencing and interpersonal skills, contract law and dispute resolution, statistical and data analysis skills, knowledge of market areas related to specific work categories, finance and leasing knowledge, business development and marketing plans, business accounting. At MTVH, you will support the Head of Commercial Procurement to create organisational excellence in procurement and purchasing and you will develop and lead a specific strategic sourcing programme for your defined categories, taking the lead on specific/allocated portfolio of sourcing categories, and contributing significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects. You will keep abreast of and ensure overall compliance with the latest internal financial procedures, relevant legislation & regulatory procurement compliance and work with your stakeholders to support a compliant balance of a flexible and commercial approach to project management. You will strive to exceed customer requirements by demonstrating the best value for money and excellent customer service, through compliance with category priorities and contracts, and by actively managing the marketplace through the development of key strategies for supplier and contract management. Additionally, you will support the successful development of supplier & contract management capabilities at MTVH to ensure your stakeholders are aware of their obligations and have access to the most appropriate resources. You will also adopt a Category Management approach, to ensure you are continually up to date and monitoring & reporting the detailed expenditure within your defined category, the suppliers & operating markets within, the products & services they provide, current performance & service levels, value for money & opportunities for efficiency, and you will work to understand existing supplier performance and contract compliance in liaison with stakeholders. You will be a Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or an appropriate professional institute or relevant experience and you will have a degree-level qualification (or equivalent) plus specialist procurement knowledge and experience. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What?s in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional ?Beliefs day? once a year to have an extra a day off Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit ? interest free loan to help with rental deposits Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring programme and apprenticeships We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively ?Serving people better every day? to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other?s wellbeing. Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Metropolitan Thames Valley
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Senior Housing with Support Manager Nottingham 34,140 Overall responsibility The Area Manager for Later Living Services is responsible for up to 800 geographically dispersed units of accommodation split between Category 1 age designated accommodation, Category 2 sheltered accommodation and leaseholder/shared ownership accommodation. Properties may be centred around community provision, in blocks or dispersed. The post holder will recruit, train, lead, manage and support a team of site-based colleagues and will be responsible for all aspects of operational activity to include: Improving key performance around quality assurance, occupancy, debt, ASB management, customer engagement, complaint handling, safeguarding and compliance (list not exhaustive). Contribution to and delivery of the later living strategic plan at a local level and drive a continuous improvement culture whilst maintaining a focus on colleague competency and wellbeing. Raising customer voice and encouraging input to help shape services at a local level and building relationships with key stakeholders to support that delivery Making sure local service delivery is compliant with all regulatory, statutory, and internal governance/policy requirements. Colleague Management Customer Care Develop and maintain local multi-agency links for the benefit of customers and MTVH and use these to deliver efficient, co-ordinated services to customers. Understand the frameworks in place to support customers at risk and use these effectively. Work in partnership with all areas of the business and external providers to provide appropriate support for vulnerable customers. Manage complaints effectively, using strong customer and communication skills to resolve complaints at the first stage. Develop and maintain local relationships with key local stakeholders, and respond to enquiries from MPs, Councilors and other stakeholders relating to local issues. Feedback and engagement with customers on areas such as changes to Service Charges, Planned Works, Service Delivery, own the patch! To participate in any response to an emergency situation. Estate Services Be the lead for tenant and resident associations and any other estate or block resident forum, coordinating the input and performance of other internal and external performance areas to deliver a satisfactory outcome for residents and MTVH. Represent MTVH at local meetings and events with customers and stakeholders, and act as the public face of MTVH in the local area, and support the work of the Regional Panel. Take the lead on managing the local environment, working with customers, contractors and stakeholders to ensure that the environment meets service standards and customer expectations. Accountable for regular estate inspections and regular monitoring of service contracts including cleaning and grounds maintenance, acting to drive up standards of our partner contractors. Building productive and positive relationships with the accountable people for the contract management in different areas of the business. Report and monitor communal repairs reported during an estate inspection, escalating as necessary. Manage parking issues Conduct non-technical, health and safety checks on a regular basis and report any failures through the designated system, ensuring that remedial works are subsequently carried out Manage complex tenancy and lease related issues, including succession, mutual exchange, assignment of tenancies. Deal with service charge queries as required having a good local knowledge of the delivery of services and costs Tenancy Enforcement Take the lead on managing ASB cases in your assigned area, drawing in the support of the specialist Tenancy Enforcement team where needed. Deliver a robust approach to tenancy