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Vacancy title: Director of Organisational Development
Organisation: Nottingham City Homes
Vacancy description: Nottingham City Homes is the city’s leading provider of affordable housing: these are challenging times for our sector and we’re looking for a Director of Organisational Development to help support our staff through them.

The successful candidate will be creative and dynamic, with a proven track record of making things happen. Like us, they will strive for excellence in everything they do.

We’re on target to create homes and places where people want to live. Can you help us to achieve that vision?
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £65,000 to £75,000
Closing date: 11 July 2008
Contact: Marie Wild  (recruitment@hqnetwork.co.uk)
07525 802952

HQN
Rockingham House
St Maurice's Road
York
YO31 7JA
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Vacancy title: Head of Repairs and Maintenance
Organisation: Nottingham City Homes
Vacancy description: Nottingham City Homes is one of the UK’s largest ALMOs, with a substantial and expanding property services arm. We’re committed to delivering the Decent Homes standard for almost 30,000 homes by 2012/13, and have recently secured a brand new five-year £150m contract to deliver the repairs and maintenance service to all of the City’s council tenants and leaseholders.

Under the overall management of the Assistant Director of Commercial Delivery, the post holder will be responsible for day-to-day management of the Repairs and Maintenance Contract. The successful applicant will have a clear focus on quality and customer-focused service delivery and will be motivated to achieve the contract objectives.
Location: Nottingham
Salary: circa £50,000
Closing date: 25 July 2008
Contact: Marie Wild  (recruitment@hqnetwork.co.uk)
07525 802952

HQN Ltd
Rockingham House
St Maurice's Road
York
YO31 7JA
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Vacancy title: Assistant Director of Commercial Delivery
Organisation: Nottingham City Homes
Vacancy description: Nottingham City Homes is one of the UK’s largest ALMOs, with a substantial and expanding property services arm. We’re committed to delivering the Decent Homes standard for almost 30,000 homes by 2012/13, and have recently secured a brand new five-year £150m contract to deliver the repairs and maintenance service to all of the City’s council tenants and leaseholders.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects relating to general management, performance and financial accountability of Contract Services with an annual turnover of circa £30m. This role may appeal to people in the private sector as well as the public.
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £60,000 to £65,000
Closing date: 25 July 2008
Contact: Marie Wild  (recruitment@hqnetwork.co.uk)
07525 802952

HQN Ltd
Rockingham House
St Maurice's Road
York
YO31 7JA
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Vacancy title: Scheduling Assistant
Organisation: Gentoo Group Ltd
Vacancy description: We are looking for a scheduler to work as part of our responsive repairs and void team based in Crook. The vacancy is a key role in delivering an efficient and customer focused service.

Your duties will include, daily planning and scheduling of repairs, dealing with enquiries from customers and trades staff, booking appointments and rescheduling appointments where necessary and producing performance information.

You will have excellent customer care skills, organisational and communication skills as well as working knowledge of IT systems
Location: Crook
Salary: £18,907-£20,736
Closing date: 09 July 2008
Contact: Recruitment Team  (recruitment@gentoogroup.com)
(0191) 525 5965

Emperor House
2 Emperor Way
Doxford International
Sunderland
SR1 1BR
Vacancy title: Customer Services Assistant
Organisation: Gentoo Group Ltd
Vacancy description: We are looking to recruit a Customer Services Assistant to provide efficient administration support to our management team in delivering the responsive repairs and voids service to Dale and Valley Homes based in Crook.

You will be responsible for providing excellent front line service to new and existing customers, dealing with enquiries and trades staff.

You will have experience of delivering exceptional customer service, a working knowledge of IT systems together with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Location: Crook
Salary: £14,197-£16,217
Closing date: 09 July 2008
Contact: Recruitment Team  (recruitment@gentoogroup.com)
0191 525 5965

Emperor House
2 Emperor Way
Doxford International
Sunderland SR1 1BR
Vacancy title: Part-Time Sunshine Cafe Co-Ordinator
Organisation: Irwell Valley Housing Association
Vacancy description: We have a vacancy for a part-time Sunshine Cafe Co-Ordinator based at our Sunshine Cafe in Sale.

