Estate Assistant 14.63 per hour PAYE Brighton Estate Assistant required for the Brighton and surrounding areas, to carry out general gardening, grounds maintenance and cleaning duties. Reporting to the Estates Officer, you will provide a high quality service to improve the overall appearance of the estates. You must have proven experience of grounds maintenance and gardening as your background, able to liaise with customers and contractors, and carry out all associated tasks to fulfil the role. You must have a full UK driving licence, and ideally an NVQ 2 or 3 in Horticulture or HND equivalent with PA1, PA4b and PA6 NPTC certificates. This role is temporary and will last for a minimum of 3 months and could lead to a permanent position, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. For more information call (phone number removed) RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
21/09/2026
Contract
Estate Assistant 14.63 per hour PAYE Brighton Estate Assistant required for the Brighton and surrounding areas, to carry out general gardening, grounds maintenance and cleaning duties. Reporting to the Estates Officer, you will provide a high quality service to improve the overall appearance of the estates. You must have proven experience of grounds maintenance and gardening as your background, able to liaise with customers and contractors, and carry out all associated tasks to fulfil the role. You must have a full UK driving licence, and ideally an NVQ 2 or 3 in Horticulture or HND equivalent with PA1, PA4b and PA6 NPTC certificates. This role is temporary and will last for a minimum of 3 months and could lead to a permanent position, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. For more information call (phone number removed) RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
We're recruiting an experienced and customer-focused Housing Officer to deliver a high-quality tenancy and estate management service. This role plays a vital part in ensuring residents live in safe, well-maintained homes while receiving the support they need to sustain their tenancies and thrive in their communities. You'll be joining a team committed to continuous improvement, with a focus on proactive tenancy management, resident engagement, and maintaining compliance with housing standards and regulations. The Role Deliver an efficient and consistent housing management service across general needs properties, ensuring residents receive a positive and responsive experience. Act as the first point of contact for tenancy-related matters including rent arrears, tenancy breaches, ASB, and estate management issues. Carry out tenancy visits, audits, and estate inspections to maintain property standards, identify risks, and support compliance with health and safety legislation. Manage low and medium-level ASB cases, developing action plans and working closely with partner agencies to resolve issues. Work proactively to prevent tenancy fraud, abandonment, and illegal occupation through regular checks and investigations. Support residents to access appropriate services, signposting to welfare, safeguarding, or support agencies where necessary. Collaborate with the Asset Management and Repairs teams to ensure communal areas and estates are maintained to a high standard. Work closely with internal teams to ensure compliance with gas, fire, and electrical safety checks, and assist with decant processes where required. Engage with residents and communities to build strong relationships, encouraging feedback and involvement in improving services. Keep accurate case records and ensure all actions are completed in line with policy and procedures. Key Requirements Proven experience in housing or tenancy management, preferably within a local authority or housing association. Strong understanding of housing legislation, tenancy management, and safeguarding practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage challenging situations empathetically and professionally. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Confident working independently and collaboratively within a team setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and housing management systems (experience with Orchard/MRI Enterprise preferred). Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your career. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
21/09/2026
Contract
We're recruiting an experienced and customer-focused Housing Officer to deliver a high-quality tenancy and estate management service. This role plays a vital part in ensuring residents live in safe, well-maintained homes while receiving the support they need to sustain their tenancies and thrive in their communities. You'll be joining a team committed to continuous improvement, with a focus on proactive tenancy management, resident engagement, and maintaining compliance with housing standards and regulations. The Role Deliver an efficient and consistent housing management service across general needs properties, ensuring residents receive a positive and responsive experience. Act as the first point of contact for tenancy-related matters including rent arrears, tenancy breaches, ASB, and estate management issues. Carry out tenancy visits, audits, and estate inspections to maintain property standards, identify risks, and support compliance with health and safety legislation. Manage low and medium-level ASB cases, developing action plans and working closely with partner agencies to resolve issues. Work proactively to prevent tenancy fraud, abandonment, and illegal occupation through regular checks and investigations. Support residents to access appropriate services, signposting to welfare, safeguarding, or support agencies where necessary. Collaborate with the Asset Management and Repairs teams to ensure communal areas and estates are maintained to a high standard. Work closely with internal teams to ensure compliance with gas, fire, and electrical safety checks, and assist with decant processes where required. Engage with residents and communities to build strong relationships, encouraging feedback and involvement in improving services. Keep accurate case records and ensure all actions are completed in line with policy and procedures. Key Requirements Proven experience in housing or tenancy management, preferably within a local authority or housing association. Strong understanding of housing legislation, tenancy management, and safeguarding practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage challenging situations empathetically and professionally. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Confident working independently and collaboratively within a team setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and housing management systems (experience with Orchard/MRI Enterprise preferred). Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your career. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Job Title: Customer Liaison Officer Location: 100% Mobile (Within designated Customer Area/Region) Hourly Rate: £27.81 per hour (PAYE Umbrella) Contract Length: 6-month contract (Minimum, with potential to extend) Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9am 5pm with flexibility on start/finish times when required)Are you a proactive, customer-focused professional who thrives in a mobile, community-facing role? We are seeking a dedicated Customer Liaison Officer to deliver an exceptional, face-to-face service to tenants, homeowners, and shared owners across a designated region.In this role, you will be the primary visible presence in the community, resolving issues, managing local estates, and coordinating with specialist teams to ensure high standards of safety and service.Key Responsibilities Customer Engagement: Provide a visible, accessible face-to-face service to all residents, acting as the main point of contact and delivering service with a professional, customer-first approach. Issue Resolution: Set, track, and ensure the completion of actions with Estate Services, Asset Services, and specialist teams to resolve customer queries and exceed expectations. Income & Debt Management: Work proactively to maximize income and reduce outstanding debt within your defined customer area. Lettings & Void Management: Deliver a high-quality lettings service that ensures a seamless and welcoming experience for new customers from day one. Community & Safety: Address anti-social behaviour, fly-tipping, graffiti, and safeguarding alerts. Complete health and safety compliance actions, including Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs). Estate Inspections: Conduct regular estate inspections and take necessary actions to achieve quality, cleanliness, and safety standards. Stakeholder & Legal Liaison: Act as the primary contact for local stakeholders, including residents' associations, Local Authority Services, and the police. Attend and present cases at court and manage evictions when required. Administration & Performance: Maintain accurate, detailed customer records on internal systems. Manage your own budget, workload, and appointments while using data to monitor and improve performance. Skills and Experience Required Proven experience in a mobile, customer-facing liaison role (housing association, local authority, or property management experience is highly desirable). Strong capability to address sensitive issues such as anti-social behaviour, debt management, and safeguarding. Excellent organizational skills to manage a mobile workload, coordinate with multiple internal teams, and plan customer visits efficiently. Confident communication skills, with experience liaising with external stakeholders like local authorities and the police. Ability to work independently in a fully mobile capacity while maintaining accurate digital records and tracking performance metrics.
21/09/2026
Contract
Job Title: Customer Liaison Officer Location: 100% Mobile (Within designated Customer Area/Region) Hourly Rate: £27.81 per hour (PAYE Umbrella) Contract Length: 6-month contract (Minimum, with potential to extend) Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9am 5pm with flexibility on start/finish times when required)Are you a proactive, customer-focused professional who thrives in a mobile, community-facing role? We are seeking a dedicated Customer Liaison Officer to deliver an exceptional, face-to-face service to tenants, homeowners, and shared owners across a designated region.In this role, you will be the primary visible presence in the community, resolving issues, managing local estates, and coordinating with specialist teams to ensure high standards of safety and service.Key Responsibilities Customer Engagement: Provide a visible, accessible face-to-face service to all residents, acting as the main point of contact and delivering service with a professional, customer-first approach. Issue Resolution: Set, track, and ensure the completion of actions with Estate Services, Asset Services, and specialist teams to resolve customer queries and exceed expectations. Income & Debt Management: Work proactively to maximize income and reduce outstanding debt within your defined customer area. Lettings & Void Management: Deliver a high-quality lettings service that ensures a seamless and welcoming experience for new customers from day one. Community & Safety: Address anti-social behaviour, fly-tipping, graffiti, and safeguarding alerts. Complete health and safety compliance actions, including Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs). Estate Inspections: Conduct regular estate inspections and take necessary actions to achieve quality, cleanliness, and safety standards. Stakeholder & Legal Liaison: Act as the primary contact for local stakeholders, including residents' associations, Local Authority Services, and the police. Attend and present cases at court and manage evictions when required. Administration & Performance: Maintain accurate, detailed customer records on internal systems. Manage your own budget, workload, and appointments while using data to monitor and improve performance. Skills and Experience Required Proven experience in a mobile, customer-facing liaison role (housing association, local authority, or property management experience is highly desirable). Strong capability to address sensitive issues such as anti-social behaviour, debt management, and safeguarding. Excellent organizational skills to manage a mobile workload, coordinate with multiple internal teams, and plan customer visits efficiently. Confident communication skills, with experience liaising with external stakeholders like local authorities and the police. Ability to work independently in a fully mobile capacity while maintaining accurate digital records and tracking performance metrics.
