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12 month FTC, Sheffield City Centre, Hybrid Working – to £50k per annum We are seeking a qualified Management Accountant to join a well‑established public sector organisation in Sheffield on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. Supporting the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in delivering timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting to support operational and strategic decision‑making.This role will take ownership of monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting cycles, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting across service areas. You will also partner closely with operational teams to provide financial guidance, ensure robust cost control, and support value‑for‑money initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a technically strong accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), confident in a business‑partnering environment, with experience in housing, ALMOs, local government, or other public‑sector settings being highly advantageous. Strong Excel skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly are essential. 4773315

General Overview This is a role for someone who is passionate about solving domestic property subsidence issues to the highest technical standard. The role covers all aspects of Engineering for our residential subsidence repair business. It is a hands-on role in all aspects, including site visits and being personally responsible for deliverables including supporting our Global businesses. Key tasks include: Accurately diagnosing subsidence properties both structurally and geotechnically and creating technically correct treatment plans, Feasibility of schemes, design, design checking, quality assurance of all residential designs, quote quality checking and advising the operations department on engineering matters. About the Company At Geobear, we’re building something incredible. Established over forty years ago, Geobear is a fast-growing ground engineering contractor specialising in sustainable solutions, working in various market sectors. We are looking for excellent new people to join our business and be an integral part of our growth plans. We prioritise our values and provide a place where you can be yourself and thrive. Geobear offers opportunities for development, growth, and a remarkable career. We work directly or indirectly for all the major infrastructure owners and built very strong relationships in this market. We have achieved significant growth over the past few years and have very ambitious and exciting growth plans for the next 15 years. What Sets Geobear Apart Geobear leads the industry with sustainable and efficient ground stabilisation solutions. Our advanced resin injection technology is a non-disruptive, faster, and more sustainable alternative to traditional methods. Sustainability: Our eco-friendly solutions reduce the carbon footprint, addressing ground stabilisation issues worsened by climate change. Efficiency: We deliver projects swiftly with minimal disruption, ideal for businesses needing quick turnaround times. Innovation: Continuous innovation ensures state-of-the-art, effective, and sustainable solutions. The company vision is on continuous improvement Culture: We foster a growth mindset culture where every team member has an opportunity to harness their skills and experience and to develop their professional skills to advance in the company if they perform well over time. Join Geobear and be part of a team that’s making a significant positive impact on the environment and the future of ground engineering. Our Vision and Values Purpose: We enhance people’s quality of lives by reducing stress and expedite decarbonisation of the planet. Vision: To be the world leading provider of sustainable geotechnical asset management solutions. Our Culture If you are hungry for growth, enjoy targets and are open-minded about new ways of thinking and doing things, you will find it great working for Geobear. Our job is to solve problems for our clients, so the more proactive a problem solver you are, the better you will fit into our team of dedicated colleagues. We strive to keep our clients' world running with our proven technology which saves time, money and the impact on the world. Qualifications • Educated to degree standard in Civil & Structural Engineering, M Eng / MSc (Eng) preferable, • A track record of designing geotechnical solutions, preferably in domestic subsidence space, • IT skills across multiple platforms - Google Suite/MS Office/Salesforce/Plaxis, • Experience in retaining wall analysis and design., • Member of ICE / IStructE Experience • c10 years experience in engineering, • Variety of project sizes and complexities (all causations of subsidence), • Ideally coming from a contracting and / or consulting business and / or loss adjusting and / or building control with experience in building / foundation engineering and repair. This role requires someone who is used to dealing with multiple tasks at a time with strong ICT skills, preferably Salesforce. Experience of dealing directly with both customers and internal stakeholders. They will have a good knowledge of building techniques and design. Personal attributes • Passion for subsidence in domestic properties and technical excellence., • Strong team player and excellent communicator., • Operates with high integrity, is resilient and takes ownership of their objectives. This person should be knowledgeable, highly organized, dynamic and flexible in their approach and should be of a strong character and have the ability to challenge performance and be challenged., • Hands-on individual who is used to working in a fast paced changing environment. Someone who can work under pressure, solve problems and is a good team player., • Ability to work with speed to issue design and QA approvals, • Ability and willingness to carry out virtual inspections of residential dwellings to diagnose the problem Responsibilities • Visiting properties online (80%), • Visiting properties in person (20%), • Diagnosing properties, • Creating designs, • Technical support of Area Managers, • Training of Area Managers, • Proactive customer work to educate the market, • Developing feasibility schemes, • Designing a suitable repair for buildings that have suffered from subsidence, • Checking of internal design in accordance with in house design guidelines, • Checking the quality of quotations in lines with in house quoting guidelines, • Signing off Certificates of Structural Adequacy., • Overseas support during holiday periods, • Working with operations to learn how designs perform on site, • Supervising retreatment works on site, • Customer facing meetings (CPDs, account reviews), • Supporting Head of Social Housing and Head of New insurance business in business development

