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Head of Assets (HRA & General) Location: Town Hall - Gosport/Portsmouth Salary: Umbrella contract rate - per day up to £750 per day DOE Contract: Fixed Term – 6 Months Hours: 37 hours per week About the Role We are seeking an experienced and strategic professional to lead the Council’s Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and General Fund asset portfolio. As Head of Assets, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Property and Repairs Service, ensuring the Council’s assets are maintained, compliant and utilised effectively to support long-term organisational and financial objectives. You will lead on asset management strategy, stock condition planning, investment programmes, repairs and maintenance services, compliance, and capital projects, while ensuring excellent customer service and value for money. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the Property and Repairs Service., • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory standards, including the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023., • Develop and deliver Asset Management Strategies and long-term investment plans., • Manage stock condition data, lifecycle planning and asset performance., • Oversee repairs, maintenance, planned works and capital projects., • Support budget setting and long-term capital investment planning., • Manage contracts, procurement and contractor performance., • Identify opportunities for regeneration, remodelling or disposal of underperforming assets., • Prepare reports and present recommendations to senior leadership and Members., • Lead and develop a high-performing, customer-focused team. About You You will have: • A relevant property qualification and Chartered Membership of RICS (or substantial equivalent experience)., • Significant experience in asset management, housing or property services., • Strong knowledge of asset management, compliance and housing legislation., • Experience managing budgets, contracts and investment programmes., • Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills., • Experience working within governance frameworks and presenting reports to senior leaders or Members., • A proactive and collaborative approach to service improvement., • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work travel.

Are you an experienced finance leader with a passion for improving business partnering? Do you enjoy leading small, high-performing teams through periods of change? Are you ready to take on a pivotal interim role in a forward-looking housing provider? A North-West-based housing association is seeking an Interim Head of Finance – Planning and Partnering to support their finance team over the next six months. This is a key leadership role, managing a small team responsible for management reporting, business partnering, and business planning across the organisation. As well as ensuring business-as-usual activity is delivered effectively, your primary focus will be on stabilising the team and enhancing the finance function’s strategic contribution. Key responsibilities include: • Leading a small, capable team covering business planning, business partnering, and management reporting, • Ensuring smooth delivery of monthly management reporting and forecasting, • Improving the consistency and impact of financial reporting to stakeholders, • Standardising the monthly budget monitoring process across departments, • Embedding a stronger business partnering culture within the organisation, • Acting as a key voice of finance within operational and strategic discussions This is a great opportunity to join a progressive organisation at a time when finance is playing an increasingly strategic role. You’ll work closely with the senior leadership team and be empowered to implement improvements that make a lasting difference. Ideally, candidates will be based in or near Greater Manchester, with the ability to attend the office once per week. However, we’re also keen to hear from applicants who fit the brief and are based further afield. To be considered, candidates should: • Be an experienced, fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with a strong background in the housing sector., • Bring technical knowledge of management reporting, budgeting, and business planning, as well as a confident leadership style and the ability to develop a team. If you’re ready to help shape the future of finance in a values-driven housing provider, apply now. Interviews happening soon.

We are currently partnering with a Housing Association based in Kent, who are recruiting for a Head of Governance and Risk to join their growing team on a fixed term basis of 12-14 months. This is a full-time position with a salary of c. £75,000 and the start date will be April. Duties will include (but are not limited to): • Acting as the organisational lead on governance and compliance matters, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations, • Maintaining governance registers, overseeing statutory and contractual obligations, and ensuring timely regulatory returns, • Supporting board succession planning, appraisals, training and acting as a key liaison between the board and the wider business, • Leading on organisational risk management, internal controls and overseeing the internal audit function, • Overseeing compliance with data protection regulations and ensuring procurement practices align with legislation while delivering value for money, • Managing external advisory contracts (e.g., legal and internal audit) and leading a small team, including governance, data protection and procurement officers Experience required: • Qualified or part qualified Company Secretary or demonstrable experience in a regulated sector, • Strong, up to date, professional knowledge of the legal, regulatory and policy frameworks in which Housing Associations operate Skills, knowledge and expertise required: • Company Secretarial experience in the Housing Sector of a similar sized Housing Association or larger, • Demonstrable experience in managing data protection function for a similar sized organisation or larger, • Experience of researching, developing and implementing effective policies & practices on governance, assurance and risk, • Experience in managing relationships with external advisers such as Internal Auditors and Lawyer Working hours: • 37 hours per week, • Monday - Friday Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £250 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Advanced Resource Managers is seeking an experienced Head of Assets in Gosport to lead the Council’s Housing Revenue Account and asset portfolio.