Hays Construction and Property
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estates Officer (Fire) to join a leading facilities and building services team supporting a major acute healthcare site in Nottinghamshire. The organisation is responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure and delivering safe, compliant, and effective building services that support the delivery of healthcare services to patients and staff.This role offers the opportunity to work within a complex healthcare environment, helping ensure essential fire safety systems remain operational, compliant, and fit for purpose across the estate.Your new role As an Estates Officer (Fire), you will act as the lead specialist for fire safety systems across the site, ensuring the effective operation, maintenance, testing, and compliance of fire-related systems and equipment.You will work closely with operational teams, specialist contractors, and key stakeholders to deliver statutory compliance, manage risk, and support the safe operation of the estate.Key responsibilities will include: Acting as the fire systems lead and providing technical guidance on fire safety matters. Managing fire alarm systems and associated equipment, including cause and effect testing. Ensuring compliance with statutory legislation, healthcare guidance, and industry standards. Managing allocated budgets relating to fire safety systems and improvement projects. Undertaking fire risk assessments and maintaining associated tracking and assurance documentation. Developing and implementing lifecycle plans for fire systems across the estate. Supporting energy and compliance reporting requirements where applicable. Managing contractors and specialist subcontractors to ensure safe and effective delivery of works. Undertaking Authorised Person responsibilities following relevant training and accreditation. Supporting emergency response requirements through participation in the on-call rota. Promoting a strong culture of health, safety, and continuous improvement across the estate. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you will have: Experience working with fire alarm systems and fire safety compliance. A recognised Fire Safety qualification or certification. 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification. NVQ Level 3 or above in an Electrical discipline. HV/LV Authorised Person status or a willingness to work towards accreditation. Experience working within hospital, healthcare, or other critical infrastructure environments. Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), particularly HTM 05 and HTM 06. Understanding of Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards, and fire safety legislation. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of compliance and service delivery. What you'll get in return Salary of 35,000 - 50,000, dependent on experience. Opportunity to work within a large and technically complex healthcare environment. Ongoing training and professional development. Career progression opportunities within a leading building services and facilities management organisation. Exposure to major estates, compliance, and infrastructure projects. Long-term job security within a critical services environment. Support towards further professional qualifications and Authorised Person accreditation. Full-time permanent employment. Participation in the emergency on-call rota with additional payments where applicable. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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)
16/09/2026
Full time
Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estates Officer (Fire) to join a leading facilities and building services team supporting a major acute healthcare site in Nottinghamshire. The organisation is responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure and delivering safe, compliant, and effective building services that support the delivery of healthcare services to patients and staff.This role offers the opportunity to work within a complex healthcare environment, helping ensure essential fire safety systems remain operational, compliant, and fit for purpose across the estate.Your new role As an Estates Officer (Fire), you will act as the lead specialist for fire safety systems across the site, ensuring the effective operation, maintenance, testing, and compliance of fire-related systems and equipment.You will work closely with operational teams, specialist contractors, and key stakeholders to deliver statutory compliance, manage risk, and support the safe operation of the estate.Key responsibilities will include: Acting as the fire systems lead and providing technical guidance on fire safety matters. Managing fire alarm systems and associated equipment, including cause and effect testing. Ensuring compliance with statutory legislation, healthcare guidance, and industry standards. Managing allocated budgets relating to fire safety systems and improvement projects. Undertaking fire risk assessments and maintaining associated tracking and assurance documentation. Developing and implementing lifecycle plans for fire systems across the estate. Supporting energy and compliance reporting requirements where applicable. Managing contractors and specialist subcontractors to ensure safe and effective delivery of works. Undertaking Authorised Person responsibilities following relevant training and accreditation. Supporting emergency response requirements through participation in the on-call rota. Promoting a strong culture of health, safety, and continuous improvement across the estate. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you will have: Experience working with fire alarm systems and fire safety compliance. A recognised Fire Safety qualification or certification. 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification. NVQ Level 3 or above in an Electrical discipline. HV/LV Authorised Person status or a willingness to work towards accreditation. Experience working within hospital, healthcare, or other critical infrastructure environments. Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), particularly HTM 05 and HTM 06. Understanding of Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards, and fire safety legislation. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of compliance and service delivery. What you'll get in return Salary of 35,000 - 50,000, dependent on experience. Opportunity to work within a large and technically complex healthcare environment. Ongoing training and professional development. Career progression opportunities within a leading building services and facilities management organisation. Exposure to major estates, compliance, and infrastructure projects. Long-term job security within a critical services environment. Support towards further professional qualifications and Authorised Person accreditation. Full-time permanent employment. Participation in the emergency on-call rota with additional payments where applicable. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 Construction and Property
Craigavon, County Armagh
Your new company One of Northern Ireland's largest public sector authorities located in Co. Armagh with an estate that includes leisure facilities, parks, public buildings and offices. Your new role This role will be on an initial temporary contract for 6-9 months reporting to the Maintenance Manager. You will be required to: Provide technical advice and guidance on electrical and mechanical engineering services as required. Assist with condition surveys of buildings, ensuring the inspection of plant and making recommendations for replacement, repair and maintenance together with the estimated costs and production of reports. Co-ordinate agreed works for all aspects of electrical and mechanical maintenance for properties, whilst ensuring the comprehensive cost-effective installation and maintenance of outsourced engineering services. Ensure inspection and testing is undertaken in compliance with statutory regulations. Monitor the safe, correct and efficient functioning of electrical and mechanical services including, but not limited to, lighting, power, emergency lighting, fire detection systems, intruder systems, lifts, call systems, boiler house controls and stand-by generators. Project-manage assigned mechanical and electrical minor works contracts. A full job description is available on request. What you'll need to succeed To be eligible for this position you must meet the following qualifications and experience: A third level qualification (i.e. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree) in a relevant discipline/subject such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services. OR Hold full corporate membership for one or more of the following professional bodies: - Institute of Mechanical Engineers; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. AND At least 3 years' experience within a property management environment to include: Carrying out mechanical and/or electrical condition survey work, preparing detailed specifications and schedules, tender briefs, pre-qualification questionnaires and evaluation methodologies; Setting up, prioritising and managing mechanical and electrical service programmes of work; Experience of specifying and managing mechanical and/or electrical works for a range of term, and main contracts; Experience of carrying out site inspections, preparing surveys, cost estimates and feasibility studies for mechanical and/or electrical works/ projects; Experience of monitoring the work of Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering consultants and contractors, vetting their invoices and claims for payment and carrying out technical vetting of their performance. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a public sector organisation where you will be given the chance to work on a wide range of maintenance and refurbishment projects of varying values. This is a temporary post to cover a vacant position. 42,123 - 45,529 pro rata, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 35 days annual leave including stat days. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on (phone number removed) or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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)
16/09/2026
Seasonal
Your new company One of Northern Ireland's largest public sector authorities located in Co. Armagh with an estate that includes leisure facilities, parks, public buildings and offices. Your new role This role will be on an initial temporary contract for 6-9 months reporting to the Maintenance Manager. You will be required to: Provide technical advice and guidance on electrical and mechanical engineering services as required. Assist with condition surveys of buildings, ensuring the inspection of plant and making recommendations for replacement, repair and maintenance together with the estimated costs and production of reports. Co-ordinate agreed works for all aspects of electrical and mechanical maintenance for properties, whilst ensuring the comprehensive cost-effective installation and maintenance of outsourced engineering services. Ensure inspection and testing is undertaken in compliance with statutory regulations. Monitor the safe, correct and efficient functioning of electrical and mechanical services including, but not limited to, lighting, power, emergency lighting, fire detection systems, intruder systems, lifts, call systems, boiler house controls and stand-by generators. Project-manage assigned mechanical and electrical minor works contracts. A full job description is available on request. What you'll need to succeed To be eligible for this position you must meet the following qualifications and experience: A third level qualification (i.e. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree) in a relevant discipline/subject such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services. OR Hold full corporate membership for one or more of the following professional bodies: - Institute of Mechanical Engineers; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. AND At least 3 years' experience within a property management environment to include: Carrying out mechanical and/or electrical condition survey work, preparing detailed specifications and schedules, tender briefs, pre-qualification questionnaires and evaluation methodologies; Setting up, prioritising and managing mechanical and electrical service programmes of work; Experience of specifying and managing mechanical and/or electrical works for a range of term, and main contracts; Experience of carrying out site inspections, preparing surveys, cost estimates and feasibility studies for mechanical and/or electrical works/ projects; Experience of monitoring the work of Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering consultants and contractors, vetting their invoices and claims for payment and carrying out technical vetting of their performance. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a public sector organisation where you will be given the chance to work on a wide range of maintenance and refurbishment projects of varying values. This is a temporary post to cover a vacant position. 42,123 - 45,529 pro rata, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 35 days annual leave including stat days. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on (phone number removed) or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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)
Housing Officer Pay: 19.71 PAYE or 28.51 Umbrella per hour Contract: Temporary, 3 months Location: Dartford, Gravesend & Maidstone Reporting to: Housing & Estates Manager The Role We are looking for an experienced Housing Officer to join a busy housing team on a 3-month temporary contract. You'll manage a portfolio of around 615 properties, delivering a high-quality service to residents across lettings, tenancy management, rent arrears, estate inspections and anti-social behaviour cases. This role is ideal for someone who can hit the ground running and confidently manage relationships with residents, contractors and partner agencies. Key Responsibilities Manage tenancies, tenancy audits and resident enquiries. Handle lettings, voids, sign-ups and end-of-tenancy processes. Monitor rent arrears and take appropriate action to reduce rent loss. Manage anti-social behaviour cases from start to finish. Carry out estate inspections and ensure health & safety standards are maintained. Promote resident engagement and community involvement. Maintain accurate records, reports and housing management system updates. Build positive relationships with residents, contractors and local authority partners. About You Experienced Housing Officer with strong housing management knowledge. Able to work independently and manage a varied caseload. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Experience using housing management systems and CRM databases. Organised, proactive and confident dealing with residents and contractors. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. To apply for the Housing Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.
11/09/2026
Seasonal
Housing Officer Pay: 19.71 PAYE or 28.51 Umbrella per hour Contract: Temporary, 3 months Location: Dartford, Gravesend & Maidstone Reporting to: Housing & Estates Manager The Role We are looking for an experienced Housing Officer to join a busy housing team on a 3-month temporary contract. You'll manage a portfolio of around 615 properties, delivering a high-quality service to residents across lettings, tenancy management, rent arrears, estate inspections and anti-social behaviour cases. This role is ideal for someone who can hit the ground running and confidently manage relationships with residents, contractors and partner agencies. Key Responsibilities Manage tenancies, tenancy audits and resident enquiries. Handle lettings, voids, sign-ups and end-of-tenancy processes. Monitor rent arrears and take appropriate action to reduce rent loss. Manage anti-social behaviour cases from start to finish. Carry out estate inspections and ensure health & safety standards are maintained. Promote resident engagement and community involvement. Maintain accurate records, reports and housing management system updates. Build positive relationships with residents, contractors and local authority partners. About You Experienced Housing Officer with strong housing management knowledge. Able to work independently and manage a varied caseload. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Experience using housing management systems and CRM databases. Organised, proactive and confident dealing with residents and contractors. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. To apply for the Housing Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.