HEAD OF GOVERNANCE AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE. Are you an experienced Housing professional looking for an amazing opportunity to lead and implement IMPAKT’s governance framework?. A relevant degree or professional qualifications in housing, law, governance or a related field.

This role requires an established housing professional who can bring significant industry experience, a strong track record of leadership, and the business acumen to balance customer outcomes with organisational performance and regulatory compliance. Manage the delivery of excellent housing and neig

We're recruiting an experienced Head of Housing Strategy & Development to lead the strategic direction of housing growth, housing policy and long-term housing delivery. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering Housing Strategy, driving affordable housing supply, ov

Head of Housing Delivery & Partnerships. This role will provide strategic leadership across housing development, regeneration and partnership activity, ensuring the successful delivery of additional homes alongside wider place-based regeneration objectives. You will lead housing delivery and reg

Head of Service - Children's Regulated Services Local Authority | East Midlands (City-Based) An opportunity has arisen with a large local authority in the East Midlands for an experienced Head of Service - Children's Regulated Services to join on a 13-month ongoing interim assignment. Assi

Reporting at senior level, you will provide leadership across: ·Housing Strategy & Development ·Housing Options ·Housing Standards & Adaptations You will develop and deliver integrated Housing and Homelessness Strategies, driving initiatives to reduce homelessness, support

Reporting into the Director of Sustainability, the Head of Sustainability (Assets & Energy) will play a critical role in improving EPC performance across Platform’s housing stock, tackling fuel poverty and accelerating progress towards net zero. As Platform continues to advance its sustainability

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Risk Assurance to provide strategic leadership and oversight of our risk, assurance and insurance functions. We have office locations in High Wybombe, Bucks and Letchworth, Hertfordshire, one of t.

Shape a compelling housing apprenticeship and commercial training proposition aligned to sector workforce priorities, including leadership, housing practice, tenancy management, repairs and maintenance, compliance and customer services. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other oppor

Help shape the future of our most challenging buildings. Based at our office in Letchworth, Herts you will be expected.

A leading housing maintenance service provider is looking for a Head of Delivery in Hemel Hempstead. This senior leadership role involves overseeing the operational delivery of housing services contracts, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will have significant ex

A well-regarded housing association in the South West is looking for an experienced Head of Housing for a minimum 6-month contract. In this role, you will take ownership of housing operations, drive service excellence, and support the organisation through a vital period of change and improvement. Th

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of fle

This role involves overseeing compliance and performance of properties, ensuring high-quality living conditions, and fostering teamwork within the Housing Operations Team. A prominent housing organization is seeking a strategic lead for property management in Greater London. The position offers a fl

A significant housing association in the Midlands seeks a Head of Sustainability to shape and deliver its sustainability strategy. Suitable candidates will have strong experience in retrofit programmes, knowledge of regulatory standards, and exceptional leadership skills. This is a home-based positi

Track record of running large portfolios of works with full operational and commercial accountability. This role takes full ownership of a Residential / Social Housing management unit with a £30m+ portfolio (c. If you’re a senior leader in social housing who enjoys sorting delivery first, then bu

For a confidential discussion, please contact Julie Kellaway at The Housing Executive on 020 7620 3048 or email your CV to jk@thehousingexecutive. The Role As HR Lead, you will manage and support a small HR team while leading a comprehensive review of organisational HR policies and practices. You wi

This role involves oversight of repairs, compliance, and asset management while fostering leadership and accountability within the Housing Operations Team. An established housing organization is seeking a strategic lead for their property management portfolio. Candidates should have a proven record

Working at the heart of the Housing Directorate and reporting to the Director of Housing Strategy, you will be responsible to the Director of Housing Strategy for the overall management of the Housing Policies, Performance and Service Improvement service. Lewisham Council’s Housing Service is seek

You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. To ensure compliance of housing stock and tenancy matters within legal and statutory requirements. Provide inspiring leadership to the Housing Operations Team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration,

A leading housing organization in the Glasgow area is looking for a Head of Assets to shape its future. This permanent full-time position offers a salary between £58,052 and £61,206, with an emphasis on integrity and respect for all team members.