and estate management, including a clear and decisive approach to tackling fraud and subletting. Work with the central income team to manage arrears up to a defined limit including resident visits, referral to money advice and pre court action. Ensure tenants and leaseholders comply with the terms of their tenancy and lease agreements, undertaking investigations for allegations of anti-social behaviour, and undertaking tenancy and lease enforcement through formal warnings and the legal systems where necessary, including preparing cases for presentation to court. Lettings Management Support colleagues managed to conduct viewings of empty properties with new customers and complete new tenancy sign ups. Make sure pre tenancy termination and mutual exchange visits for all properties in the area take place as required, referring to the Property Directorate where appropriate. Ensuing settling in visits to ensure the well-being of new customers and refer to internal support agencies take place. Liaise with internal teams to promote the efficient management of empty properties. Budget Management Recruitment, management, and professional development of Housing with Support Managers and ensuring resources are effectively deployed within their area of responsibility Accountable for the Sheltered Housing Service reporting on and meeting internal and external KPI?s Working with business development to bring on line new initiatives to improve the offer to our customers, colleagues and commissioners. Manage relationships with customers, internal departments, managing agents, lease tenants, leaseholders and organisations providing support under an agreement with Metropolitan and follow up actions where required. Lead services by example, adhering to business standards, policies, processes, and procedures. Embed a positive safeguarding culture across their specified locality and manage complaints and incidents across their specified locality ensuring that policy and process have been followed. Contribute to the management of the service income and expenditure budgets effectively, to meet contract and business requirements, maintaining excellent standards of service delivery. For our full Job Description please see attached documents! Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What?s in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional ?Beliefs day? once a year to have an extra a day off Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit ? interest free loan to help with rental deposits Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring programme and apprenticeships We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively ?Serving people better every day? to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other?s wellbeing. Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Apr 30, 2024
Contract
Senior Housing with Support Manager Nottingham 34,140 Overall responsibility The Area Manager for Later Living Services is responsible for up to 800 geographically dispersed units of accommodation split between Category 1 age designated accommodation, Category 2 sheltered accommodation and leaseholder/shared ownership accommodation. Properties may be centred around community provision, in blocks or dispersed. The post holder will recruit, train, lead, manage and support a team of site-based colleagues and will be responsible for all aspects of operational activity to include: Improving key performance around quality assurance, occupancy, debt, ASB management, customer engagement, complaint handling, safeguarding and compliance (list not exhaustive). Contribution to and delivery of the later living strategic plan at a local level and drive a continuous improvement culture whilst maintaining a focus on colleague competency and wellbeing. Raising customer voice and encouraging input to help shape services at a local level and building relationships with key stakeholders to support that delivery Making sure local service delivery is compliant with all regulatory, statutory, and internal governance/policy requirements. Colleague Management Customer Care Develop and maintain local multi-agency links for the benefit of customers and MTVH and use these to deliver efficient, co-ordinated services to customers. Understand the frameworks in place to support customers at risk and use these effectively. Work in partnership with all areas of the business and external providers to provide appropriate support for vulnerable customers. Manage complaints effectively, using strong customer and communication skills to resolve complaints at the first stage. Develop and maintain local relationships with key local stakeholders, and respond to enquiries from MPs, Councilors and other stakeholders relating to local issues. Feedback and engagement with customers on areas such as changes to Service Charges, Planned Works, Service Delivery, own the patch! To participate in any response to an emergency situation. Estate Services Be the lead for tenant and resident associations and any other estate or block resident forum, coordinating the input and performance of other internal and external performance areas to deliver a satisfactory outcome for residents and MTVH. Represent MTVH at local meetings and events with customers and stakeholders, and act as the public face of MTVH in the local area, and support the work of the Regional Panel. Take the lead on managing the local environment, working with customers, contractors and stakeholders to ensure that the environment meets service standards and customer expectations. Accountable for regular estate inspections and regular monitoring of service contracts including cleaning and grounds maintenance, acting to drive up standards of our partner contractors. Building productive and positive relationships with the accountable people for the contract management in different areas of the business. Report and monitor communal repairs reported during an estate inspection, escalating as necessary. Manage parking issues Conduct non-technical, health and safety checks on a regular basis and report any failures through the designated system, ensuring that remedial works are subsequently carried out Manage complex tenancy and lease related issues, including succession, mutual exchange, assignment of tenancies. Deal with service charge queries as required having a good local knowledge of the delivery of services and costs Tenancy Enforcement Take the lead on managing ASB cases in your assigned area, drawing in the support of the specialist Tenancy Enforcement team where