Your new company A public sector commercial estate in Leeds is looking for an experienced Estates Officer to support with Estates Management, Risk and safety compliance on an initial 12-month fixed-term basis. Your new role To support managers in the effective management of health, risk reduction & safety, ensuring that the estate complies with all current Health & Safety legislation. To foster and develop excellent working relationships across the estate, with the aim of promoting understanding of the importance of health, risk reduction and safety and its implementation in a creative environment. To ensure safe working practices are followed in all areas, ensuring that where issues arise, safe alternative solutions can be identified wherever possible. Under the direction of the Director of Estates and Resources, they manage and undertake a schedule of risk and safety audits across the estate and produce reports with the outcomes, setting objectives to ensure conformance with legislation and safety processes and liaising with managers of areas. To monitor any actions from audits undertaken, whether internal or external, in connection with risk and safety and ensure all are met within the timescales set, escalating where necessary. To keep up-to-date with health, risk and safety legislation and guidance, ensuring documents, policies and processes are updated or written, as required, presenting them to the relevant stakeholders as appropriate. What you'll need to succeed Professionally qualified - NEBOSH dip or equivalent; minimum Certified member of the Institute of Safety and Health (IOSH) Hold relevant experience in a similar positions previously. Available to commit to a 1-year fixed term contract What you'll get in return The role offers a competitive annual salary with access to a generous pension and reward scheme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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)
11/09/2026
Contract
Your new company A public sector commercial estate in Leeds is looking for an experienced Estates Officer to support with Estates Management, Risk and safety compliance on an initial 12-month fixed-term basis. Your new role To support managers in the effective management of health, risk reduction & safety, ensuring that the estate complies with all current Health & Safety legislation. To foster and develop excellent working relationships across the estate, with the aim of promoting understanding of the importance of health, risk reduction and safety and its implementation in a creative environment. To ensure safe working practices are followed in all areas, ensuring that where issues arise, safe alternative solutions can be identified wherever possible. Under the direction of the Director of Estates and Resources, they manage and undertake a schedule of risk and safety audits across the estate and produce reports with the outcomes, setting objectives to ensure conformance with legislation and safety processes and liaising with managers of areas. To monitor any actions from audits undertaken, whether internal or external, in connection with risk and safety and ensure all are met within the timescales set, escalating where necessary. To keep up-to-date with health, risk and safety legislation and guidance, ensuring documents, policies and processes are updated or written, as required, presenting them to the relevant stakeholders as appropriate. What you'll need to succeed Professionally qualified - NEBOSH dip or equivalent; minimum Certified member of the Institute of Safety and Health (IOSH) Hold relevant experience in a similar positions previously. Available to commit to a 1-year fixed term contract What you'll get in return The role offers a competitive annual salary with access to a generous pension and reward scheme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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)
Your new company Our client is a well-established educational organisation with a large and diverse property portfolio. They are committed to providing safe, compliant, sustainable, and customer-focused environments that support learning, research, and operational excellence. Due to continued investment in their estates and compliance function, they are seeking a Compliance Maintenance Officer to support the delivery of statutory compliance and maintenance programmes across their estate. Your new role As a Compliance Maintenance Officer, you will support the planning, scheduling, delivery, and monitoring of statutory maintenance and compliance activities across a varied estate. Working closely with senior estates and compliance professionals, internal stakeholders, and external contractors, you will help ensure all statutory obligations are met and maintained to the highest standards. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), statutory inspections, testing programmes, and compliance activities. Assisting with compliance across fire safety, water hygiene, electrical safety, gas safety, lifts, asbestos, pressure systems, and access equipment. Maintaining compliance records, certification, and reporting systems, ensuring accurate audit trails. Monitoring contractor performance and supporting service delivery reviews. Producing compliance reports, KPI data, and management information for senior stakeholders. Working alongside Health & Safety, Estates, and Facilities teams to support risk assessments and safe systems of work. Supporting compliance with CDM Regulations and statutory maintenance requirements. Assisting with audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives. Supporting emergency response and reactive maintenance requirements when required. Contributing to a positive health and safety culture while delivering excellent customer service to staff, students, visitors, and stakeholders. The role will also involve participation in an on-call rota to support emergency situations and out-of-hours work where required. What you'll need to succeed Essential: Experience supporting statutory compliance, planned maintenance, and condition improvement programmes within an estate, facilities management, or property environment. Working knowledge of statutory compliance requirements across multiple asset types. Experience monitoring contractors and service providers. Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills. Experience maintaining statutory compliance systems and records. Working knowledge of CAFM systems. Understanding of health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Commitment to continuous professional development and sustainability initiatives. Desirable: Membership of, or working towards membership of, a recognised professional body such as IWFM, IHEEM, or IET. Experience working within an educational organisation, public sector, healthcare, or similarly complex estate environment. NEBOSH or IOSH Health & Safety qualification. Experience developing and improving compliance processes and asset management procedures. Welsh language skills. What you'll get in return A competitive rate of pay and long-term temporary work The opportunity to work within a respected educational organisation. Exposure to a diverse and complex estate portfolio. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunity to contribute to sustainability and environmental improvement objectives. A varied role with the chance to make a significant impact on compliance, safety, and operational performance. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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)
10/09/2026
Seasonal
Your new company Our client is a well-established educational organisation with a large and diverse property portfolio. They are committed to providing safe, compliant, sustainable, and customer-focused environments that support learning, research, and operational excellence. Due to continued investment in their estates and compliance function, they are seeking a Compliance Maintenance Officer to support the delivery of statutory compliance and maintenance programmes across their estate. Your new role As a Compliance Maintenance Officer, you will support the planning, scheduling, delivery, and monitoring of statutory maintenance and compliance activities across a varied estate. Working closely with senior estates and compliance professionals, internal stakeholders, and external contractors, you will help ensure all statutory obligations are met and maintained to the highest standards. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), statutory inspections, testing programmes, and compliance activities. Assisting with compliance across fire safety, water hygiene, electrical safety, gas safety, lifts, asbestos, pressure systems, and access equipment. Maintaining compliance records, certification, and reporting systems, ensuring accurate audit trails. Monitoring contractor performance and supporting service delivery reviews. Producing compliance reports, KPI data, and management information for senior stakeholders. Working alongside Health & Safety, Estates, and Facilities teams to support risk assessments and safe systems of work. Supporting compliance with CDM Regulations and statutory maintenance requirements. Assisting with audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives. Supporting emergency response and reactive maintenance requirements when required. Contributing to a positive health and safety culture while delivering excellent customer service to staff, students, visitors, and stakeholders. The role will also involve participation in an on-call rota to support emergency situations and out-of-hours work where required. What you'll need to succeed Essential: Experience supporting statutory compliance, planned maintenance, and condition improvement programmes within an estate, facilities management, or property environment. Working knowledge of statutory compliance requirements across multiple asset types. Experience monitoring contractors and service providers. Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills. Experience maintaining statutory compliance systems and records. Working knowledge of CAFM systems. Understanding of health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Commitment to continuous professional development and sustainability initiatives. Desirable: Membership of, or working towards membership of, a recognised professional body such as IWFM, IHEEM, or IET. Experience working within an educational organisation, public sector, healthcare, or similarly complex estate environment. NEBOSH or IOSH Health & Safety qualification. Experience developing and improving compliance processes and asset management procedures. Welsh language skills. What you'll get in return A competitive rate of pay and long-term temporary work The opportunity to work within a respected educational organisation. Exposure to a diverse and complex estate portfolio. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunity to contribute to sustainability and environmental improvement objectives. A varied role with the chance to make a significant impact on compliance, safety, and operational performance. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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)
STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Housing Officer 37 Hours per week £34,811 to £38,329 - pro rata for hours worked 9 Month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover LOCATION Stevenage Please note: It is essential that you continue your application on our Stevenage Borough Council Careers Page, otherwise the hiring manager will not be able to see your CV when shortlisting. Part of Housing and Investment, Resident and Estates Services is responsible for providing an end to end tenancy and leasehold management function. In addition, the team carries out statutory consultation, administers right to buy applications and processes other home ownership tasks. Our vision is to provide a 'Residents First' approach within a modern housing service. Working from home, our office and within the community, we are looking for someone who wants to work in a customer-centred service. The role requires a working knowledge of housing management and practice, and the ability to interpret legislation into understandable guidelines. We are looking for a well organised officer with good attention to detail to help the team to effectively deal with a range of customer enquiries. You will play a lead role in delivering the work of the Council s housing services for a specific area of the borough and to effect the transformation and continuous improvement of frontline housing management across all housing tenures. You will work to achieve sustainable tenancies and communities as well as raising the level of customer satisfaction. You will provide a proactive and customer focused housing management service. Ensuring the Council fulfils its legal and contractual obligations to tenants and leaseholders. You will be a regular and visible presence on estates; ensure estates are safe and well maintained and provide advice, information and reports on any housing management matter. We are looking for someone who has experience of working in a fast paced and/or customer service environment with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise their workload. You will be able to make decisions and take effective action in dealing with challenging situations. You must be able to work collaboratively with your colleagues to identify genuine needs of residents and jointly develop effective solutions as well as using your own initiative to achieve positive outcomes to problems. The successful candidate will: • convey messages effectively • demonstrate commitment to achieve high levels of resident satisfaction • demonstrate resilience to pressure • effectively manage own workload • establish clear targets and meets them • have an understanding of the local political objectives • maintain professionalism at all times • produce clear, succinct and well-structure written work • provide excellent customer service A full UK driving licence (with access to own vehicle) is desirable. This post is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Clearance and a Value Based Interview. OUR BENEFITS • Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants • Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements. • Part time and Job share opportunism - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated. • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave. • 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service) • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues • Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport • Cycle to Work scheme • Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans. • Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) • Discounted Health and Fitness membership • Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union. Please note: It is essential that you continue your application on our Stevenage Borough Council Careers Page, otherwise the hiring manager will not be able to see your CV when shortlisting. Closing date for receipt of applications: 22 September 2026 Virtual Interviews will be held week commencing: WC 28 September 2026 Face to Face Interviews will be held week commencing: WC 5 October 2026
10/09/2026
Contract
