Easthall Residents Association

Easthall Residents Association is seeking to appoint a Community Development Officer or Manager (post offered will depend on skills and experience) as a consequence of the retiral of the existing Manager.

The post holder will be responsible for running the Glenburn Centre based in the Easthall area of Easterhouse Glasgow.

The Glenburn Centre is recognised as an important community asset providing support for all members of the community.  Current activities include working with young people, supporting and developing volunteers, delivering qualifications in partnership, working with special need groups etc.

This is a very challenging post and we are therefore looking to recruit an enthusiastic staff member as either a Community Development Officer or Manager.

The successful applicant will initiate, co-ordinate and develop a range of centre services, events and activities to enhance the opportunities for the community.

A major part of the post includes researching, making funding applications to secure the future development of the Centre.

An application pack is available from Easthall Residents Association, Glenburn Centre 6 Glenburnie Place, Easthall, Easterhouse, Glasgow G34 9AN 0141 781 2277 and should be returned by Friday 12th March 2010 at 12 noon. 

For an informal chat call John McMorrow Secretary on 0141 781 2277.

Applicants must apply via the application form and CV's will not be accepted.

The organisation is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Note Disclosure Scotland will be sought for successful applicant
 

 

Dunmfries & Galloway Housing Partnership

A professional, expanding organisation, Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership is responsible for a £400 million business plan and the management of 10,400 homes. As one of Scotland's leading Registered Social Landlords, we are committed to providing the best affordable rented homes for our communities.

An Attractive Money Purchase Pension Scheme and a Generous Relocation Allowance Available.
 
We are looking for an extremely motivated and skilled individual who will deliver a highly responsive, value for money Repairs and Maintenance Service to 10,400 tenants' homes across Dumfries and Galloway.

For you to be considered for the post, you must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in the Built Environment with proven personal experience of budget management, cost control, project delivery, contract management and operating in a highly regulated performance driven culture.   

You will be responsible for a £8million annual budget, which, through 3 separate contracts, delivers our Responsive Repairs, Grounds Maintenance and Heating Servicing programmes.  In addition you will be responsible for the further development and delivery of a Cyclical Maintenance programme.

The key aspects of this job revolve around strict budget/cost control and ensuring that our tenants receive the best value for money from the Repairs Service.

As leader of one of the company's key services, you will also have a significant role along with our tenants and Board of Management in considering future delivery mechanisms.

The successful applicant will be subject to a Basic Disclosure Scotland Check.        

Closing Date for above vacancies is: Thursday 1st April 2010 at 5:00pm

First Interviews held on: Thursday 15th April 2010

Second Interviews held on: Wednesday 21st April 2010

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Executive Support Manager, Joanne Quigley on 01387 242 593.

Application packs are available from the HR Department on 01387 242 538 or email:
 hr.vacancies@dghp.org.uk and should be returned marked :

Private and Confidential F.A.O The HR Department, DGHP, Grierson House, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4ZS.
C.V's will not be accepted.

DGHP is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

 

Cernach Housing Association

The successful Ballot result to transfer 420 properties from Glasgow Housing Association to Cernach Housing Association has seen our stock base increase from 331 to 777.

We are now looking to recruit a highly motivated and committed individual to join our dynamic team.

Reporting to the Housing Manager, you will play a key part in delivering and improving the Association's maintenance service to its tenants.  You will be assisted by our Maintenance Assistant, who has a proven track record in reactive maintenance services.

Primarily, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the maintenance function and for the provision of an efficient and effective, routine, planned and cyclical maintenance service. This shall involve presenting data to the Management Committee in addition to discussing local residents' needs with tenants and owners.

Therefore, it is essential that you possess an ability to interact in a friendly and effective manner.

You must have proven experience in property maintenance, possess high level of technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills and have a well developed awareness of the policies, procedures and systems necessary to deliver a high quality maintenance service to tenants. 

Although not essential, it would be advantageous if you possessed a Degree/Post Graduate Degree in a relevant Building or Housing Discipline or membership of the Institute of Clerk of Works.

For more information and an application pack, please contact:
Cernach Housing Association, 79 Airgold Drive, Glasgow G15 7AJ.

Telephone: - 0141 944 3860 Email: admin@cernachha.co.uk OR visit our Website: - www.cernachha.co.uk.

CV's will NOT be accepted.

Completed applications must be returned by 12.00 Noon on Tuesday, 16th March 2010 clearly marked private and confidential to Anne Fitzsimons at the above address.

Interviews will be held during week commencing 22nd March 2010.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification will be granted an interview.

The Association is an equal opportunity employer and is recognised as an Investor in People employer.

Cernach Housing Association is a recognised Scottish Charity - SCO36607

 

Perthshire Housing Association

We are working with Hillcrest and Servite Housing Associations and Fairfield Housing Co-op to deliver a benefits advice project. 