needed. Deliver a robust approach to tenancy and estate management, including a clear and decisive approach to tackling fraud and subletting. Work with the central income team to manage arrears up to a defined limit including resident visits, referral to money advice and pre court action. Ensure tenants and leaseholders comply with the terms of their tenancy and lease agreements, undertaking investigations for allegations of anti-social behaviour, and undertaking tenancy and lease enforcement through formal warnings and the legal systems where necessary, including preparing cases for presentation to court. Lettings Management Support colleagues managed to conduct viewings of empty properties with new customers and complete new tenancy sign ups. Make sure pre tenancy termination and mutual exchange visits for all properties in the area take place as required, referring to the Property Directorate where appropriate. Ensuing settling in visits to ensure the well-being of new customers and refer to internal support agencies take place. Liaise with internal teams to promote the efficient management of empty properties. Budget Management Recruitment, management, and professional development of Housing with Support Managers and ensuring resources are effectively deployed within their area of responsibility Accountable for the Sheltered Housing Service reporting on and meeting internal and external KPI?s Working with business development to bring on line new initiatives to improve the offer to our customers, colleagues and commissioners. Manage relationships with customers, internal departments, managing agents, lease tenants, leaseholders and organisations providing support under an agreement with Metropolitan and follow up actions where required. Lead services by example, adhering to business standards, policies, processes, and procedures. Embed a positive safeguarding culture across their specified locality and manage complaints and incidents across their specified locality ensuring that policy and process have been followed. Contribute to the management of the service income and expenditure budgets effectively, to meet contract and business requirements, maintaining excellent standards of service delivery. For our full Job Description please see attached documents! Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What?s in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional ?Beliefs day? once a year to have an extra a day off Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit ? interest free loan to help with rental deposits Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring programme and apprenticeships We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively ?Serving people better every day? to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other?s wellbeing. Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Hackney is one of Britain's most exciting and fastest-changing boroughs. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. The challenges that have arisen over the last two years have intensified the need for action and we are determined to rebuild Hackney for, and with, our diverse communities. We are seeking to recruit a Category Manager within the Construction and Environment Procurement category to develop, coordinate and manage the delivery of a range of construction related supply services and works procurement projects. With an emphasis on internal and external client management, the role will be responsible for the day-to-day liaison with clients and will lead on the procurement workstream for a range of contracts. The candidate will have substantial and relevant experience in public sector procurement and will be familiar with interpreting Council Constitutions and Public Contracts Regulations and guidelines. The successful candidate will be familiar with the planning and delivery of a range of public sector procurement projects. The construction category would be preferable but not essential for this role. The successful candidate will be required to maintain and improve excellent levels of service to clients/customers. The successful candidate must have experience of e-tendering and tender administration using a variety of tools and be confident in using dual operating systems (Windows / Google). The successful candidate will be a team player with enthusiasm and a can-do attitude. This is a 5 day week role with flexible working allowed. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form. This application process replaces a supporting statement. Closing date for applications: 5 May 2024 (22:59). Interviews Date: TBC. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Hackney is one of Britain's most exciting and fastest-changing boroughs. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. The challenges that have arisen over the last two years have intensified the need for action and we are determined to rebuild Hackney for, and with, our diverse communities. We are seeking to recruit a Category Manager within the Construction and Environment Procurement category to develop, coordinate and manage the delivery of a range of construction related supply services and works procurement projects. With an emphasis on internal and external client management, the role will be responsible for the day-to-day liaison with clients and will lead on the procurement workstream for a range of contracts. The candidate will have substantial and relevant experience in public sector procurement and will be familiar with interpreting Council Constitutions and Public Contracts Regulations and guidelines. The successful candidate will be familiar with the planning and delivery of a range of public sector procurement projects. The construction category would be preferable but not essential for this role. The successful candidate will be required to maintain and improve excellent levels of service to clients/customers. The successful candidate must have experience of e-tendering and tender administration using a variety of tools and be confident in using dual operating systems (Windows / Google). The successful candidate will be a team player with enthusiasm and a can-do attitude. This is a 5 day week role with flexible working allowed. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form. This application process replaces a supporting statement. Closing date for applications: 5 May 2024 (22:59). Interviews Date: TBC. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team that manages and improves one of the busiest motorways in Europe - the M25.