Housing Officer 37 Hours per week £34,811 to £38,329 - pro rata for hours worked 9 Month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover LOCATION Stevenage Please note: It is essential that you continue your application on our Stevenage Borough Council Careers Page, otherwise the hiring manager will not be able to see your CV when shortlisting. Part of Housing and Investment, Resident and Estates Services is responsible for providing an end to end tenancy and leasehold management function. In addition, the team carries out statutory consultation, administers right to buy applications and processes other home ownership tasks. Our vision is to provide a 'Residents First' approach within a modern housing service. Working from home, our office and within the community, we are looking for someone who wants to work in a customer-centred service. The role requires a working knowledge of housing management and practice, and the ability to interpret legislation into understandable guidelines. We are looking for a well organised officer with good attention to detail to help the team to effectively deal with a range of customer enquiries. You will play a lead role in delivering the work of the Council s housing services for a specific area of the borough and to effect the transformation and continuous improvement of frontline housing management across all housing tenures. You will work to achieve sustainable tenancies and communities as well as raising the level of customer satisfaction. You will provide a proactive and customer focused housing management service. Ensuring the Council fulfils its legal and contractual obligations to tenants and leaseholders. You will be a regular and visible presence on estates; ensure estates are safe and well maintained and provide advice, information and reports on any housing management matter. We are looking for someone who has experience of working in a fast paced and/or customer service environment with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise their workload. You will be able to make decisions and take effective action in dealing with challenging situations. You must be able to work collaboratively with your colleagues to identify genuine needs of residents and jointly develop effective solutions as well as using your own initiative to achieve positive outcomes to problems. The successful candidate will: • convey messages effectively • demonstrate commitment to achieve high levels of resident satisfaction • demonstrate resilience to pressure • effectively manage own workload • establish clear targets and meets them • have an understanding of the local political objectives • maintain professionalism at all times • produce clear, succinct and well-structure written work • provide excellent customer service A full UK driving licence (with access to own vehicle) is desirable. This post is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Clearance and a Value Based Interview. OUR BENEFITS • Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants • Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements. • Part time and Job share opportunism - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated. • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave. • 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service) • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues • Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport • Cycle to Work scheme • Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans. • Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) • Discounted Health and Fitness membership • Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union. Please note: It is essential that you continue your application on our Stevenage Borough Council Careers Page, otherwise the hiring manager will not be able to see your CV when shortlisting. Closing date for receipt of applications: 22 September 2026 Virtual Interviews will be held week commencing: WC 28 September 2026 Face to Face Interviews will be held week commencing: WC 5 October 2026
Job Title: Community Housing Officer, Dudley Council Location: Dudley Contract: Temporary - 6 Months Hourly Rate: 19.81 PAYE or 25.91 Umbrella Job Summary To deliver a community focused tenancy and estates management service, highly visible to tenants, residents and other stakeholders. To directly manage tenancies in a specified patch within a defined geographical area, working closely with other Housing and Communities teams, other Council Departments and other agencies to provide responsive services to customers create attractive, well maintained, safer estates. To support individual households to maintain their tenancies in a suitable and effective manner through the direct delivery of service and the commissioning of work through other teams / services. Work Location: Hybrid in Dudley Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
10/09/2026
Seasonal
Job Title: Community Housing Officer, Dudley Council Location: Dudley Contract: Temporary - 6 Months Hourly Rate: 19.81 PAYE or 25.91 Umbrella Job Summary To deliver a community focused tenancy and estates management service, highly visible to tenants, residents and other stakeholders. To directly manage tenancies in a specified patch within a defined geographical area, working closely with other Housing and Communities teams, other Council Departments and other agencies to provide responsive services to customers create attractive, well maintained, safer estates. To support individual households to maintain their tenancies in a suitable and effective manner through the direct delivery of service and the commissioning of work through other teams / services. Work Location: Hybrid in Dudley Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Hertfordshire County Council
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
About the team As a key member of the Estates team, you will play a vital role in managing one of the county's most diverse property portfolios. Our estate includes libraries, adult care facilities (supported living schemes, care homes and extra care housing), fire stations, register offices, recycling centres, highways assets, public health facilities, and corporate offices. This breadth of assets provides a unique opportunity to work on a wide variety of property matters that directly support vital public services across Hertfordshire. As a valued member of the team, you will: • Manage and instruct external property management agents and specialist consultants. • Work collaboratively with colleagues across Legal Services, Planning, Property Development, Design and Construction, Facilities Management and service departments. • Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders to deliver property solutions that meet service needs while achieving best value for the Council. • Support the delivery of strategic property initiatives, estate management programmes and major projects across the portfolio. • Lead and contribute to governance and decision-making processes, preparing reports and securing approvals within a democratic and politically sensitive environment. We embrace flexible and hybrid working, offering a combination of office-based, site-based and remote working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. About the role As a Senior Estates Officer, you will help ensure the Council's estate is managed effectively, efficiently and in accordance with the Strategic Asset Management Plan, supporting the delivery of high-quality services for Hertfordshire residents. Your primary focus will be the Adult Care property portfolio, including supported living schemes, care homes and extra care facilities. You will contribute to significant strategic programmes, including the implementation of the Council's Supported Living Strategy and the development of new Extra Care schemes across the county. You will also play an important role in reviewing and transforming the older persons' care home estate, helping to shape property solutions that improve accommodation, enhance service provision and support future service delivery. Reporting to the Strategic Asset and Estates Manager, you will provide expert property and estates advice on a wide range of land and property matters, ensuring compliance with RICS professional standards, relevant legislation and Council policies. The role offers significant variety of estate management, including landlord and tenant matters such as rent reviews, lease renewals and lease re-gears, as well as project delivery, property asset management, strategic reviews, and the provision of professional estates advice to colleagues, service departments, and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining professional estate management with strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement. About you We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated property professional who can confidently manage a varied workload and build strong working relationships across a range of stakeholders. Essential: Experience in estate management, property management or a related property discipline, with a sound understanding of professional property practice. Knowledge of landlord and tenant matters and wider estate management principles. Understanding of property, planning and legal issues, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence outcomes. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results to deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and present recommendations. Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment. Desirable: Experience of working within a local authority or public sector property environment. Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or progressing towards professional qualification. Experience of delivering strategic property projects.
10/09/2026
Full time
About the team As a key member of the Estates team, you will play a vital role in managing one of the county's most diverse property portfolios. Our estate includes libraries, adult care facilities (supported living schemes, care homes and extra care housing), fire stations, register offices, recycling centres, highways assets, public health facilities, and corporate offices. This breadth of assets provides a unique opportunity to work on a wide variety of property matters that directly support vital public services across Hertfordshire. As a valued member of the team, you will: • Manage and instruct external property management agents and specialist consultants. • Work collaboratively with colleagues across Legal Services, Planning, Property Development, Design and Construction, Facilities Management and service departments. • Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders to deliver property solutions that meet service needs while achieving best value for the Council. • Support the delivery of strategic property initiatives, estate management programmes and major projects across the portfolio. • Lead and contribute to governance and decision-making processes, preparing reports and securing approvals within a democratic and politically sensitive environment. We embrace flexible and hybrid working, offering a combination of office-based, site-based and remote working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. About the role As a Senior Estates Officer, you will help ensure the Council's estate is managed effectively, efficiently and in accordance with the Strategic Asset Management Plan, supporting the delivery of high-quality services for Hertfordshire residents. Your primary focus will be the Adult Care property portfolio, including supported living schemes, care homes and extra care facilities. You will contribute to significant strategic programmes, including the implementation of the Council's Supported Living Strategy and the development of new Extra Care schemes across the county. You will also play an important role in reviewing and transforming the older persons' care home estate, helping to shape property solutions that improve accommodation, enhance service provision and support future service delivery. Reporting to the Strategic Asset and Estates Manager, you will provide expert property and estates advice on a wide range of land and property matters, ensuring compliance with RICS professional standards, relevant legislation and Council policies. The role offers significant variety of estate management, including landlord and tenant matters such as rent reviews, lease renewals and lease re-gears, as well as project delivery, property asset management, strategic reviews, and the provision of professional estates advice to colleagues, service departments, and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining professional estate management with strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement. About you We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated property professional who can confidently manage a varied workload and build strong working relationships across a range of stakeholders. Essential: Experience in estate management, property management or a related property discipline, with a sound understanding of professional property practice. Knowledge of landlord and tenant matters and wider estate management principles. Understanding of property, planning and legal issues, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence outcomes. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results to deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and present recommendations. Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment. Desirable: Experience of working within a local authority or public sector property environment. Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or progressing towards professional qualification. Experience of delivering strategic property projects.
Are you an experienced Estates, Facilities or Site Manager looking for an opportunity to lead the operational management of a prestigious school environment? We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Estates Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of the school's estate, ensuring facilities are safe, compliant, well-maintained and provide an outstanding environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The Role Reporting to the Bursar, you will have overall responsibility for facilities management, maintenance, health & safety compliance, site security, contractor management and estate improvement projects across the school. This is a varied leadership role requiring strong organisational skills, technical knowledge and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy educational environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the caretaking, grounds and transport teams Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across the school estate Act as the school's Fire Safety Officer Ensure full compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations Manage contractors, service providers and facilities budgets Oversee site security and act as a key holder Coordinate estate improvement, refurbishment and maintenance projects Manage school fleet operations, including minibuses and drivers Coordinate external lettings and out-of-hours site usage Monitor utilities consumption and identify opportunities for efficiency and sustainability improvements About You We're looking for a candidate who brings strong facilities or estates management experience together with excellent people leadership skills. Essential Requirements Previous experience in an Estates, Facilities or Property Management role Proven people management experience NEBOSH or equivalent Level 3 Health & Safety qualification Building, engineering or trade-related qualification Strong knowledge of health & safety and facilities compliance requirements Excellent communication and organisational skills Good IT skills Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience working within an education environment D1 driving licence or willingness to undertake training Experience managing maintenance projects and contractor relationships Knowledge of fire safety management and compliance What's on Offer? The opportunity to lead and shape a diverse school estate A varied and rewarding role within a supportive school community Responsibility for managing facilities, projects and operational services The chance to make a genuine impact on the environment and experience of pupils and staff If this is a role that you are interested in, please do apply online or contact our Staines branch.
