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JOB VACANCY Senior Housing Manager CONTRACT TYPE Permanent HOURS 9am to 5pm (with a 30-minute unpaid break) 37.5 hrs per week PLACE OF WORK 59 Windsor Road, Tuebrook, Liverpool L13 8BA (Home-working opportunities will occasionally be provided based on business needs) SALARY £38,700.00 per annum £19.85 per hour We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Senior Property Manager (SOC: 1251). The ideal candidate will be the driving force behind the success, stability and execution of our growing property portfolio. You will be responsible for overseeing our lettings department and managing our growing portfolio of rental properties, HMOs and property development projects. Your role is crucial in ensuring a positive experience for both landlords and tenants, contractors and client, in sales, purchases, rentals or leasing of properties. A creative, pragmatic and imaginative and forward-thinking persona will be expected. Building a solid and dependable team requires clarity of vision and planning, therefore, your organisation skills coupled with the ability to remain calm, collected, and methodical whilst having a clear overall picture of projects will be required. We will help and encourage you to confidently grow within your role within the company as our goal is expansion. Joining us at the beginning of our rapid expansion trajectory, is a great opportunity to pioneer our growth with us. Your great level of attention to detail for all health & safety, landlord and tenant laws, understanding of conveyancing and project management, risk assessment and many other qualities will be part of the great Housing & Property Manager you are. Though this role is a 9 am to 5pm role, work patterns may vary, and this will largely be determined by the nature of project being undertaken. The ideal candidate must be flexible and adaptable. Key Responsibilities ● Steering property development projects from inception to handover and completion whilst liaising with other Bond Property Solutions team members in improving the management processes and structures. ● Ensuring excellent property management by complying with company policies, procedures, and all regulatory requirements. ● Setting clear goals and objectives for the team and monitoring progress towards achieving them. ● Providing ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of team members. ● Managing, scheduling and facilitating in viewings, inspections, and check-outs, and being the senior point of contact for all landlords, tenants, and contractors. ● Preparing and presenting Directors Reports. ● You will monitor the progress of our property developments, report and report remedial actions to management, effectively manage the budget and all costs within budget estimates coupled with compliance with best practice and meeting the specified quality and standards. ● Your duties will include the preparation of progress reports and brief the management team. ● You will monitor and update project financial forecasts and cash flows, and chair meetings with design teams and cost consultants. ● You will occasionally report to the director as required and conduct regular strategic planning and forecast in addition to assembling information. ● You will also be able to manage and coordinate our property portfolio and ensure strict adherence to health and safety. ● You will, jointly with the Director/HR Manager, be responsible for temporarily hiring, inducting, and supervising staff. ● You will manage the general upkeep, maintenance and security of the property portfolio and advise on energy efficiency; ● You will assess and discuss client requirements and may advise them on the purchase of property and land for investment and other purposes; ● You will arrange for structural surveys and evaluation of our property portfolio; ● You will negotiate land or property purchases and sales, leases and tenancy agreements and arrange all the legal formalities with solicitors, building societies and other stakeholders; ● You will oversee the management of accounts and produce financial forecasts; ● You will play a crucial role in handling and settling landlord and tenant disputes ensuring that both fulfil their legal obligations; ● You will examine and assesses housing applications, advise on rent levels, investigate complaints and liaise with tenant associations and social workers to resolve any family disputes where necessary. Skills and Qualifications: ● A good academic background is essential. Therefore, you must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate and Urban planning (1st class Hons) or equivalent, be RICS qualified and have a Masters Degree in project management or equivalent. ● A minimum of 5 years in senior property and housing management experience is a requirement. ● A full understanding of project delivery, budgeting, planning in both residential and commercial settings. ● Strong communication and interpersonal skills ● A dynamic individual with a pro-active approach and excellent problem-solving skills. ● A hands-on approach and a willingness to work with and alongside the team. ● A proven ability to lead and build strong relationships with internal and external teams. ● An effective team leader and team player with the ability to work autonomously and work under own initiative. ● Excellent design skills and high proficiency at understanding building regulations. ● Willingness to undergo of and on-the-job training. ● Good interpersonal skills and eloquence in English. Those requiring sponsorship, will need to meet the Home Office approved English standards such as the B1 English test. ● DBS Clearance ● Passport/ID ● Right to work ● The closing date for applications is 16 June 2024 Benefits: ● Competent salary £38,700.00 per annum (£19.85 per hour) ● Auto pension enrolment with NEST ● Bonus Scheme and occasional home-working opportunities depending on business needs. ● Great opportunities to progress within a growing company. ● 28 days annual leave on a pro-rata basis We look forward to hearing from you.