The salary is from £14,206 - £19,313 payable pro rata, based on a 30 hour week.

Should anyone wish to have an informal chat about the position, please could interested candidates contact Mali Pocsai on 0161 610 1000.

The closing date is no later than 5pm on Thursday, 10 July. Interviews will be held w/c 14 July.

Anyone wishing to apply for the post should leave their full details on our 24 hour jobline requesting a full application pack on 0161 610 4971 or email jobline@irwellvalleyha.co.uk
Location: Irwell
Salary: £14,206 - £19,313
Closing date: 10 July 2008
Contact: Emma Jones  (jobline@irwellvalleyha.co.uk)
0161 6104971

48 Seymour Grove
Manchester
M16 0LN
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Vacancy title: Estates Management Assistant (Part time job share) SL69
Organisation: St Leger Homes of Doncaster
Vacancy description: Within the Customer Services Team you will work as part of an area based team, within the Doncaster Borough, assisting in the provision of a comprehensive estate management service to residents and stakeholders. As part of a team of Estates Officers and Estate Management Assistants, your duties will include tenancy verification visits, estate inspections, accompanied viewing of dwellings with prospective tenants, tenancy sign-ups and operational support to the Estates Officers.

You will have good IT and communication skills, and have an excellent customer care approach. You will be organised in your approach to workloads and be a good team worker.
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £16, 137
Closing date: 10 July 2008
Contact: Tracey Ager  (recruitment@stlegerhomes.co.uk)
01302 734159

St Leger Homes of Doncaster Ltd
St Leger Court
White Rose Way
Doncaster
DN4 5ND
Vacancy title: External Funding Officer SL68
Organisation: St Leger Homes of Doncaster
Vacancy description: St Leger Homes is seeking a confident, motivated and methodical individual to fill a new and exciting position within the company.

Working within the Business Performance and Improvement Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and securing a range of external funding to assist SLHD in improving and expanding its business and services to tenants.

Offered initially on a temporary 12-month contract, the post will identify, develop and submit relevant documentation to attract funding, including representing the business in associated negotiations with external funding providers.

Applicants for this position should be able to demonstrate a proven track record in securing external funding and grants, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £26, 067
Closing date: 10 July 2008
Contact: Christine Tolson  (recruitment@stlegerhomes.co.uk)
01302 862870

St Leger Homes of Doncaster Ltd
St Leger Court
White Rose Way
Doncaster
DN4 5ND
Vacancy title: New Homes Co-ordinator
Organisation: Gentoo Group Ltd
Vacancy description: We are now looking to enhance and strengthen the team with an extra two members who display exceptional qualities, as these roles are pivotal to our ongoing success story. The work is often demanding, with targets to meet and standards to maintain and therefore you must be an accomplished and professional communicator who understands the customer as well as the current new homes market place . You should have experience of sales and marketing in a housebuilding and/or private sector environment, basic IT skills and a flexible approach to work which will include weekend working in locations throughout the North East.
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £18,907 - £22,845pa (all inclusive)
Closing date: 11 July 2008
Contact: Recruitment Team  (recruitment@gentoogroup.com)
0191 525 5965

Emperor House, 2 Emperor Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland. SR3 3XR
Vacancy title: Project Assistant
Organisation: Muir Group Housing Association
Vacancy description: PROJECT ASSISTANT Chester
4 hrs/week £1,793 p.a. + Sleep-in allowance £28.85 per night
Required at Panton Road, Hoole, which provides supported accommodation for young people leaving care or in urgent need of shared, supported accommodation. Staff are contracted to work from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. prior to a sleep-in duty twice a week. Duties include advising and befriending the residents, helping them to develop life skills and assisting the project manager in running the house. Experience in this type of work is not essential. More important is the ability to interact with the residents. You will also need to demonstrate an understanding of their needs and difficulties plus a commitment to working with young people. Applicants must be flexible, working to an agreed rota during evenings and weekends.