08/09/2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Estates, Facilities or Site Manager looking for an opportunity to lead the operational management of a prestigious school environment? We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Estates Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of the school's estate, ensuring facilities are safe, compliant, well-maintained and provide an outstanding environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The Role Reporting to the Bursar, you will have overall responsibility for facilities management, maintenance, health & safety compliance, site security, contractor management and estate improvement projects across the school. This is a varied leadership role requiring strong organisational skills, technical knowledge and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy educational environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the caretaking, grounds and transport teams Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across the school estate Act as the school's Fire Safety Officer Ensure full compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations Manage contractors, service providers and facilities budgets Oversee site security and act as a key holder Coordinate estate improvement, refurbishment and maintenance projects Manage school fleet operations, including minibuses and drivers Coordinate external lettings and out-of-hours site usage Monitor utilities consumption and identify opportunities for efficiency and sustainability improvements About You We're looking for a candidate who brings strong facilities or estates management experience together with excellent people leadership skills. Essential Requirements Previous experience in an Estates, Facilities or Property Management role Proven people management experience NEBOSH or equivalent Level 3 Health & Safety qualification Building, engineering or trade-related qualification Strong knowledge of health & safety and facilities compliance requirements Excellent communication and organisational skills Good IT skills Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience working within an education environment D1 driving licence or willingness to undertake training Experience managing maintenance projects and contractor relationships Knowledge of fire safety management and compliance What's on Offer? The opportunity to lead and shape a diverse school estate A varied and rewarding role within a supportive school community Responsibility for managing facilities, projects and operational services The chance to make a genuine impact on the environment and experience of pupils and staff If this is a role that you are interested in, please do apply online or contact our Staines branch.
Building Services & Compliance Officer Location: Cambridge Salary : £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on skills and experience Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week. Normal working hours are 07 30, with a 1-hour unpaid break) Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026 The Estates Department The Perse School s Estates Department is based at the Upper School site on Hills Road, Cambridge. Led by the Director of Estates, the department consists of Estates Management, Maintenance and Grounds & Gardens personnel. The purpose of the Estates Department is to ensure that the School sites provide a safe, attractive and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors. This is achieved by ensuring the real estate is routinely enhanced and kept in safe working order. We aim to undertake all of this to the highest standard and keep quality and safe work at the forefront of our approach. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibility As a member of the support staff, the Building Services & Compliance Officer s ultimate line manager is the Bursar, although day-to-day responsibility will be to the Building Services & Energy Manager. Job Purpose Based within the Estates team, this post is designed to support the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the school estate and promote quality in building services, minor works and compliance. The successful candidate will play a large part in ensuring various building services support end user requirements and are effectively serviced and maintained. This will include proactive and reactive support and supervision of planned upgrades. The post holder will be further expected to support this via undertaking certain compliance checks, personally completing or logging associated repairs where suitable, managing contractors on site to ensure compliance in more specialist areas, creating action plans where remedial work is required and ensuring evidence and record keeping of estates compliance is clear and well ordered. Duties & Responsibilities Review the school s existing compliance procedures and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule, advising where adjustments and additions may be made. Develop a good working understanding of building services including amongst other items BMS, intruder alarms, HVAC, heating and hot water plant, lifts and the fire alarm system. Provide oversight of minor works projects relevant to building performance and efficiency. Undertake regular compliance checks including fire door and emergency lighting inspections and water flushing programmes. Manage contracted compliance inspections and servicing including fire risk assessments, passenger lifts (LOLER), PAT Testing and fixed electric testing. Ensure contractor paperwork checks are suitable, reviewed and recorded, e.g. insurances, gas safety certification or asbestos awareness qualifications. Effectively review, file and manage record keeping for ease of review and presentation. This may incorporate CAFM systems and hard copies where relevant. Report on compliance progress and status informing an Estates compliance risk register and estates management. Develop, monitor and review workplace inspections, including PUWER related items and general safety based real estate inspections. Other benefits Pension scheme with employer contributions of 13.75 Death in service of 3 x salary Free lunch in term time and certain periods of the school holidays Free on site parking (subject to availability) Cycle to work scheme Free access to fitness suite and swimming pool during times set aside for staff only use To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Perse School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
07/09/2026
Full time
Building Services & Compliance Officer Location: Cambridge Salary : £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on skills and experience Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week. Normal working hours are 07 30, with a 1-hour unpaid break) Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026 The Estates Department The Perse School s Estates Department is based at the Upper School site on Hills Road, Cambridge. Led by the Director of Estates, the department consists of Estates Management, Maintenance and Grounds & Gardens personnel. The purpose of the Estates Department is to ensure that the School sites provide a safe, attractive and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors. This is achieved by ensuring the real estate is routinely enhanced and kept in safe working order. We aim to undertake all of this to the highest standard and keep quality and safe work at the forefront of our approach. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibility As a member of the support staff, the Building Services & Compliance Officer s ultimate line manager is the Bursar, although day-to-day responsibility will be to the Building Services & Energy Manager. Job Purpose Based within the Estates team, this post is designed to support the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the school estate and promote quality in building services, minor works and compliance. The successful candidate will play a large part in ensuring various building services support end user requirements and are effectively serviced and maintained. This will include proactive and reactive support and supervision of planned upgrades. The post holder will be further expected to support this via undertaking certain compliance checks, personally completing or logging associated repairs where suitable, managing contractors on site to ensure compliance in more specialist areas, creating action plans where remedial work is required and ensuring evidence and record keeping of estates compliance is clear and well ordered. Duties & Responsibilities Review the school s existing compliance procedures and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule, advising where adjustments and additions may be made. Develop a good working understanding of building services including amongst other items BMS, intruder alarms, HVAC, heating and hot water plant, lifts and the fire alarm system. Provide oversight of minor works projects relevant to building performance and efficiency. Undertake regular compliance checks including fire door and emergency lighting inspections and water flushing programmes. Manage contracted compliance inspections and servicing including fire risk assessments, passenger lifts (LOLER), PAT Testing and fixed electric testing. Ensure contractor paperwork checks are suitable, reviewed and recorded, e.g. insurances, gas safety certification or asbestos awareness qualifications. Effectively review, file and manage record keeping for ease of review and presentation. This may incorporate CAFM systems and hard copies where relevant. Report on compliance progress and status informing an Estates compliance risk register and estates management. Develop, monitor and review workplace inspections, including PUWER related items and general safety based real estate inspections. Other benefits Pension scheme with employer contributions of 13.75 Death in service of 3 x salary Free lunch in term time and certain periods of the school holidays Free on site parking (subject to availability) Cycle to work scheme Free access to fitness suite and swimming pool during times set aside for staff only use To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Perse School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Estate Manager Richmond TW1 3AB Public Sector - Local Authority Full time - Mon-Fri, 36 hours per week Temporary role - 3 months with likely extension 21.70 per hour PAYE / 28.29 per hour Umbrella To manage approximately 750 properties and deal with a wide range of tenancy and leasehold issues. Specific Duties: 1.Responsible to the Area Housing Manager through the Senior Estate Manager for the day-to-day management and routine repair of a group of dwellings within the Area. 2. Provides the main point of contact with tenants and leaseholders by receiving and acting upon tenants and leaseholders' complaints and enquires. Carries out inspections of individual properties as well as internal and external communal areas of blocks and estates, making recommendations for improvements as necessary. 3. Responsible for prioritising own workload, dealing with enquiries and requests on management and repair matters in accordance with established policies and procedures. As the first and primary point of contact, is required to be highly conversant and comply with relevant legislation and case law, imparting the information to tenants, residents and leaseholders as required. 4. Investigates and recommends management transfers, discretionary tenancies, succession requests and prepares reports for Area Housing Manager/ Deputy Area Housing Manager where appropriate. Liaises with internal and external agencies in respect of vulnerable residents with mental or physical health issues or social difficulties. Attends and presents at case conferences such as Community Multi Agency Risk Assessment Panel or Team Around the Child regarding high risk or complex cases. 5. Issues repair orders in accordance with Council procedures; carries out post- inspections and the checking of invoices. Processes variation orders and resolves disputes regarding invoices. Responsible for ensuring appropriate security measures are taken for all vacant properties in their patch. 6. Assesses whether permission should be given to tenants and leaseholders to carry out alterations/improvements in accordance with Council policy and detailed procedures/ stringent time limits. Investigates unauthorised alterations and takes appropriate enforcement action to remedy breaches of tenancy/lease terms. Investigates breaches by Leaseholders of HMO Regulations. 7. Responsible for full and appropriate investigation of routine and non-routine complex cases of antisocial behaviour, including all reports of hate crime; ensures all cases are progressed in accordance with policy and procedure. Keeps the NPS anti-social behaviour database fully updated. Initiates mediation where possible and takes enforcement action for breach of lease/tenancy agreements where appropriate. 8. Responsible for investigating, and taking appropriate action on complaints from residents, elected Members of Parliament and ward Councillors. 9. Responsible for processing Flexible Fixed Term Tenancies Reviews in accordance with policy and detailed procedure, adhering to stringent time limits. Ensures that timely responses are provided to leasehold Pre-Assignment Queries and Right to Buy tenancy and occupancy checks to ensure compliance with the statutory time frame and prevent compensatory payments by the Council. 10. Assists the Resident Participation Officer in maintaining positive liaison with existing tenant, resident/ leaseholder associations/ forum meetings as directed by the Area Housing Manager. Assists where appropriate in the formation of new associations and attends relevant evening meetings/ weekend social events. 11. Attends Court routinely on housing management cases, gas safety injunction cases, unauthorised occupants, and squatters; also arranges and attends subsequent evictions. Attends evictions for rent arrears and unauthorised occupation and executes gas safety injunction orders. 12. Calculates charges for major works and consults with leaseholders in accordance with relevant legislation including the preparation of consultation letters, subsequent negotiations with leaseholders and liaison with other sections of the department and other Council departments. Similarly advises leaseholders on matters relating to routine service charges/major works: answers service charge enquiries within timescales laid down in the Leaseholder's Charter. 13. Responsible for undertaking fire safety checks, particularly of leasehold property front entrance doors to ensure compliance with fire regulations and specific lease terms. Makes sure buildings are compliant with fire safety regulations by ensuring that communal areas are clear. Initiates and progresses enforcement action for breach of lease if warranted. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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07/09/2026