JOUFFRE LTD Established in 1987 in Lyon, a city renowned for its rich textile heritage, Jouffre Inc. stands at the pinnacle of luxury upholstery and window treatments. While our roots are deeply anchored in France, our expertise stretches globally with dedicated craftsmen and teams stationed in New York, Lyon, and Rabat. Serving the visions of the world's most distinguished interior designers, we've been entrusted with projects spanning private residences, renowned hotels, and other prestigious spaces. At Jouffre, our daily mission is to breathe life into time-honored craftsmanship, translating the audacious visions of international designers into tangible luxury. Beyond our craft, we are staunch believers in nurturing the growth of our team members. We foster an environment that celebrates initiative, autonomy, responsibility, and unwavering dedication. Join us, and be a part of a legacy where tradition meets innovation. This year 2024 will once again mark the history of Jouffre as we seek to develop a new workshop in London, Jouffre Limited. This project represents much more than a simple expansion, it’s for us a real challenge and an opportunity to build something remarkable again. MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION What is exciting is that everything has to be developed! From the search of the ideal location to the recruitment of an exceptional team and its management, including the acquisition of equipment and the development of production processes. Every day will be a new step in building a truly special new workshop. To give you a little more detail, you will be responsible for the workshops as well as all production within the company. By maintaining a very high level of requirements in terms of results and involvement, you will be in charge with the Country Manager of the serenity, well-being, pleasure at work of the team that we are going to recruit as well as of their personal development. As part of our values ​​(rigor, transference, perseverance, creativity) you will have to encourage them to make decisions and initiatives. This will ensure their commitment and lead to customer satisfaction. Your ambition? Achieve Jouffre’s human and economic performance objectives! RESPONSIBILITIES & MISSIONS Development of the workshop (with the Country Manager) - Identifies and evaluates opportunities for setting up the workshop in London. - Manages the search, selection and negotiation of premises for the workshop. - Oversees the layout of the production space, ensuring it complies with safety standards and production requirements. Purchases of Machines and Equipment - Identifies the needs for equipment and machines for the workshop. - Manages the process of purchasing, delivering and installing the machines needed for production. Project Coordination - Collaborates with the Country Manager to understand customer needs and plan projects accordingly to align production goals with overall business strategy - Organize, coordinate and monitor daily production schedules and ensure you meet deadlines and time and quality requirements - Communicates regularly with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of production activities - Ensures quality control at all steps before carrying out delivery operations Management of Supplies and Inventories - Established partnerships with suppliers of materials and supplies necessary for the production - Manages inventory efficiently to ensure availability of materials needed for the production Recruitment and Team Management - Initially carries out seat upholstery and drapery work depending on the clients needs - Recruits, trains and supervises a team of experienced upholsterers - Develops training programs necessary to ensure quality and consistency of work Once the team is established and as Manager, supervises the team's performance and provides support to foster a productive and motivating work environment. Trust your teams and give meaning to their daily missions. You must succeed in soaking up the F-Form Company culture which should be at the heart of your concerns. Management Missions - Create and implement your optimal organization and related processes - Define and monitor KPIs and ensure objectives are achieved - Carry out individual interviews with your teams - Create a climate of trust in the team through communication - Make yourself available to your teams and support them towards autonomy - Ensure the training, skills development and development of your teams - With kindness, set your level of requirements and your expectations of involvement, challenges and teams! We are still a little craft company, your missions and your role are intended to evolve according to the needs of the company, your desires, your progress, your proactivity and the opportunities that you could identify. This job offer constitutes the basis of your mission and allows you to list the fundamentals that you will have to ensure. It’s not a limiting framework but the starting point of the mission that you are going to create! PROFILE To succeed in this amazing project, we will need people who share our passion for craftsmanship, our determination to push boundaries, and our commitment to excellence. We are looking for creative individuals, innovators who don't shy away from the unknown, leaders who know how to transform obstacles into opportunities, starting with you! We are looking for a candidate who is an Upholsterer with a minimum of 10 years of experience and who ideally has experience in production management, projects and team management or at least a great desire to improve skills in these areas! Of course, planning and monitoring production in a manufacturing workshop no longer holds any secrets for you! Perfectly autonomous and agile, you like challenges and you know how to inspire a team and support a company in its human and economic performance and international development. You are a truly positive, dynamic, proactive and optimistic leader even if you have character because you know how to question yourself. Your communication, your organization and your ability to manage tense situations are your main strengths. You are constantly proactive and you like to take initiatives. Acting results-oriented and proactively, we are counting on you to take charge of all production and operations at Jouffre Limited and develop this company! Together we have the opportunity to create a place where ideas come to life, where quality is unquestionable and where every piece is a work of art. Let's make it happen! Prerequisites: - Be a professional upholsterer with 10 years of experience - Experience required in the high-end sector - Be bilingual in English, French is a plus - Have worked in London or at least a good knowledge of the London market - Have good command of IT tools - Have had an experience in project management, production and team management (Management) is a real plus ADDITIONAL DETAILS Location: London Type of Contract: Full Time Starting Date: April / May 2024 (with prior training in our workshops in Lyon) Manager: Caroline Deschamps (Country Manager) Salary: £48,800.00 gross per year with benefits: 1.5 days holiday per month plus bank holidays (according to the British Law) 1 day holiday will be earned each year up to a maximum of 25 days holiday per year International health insurance to be provided by the company (April International) Monthly travelcards to be paid by the company 2 first monthly rent to be paid by the company 4 round trips to Paris to be paid by the company (if originally based in France)