A Criminal Records Bureau check is required as the post involves working with vulnerable young people. In return we can offer a pleasant working environment plus excellent benefits in an organisation with a good track record of financial stability, service delivery and a high level of commitment and loyalty from staff, board and committee members. If you can make a positive difference, please contact Muir Group Housing Association Ltd, Old Government House, Dee Hills Park, Chester, CH3 5AR. Tel: 01244 313613 or info@muir.org.uk (CVs not accepted unless with the Association’s application form)
Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 11 July 2008
Interviews to be held: Monday 21 July 2008


Muir Group Housing Association is an exempt charity
Making making diversity part of our culture www.muir.org.uk
Location: Chester, Cheshire
Salary: £1,793.00 + £28.85 per sleep-in allowance
Closing date: 11 July 2008
Contact: Gill Young  (gill.young@muir.org.uk)
01244 606148

Old Government House
Dee Hills Park
Chester
CH3 5AR
Vacancy title: Business Support Assistants - 1 x 37 hours, 1 x 18.5 hours (Working Pattern Negotiable)
Organisation: Stockport Homes
Vacancy description: Are you looking for a career with a dynamic, high-performing and forward looking organisation?

Would you like to work at the heart of a busy Business Support and Policy Team, located only 6 miles from central Manchester?

If so, Stockport Homes has two exciting opportunities, which are just waiting for you!

These posts provide an excellent opportunity to enhance and further develop your skills, or could provide you with the first step towards a rewarding career in housing.

We are looking for two enthusiastic people, to join a thriving and successful team. They will be involved in a wide-range of interesting work across the Business Support Team.

Do you need a job to fit around other commitments? If so, one of the vacancies is being offered on a part-time basis with flexible working patterns available.

We offer attractive conditions of service and a range of employee benefits including a commitment to personal development and a final salary occupational pension scheme.

Further details and an application form are available from: Recruitment Team, 1st Floor Stopford House, Stockport, SK1 3XE. Tel: 0161 474 4482/2069 Minicom: 0161 474 3350 or email: jobs@stockport.gov.uk.

Details can also be found at www.stockporthomes.org/workingforus

Closing date: 16th July 2008
Interview date: 11th August 2008
Location: Stockport
Salary: £16,536 - £18,429 (Pay Award Pending and Subject to Job Evaluation)
Closing date: 15 July 2008
Contact: Recruitment Team  (jobs@stockport.gov.uk)
Tel: 0161 474 4482/2069 Minico

1st Floor Stopford House, Stockport, SK1 3XE
Vacancy title: Graduate Trainee
Organisation: Network Housing Group
Vacancy description: We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic graduate to make the most of this new role within Network Housing Group. Based within our Policy & Performance department, your job will be split into two parts: You will help us get the most from our intranet and internet by publishing key corporate information, researching and disseminating good practice, and taking responsibility for maintaining good practice links

The other part of your role will be to learn all aspects of our business, and to develop your skills and experience by working on specific projects and spending time within other functions of our business

This is an ideal role for someone looking to develop a career within housing. You will be fully supported and we will assist you in your personal and professional development. The expectation is that within two years you will be able to successfully apply for and gain a more senior position within the organisation

Whilst knowledge or interest in Social Housing would be an advantage, as would an appreciation of how intranets and internets can be used to support the business, of more importance will be your ability to learn quickly, an aptitude of getting the most out of technology, and a flexible and inventive approach to your work

Together with all the usual benefits, we offer an attractive package that includes a friendly and co-operative working environment, a social housing pension scheme and 24 days’ annual holiday rising to 29

If you have the right attitude, experience and skills to make a dynamic contribution to our team, please access our website www.networkhg.org.uk to download a pack

Closing date: 15 July 2008


Network Housing Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Location: Wembley
Salary: £19,716 - £21,610
Closing date: 15 July 2008
Contact: Navlett  (HR@networkhg.org.uk)
020 8782 4264

Network Housing Group
Olympic Office Centre
8 Fulton Road
Wembley
HA9 ONU
Vacancy title: Rent Accounts Officer x2
Organisation: Servite Houses
Vacancy description: Life’s never quiet at Servite. We’re one of the largest Housing Associations in the UK, with 18,000 homes to our name, a turnover of £83million and big plans for the future. We reward our people with a competitive benefits package, including Money Purchase Pension Scheme and tailored career development

An opportunity has arisen to join our busy rent accounts department. You’ll assist with all areas of rental income administration; including processing rent adjustment and refund requests. You’ll also administer reconciliations and coordinate service charge schedules