Contract
Estate Manager Richmond TW1 3AB Public Sector - Local Authority Full time - Mon-Fri, 36 hours per week Temporary role - 3 months with likely extension 21.70 per hour PAYE / 28.29 per hour Umbrella To manage approximately 750 properties and deal with a wide range of tenancy and leasehold issues. Specific Duties: 1.Responsible to the Area Housing Manager through the Senior Estate Manager for the day-to-day management and routine repair of a group of dwellings within the Area. 2. Provides the main point of contact with tenants and leaseholders by receiving and acting upon tenants and leaseholders' complaints and enquires. Carries out inspections of individual properties as well as internal and external communal areas of blocks and estates, making recommendations for improvements as necessary. 3. Responsible for prioritising own workload, dealing with enquiries and requests on management and repair matters in accordance with established policies and procedures. As the first and primary point of contact, is required to be highly conversant and comply with relevant legislation and case law, imparting the information to tenants, residents and leaseholders as required. 4. Investigates and recommends management transfers, discretionary tenancies, succession requests and prepares reports for Area Housing Manager/ Deputy Area Housing Manager where appropriate. Liaises with internal and external agencies in respect of vulnerable residents with mental or physical health issues or social difficulties. Attends and presents at case conferences such as Community Multi Agency Risk Assessment Panel or Team Around the Child regarding high risk or complex cases. 5. Issues repair orders in accordance with Council procedures; carries out post- inspections and the checking of invoices. Processes variation orders and resolves disputes regarding invoices. Responsible for ensuring appropriate security measures are taken for all vacant properties in their patch. 6. Assesses whether permission should be given to tenants and leaseholders to carry out alterations/improvements in accordance with Council policy and detailed procedures/ stringent time limits. Investigates unauthorised alterations and takes appropriate enforcement action to remedy breaches of tenancy/lease terms. Investigates breaches by Leaseholders of HMO Regulations. 7. Responsible for full and appropriate investigation of routine and non-routine complex cases of antisocial behaviour, including all reports of hate crime; ensures all cases are progressed in accordance with policy and procedure. Keeps the NPS anti-social behaviour database fully updated. Initiates mediation where possible and takes enforcement action for breach of lease/tenancy agreements where appropriate. 8. Responsible for investigating, and taking appropriate action on complaints from residents, elected Members of Parliament and ward Councillors. 9. Responsible for processing Flexible Fixed Term Tenancies Reviews in accordance with policy and detailed procedure, adhering to stringent time limits. Ensures that timely responses are provided to leasehold Pre-Assignment Queries and Right to Buy tenancy and occupancy checks to ensure compliance with the statutory time frame and prevent compensatory payments by the Council. 10. Assists the Resident Participation Officer in maintaining positive liaison with existing tenant, resident/ leaseholder associations/ forum meetings as directed by the Area Housing Manager. Assists where appropriate in the formation of new associations and attends relevant evening meetings/ weekend social events. 11. Attends Court routinely on housing management cases, gas safety injunction cases, unauthorised occupants, and squatters; also arranges and attends subsequent evictions. Attends evictions for rent arrears and unauthorised occupation and executes gas safety injunction orders. 12. Calculates charges for major works and consults with leaseholders in accordance with relevant legislation including the preparation of consultation letters, subsequent negotiations with leaseholders and liaison with other sections of the department and other Council departments. Similarly advises leaseholders on matters relating to routine service charges/major works: answers service charge enquiries within timescales laid down in the Leaseholder's Charter. 13. Responsible for undertaking fire safety checks, particularly of leasehold property front entrance doors to ensure compliance with fire regulations and specific lease terms. Makes sure buildings are compliant with fire safety regulations by ensuring that communal areas are clear. Initiates and progresses enforcement action for breach of lease if warranted. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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Estates Manager Location : Wotton-under-Edge Town Council, The Civic Centre, 2 Gloucester Street, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7DN Salary : £36,581 - £40,444 per annum (SCP 24-28) Contract : Permanent, 37 hours per week with some weekends and evening for meetings and other events Leading Wotton under Edge s estate into its next phase of development. Wotton under Edge Town Council is entering a period of significant organisational growth. As responsibilities evolve, expectations rise and the wider Gloucestershire landscape shifts, the Council is strengthening its operational capacity, modernising systems and investing in the capability needed for the future. We are looking for an Estates Manager to lead this next phase of development and ensure the Council s buildings, green spaces and public infrastructure are managed professionally, safely and sustainably. About the role This is a pivotal moment to join the organisation. The Council is refreshing its Town Plan, preparing for the wider implications of Local Government Reorganisation and strengthening how it manages its estate. As Estates Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across all land, buildings and public spaces, ensuring the estate is safe, compliant and well maintained. You will oversee capital projects, refurbishment programmes and long term asset planning, while modernising systems and improving operational resilience. You will act as the Council s lead officer for health and safety, statutory compliance and building regulations, ensuring inspections, risk assessments and contractor activity are delivered to high standards. You will lead the Estates Team, guide operational delivery and help ensure the Council s assets remain welcoming, reliable and ready for community use. About you To succeed, you will bring: Senior level experience in estates, facilities or asset management, ideally across multiple sites Strong understanding of planned and preventative maintenance, statutory compliance and building regulations Experience leading teams, managing contractors and overseeing capital or refurbishment projects Confidence managing budgets, financial planning and value for money assessments Clear communication skills and the ability to influence, advise and build strong relationships Sound judgement and problem solving capability in sensitive or high pressure environments NEBOSH or equivalent (desirable), and experience with heritage or listed buildings (desirable) You will be a trusted leader, a steady presence and a key contributor to the Council s future direction. Your work will help ensure the estate is managed confidently, safely and efficiently, and that the Council remains ready for new responsibilities as the organisation grows. If you are motivated by public service, confident in leading operational services and keen to help shape Wotton under Edge s next chapter, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact. How to apply Please click apply and a member of the CHRGS team will be in touch to send you a candidate pack. Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 1 October Interviews: Interviews take place in person week commencing 12th October 2026.
04/09/2026
Full time
Estates Manager Location : Wotton-under-Edge Town Council, The Civic Centre, 2 Gloucester Street, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7DN Salary : £36,581 - £40,444 per annum (SCP 24-28) Contract : Permanent, 37 hours per week with some weekends and evening for meetings and other events Leading Wotton under Edge s estate into its next phase of development. Wotton under Edge Town Council is entering a period of significant organisational growth. As responsibilities evolve, expectations rise and the wider Gloucestershire landscape shifts, the Council is strengthening its operational capacity, modernising systems and investing in the capability needed for the future. We are looking for an Estates Manager to lead this next phase of development and ensure the Council s buildings, green spaces and public infrastructure are managed professionally, safely and sustainably. About the role This is a pivotal moment to join the organisation. The Council is refreshing its Town Plan, preparing for the wider implications of Local Government Reorganisation and strengthening how it manages its estate. As Estates Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across all land, buildings and public spaces, ensuring the estate is safe, compliant and well maintained. You will oversee capital projects, refurbishment programmes and long term asset planning, while modernising systems and improving operational resilience. You will act as the Council s lead officer for health and safety, statutory compliance and building regulations, ensuring inspections, risk assessments and contractor activity are delivered to high standards. You will lead the Estates Team, guide operational delivery and help ensure the Council s assets remain welcoming, reliable and ready for community use. About you To succeed, you will bring: Senior level experience in estates, facilities or asset management, ideally across multiple sites Strong understanding of planned and preventative maintenance, statutory compliance and building regulations Experience leading teams, managing contractors and overseeing capital or refurbishment projects Confidence managing budgets, financial planning and value for money assessments Clear communication skills and the ability to influence, advise and build strong relationships Sound judgement and problem solving capability in sensitive or high pressure environments NEBOSH or equivalent (desirable), and experience with heritage or listed buildings (desirable) You will be a trusted leader, a steady presence and a key contributor to the Council s future direction. Your work will help ensure the estate is managed confidently, safely and efficiently, and that the Council remains ready for new responsibilities as the organisation grows. If you are motivated by public service, confident in leading operational services and keen to help shape Wotton under Edge s next chapter, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact. How to apply Please click apply and a member of the CHRGS team will be in touch to send you a candidate pack. Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 1 October Interviews: Interviews take place in person week commencing 12th October 2026.