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of fle

You monitor risk closely and elevate early, ensuring the Housing Director has clear visibility of operational exposure. Lead on ensuring that complaints are managed in line with the Housing Ombudsman Code of Conduct and completing the annual self‑assessment to assess this. There is a critical lack

The Head of Assets will lead our asset management, compliance and investment functions, working closely with our newly established Head of Housing as part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking Leadership Team. With a new Chief Executive joining us in March 2026 and a refreshed leadership struc

A socially conscious investment firm in Greater London seeks a Head of Governance and Compliance. This permanent role involves ensuring compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing's framework while leading governance matters.

A leading housing organization in Greater London is seeking a General Manager – Head of Operations to oversee the execution of operational activities and manage a team of up to 200 staff members. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the social

This is your opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role at L&Q—driving organisational development, enabling change at scale, and helping shape the culture of one of the UK’s largest housing associations. Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/

As we embark on a period of exciting transformation and innovation, we are seeking a visionary leader to join our team and help shape the future of housing across Scotland. At Cairn Housing Association, we are proud to be one of Scotland’s leading housing providers – creating vibrant communities

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, then please review the full role profile and behaviours before applying – Head of Home Experience and Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilities OD level 3. At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI. We’re the development arm of Clari

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

A local government council in Greater London seeks a Head of Housing Policies, Performance and Service Improvement. The position offers competitive salary and benefits such as flexible working, generous holiday allowance, and professional development opportunities. The role involves managing housing

An experienced and forward-thinking technology leader is needed for the role of Interim Head of Housing Technology with a local authority in London. Essential qualifications for this role include senior-level experience in leading Housing IT, Housing Systems, or Digital Transformation within a local

As the Head of Finance at Orkney Housing Association, your expertise will ensure the effective strategic and operational management of our financial affairs, supporting our delivery of great customer service. At Orkney Housing Association, we are committed to providing good quality, affordable homes

We are looking for a strategic leader with significant senior housing experience, strong knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation, and a proven track record of delivering service improvement and partnership working. A progressive Local Authority in Cheshire is seeking an experienced Head of

This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced HR operations leader with strong knowledge of payroll, pensions, and transactional HR to shape the service, guide the team through major change, and ensure we continue to deliver a reliable, efficient and modern HR service. The Head of HR Shar

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading housing solutions provider for an experienced professional to head their Living Markets function. Job Reference: WR81132 – Head of Growth & Development (Public Sector Housing). Job Title: HEAD OF GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT (PUBLIC SECTOR HOUSING).

A government department in the UK is seeking a proactive Head of HR Shared Services to lead an HR Service Centre team. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in HR operations, strong knowledge of payroll and pensions, and the ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Were recruiting an Interim Head of Housing Operations to provide senior strategic leadership across housing management, asset management, compliance and resident engagement services within a complex housing environment. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome conversations wit

A renowned educational recruitment agency is seeking a Head Teacher to lead a secondary school in the UK. This role involves strategic leadership, ensuring high educational standards, and fostering a culture of inclusion and ambition among students. The ideal candidate will have significant senior l

A non-profit housing organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Governance and Regulatory Compliance to lead and implement its governance framework. The role offers a competitive benefits package including 25 days off, a pension scheme, and development opportunities. The ideal candidate should have

A social impact real estate company is seeking a Head of Housing to oversee operations, ensuring high-quality housing services and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in housing operations and be skilled in risk management and operational oversight. This is a pe

Shape a compelling housing apprenticeship and commercial training proposition aligned to sector workforce priorities, including leadership, housing practice, tenancy management, repairs and maintenance, compliance and customer services. Build long‑term relationships with housing associations, loca

A progressive local authority in England is seeking an experienced Head of Housing to lead housing priorities and statutory functions. As a strategic leader, you will develop and implement Housing and Homelessness Strategies, influence the local housing market, and ensure compliance with housing leg