Job title Field Installation Engineer Function Installations, Field Operations Location Field based Reports to Installations Manager Responsible for staff N/A About our business JLA is a mission critical infrastructure solutions business offering services Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control and Air Conditioning. The company offers an end-to-end, on premise, machine supply and breakdown service proposition under the name Total Care, and additional products and services. JLA is driven by a world class Sales & Marketing engine, owns and maintains all assets, and has an efficient on-site operations team working daily with customers. When you join the JLA family, you'll also gain access to an extensive benefits package. We care about our people and take your well-being seriously, which is why we offer a range of supportive tools for health and wellbeing, financial guidance, and legal advice. Our Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 Wellness and Lifestyle App plus a dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders are there to support you through life's challenges. We also offer up to 8 counseling sessions, which can be in-person or remote, providing you with the support and flexibility to suit your own personal needs. You can reach any fitness goals with our free onsite gym at head office along with a range of other gym membership discounts available. To offer financial support, we not only provide life assurance coverage, company sick pay, and a company pension scheme, we offer a range of added benefits such as free office parking, eye care vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, and exclusive discounts through our staff benefits hub. We really pride ourselves in offering a healthy work-life balance and believe it is important to have time away to recharge which is why we provide 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working options, and enhanced family leave policies. We are a company that appreciates you and invests in your success and even have a Colleague Recognition Scheme to celebrate your achievements. We're dedicated to your growth, offering support in career development and training. We value your referrals, and through our Refer a Friend scheme, you can earn up to £1,000 in bonus rewards! Role overview As a Field Installations Engineer at JLA, you will support us on our mission to be a trusted partner for our customers, making sure that we are always there and that we take care of it. Youll support our customers across care, hospitality, education, housing, healthcare and prison services with their laundry servicing and repair needs. This is an exciting opportunity that provides you with plenty of variety each day, providing excellent service and technical expertise to customers, and a role where you can develop and take pride and care in your work. You will be installing a variety of laundry and catering equipment across our customer sites. We are investing in training and development for our Engineers with our new JLA Academy, which will provide you with the opportunity to cross-skill across both laundry and catering equipment, develop your mechanical and electrical skills/experience, and enhance your product knowledge on JLA laundry machines. Key tasks Install laundry & catering equipment as and when directed by the Installations team Carry out comprehensive, competent, and safe remedial repairs to customer and Company satisfaction Clean equipment and the immediate vicinity of the machine after completion of site work, leaving the site clean and tidy Complete and provide reports in relation to work and equipment as required, including reporting your arrival and departure from each call and obtaining customer signature where required Drive the implementation of engineering best practice processes, procedures and tools that maximise effectiveness and efficiency Maintain technical and system updates and releases as required Manage tooling and van stocks as well as job part orders appropriately by receipting, consuming or returning for each job Support growth generation by submitting lead opportunities Service Delivery Maintain our reputation within the industry by demonstrating excellent customer service practices, acting responsively to the needs of the customer with the aim of delivering customer satisfaction Manage on-site customer queries in a fair and courteous manner Handle any challenging situations with customers in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Be responsive and cooperative and achieve the required tasks set Managing Health & Safety To carry out all activities with proper regard for personal safety and the safety of colleagues and customers by ensuring adherence and reasonable care of H&S regulations and procedures at all times Report identified risks in line with H&S procedures Attend H&S training and briefings on a regular basis The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position. Criteria Essential (attributes required for candidate to be considered) Desirable (attributes can be trained or developed) Knowledge and Skills (what you know and what you can do) Skilled in installing laundry/ catering equipment Knowledge of electrical and plumbing work Proficient level of computer skills Good knowledge of the English language, both written and verbal Electrical installation qualification Gas Safe registered Experience (what you have done) Experience of working in a customer-facing role Experience in a field based role Experience of managing challenging situations in a customer-facing role Experience of identifying selling opportunities in order to generate sales leads Personal qualities (the way you think and act) Aptitude for practical work Good attention to detail Talent for solving problems Good communication and customer service skills Resourceful, with the ability to work independently Good time management skills Flexibility in support of the customer and business needs Qualifications Full driving license Recognised qualification in a Gas Safe environment. Recognised qualification Electrical installation TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Assets (HRA & General) Location: Town Hall Salary: Competitive Contract: Fixed Term - 6 Months Hours: 37 hours per week Pay: Contract Umbrella rate per day - up to £750 per day DOE About the Role We are seeking an experienced and strategic professional to lead the Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and General Fund asset portfolio. As Head of Assets, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Property and Repairs Service, ensuring the Council's assets are maintained, compliant and utilised effectively to support long-term organisational and financial objectives. You will lead on asset management strategy, stock condition planning, investment programmes, repairs and maintenance services, compliance, and capital projects, while ensuring excellent customer service and value for money. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Property and Repairs Service. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory standards, including the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. Develop and deliver Asset Management Strategies and long-term investment plans. Manage stock condition data, lifecycle planning and asset performance. Oversee repairs, maintenance, planned works and capital projects. Support budget setting and long-term capital investment planning. Manage contracts, procurement and contractor performance. Identify opportunities for regeneration, remodelling or disposal of underperforming assets. Prepare reports and present recommendations to senior leadership and Members. Lead and develop a high-performing, customer-focused team. About You You will have: A relevant property qualification and Chartered Membership of RICS (or substantial equivalent experience). Significant experience in asset management, housing or property services. Strong knowledge of asset management, compliance and housing legislation. Experience managing budgets, contracts and investment programmes. Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience working within governance frameworks and presenting reports to senior leaders or Members. A proactive and collaborative approach to service improvement. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work travel. If you're interested, please do apply now. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