Our client are looking for an experienced Deputy Facilities Officer to support the Facilities Officer in managing the organisation's offices and workplace services across its national estate. This is a varied role covering facilities management, health & safety, compliance, contractors, suppliers, budgets and office projects , with responsibility for supervising the Facilities Team at the site and deputising for the Facilities Officer when required. Key Responsibilities Support the Facilities Officer with the day-to-day management and maintenance of offices nationally. Oversee office services including maintenance, cleaning, security, fire alarms, energy, catering and general facilities. Respond to facilities issues and ensure problems are resolved quickly and effectively. Support office relocations, refurbishments and redevelopment projects, helping to ensure they are delivered on time and to the required standard. Provide advice and support on Health & Safety, risk assessments, environmental matters and statutory compliance. Manage and monitor contractors and suppliers, ensuring services are delivered effectively, on time and within agreed budgets. Assist with facilities budgets and monitor expenditure, identifying opportunities for cost savings and service improvements. Line manage the Facilities Team, ensuring a high standard of support is provided to staff. Liaise with staff, tenants, contractors and suppliers to coordinate facilities services and resolve issues. Deputise for the Facilities Officer during periods of absence. About You We are looking for someone with previous experience in Facilities Management, Workplace Management, Estates or a similar environment . You will ideally have experience of: Managing contractors and external suppliers. Health & Safety, risk assessments and statutory compliance. Office moves, refurbishments or redevelopment projects. Monitoring budgets and supplier expenditure. Managing or supervising a facilities/workplace team. Dealing confidently with facilities issues and finding practical, cost-effective solutions. You will be a strong communicator who is comfortable dealing with people at all levels, from internal colleagues to contractors and suppliers. You'll need to be organised, proactive and confident in making decisions , with the ability to remain calm and effective when dealing with problems or competing priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Facilities Coordinator/Officer looking to step up , or an existing Assistant/Deputy Facilities Manager looking for a varied role with genuine responsibility. Prize Placements is acting as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 7 days please consider that on this occasion your CV has not been selected for our client
01/09/2026
Seasonal
Our client are looking for an experienced Deputy Facilities Officer to support the Facilities Officer in managing the organisation's offices and workplace services across its national estate. This is a varied role covering facilities management, health & safety, compliance, contractors, suppliers, budgets and office projects , with responsibility for supervising the Facilities Team at the site and deputising for the Facilities Officer when required. Key Responsibilities Support the Facilities Officer with the day-to-day management and maintenance of offices nationally. Oversee office services including maintenance, cleaning, security, fire alarms, energy, catering and general facilities. Respond to facilities issues and ensure problems are resolved quickly and effectively. Support office relocations, refurbishments and redevelopment projects, helping to ensure they are delivered on time and to the required standard. Provide advice and support on Health & Safety, risk assessments, environmental matters and statutory compliance. Manage and monitor contractors and suppliers, ensuring services are delivered effectively, on time and within agreed budgets. Assist with facilities budgets and monitor expenditure, identifying opportunities for cost savings and service improvements. Line manage the Facilities Team, ensuring a high standard of support is provided to staff. Liaise with staff, tenants, contractors and suppliers to coordinate facilities services and resolve issues. Deputise for the Facilities Officer during periods of absence. About You We are looking for someone with previous experience in Facilities Management, Workplace Management, Estates or a similar environment . You will ideally have experience of: Managing contractors and external suppliers. Health & Safety, risk assessments and statutory compliance. Office moves, refurbishments or redevelopment projects. Monitoring budgets and supplier expenditure. Managing or supervising a facilities/workplace team. Dealing confidently with facilities issues and finding practical, cost-effective solutions. You will be a strong communicator who is comfortable dealing with people at all levels, from internal colleagues to contractors and suppliers. You'll need to be organised, proactive and confident in making decisions , with the ability to remain calm and effective when dealing with problems or competing priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Facilities Coordinator/Officer looking to step up , or an existing Assistant/Deputy Facilities Manager looking for a varied role with genuine responsibility. Prize Placements is acting as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 7 days please consider that on this occasion your CV has not been selected for our client
Estates Support Officer - Part Time Pay: 13.84 per hour PAYE Job Type: Part Time Temporary (Rolling Contract) Hours: 22.5 hours per week Location: Preston The Role We are looking for an Estates Support Officer to support a busy Estates and Facilities team. You will manage maintenance requests, coordinate contractors, maintain records, and provide administrative support to help keep services running smoothly. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Manage maintenance requests through the CAFM system. Coordinate contractors and monitor jobs through to completion. Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems. Support planned and reactive maintenance works. Arrange inspections, testing programmes, and contractor visits. Process purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and delivery notes. Produce reports and management information. Handle telephone and email enquiries from customers and contractors. Provide general administrative support across the Estates team. Skills & Experience Experience within an Estates, Facilities, Property, or Maintenance environment. Knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance processes. Experience using CAFM systems or similar software. Strong administration and organisational skills. Experience maintaining computerised records and filing systems. Experience processing invoices, orders, and requisitions. Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel. Strong communication and customer service skills. Able to work independently and as part of a team. To apply for the Estates Support Officer - Part Time position, please submit your CV for consideration.
01/09/2026
Full time
Estates Support Officer - Part Time Pay: 13.84 per hour PAYE Job Type: Part Time Temporary (Rolling Contract) Hours: 22.5 hours per week Location: Preston The Role We are looking for an Estates Support Officer to support a busy Estates and Facilities team. You will manage maintenance requests, coordinate contractors, maintain records, and provide administrative support to help keep services running smoothly. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Manage maintenance requests through the CAFM system. Coordinate contractors and monitor jobs through to completion. Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems. Support planned and reactive maintenance works. Arrange inspections, testing programmes, and contractor visits. Process purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and delivery notes. Produce reports and management information. Handle telephone and email enquiries from customers and contractors. Provide general administrative support across the Estates team. Skills & Experience Experience within an Estates, Facilities, Property, or Maintenance environment. Knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance processes. Experience using CAFM systems or similar software. Strong administration and organisational skills. Experience maintaining computerised records and filing systems. Experience processing invoices, orders, and requisitions. Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel. Strong communication and customer service skills. Able to work independently and as part of a team. To apply for the Estates Support Officer - Part Time position, please submit your CV for consideration.
Pre-Construction Housing Delivery Team Manager - Harlow District Council Harlow District Council Temporary, Full Time £550.00 - £600.00 per day/umbrella Location: Harlow Closing Date: 28th August 2026 Harlow District Council is an ambitious authority delivering a significant Housing Capital Programme, with investment of approximately £150m over the next two years. The council is building a high-performing team of professionals to support the delivery of its housing and asset management priorities. Harlow itself offers a strong quality of life, with excellent shopping, leisure facilities, and strong transport links, including access to the M11 and M25, as well as rail connections to London and Stansted Airport. The role: Harlow Council is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Team Manager to join its Housing Capital Works team, supporting the early-stage development of a large-scale programme of refurbishment and component replacement works across occupied council homes, including both low- and high-rise blocks. This post requires the successful individual to be based on site 2-4 days per week. The role sits within a fast-paced pre-construction environment where you will take responsibility for shaping future investment programmes before delivery begins. This includes ensuring schemes are properly scoped, designed, costed and fully compliant prior to handover to the delivery phase. Working collaboratively with internal housing, asset management and procurement teams, as well as external consultants and technical advisors, you will help identify priority estates and buildings, coordinate surveys, inspections and feasibility work, and develop well-defined capital projects ready for tender and delivery. A key part of the role will involve ensuring all works are developed in line with CDM 2015 regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022 and RIBA Plan of Work principles, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance and quality in occupied residential environments. You will also work closely with the following colleagues; Consultation and engagement teams to ensure Section 20 Leasehold consultation, Tenants communication and RLO function are fully and timely informs of programme matters and ensuring appropriate consultation is supported throughout programme development. Procurement colleagues to support the tendering and evaluation of consultancy services and planned works. Delivery teams to ensure smooth transition from pre-construction into execution via timely contract execution, handover, mobilisation and supplier P2P set-up. This is a role for someone who can operate across multiple schemes at different stages, maintaining a strong overview of programme priorities while driving detailed project development at pace. The experience you will bring: A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role with either a housing association or local authority. Proven experience managing housing refurbishment projects and multi-million-pound contracts (£3-5m). Experience managing a team, including Project Managers and Resident Liaison Officers. Experience in managing consultants and contractor performance. Experience of design and build / traditional contracts (desirable). Strong experience in KPI reporting, budget monitoring, and monthly valuations. Experience of operating successfully in Major Works (Capital) Unwavering focus and significant capability in delivering real outputs and valuefor the organisation and residents. Demonstrate ability to lead and motivate Proven capability towork collaboratively with other teams and colleagues, delivering the required outputs for Harlow residents. Knowledge of and capability in delivering applicable social housing, asset management legislative and regulatory obligations. Experience of using asset data and resident feedback to develop Major Works' capital investment programmes. Significant capability in ensuring datais accurate and utilising it to support effective decision making and add value to SHP's activities. Experience of maximising outputs and value for residents via effective engagement and involvement Experience of supporting accurate budget monitoring reporting. Responsibilities and Outcomes: Effective Team leadership and managementof the team, delivering the required outputs for HOPS and residents. Support delivery and compliance with all applicable asset management legislative and regulatory obligations. Lead on the development of intelligent Major Works programmes utilising accurate, reliable data, systems and reporting. Supporting the delivery of accurate and effective budget planning, management and forecasting. Effective collaborative workingwith other colleagues and teams delivering the required outputs for SHP and residents. Leading and supporting the delivery of service improvement projects delivering the required outputs for HOPS and residents
01/09/2026
Contract