You’ll be a self starter who works well in a team environment, with excellent communication and IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. In addition, you’ll have a strong eye for detail with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage your workload in order to meet deadlines

In return, you’ll find yourself in a rewarding job within a collaborative and vibrant team
Location: King's Heath, Birmingham
Salary: £16,000 per annum
Closing date: 17 July 2008
Contact: Servite Houses  (jobs@servitehouses.org.uk)
020 8307 3300

2 Bridge Avenue
Hammersmith
W6 9JP
Attached file: Document
Vacancy title: Sheltered Warden
Organisation: Eastlands Homes
Vacancy description: We are looking for a Sheltered Warden who excels at supporting older people, and who will enthusiastically encourage them to take part in the wider
community

You should have excellent communication skills and be able to keep accurate, up-to-date records. You should be able to manage inappropriate behaviour, manage conflict and keep a cool head in an emergency

You must have the ability to work without direct supervision, and to manage a wide range of tasks associated with looking after a building. You will also use a
warden call system to communicate with tenants and a control centre.
As well as our older tenants, there is a wide and varied range of people for the new post holder to work with - including contacts from the local Council, the health services, and voluntary organisations

Application packs can be downloaded from our website:
www.eastlandshomes.co.uk, on request by emailing
eastlandsjobs@manchester.gov.uk or calling our 24-hour job line:
0161 274 2176. If you would like assistance in completing your
application form please contact 0161 274 2143

Closing Date: 17 July 2008

Eastlands Homes is a registered Charity number 110587 and an equal
opportunities employer. We are particularly keen to increase the number of black minority ethnic people, and people with disabilities we employee as we are under represented in these areas. We are also keen to increase the number
of local people we employ
Location: Manchester
Salary: up to £15,272
Closing date: 17 July 2008
Contact: Cathy Taylor  (c.taylor4@manchester.gov.uk)
0161 274 2143

Victoria Street
Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2NX
Attached file: Document
Vacancy title: Temporary Contact Centre Agent/Supervisor (to cover maternity leave) SL71
Organisation: St Leger Homes of Doncaster
Vacancy description: St Leger Homes of Doncaster is a two-star Arms Length Management Organisation responsible for managing Doncaster Council’s housing stock.

The role is split between working as a Contact Centre Agent dealing with repairs and working as a Contact Centre Supervisor supervising and monitoring the performance of a team of agents taking calls and placing repairs for the council tenants of Doncaster.

Experience of supervising and motivating teams, together with experience of working in a busy customer facing environment are essential requirements for this post.

An understanding of the importance of customer care and the ability to drive through change and improvements to services to increase customer satisfaction is also required.

The successful applicant must have excellent communication and team building skills and be both performance and customer focused.
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £16,653.80
Closing date: 17 July 2008
Contact: Jackie Linacre  (recruitment@stlegerhomes.co.uk)
01302 862420

St Leger Homes of Doncaster Ltd
St Leger Court
White Rose Way
Doncaster
DN4 5ND
Vacancy title: Contact Centre Supervisor SL72
Organisation: St Leger Homes of Doncaster
Vacancy description: St Leger Homes of Doncaster is a 2* Arms Length Management Organisation responsible for managing Doncaster Council’s housing stock.

The role involves supervising and monitoring the performance of a team of agents taking calls and placing repairs for Council Tenants of Doncaster.

Experience of supervising and motivating teams, together with experience of working in a busy customer facing environment are essential requirements for this post.

An understanding of the importance of customer care and the ability to drive through change and improvements to services to increase customer satisfaction is also required.