Senior leadership Head of Service position for the Compliance and H&S teams for 2,500 properties across Yorkshire and the North East for Joseph Rowntree Housing. At Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT), we're not just offering jobs - we're building a community of passionate people who want to ma

Responsible for all legislative and regulatory aspects of the Council’s housing services, including housing landlord services, housing needs & homelessness, private sector housing & housing standards, allocations/lettings and resident engagement and customer experience. Strong understanding of soc

Possession of relevant professional certifications such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM) or Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) is desirable but by no means essential. If you possess the necessary skills, qua

A social impact real estate company is seeking a Head of Housing to oversee operations, ensuring high-quality housing services and customer satisfaction. This is a permanent, full-time role with a salary ranging from £80,000 to £100,000, plus a bonus of 25%. The ideal candidate will have extensive

This role takes full ownership of a Residential / Social Housing management unit with a £30m+ portfolio (c. Track record of running large portfolios of works with full operational and commercial accountability. The focus is on stabilising performance after a challenging period, integrating previous

Service Care Solutions Ltd is seeking an Interim Head of Assets in Hampshire to lead the strategic and operational management of the Council's Housing Revenue Account and General Fund asset portfolio.

Shape the financial future of one of the North West's fastest-growing education organisations. This is far more than a traditional Head of Finance position. We are delighted to be partnering with Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust in the search for a Head of Financial Planning & Reporting (Deputy CFO).

Head of Department – Housing Solicitor. Manage a modest caseload of housing matters. Strong knowledge of housing matters, including possession proceedings, homelessness, disrepair, and unlawful eviction.

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Financial Reporting to join our team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and we'd love to hear from you!. Contributing to the wider work of the department by supporting the SCS Deputy Director of Finance in leading

A social impact real estate company seeks a Head of Partnerships in London, focused on securing partnerships to expand their Seahorse platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of supported housing and experience in business development. Responsibilities include building relation

PA Housing is seeking a Head of Service Delivery - DLO to lead the transformation of our Midlands Direct Labour Organisation service. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent range of benefits including flexible working, health initiatives, and employee discounts.

Leadership and management of a complex, demand-led multidisciplinary Homeless Prevention and Housing Allocations Service delivering creative and innovative solutions to resolve housing issues for our residents. The post holder will be the Council’s leading expert on homelessness and housing legisl

The position offers hybrid work conditions and a compelling salary of £80,000 with additional benefits. Zebra People is seeking an experienced Lead UX Designer for a strategic housing solution project in Greater London. The role involves leadership of a team, designing user experiences, and conduct

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is searching for a Head of Financial Reporting to lead financial accounting and reporting functions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public sector financial reporting and hold a professional accountancy qualification.

Work across the Council and with external partners to increase the supply of housing, including affordable and specialist homes. Influence the future of housing growth across the district. Oversee the development and delivery of housing projects from early concept through to completion, including bu

ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION is seeking a Head of Repairs and Estates to lead and develop the Repairs & Maintenance and Estate Services teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in repairs and maintenance, with technical knowledge of building safety regulations and proven leadership skill

A well-known London based main contractor, who also deliver spec housing, is currently looking to secure a Head of Design & Technical on a 12 Month FTC. This company originally made its name within the industry for delivering new build social housing schemes, but in recent times has started producin

This role is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational delivery of tenancy services across the council’s housing stock. Provide senior leadership support to wider housing services and contribute to the council’s broader housing and community objectives. The role oversees tenancy m

The Head of Transactions & Partnerships role sits with the Alternative Funding Team at Peabody and is responsible for leading Peabody’s programme of complex property portfolio transactions including stock transfers, disposals of non-core assets, and partnership led arrangements. Interview Dates: W

A recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Housing on an interim basis for 6-9 months. This hybrid role involves strategic leadership over tenancy services, ensuring compliance with housing legislation, managing frontline teams, and driving service improvement.

