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Job Title: Housing Development Manager – Supported Living Salary: £65,000 per annum + mileage (45p per mile) Hours: Permanent, Full-Time Location: Hertfordshire (South England) Setting: Supported Living – Learning Disabilities, Autism and Complex Needs For this role you need experience within CQC regulated environments Overview: Compass Associates is working in partnership with a growing, values-led health and social care group to appoint a Housing Development Manager within their Supported Living division. This is a confidential search on behalf of the client. The organisation operates across multiple specialist care divisions and has an ambitious, well-funded growth strategy. They are expanding their supported living footprint into the South of England and need someone who can drive that pipeline from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal point in its development, with genuine scope to shape the housing strategy across a defined region. The Candidate: The successful candidate will be someone who is energised by identifying and securing new housing opportunities, building relationships with registered providers, landlords, developers, and commissioners, and converting those relationships into high-quality supported living schemes. You will be values-driven, commercially sharp, and comfortable working at pace across a wide geography. You will need to demonstrate a track record in housing development within supported living or a closely related field, with hands-on experience of lease negotiation, SLAs, Housing Benefit structures, and working with registered social landlords. You will be confident representing the organisation externally, holding your own in meetings with commissioners, ICBs, local authorities, and housing agents alike. Crucially, you will understand that growth done well means working closely with operational teams, not ahead of them. The ability to bring internal colleagues on the journey, maintain transparency, and ensure every new scheme is operationally ready before handover is just as important as the ability to spot and progress opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Housing and Service Development • Deliver an agreed pipeline of new supported living units across the Southeast region, • Identify, source, and secure housing opportunities through agents, developers, online platforms, and partner networks, • Develop bespoke housing solutions as part of capital-funded projects, • Ensure all new homes are developed to meet supported living specifications Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement • Build and maintain relationships with registered providers, social landlords, housing developers, housing agents, and private landlords, • Work closely with commissioners, local authorities, and ICBs to align growth plans with local demand, • Liaise with the Business Development Manager to secure and progress new opportunities, • Keep the stakeholder and housing opportunity database accurate and up to date Commercial, Governance and Reporting • Develop robust business cases for new opportunities, • Review and negotiate SLAs, leases, and related housing documentation, • Demonstrate a strong understanding of Housing Benefit, rent structures, and financial viability, • Produce monthly progress reports covering pipeline activity, delivery progress, risks, and opportunities Project Delivery and Compliance • Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and timelines, • Liaise with contractors, obtain quotes, and oversee works where required, • Arrange and oversee compliance checks including gas, electrical, and fire safety, • Ensure structured handover of new services to operational teams Internal Collaboration • Work closely with Operations, Quality, People, Finance, and IT teams to ensure new schemes are delivered compliantly and sustainably, • Ensure internal stakeholders are informed and briefed ahead of mobilisation, • Maintain oversight of the existing housing portfolio, flagging lease expiry risks and reprovision needs early Essential Requirements: • Proven experience developing supported living services within health, social care, or supported housing (CQC), • Strong working knowledge of commissioners, local authorities, and ICBs, • Lease negotiation experience is a priority; candidates must be able to review, negotiate, and progress lease agreements with confidence, • Experience with SLAs and working with registered providers and landlords, • Solid understanding of Housing Benefit, rent structures, and financial viability, • Experience developing business cases and managing pipelines through approval processes, • Confident stakeholder communicator at all levels, internal and external, • Highly organised with strong time management and reporting discipline, • Willingness to travel regularly across the South of England, • Values-driven approach with a genuine commitment to person-centred supported living Salary and Benefits: • £65,000 per annum, • Mileage allowance at 45p per mile, • 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Monthly team meeting in Stevenage; otherwise flexible and field-based Application Process: To apply or find out more, please contact Andy at Compass Associates for a confidential discussion. Andy Munyimi 0161 527 9632 amunyimi@compassltd.co.uk Recommendations: Compass Associates Ltd acts as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. Successful referrals receive £500 in vouchers or a £500 charity donation. About Compass Associates: Established in 2009, Compass Associates is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high-quality recruitment solutions across permanent assignments.

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Technical Services Lead - Automotive Aftermarket Ideal backgrounds: Senior Technical Advisor, Technical Support Lead, Product Data Specialist, Catalogue Manager, Technical Support Team Leader (Automotive Aftermarket) A superb opportunity for an experienced automotive aftermarket technical specialist to step into a broader role supporting and guiding a small technical team within a respected aftermarket brand. This position blends deep product and application knowledge with cataloguing accuracy, range management, and cross‑functional collaboration - ideal for someone who already understands the aftermarket ecosystem and is ready to progress. You'll be central to maintaining accurate product and application data, supporting complex technical enquiries, and ensuring the integrity of cataloguing across UK and EMEA systems. Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and wider technical colleagues, you'll help deliver a technically robust, well‑supported product offering to the aftermarket. What's in It for You • Competitive salary Excellent benefits package including enhanced pension, private medical and 25 days holiday Excellent training and development opportunities Hybrid working (3 days in the office) with occasional UK travel A genuine step‑up role for an aftermarket technical specialist Location Commutable locations include St Albans, Watford, Luton, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Stevenage, Hitchin, Harpenden, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Leighton Buzzard, Amersham, Rickmansworth. What We're Looking For • Automotive technical qualification or relevant engineering degree Proven automotive aftermarket experience - ideally from a parts manufacturer, supplier, motor factor, or technical support environment Strong understanding of product application data, cataloguing standards, TecDoc, MAM, Autocat or similar systems Hands‑on knowledge of ignition, engine management or electronic components Experience analysing technical enquiries, warranty trends or product performance data Excellent attention to detail with a structured, methodical approach Ability to coordinate workload and support a small technical team Confident communicator able to collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and EMEA teams Understanding of warranty processes, quality control and product validation * Comfortable attending exhibitions, seminars and customer events when required What You'll Be Doing • Support the coordination and day‑to‑day guidance of the Technical Services team Maintain and improve product application databases, ensuring accuracy across UK and EMEA systems Assist with the creation of technical content, bulletins and product information for new ranges Monitor range coverage, ensuring catalogues and technical data remain up to date Track technical enquiries, analyse call log trends and recommend corrective actions Support the processing of warranty and damaged product returns, identifying root causes Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Technical teams to deliver a complete product and service offering Attend exhibitions, seminars, PR events and customer activities as required Build strong relationships with internal teams, external customers and third‑party data partners About the Company A well‑established and respected name in the automotive aftermarket, known for technical excellence, product quality and a collaborative culture. You'll join a team that values accuracy, continuous improvement and strong technical foundations. Register Your Interest Job Reference: 4354KBA - Technical Services Lead - Automotive Aftermarket Glen Callum Associates specialises in automotive recruitment, connecting exceptional talent with leading organisations across the aftermarket and aligned sectors. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we're here to support you. Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.