The successful applicant must have excellent communication and team building skills and be both performance and customer focused.
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £18, 907
Closing date: 17 July 2008
Contact: Jackie Linacre  (recruitment@stlegerhomes.co.uk)
01302 862420

St Leger Homes of Doncaster Ltd
St Leger Court
White Rose Way
Doncaster
DN4 5ND
Vacancy title: Electrician
Organisation: Gentoo Group Ltd
Vacancy description: Gentoo Construction are looking for Time served, qualified Electricians with City and Guilds 2361 (part 1 and 2) or NVQ Level 3 with experience of the electrical service industry within commercial, industrial and domestic buildings. You must be customer focused, self- motivated with good communication skills. Join our team and become part of the exciting future at Gentoo
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £21,412 - £25,320
Closing date: 18 July 2008
Contact: Recruitment Line  (recruitment@gentoogroup.com)
0191 525 5965

Gentoo Group Ltd
Emperor House
2 Emperor Way
Doxford International
SR3 3XR
Vacancy title: Income Management Officer
Organisation: Muir Group Housing Association
Vacancy description: Do you enjoy working with the public? Are looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Are you an excellent communicator with skills to employ in both debt prevention and recovery? If the answer to these questions is yes, Muir Group has the ideal opportunity for you. Working in our specialised income management team, you will be responsible for all aspects of maximising rental income including liaison with external agencies, providing guidance to residents and the recovery of rent arrears. The position is based at our Burnley Office, with responsibility for a patch of properties across Lancashire & Yorkshire

We can offer a pleasant working environment plus excellent benefits in an organisation with a good track record of financial stability, service delivery and a high level of commitment and loyalty from staff, board and committee members. If you can make a positive difference, please contact Muir Group Housing Association Ltd, Old Government House, Dee Hills Park, Chester, CH3 5AR. Tel: 01244 313613 or info@muir.org.uk (CVs not accepted unless with an application form)
Closing date: 9.00am Friday 18 July 2008
Interviews: Monday 28 July 2008
Making diversity part of our culture
Location: Burnley
Salary: £22,964 plus company car
Closing date: 18 July 2008
Contact: Elaine Roscoe  (elaine.roscoe@muir.org.uk)
01244 606121

Muir Group Housing
Old Government House
Dee Hills Park
Chester
CH3 5AR
Vacancy title: Part-Time Customer Service Advisor
Organisation: Irwell Valley Housing Association
Vacancy description: We have a vacancy for a part-time Customer Service Advisor based between Bolton and Old Trafford.

The salary is from £14,206 - £19,313 payable prop rata, based on a 17.5 hours per week.

Should anyone wish to have an informal chat about the position, please could interested candidates contact Sharon Baldwin on 0161 610 1000.

The closing date is no later than 12noon on Friday, 18 July. Interviews will be held w/c 28 July.

Anyone wishing to apply for the post should leave their full details on our 24 hour jobline requesting a full application pack on 0161 610 4971 or email jobline@irwellvalleyha.co.uk
Location: Irwell
Salary: £14,206 - £19,313
Closing date: 18 July 2008
Contact: Emma Jones  (jobline@irwellvalleyha.co.uk)
0161 6104971

48 Seymour Grove
Manchester
M16 0LN
Vacancy title: Gardener / Cleaner
Organisation: Jephson Housing Association
Vacancy description: The Jephson Housing Association Group is a major social landlord,
managing 14,500 homes nationally. We have a vacancy for a:

GARDENER/CLEANER

At Bridges Close/Wordsworth Road,
Tithe Farm Estate, Abingdon

5 hours per week
£1628.45 per annum

This position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau standard disclosure

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining the garden and communal areas at Bridges Close/Wordsworth Road, Tithe Farm Estate, Abingdon, ensuring a high level of gardening and cleanliness is maintained. The hours of work are flexible – 3 hours per week gardening and 2 hours per week cleaning

To apply please email southwestjobs@jephson.org.uk for an application pack. Alternatively, please call our recruitment line on 01454 204030. Minicom users can contact us on 0800 587 5055. No CVs please. (Job reference SWI002).

Closing date 12.00 noon or first post 23 July 2008.

Interviews will be held locally.

The Jephson Housing Association Group is an equal opportunities employer.

The Jephson Housing Group comprises Jephson Homes Housing Association Ltd, Jephson Housing Association Ltd (a charity) and Marches Housing Association Ltd (a charity).
Location: Bridges Close / Wordsworth Road, Tithe Farm Estate, Abingdon
Salary: £1628.45 per annum
Closing date: 23 July 2008
Contact: PA to Director  (southwestjobs@jephson.org.uk)
01454 204030

Jephson Housing Association Group,
450 Woodlands Court,
Ash Ridge Road,
Bradley Stoke,
Bristol.
BS32 4LB

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