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic individual to provide welfare benefits advice to residents of the project partners. You will have detailed knowledge of welfare benefits systems and experience of applying this in an advice provision role. 

You will also have excellent negotiation and inter-personal skills and a commitment to customer service.

For an information pack and application form please telephone 01738 441088, email info@perthha.co.uk or visit www.perthshireha.co.uk

Perthshire Housing Association is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity across its entire range of operations.

Registered with the Scottish Housing Regulator Reg. No. HEP 224 and having Charitable Status SC013988

Registered as an Industrial and Provident Society  Reg. No. 2343 R (S)

 

 

Melville Housing Association

Our Housing Management Section team has a temporary vacancy for a Housing Assistant. This is a full-time temporary position for a period of up to a year covering maternity leave.

Are you enthusiastic and hardworking, positive and good humoured, as well as a flexible team player? If so we promise you a job which is challenging, extremely busy but also thoroughly enjoyable.

You must believe in customer focussed services and aim to provide best value and quality at all times. You should have good verbal and written communication skills which will enable you to deal effectively and efficiently with a wide range of staff and customers.

You should also be a confident and hardworking individual with good interpersonal and organisational skills and be familiar with computer software including Word, Excel and Outlook.

We provide generous conditions of service, including:
 

• 25 days annual leave per year
• 3 public holidays and 10 days over Christmas and New Year
• flexible working hours system
• final salary pension scheme.

Reporting to our Head of Housing Services, you will be part of our Housing Services Team which has 10 members of staff.  You will help the Housing Services Team provide a full range of Housing Management services to approximately 1750 tenants.

For an information pack and details, please contact Stacey Bland, HR & IT Manager on 0131 654 4210, e-mail sbland@melville.org.uk or www.melville.org.uk

To find out more about the post please contact Vivienne Gray, Head of Housing Services on 0131 654 4219

Melville Housing Association aims to be an equal opportunities employer and has a no smoking at work policy.

Closing date for applications is noon on Friday 12 March 2010. 
 

 

Melville Housing Association

Melville Housing is a charitable organisation committed to supporting local communities by providing quality homes and housing related services. Based in Dalkeith, just south of Edinburgh, we own and manage over 1,700 properties.

Our property services team is responsible for delivering a quality repairs service to our tenants. A vacancy has arisen within the team for a Property Manager.

You must be committed to customer-focussed services and aim to provide best value and quality at all times. If you have previous experience of working within a busy property maintenance section, at a senior level, you may be the person we are looking for. You will be qualified in construction/maintenance or have extensive relevant experience of property maintenance.

Reporting to our Property Service Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day repairs service and supervision of two staff. You will use your people skills to manage our maintenance programmes and your duties although varied will include:

•  Control of the property information relative to Planned Maintenance programmes
•  Contractor Performance
•  Stock Surveys
•  Supervision of Property Officers
•  Reactive, planned and cyclical maintenance services
•  Void Management
•  Policy Development
•  Quality Control & Health and Safety
•  Systems development

You must have a car available for business use, a current British driving licence and car insurance which must include cover for business use.

For an information pack and application details, please contact Stacey Bland, HR & IT Manager on 0131 654 4210, email info@melville.org.uk

For an informal discussion about the post or the Association please contact Nancy Booth, Property Service Manager on 0131 654 4216 or email nbooth@melville.org.uk

Melville Housing Association aims to be an equal opportunities employer (we guarantee an interview for all applicants who are considered to be disabled under the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 who meet the minimum criteria for the job).
We operate a no smoking at work policy.

Closing date for applications is noon on Monday 15 March 2010 and interviews will be held week commencing 22 March 2010
 

 

Scottish Federation Of Housing Associations

As a membership-owned body, the SFHA represents and leads the Housing Association sector in Scotland through influencing government policy and providing services and advice to members.

We are now seeking an inspirational leader to take the SFHA forward through our next stage of development.

For further information and to apply visit:
http://jobs.insight-hr.co.uk/jobs and enter the reference 11367.

The post is based in Glasgow and relocation expenses are available.

As a representative of the Housing Sector, your excellent communication and public speaking skills, coupled with your political awareness, will ensure that our voice is heard at all levels. We are looking for a Chief Executive with the passion, vision and influence to effectively represent and support the housing association sector across Scotland. In addition the successful candidate will have the ability to recognise the diversity within the housing sector in Scotland and the drive and interpersonal skills required to draw it together.

Educated to degree level, and with a background of operating successfully at a senior level, you will have a strong grasp of the issues facing social housing, and a naturally strategic approach which enables you to understand and focus on the 'Bigger Picture' at all times.

Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 17 March 2010
 

 

Hebridean Housing Partnership

The Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) was formed to take forward the ownership
of 1800 Local Authority houses from Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar (CNES).