Head of Commercial in the Midlands or North West region. In this senior role, you will drive commercial performance across Housing Partnerships, managing contracts and relationships nationwide. You will need experience in a senior leadership position in social housing or construction, along with exc

A leading housing organization is seeking a Head of Occupational Health and Safety to inspire a high-performing team and drive strategic health and safety initiatives. The successful candidate will have significant experience in health and safety management, ideally within housing or construction, a

Head of Commercial- Housing Partnerships. As an experienced Head of Commercial, you will have previously worked in a senior leadership role within a Social Housing, construction environment, ideally across multi‑region or national contracts. An outline of your responsibilities as Head of Commercia

Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. Head of Asset Intelligence - Housing. Success in this role will not be measured by the quality of reporting, but by the quality of decisions.

We are looking for a strategic and experienced Head of Supported Housing to lead the operational delivery and development of our national supported housing services. Contributing to a programme of investment in supported housing and development of new schemes. This is a leadership role with accounta

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join this London Borough as their permanent Head of Finance Business Partnering – Housing. Current or recent experience as Head of Finance (Housing). Strong knowledge of General Fund Housing and HRA.

This position offers a hybrid working model and a rate of £46. Housing Sustainment Team Manager to lead a team aimed at preventing homelessness in East London.

Morgan Law seeks an experienced Head of Finance Business Partnering in Greater London to provide expert financial advice and support senior management in strategic decision-making. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £79K-£85K with hybrid working options. You will lead the Housing F

Newlon Housing Trust in London seeks a seasoned professional to manage the Income, Service Charge, Investigation, and Financial Inclusion Teams. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in senior management, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of debt recovery. The position off

We’ve grown as a housing association, taking on the management of 1,500 more homes in late 2021 to bring our total number of homes to around 7,800. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package, including our wellbeing programme, comprehensive learning and development and a culture of employ

LR Legal Recruitment is seeking a Head of Department – Housing Solicitor in East London. The successful candidate will lead the Housing Team, oversee departmental growth, and manage a modest caseload of housing matters. The role offers a salary of £85,000 per annum and opportunities for strategic

A well-established building contractor in SE London is seeking a Head of Planned Maintenance to lead the division. The successful candidate will have experience in tendering and contract management, with a background in managing Planned Maintenance contracts for Housing Associations.

Weaver Vale Housing Trust is seeking a Head of Finance Business Partnering to manage the Finance Business Partner team and support budget holders. Benefits include generous holidays, a pension scheme with 12% employer contributions, and opportunities for continuous professional development.

PHOENIX COMMUNITY HOUSING is seeking a Head of Data, Planning and Performance to lead a new team. Successful candidates will have excellent data management abilities and housing sector experience.

Tempest Resourcing Limited is seeking a Head of Resident Services for a Housing Association in East London. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience managing teams, contractor performance, and service improvement within a social housing context, contributing to high-quality resident s

This is a hybrid role with a base location at our head office in London. Your knowledge of housing legislation, regulatory expectations, and best practice in modern omni‑channel contact environments will ensure the service remains compliant, forward‑thinking and responsive to residents’ needs.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and an expert knowledge of housing law and litigation processes. Notting Hill Genesis Group seeks a Head of Legal (Litigation) to provide expert litigation services across housing managem

Aatom Recruitment is seeking a leader for a multidisciplinary Homeless Prevention and Housing Allocations Service in Greater London. The role involves developing and implementing policies to address housing issues, ensuring services are effective and funds are well used. The successful candidate wil

This position demands a seasoned professional to lead strategic management of the Council's Housing Revenue Account and General Fund assets, driving service improvement and compliance. Service Care Solutions is seeking a Head of Assets for a temporary role in Hampshire. The ideal candidate will have

Head of Talent & DevelopmentApplylocations: Hybrid: Flexibletime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0019844Location: Hybrid with flexible base locationLondon: £103,847 to £129,808 per annum plus £5k car allowanceNational: £91,696 to £114,620 per annum plus £5k

CHS Group seeks a dynamic Executive Director, Customer Services in Cambridgeshire to lead housing management and enhance customer services. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in housing legislation and a proven track record in customer-focused culture development, making it an exciting t

Closing date for applications is 6th April, but we encourage early applications, as we may close the advert ahead of the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of interest. Head of Occupational Health and Safety. Head of Occupational Health and Safety.