We are looking for a LEVEL 2 MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE to join us to work in Leatherhead.
What you'll be doing
You will have the following accountabilities:
* Undertake activities, as instructed, with capabilities to ensure that your area of responsibility is maintained;
* Cyclical maintenance graffiti removal;
* Carriageway repairs, soft estate maintenance (e.g. grassland maintenance), litter picking, sign maintenance, cleansing, safety fence repairs, boundary fence repairs, civil engineering or building tasks of minor remedial nature (eg headwall repair);
* Any other duties allocated by Line Managers;
* Implement Chapter 8 compliant Traffic Management in line with CPS policies, method statements, risk assessments and industry standards;
* Provide accurate and legible written and verbal communication in the form of reports and records;
* Use mobile communication/data devices to accurately input data for record purposes to form reports and business records;
* Undertake routine vehicle checks and maintain accurate and up to date driving records in line with legislation in accordance with CPS procedures and legislation;
* Taking due care of any CPS property including but not limited to tablets, vehicles and radios;
* Raise awareness of issues which may affect the safe operation of the network and report these as observed;
* Check that Traffic Management signs, equipment and materials are carried on vehicles in line with current Maintenance checklist and are in working order, restock and record and report defects as appropriate.
Who we're looking for
You will have the following experience:
* UK Driving Licence, minimum category C (LGV Class 2)
* Driver Qualification Card
* CSCS Operative Card
* FISS cardAcc Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Highways Maintenance
* Traffic Management Foreman (TMF) qualification/Lead Traffic
* Management Operative (LTMO) OR hold a 360 excavator competence AND 2B VRS Basic & ABC/CCB
* ROLO Sector Scheme 18
* NHSS12A/B 1 Day qualification
* 12AB For Static Temporary Traffic Management on High Speed Roads and All Purose Trunk Road (APTR) network
* NHSS Sector 2 A/B Fencing qualification
* Unit 518 (formerly unit 13) Winter Service Operations and unit 580 (formerly unit 80) Snowplough/ V blade
* Appropriate lifting qualification
* Vehicle Marshall
* 12AB Impact Protection Vehicle Courses (IPV)
* Strimmer
* Disc cutter/abrasive wheel
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.
About us
Balfour Beatty is part of a consortium that comprises Connect Plus Services (CPS), together with Atkins and Egis Road Operations UK.
CPS has a 30-year contract with Connect Plus on behalf of Highways England. The contract, which started in September 2009, is to maintain and operate the M25 motorway network, including all adjoining trunk and slip roads, a network of 440km across six counties. CPS also has responsibility for the Dartford River Crossing in Kent, comprising both Dartford Tunnels and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge.
With a staff of around 600 people, based at seven locations across the network, CPS carries out routine maintenance and whole-life management of the thousands of M25 assets. CPS manages the operation of the network 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including a severe weather season maintenance programme. CPS is identifying ways of reducing delays and improving journey time reliability across its road network.
Balfour Beatty is a corporate signatory to WISE (Women in Science & Engineering). Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture. We are a member of the workingmums Top Employers' Charter through which we demonstrate our commitment to enabling parents to progress and enhance their careers whilst managing the challenges of family life.
