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James Stevens Associates are delighted to be partnering with MHS Homes to recruit its next Head of Governance. This is a position offering direct Board exposure, responsibility for an established team and the opportunity to shape governance across a distinctive housing group. • Head of Governance, • MHS Homes | Chatham, Kent | Permanent, • £70,000, • Hybrid working: three days per week in the office x 2 days from home For a governance professional who wants to see their advice influence meaningful decisions, this is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution. MHS Homes is a charitable housing group serving communities across North Kent, with a clear purpose: helping to provide safe, sustainable homes. Its registered provider, Heart of Medway, received C1, G1 and V1 grades following its July 2025 regulatory inspection. These strong foundations provide an attractive setting for someone who wants to develop assurance and help Boards maintain a clear view of performance, risk and residents' experiences. Reporting to their Executive Director of Governance & Risk, you will lead the Governance Team and fulfill the role of Assistant Company Secretary, deputising as required. Louise brings extensive experience across housing and the charity sector. Working closely with her, you will combine the judgement to advise senior leaders with the practical ownership needed to deliver effective governance every day. • Developing the group's governance framework, governing documents and policy arrangements., • Overseeing Board and committee business, including forward plans, papers, minutes and follow-through on decisions., • Supporting Board effectiveness, member development and succession planning., • Developing the risk management strategy and assurance map, maintaining the corporate risk register and reporting to Boards., • Overseeing statutory and regulatory compliance, including accurate filings, returns and self-assessments., • Managing the outsourced internal audit contract and developing the forward plan with the Executive Team., • Leading and developing four colleagues, building team resilience and managing the governance and compliance budget. You will have proven experience across governance, risk and compliance within a large organisation in a regulated sector, including working with Boards and committees. We are looking for someone who can build trust, challenge constructively and turn complex requirements into clear advice and effective practice. • Experience leading people, developing capability and delegating effectively., • Strong company secretarial knowledge and excellent drafting skills., • Sound judgement, attention to detail and confidence managing competing deadlines., • A qualified or part-qualified company secretarial background, or demonstrable equivalent experience., • Graduate-level education or a professional qualification. Social housing experience is desirable. Applications are also welcome from professionals with relevant experience in education, public services, charities or other regulated sectors. • 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays., • Performance based bonus, • Pension contributions matched up to 6%., • Payment of annual professional membership fees., • At least five days of development each year., • Free on-site parking and a range of wellbeing and flexible benefits., • Hybrid working, with three days each week at the Broadside office in Chatham. Interviews are provisionally planned for 26-27 October 2026 in Chatham #J-18808-Ljbffr

Consultant Radiologist Care Group: Diagnostics and Therapies Division: Cancer and Core Clinical Services Division Grade: Consultant Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum/pro rata We are recruiting for Consultant in Radiology who share our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. Applications are invited for Consultant Radiologist. The appointees will be required to contribute to the general workload of the department. The posts are whole time 10 PA and the appointees will be expected to participate in the general radiology on-call rota, following the 3 month probation period and internal assessment. After 9pm week days and after 5pm weekends, the on-call is outsourced to an external agency. Family-friendly and part-time working can be considered. Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey. Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach: • B - Bold, • E - Every person counts, • S - Sharing and open, • T - Together Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust. Medway Imaging Department is well equipped with 2 x CT Toshiba machines (1 x 64 slice & 1 x 126 slice), 2 MRI machines (1xGE 3T HDXT & 1x1.5 T Siemens Magnetom Aera), an Ultrasound Suite consisting of 5 Toshiba Ultrasound systems, 3 Fluoroscopy Suites and 2 Interventional Suites. The successful candidate would join a progressive department led by young and dynamic Consultant colleagues. • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and FRCR, • CCST/CCT/CESR or equivalent in radiology (or will obtain within 6 months of interview date), • IELTS (Academic) level 7.5, or graduate of a Medical School in UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, USA or Canada., • Cross sectional CT/MRI/Ultrasound/Plain Film, • Clinical Governance principles, • The post holder will have to be competent in CT, Plain Film and Ultrasound. MRI would be beneficial., • How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?, • Specialist interest in Upper GI and Haematology This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Medway NHS Foundation Trust Medway Maritime Hospital Windmill Road Gillingham, Kent ME7 5NY United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr

About The Role Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We're problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within our MEICA and capital maintenance team. Our Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (MEICA) experts offer a one-stop solution, including ongoing operation and maintenance services. Want to be a part of it? What will you be doing? You'll be responsible for the delivery of preventative maintenance of electrical systems, controls and instrumentation. We'll need you to perform reactive and corrective maintenance, fault finding, and repairs along with replacing and calibrating instruments, installing new systems and equipment, and commissioning, all in line with BS7671 18th Edition standards. You'll ensure compliance with The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 We'll need you to adhere to industry, British, International, and customer standards, as well as M Group Policies, Procedures, and Safe Systems of Work. You'll be working across various sites, utilising your M Group van and company fuel card. What you'll bring Have you successfully completed ONC/HNC in engineering (or equivalent), NVQ, or C&G Level 3 Electrical 18th Edition qualification? Do you have industrial experience? Have you got proven experience in instrumentation and telemetry connection? Can you demonstrate commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols? Do you have a valid UK driving licence? What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme In addition, this role offers; Company van/vehicle and fuel card for business use 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us! About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We're one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. We're responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet We're open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations We're together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts We're ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether you're a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It's an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupW INDREG TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Building Surveyor Location: Kent, with projects across London, Kent and Essex Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: Permanent, full-time An established, growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Building Surveyor (MRICS) to join its team in Kent. Working across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use properties, the consultancy provides technical advice and professional services to developers, architects, contractors, property owners and private clients. Its integrated approach brings together building surveying, structural engineering and civil engineering expertise to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor to take on a varied workload, build strong client relationships and play a key role in the continued development of an expanding building surveying service. You will deliver a broad range of building surveying services, from condition surveys and defect investigations to dilapidations, remedial works specifications and compliance advice. You will work closely with colleagues across engineering disciplines, providing coordinated technical solutions and high-quality professional advice. Alongside managing your own caseload, you will have the opportunity to contribute to business development, support junior colleagues and help shape the future direction of the surveying team. • Undertake building condition surveys, RICS Home Surveys Level 2 and Level 3, and pre-acquisition surveys across residential, commercial and mixed-use properties., • Produce clear, detailed technical reports identifying defects, risks, remedial recommendations and anticipated costs., • Investigate building defects, including damp, water ingress, cracking, roof and cladding failures, and timber decay., • Prepare repair specifications, schedules of work, schedules of condition and feasibility assessments., • Manage dilapidations instructions for both landlords and tenants, including schedules, quantified demands and support with negotiations and dispute resolution., • Advise clients on Building Regulations, fire safety, accessibility and relevant statutory requirements., • Provide planned preventative maintenance advice and lifecycle cost assessments., • Manage client relationships, prepare fee proposals and contribute to business development activities., • Identify opportunities for collaborative working across the consultancy’s surveying, structural and civil engineering services., • Support and mentor graduate and junior surveyors, including APC candidates where appropriate., • Maintain high professional standards in accordance with RICS requirements and relevant legislation. You will be an experienced building surveying professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent communication skills and a commercially minded approach to client service. You will ideally have: • MRICS status via the Building Surveying pathway., • A degree in Building Surveying or an equivalent RICS-accredited qualification., • At least three years’ post-qualification experience within a consultancy environment., • Proven experience in building surveys, defect diagnosis and dilapidations., • A sound understanding of Building Regulations, CDM 2015 and relevant building safety legislation., • Excellent report-writing skills and the ability to explain technical issues clearly to clients., • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload independently., • A proactive approach to client management, business development and professional development., • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout London, Kent and Essex. Experience with reinstatement cost assessments, the Building Safety Act, higher-risk buildings, cladding remediation or APC supervision would be advantageous. Knowledge of AutoCAD, thermal imaging or drone survey equipment would also be beneficial. • Competitive salary, reflective of your experience and market rates., • Company pension scheme., • Funded CPD, RICS membership fees and support for further professional qualifications., • The opportunity to help develop and grow an expanding building surveying service., • Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy., • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors., • Close collaboration with experienced structural and civil engineering professionals., • A supportive, multidisciplinary working environment with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the business. The position is based in Kent, with regular site visits and client meetings across London, Kent and Essex. Hybrid working may be available, subject to project and business requirements. If you’re a Chartered Building Surveyor looking for a role offering technical variety, greater responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a developing consultancy, we’d welcome a confidential conversation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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