Stock transfer took place in September 2006. We currently manage over 2100 properties for rent throughout the Western Isles and our vision is to:

"provide good quality and affordable homes and to secure consistently excellent housing services throughout the Western Isles"

Based in the picturesque location of Stornoway, you will provide financial advice and support to colleagues enabling them to make sound business decisions, whilst ensuring the provision of high quality finance and legal services throughout the organisation.

Reporting to the Director of Resources, and acting as Depute in their absence, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance team, with hands on involvement in the preparation of monthly management / annual statutory accounts, grant claims and co-ordination of the annual budget process.

You will also be required to develop and review policies and procedures across the finance and legal functions, manage the administration of the right to buy process and represent the finance function at external and Board and Committee meetings.

You will be an experienced finance professional with a proven track record of leading a finance team and as a member of the senior management team will directly contribute to the ongoing strategic decision making process.

Additionally you will have:
•    Experience of presenting financial information at Board/Committee level.
•    Excellent communication skills.
•    Proven track record in forging relationships with external stakeholders.
•    The ability to negotiate and influence.
•    Experience of reviewing and implementing controls and procedures. 
•    The ability to develop and interpret complex financial models.
•    Experience of delivering the highest standards of performance and customer service.
•    Strong IT skills especially Excel
Benefits:
•    Salary range - £31,000 - £37,000. 
•    Annual Leave - 20 days annual leave rising to 25 days after 5 years service.
•    Flexible working conditions apply, additional days are given as office is closed during Christmas and New Year (generally 3 days), 12 public holidays.
•    Pension Scheme - There is a contributory pension scheme with Highland Council which is a standard local government scheme.
•    Sick Pay - Generous sick pay scheme again in line with local government schemes.
•    Relocation assistance will be given with relocation if required.

 
All third party applications will be forwarded to Hays.
 
Ref Code: ADV342394SFHA7
Closing Date: Not specified
Salary: £31,000 - 37,000
Position Type: Permanent
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How to apply

To apply please visit:

http://www.haysresponse.com/?Ref=ADV342394SFHA7

or emai

jobs@haysresponse.com with ADV342394SFHA7 as the email subject

 

Cairn Housing Association

Meeting  Local Housing Demand Nationwide Cairn Housing Association, a national social housing provider, with over 3,000 houses in management, has the following vacancy for which applications are invited.

Housing Officer - Thurso/Wick
Salary: £26,059 to £29,736 p.a. including Essential Car user's Allowance - entry bar at £27,532p.a. dependent on qualifications and experience.

Cairn Housing Association have a small team of staff responsible for the management of our properties throughout Caithness.  Working in partnership with Albyn Housing Society your role will be to provide a quality housing service to tenants and customers with diverse needs. 

Your key responsibilities will include estate management, effective rent arrears management and void property control. With experience in a range of housing management functions and/or a recognised housing qualification, you will also be a team player.

Membership of the CIH is desirable. A current driving license and a car available for work are essential requirements.  An Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check is also required.

For an application pack, please phone our 24 hour recruitment line 0131 524 2547. 
Closing date for the return of completed application form is 19 March 2010.
Interviews will be held in Thurso on 31 March 2010.

Cairn aims for equality of opportunity in all its activities and encourages applicants from all sections of the community.

A registered Scottish Charity No. SC016647.

22 York Place, Edinburgh,
EH1 3EP.
www.cairnha.com
 

 

Ochil View Housing Association

Ochil View Housing Association is a charitable association providing affordable housing and other services to people living in Clackmannanshire and West Fife.

The Association is also the delivery agent for Clackmannanshire Care & Repair which provides high quality services to assist older and disabled people to remain in their own homes with comfort, safety and dignity.

We wish to appoint a Small Repairs Officer to assist with a very busy workload of domestic joinery, minor adaptations, electrical and plumbing repairs, it is therefore essential that applicants have a time-served trades background and a full driving license. A van and tools will be provided.

Reporting directly to the Care & Repair Manager the successful applicant will carry out works to a high standard and will communicate in a sensitive and caring manner to reflect our best practice and commitment to high levels of client satisfaction. As there is the potential to expand the service currently provided, a flexible approach and willingness to learn and develop is essential.

Funding for this post is approved until 30th September 2010 and the Association is working with its partners to secure longer term funding.

Full Employers in Voluntary Housing (EVH) terms and conditions of service apply to the post.

For further information and to request a recruitment pack please telephone 01259 724667 or email anne.carberry@ochilviewha.co.uk

A recruitment pack is also available from the EVH website www.evh.org.uk 

For an informal discussion on the above post please contact
Rab Brown, Care & Repair Services Manager

Closing date for applications is Friday 12th March 2010

No agency enquiries will be considered and all applications must be made on the Association's employment application form (no CVs)

Ochil View is committed to equal opportunities.