Balfour Beatty is also Gold Award holders in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists
Sep 09, 2020
Permanent
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team that manages and improves one of the busiest motorways in Europe - the M25.
We are looking for a LEVEL 2 MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE to join us to work in Leatherhead.
What you'll be doing
You will have the following accountabilities:
* Undertake activities, as instructed, with capabilities to ensure that your area of responsibility is maintained;
* Cyclical maintenance graffiti removal;
* Carriageway repairs, soft estate maintenance (e.g. grassland maintenance), litter picking, sign maintenance, cleansing, safety fence repairs, boundary fence repairs, civil engineering or building tasks of minor remedial nature (eg headwall repair);
* Any other duties allocated by Line Managers;
* Implement Chapter 8 compliant Traffic Management in line with CPS policies, method statements, risk assessments and industry standards;
* Provide accurate and legible written and verbal communication in the form of reports and records;
* Use mobile communication/data devices to accurately input data for record purposes to form reports and business records;
* Undertake routine vehicle checks and maintain accurate and up to date driving records in line with legislation in accordance with CPS procedures and legislation;
* Taking due care of any CPS property including but not limited to tablets, vehicles and radios;
* Raise awareness of issues which may affect the safe operation of the network and report these as observed;
* Check that Traffic Management signs, equipment and materials are carried on vehicles in line with current Maintenance checklist and are in working order, restock and record and report defects as appropriate.
Who we're looking for
You will have the following experience:
* UK Driving Licence, minimum category C (LGV Class 2)
* Driver Qualification Card
* CSCS Operative Card
* FISS cardAcc Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Highways Maintenance
* Traffic Management Foreman (TMF) qualification/Lead Traffic
* Management Operative (LTMO) OR hold a 360 excavator competence AND 2B VRS Basic & ABC/CCB
* ROLO Sector Scheme 18
* NHSS12A/B 1 Day qualification
* 12AB For Static Temporary Traffic Management on High Speed Roads and All Purose Trunk Road (APTR) network
* NHSS Sector 2 A/B Fencing qualification
* Unit 518 (formerly unit 13) Winter Service Operations and unit 580 (formerly unit 80) Snowplough/ V blade
* Appropriate lifting qualification
* Vehicle Marshall
* 12AB Impact Protection Vehicle Courses (IPV)
* Strimmer
* Disc cutter/abrasive wheel
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.
About us
Balfour Beatty is part of a consortium that comprises Connect Plus Services (CPS), together with Atkins and Egis Road Operations UK.
CPS has a 30-year contract with Connect Plus on behalf of Highways England. The contract, which started in September 2009, is to maintain and operate the M25 motorway network, including all adjoining trunk and slip roads, a network of 440km across six counties. CPS also has responsibility for the Dartford River Crossing in Kent, comprising both Dartford Tunnels and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge.
With a staff of around 600 people, based at seven locations across the network, CPS carries out routine maintenance and whole-life management of the thousands of M25 assets. CPS manages the operation of the network 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including a severe weather season maintenance programme. CPS is identifying ways of reducing delays and improving journey time reliability across its road network.
Balfour Beatty is a corporate signatory to WISE (Women in Science & Engineering). Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture. We are a member of the workingmums Top Employers' Charter through which we demonstrate our commitment to enabling parents to progress and enhance their careers whilst managing the challenges of family life.
Balfour Beatty is also Gold Award holders in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists
A Local Authority based in East London is looking for an experienced and motivated procurement Category Manager with extensive experience of complex construction and capital projects. This is a full time, Permanent position and the successful candidate will be an integral part of the growing team, delivering sustained excellence and innovation across construction and capital programmes to benefit our citizens, businesses and staff.
The successful candidate must have extensive experience with Construction project management, capital programmes and procurement.
This is a key role that works closely with senior managers and suppliers to lead, develop, deliver and manage the supply chain that supports construction. The scope of the role includes but is not limited to;
Lead construction procurements including competitive dialogues, management and monitoring of contracts and supplier performance to ensure value and quality of delivery.