Pre-Construction Housing Delivery Team Manager - Harlow District Council Harlow District Council Temporary, Full Time £550.00 - £600.00 per day/umbrella Location: Harlow Closing Date: 28th August 2026 Harlow District Council is an ambitious authority delivering a significant Housing Capital Programme, with investment of approximately £150m over the next two years. The council is building a high-performing team of professionals to support the delivery of its housing and asset management priorities. Harlow itself offers a strong quality of life, with excellent shopping, leisure facilities, and strong transport links, including access to the M11 and M25, as well as rail connections to London and Stansted Airport. The role: Harlow Council is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Team Manager to join its Housing Capital Works team, supporting the early-stage development of a large-scale programme of refurbishment and component replacement works across occupied council homes, including both low- and high-rise blocks. This post requires the successful individual to be based on site 2-4 days per week. The role sits within a fast-paced pre-construction environment where you will take responsibility for shaping future investment programmes before delivery begins. This includes ensuring schemes are properly scoped, designed, costed and fully compliant prior to handover to the delivery phase. Working collaboratively with internal housing, asset management and procurement teams, as well as external consultants and technical advisors, you will help identify priority estates and buildings, coordinate surveys, inspections and feasibility work, and develop well-defined capital projects ready for tender and delivery. A key part of the role will involve ensuring all works are developed in line with CDM 2015 regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022 and RIBA Plan of Work principles, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance and quality in occupied residential environments. You will also work closely with the following colleagues; Consultation and engagement teams to ensure Section 20 Leasehold consultation, Tenants communication and RLO function are fully and timely informs of programme matters and ensuring appropriate consultation is supported throughout programme development. Procurement colleagues to support the tendering and evaluation of consultancy services and planned works. Delivery teams to ensure smooth transition from pre-construction into execution via timely contract execution, handover, mobilisation and supplier P2P set-up. This is a role for someone who can operate across multiple schemes at different stages, maintaining a strong overview of programme priorities while driving detailed project development at pace. The experience you will bring: A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role with either a housing association or local authority. Proven experience managing housing refurbishment projects and multi-million-pound contracts (£3-5m). Experience managing a team, including Project Managers and Resident Liaison Officers. Experience in managing consultants and contractor performance. Experience of design and build / traditional contracts (desirable). Strong experience in KPI reporting, budget monitoring, and monthly valuations. Experience of operating successfully in Major Works (Capital) Unwavering focus and significant capability in delivering real outputs and valuefor the organisation and residents. Demonstrate ability to lead and motivate Proven capability towork collaboratively with other teams and colleagues, delivering the required outputs for Harlow residents. Knowledge of and capability in delivering applicable social housing, asset management legislative and regulatory obligations. Experience of using asset data and resident feedback to develop Major Works' capital investment programmes. Significant capability in ensuring datais accurate and utilising it to support effective decision making and add value to SHP's activities. Experience of maximising outputs and value for residents via effective engagement and involvement Experience of supporting accurate budget monitoring reporting. Responsibilities and Outcomes: Effective Team leadership and managementof the team, delivering the required outputs for HOPS and residents. Support delivery and compliance with all applicable asset management legislative and regulatory obligations. Lead on the development of intelligent Major Works programmes utilising accurate, reliable data, systems and reporting. Supporting the delivery of accurate and effective budget planning, management and forecasting. Effective collaborative workingwith other colleagues and teams delivering the required outputs for SHP and residents. Leading and supporting the delivery of service improvement projects delivering the required outputs for HOPS and residents
Neighbourhood Officer Pay: 27.57 Umbrella Location: London Borough of Hillingdon, Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1UW About the role We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Neighbourhood Officer to join our Homes and Neighbourhoods service. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will manage a defined neighbourhood patch of Council properties, working directly with tenants and leaseholders to provide a high-quality, end-to-end tenancy and neighbourhood management service. You will be a visible and accessible presence within your neighbourhood, building positive relationships with residents, identifying issues early and working collaboratively with colleagues, partners and communities to resolve problems and improve local neighbourhoods. You will manage all aspects of tenancy management across your patch, including mutual exchanges, successions, low-level tenancy support, anti-social behaviour, neighbour disputes, tenancy breaches, tenancy checks and access issues . You will also play an important role in tenancy sustainment, helping residents at risk of tenancy failure to remain successfully housed. What you'll be doing You will take ownership of your neighbourhood patch and ensure residents receive a responsive, professional and person-centred service. Your responsibilities will include: Managing a defined patch of Council properties, covering tenants and leaseholders and all key aspects of tenancy and neighbourhood management. Providing an end-to-end tenancy management service throughout the lifetime of a tenancy. Building strong relationships with residents, resident groups and community partners and ensuring the resident voice influences service delivery. Being visible and accessible on estates through regular inspections, resident engagement and quarterly neighbourhood walkabouts. Managing mutual exchange and succession casework, ensuring statutory requirements and deadlines are met. Providing low-level tenancy support, identifying risks early and working with Tenancy Sustainment Officers and partner agencies to prevent tenancy failure and homelessness. Investigating and resolving low-level anti-social behaviour, neighbour disputes and tenancy breaches through proportionate informal and formal interventions. Working with internal services and external partners to address ASB, safeguarding concerns and wider neighbourhood issues. Identifying vulnerable residents and making appropriate referrals or signposting to services that support health, wellbeing, independence and tenancy sustainment. Undertaking targeted tenancy checks and supporting access to properties for statutory gas, electrical, fire safety and other compliance works. Taking appropriate enforcement action where residents refuse access, while considering vulnerability and support needs. Supporting the management of hoarding, safeguarding and other risks affecting residents, neighbours or property safety. Identifying and responding to fire safety risks and helping residents remain fire safe and fire aware. Responding effectively to emergencies such as fires, floods and other incidents affecting Council properties. Supporting decants and working with other teams to ensure affected residents are appropriately supported. Managing Use and Occupation casework to maximise the effective use of Council housing stock. Attending property handovers, open days and community events for newly developed, acquired or refurbished homes. Maintaining accurate case records and producing reports that demonstrate progress and outcomes. Contributing to resident satisfaction, Tenant Satisfaction Measures and wider service performance targets. Identifying opportunities to improve services, work efficiently and deliver better outcomes and value for money. About you We are looking for someone who is confident, resilient, organised and committed to putting residents first . You will have experience of delivering tenancy management services within a social housing environment and be able to manage a varied caseload involving different tenancy types, vulnerabilities and complex circumstances. You will have: Experience of managing social housing tenancies and understanding the factors that can affect tenancy sustainment. Experience of dealing with ASB, neighbour disputes, tenancy breaches and low-level tenancy management issues. Experience of managing complex casework involving residents with multiple or unmet needs. The ability to assess and manage risk, vulnerability and safeguarding concerns. Experience of working collaboratively with internal teams, partner agencies and community organisations to achieve positive outcomes. The ability to handle difficult conversations, challenge inappropriate behaviour and take proportionate enforcement action when required. Experience of managing access issues relating to gas servicing, electrical testing, planned works and other landlord obligations would be an advantage. Good knowledge and understanding of housing and landlord and tenant legislation, regulations and guidance relevant to social housing. An understanding of tenancy sustainment and the factors that can put a tenancy at risk. Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, including the ability to engage vulnerable and harder-to-reach residents. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage casework effectively. Good IT
01/09/2026
Seasonal
Neighbourhood Officer Pay: 27.57 Umbrella Location: London Borough of Hillingdon, Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1UW About the role We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Neighbourhood Officer to join our Homes and Neighbourhoods service. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will manage a defined neighbourhood patch of Council properties, working directly with tenants and leaseholders to provide a high-quality, end-to-end tenancy and neighbourhood management service. You will be a visible and accessible presence within your neighbourhood, building positive relationships with residents, identifying issues early and working collaboratively with colleagues, partners and communities to resolve problems and improve local neighbourhoods. You will manage all aspects of tenancy management across your patch, including mutual exchanges, successions, low-level tenancy support, anti-social behaviour, neighbour disputes, tenancy breaches, tenancy checks and access issues . You will also play an important role in tenancy sustainment, helping residents at risk of tenancy failure to remain successfully housed. What you'll be doing You will take ownership of your neighbourhood patch and ensure residents receive a responsive, professional and person-centred service. Your responsibilities will include: Managing a defined patch of Council properties, covering tenants and leaseholders and all key aspects of tenancy and neighbourhood management. Providing an end-to-end tenancy management service throughout the lifetime of a tenancy. Building strong relationships with residents, resident groups and community partners and ensuring the resident voice influences service delivery. Being visible and accessible on estates through regular inspections, resident engagement and quarterly neighbourhood walkabouts. Managing mutual exchange and succession casework, ensuring statutory requirements and deadlines are met. Providing low-level tenancy support, identifying risks early and working with Tenancy Sustainment Officers and partner agencies to prevent tenancy failure and homelessness. Investigating and resolving low-level anti-social behaviour, neighbour disputes and tenancy breaches through proportionate informal and formal interventions. Working with internal services and external partners to address ASB, safeguarding concerns and wider neighbourhood issues. Identifying vulnerable residents and making appropriate referrals or signposting to services that support health, wellbeing, independence and tenancy sustainment. Undertaking targeted tenancy checks and supporting access to properties for statutory gas, electrical, fire safety and other compliance works. Taking appropriate enforcement action where residents refuse access, while considering vulnerability and support needs. Supporting the management of hoarding, safeguarding and other risks affecting residents, neighbours or property safety. Identifying and responding to fire safety risks and helping residents remain fire safe and fire aware. Responding effectively to emergencies such as fires, floods and other incidents affecting Council properties. Supporting decants and working with other teams to ensure affected residents are appropriately supported. Managing Use and Occupation casework to maximise the effective use of Council housing stock. Attending property handovers, open days and community events for newly developed, acquired or refurbished homes. Maintaining accurate case records and producing reports that demonstrate progress and outcomes. Contributing to resident satisfaction, Tenant Satisfaction Measures and wider service performance targets. Identifying opportunities to improve services, work efficiently and deliver better outcomes and value for money. About you We are looking for someone who is confident, resilient, organised and committed to putting residents first . You will have experience of delivering tenancy management services within a social housing environment and be able to manage a varied caseload involving different tenancy types, vulnerabilities and complex circumstances. You will have: Experience of managing social housing tenancies and understanding the factors that can affect tenancy sustainment. Experience of dealing with ASB, neighbour disputes, tenancy breaches and low-level tenancy management issues. Experience of managing complex casework involving residents with multiple or unmet needs. The ability to assess and manage risk, vulnerability and safeguarding concerns. Experience of working collaboratively with internal teams, partner agencies and community organisations to achieve positive outcomes. The ability to handle difficult conversations, challenge inappropriate behaviour and take proportionate enforcement action when required. Experience of managing access issues relating to gas servicing, electrical testing, planned works and other landlord obligations would be an advantage. Good knowledge and understanding of housing and landlord and tenant legislation, regulations and guidance relevant to social housing. An understanding of tenancy sustainment and the factors that can put a tenancy at risk. Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, including the ability to engage vulnerable and harder-to-reach residents. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage casework effectively. Good IT