Provide innovative procurement solutions to deliver high profile projects on time and on budget as a key member of multiple project delivery teams.
Provide strategic advice to leadership, identify opportunities and plan supply chain activities.
Work closely with managers and colleagues in Growth, Housing, Property, Legal and Finance across both Councils
The main accountabilities associated with the role include but are not limited to;
To lead on the development of strategic sourcing options for Procurements related to a range of capital projects.
Take a leadership role on behalf of borough officers in direct negotiations with suppliers, clients and other providers of services.
Lead major procurements using the appropriate methods and procedures.
Advise Directors, Members, staff, external consultants and others on complex procurement and contractual matters associated with capital projects.
Provide professional challenge and advice to colleagues, managers and partner organisations.
Manage responses to complex professional or politically sensitive issues within the area of responsibility.
Lead major procurements using the appropriate methods and procedures. Guide relevant procurements via DPS.
Manage major projects and control allocated resources from support services and service areas
Lead on delivery of sustainable procurement outcomes required by the programme, covering all elements of sustainability.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies/attributes;
Educated to degree standard or equivalent
Relevant professional qualification
Full member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent strategic procurement/sourcing experience
Extensive knowledge of experience of applying modern best practice construction procurement contracts from concept through to delivery,
Suitable experience on major capital programmes and complex projects
Experience of developing and successfully delivering sourcing solutions, realising strategic objectives
The client is looking to move quickly with appointing to this position and as such, are offering a salary of £53.5k - £56.7k with a possible additional market supplement of £5k, along with an excellent and competitive benefits package.
If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up to date CV to (url removed) or call Jamal at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed).
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Jun 08, 2020
Permanent
A Local Authority based in East London is looking for an experienced and motivated procurement Category Manager with extensive experience of complex construction and capital projects. This is a full time, Permanent position and the successful candidate will be an integral part of the growing team, delivering sustained excellence and innovation across construction and capital programmes to benefit our citizens, businesses and staff.
The successful candidate must have extensive experience with Construction project management, capital programmes and procurement.
This is a key role that works closely with senior managers and suppliers to lead, develop, deliver and manage the supply chain that supports construction. The scope of the role includes but is not limited to;
Lead construction procurements including competitive dialogues, management and monitoring of contracts and supplier performance to ensure value and quality of delivery.
Provide innovative procurement solutions to deliver high profile projects on time and on budget as a key member of multiple project delivery teams.
Provide strategic advice to leadership, identify opportunities and plan supply chain activities.
Work closely with managers and colleagues in Growth, Housing, Property, Legal and Finance across both Councils
The main accountabilities associated with the role include but are not limited to;
To lead on the development of strategic sourcing options for Procurements related to a range of capital projects.
Take a leadership role on behalf of borough officers in direct negotiations with suppliers, clients and other providers of services.
Lead major procurements using the appropriate methods and procedures.
Advise Directors, Members, staff, external consultants and others on complex procurement and contractual matters associated with capital projects.
Provide professional challenge and advice to colleagues, managers and partner organisations.
Manage responses to complex professional or politically sensitive issues within the area of responsibility.
Lead major procurements using the appropriate methods and procedures. Guide relevant procurements via DPS.
Manage major projects and control allocated resources from support services and service areas
Lead on delivery of sustainable procurement outcomes required by the programme, covering all elements of sustainability.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies/attributes;
Educated to degree standard or equivalent
Relevant professional qualification
Full member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent strategic procurement/sourcing experience
Extensive knowledge of experience of applying modern best practice construction procurement contracts from concept through to delivery,
Suitable experience on major capital programmes and complex projects
Experience of developing and successfully delivering sourcing solutions, realising strategic objectives
The client is looking to move quickly with appointing to this position and as such, are offering a salary of £53.5k - £56.7k with a possible additional market supplement of £5k, along with an excellent and competitive benefits package.
If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up to date CV to (url removed) or call Jamal at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed).
Not interested in this role but know somebody who could be? Refer a friend to SCConstruction and receive up to £250 referral bonus