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Location: Hatfield, UK Employment Type: Full-time Hours: 37.5 hours per week Reports to: Housing Services Manager Salary: £30 000 - £35 000 Are you passionate about housing, tenancy sustainment and supporting people to live safely and independently? We are looking for a proactive and people-focused Housing Officer to join our Housing Services Team. This role is ideal for someone with experience in housing management, supported housing, social housing, tenancy support or a similar customer-facing service. As a Housing Officer, you will provide high-quality housing and tenancy management services across a varied portfolio, including social housing and supported living accommodation. You will work closely with tenants, care and support providers, local authorities, maintenance teams and internal colleagues to ensure tenancies are well managed and tenants receive the right support to sustain their homes. What you will be doing You will be responsible for managing tenancy-related matters, including tenancy audits, tenancy sign-ups, lettings, voids, rent and utility payments, arrears prevention, property inspections, repairs reporting, anti-social behaviour concerns and complaints. You will also support tenants to understand their tenancy responsibilities, access relevant advice, maintain independence and engage positively with housing services. Key responsibilities include: • Providing advice and support to tenants on tenancy matters, welfare benefits and housing requests., • Supporting tenants with additional needs to sustain their tenancies., • Managing tenancy sign-ups, terminations, lettings and related paperwork., • Working with finance and referrals teams to prevent and manage rent, service charge and utility arrears., • Carrying out tenancy audits and property inspections., • Supporting the management of nuisance, tenancy breaches and anti-social behaviour., • Liaising with care providers, local authorities, maintenance teams and partner agencies., • Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with housing policies, procedures and legal requirements., • Supporting tenant engagement and service improvement. About you We are looking for someone who is organised, professional and confident working with people from different backgrounds. You will have strong communication skills, good attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload. You will ideally have: • Experience in housing management, supported housing, social housing or tenancy management., • Knowledge of tenancy agreements, arrears management, voids, lettings, repairs and complaints., • An understanding of the legal and regulatory framework for social housing., • Experience working with tenants or customers on a one-to-one basis., • Good literacy, numeracy and record-keeping skills., • A calm, respectful and solution-focused approach., • An understanding of the barriers faced by people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities or sensory impairments. A housing or property management qualification is desirable, but relevant experience will also be considered. Why join us? This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives by helping tenants maintain safe, secure and sustainable homes. You will be part of a supportive team and have the opportunity to contribute to high-quality housing services and continuous improvement. Apply now by submitting your CV and a short covering statement.

Probation Officer LOCATION: St Albans HOURS: 37 hours per week (Standard full-time unless specified otherwise) PAY RATE: £30.36 limited per hour (Umbrella pay rate) Full Job Description We are seeking an experienced Probation Officer to join a dynamic team and support court proceedings at Stevenage Magistrates' Court on an initial 26-week contract. If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career and make a tangible impact within the justice system. Depending on the role, work may include: Prepare comprehensive court reports, ranging from standard to oral presentations Attend court hearings on a rotating rota, providing expert testimony Utilize your probation knowledge to support cases effectively Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and case management systems Support clients throughout the legal process, ensuring compliance and safety The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.Essential Requirements Possession of a recognized Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Community Justice (or equivalent recognized qualification). Proven experience writing detailed court reports and attending court hearings. Proficient working knowledge of probation service computer-based systems, including NDelius, OASys, and EPF1. Up-to-date with relevant legislation and evidence-based practice. Ability to attend court hearings regularly, work effectively within a team, and travel between the court and the probation office. If you are interested please apply or if you have any questions please contact Oliver Jefferson on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Community Safety Lead Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in Hertfordshire. What the Job Will be Doing • Leading the delivery of Community Safety and ASB services across the borough, • Developing and implementing Community Safety strategies and delivery plans in partnership with key stakeholders, • Building strong relationships with Police, Probation, Fire Service, Health, Social Care and other partner agencies to reduce crime, ASB and community harm, • Managing and supporting Community Safety Officers, ensuring workloads, performance and service standards are met, • Overseeing complex anti-social behaviour cases, providing guidance on investigations, enforcement action and legal processes, • Representing the organisation at partnership meetings, community forums and resident engagement events, • Using intelligence and performance data to identify trends, improve services and inform policy development, • Responding to complaints, enquiries and referrals from residents, elected members and partner organisations, • Promoting resident engagement and ensuring customer feedback is used to shape service improvements, • Supporting compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing Consumer Standards and Complaint Handling Code, • Preparing reports, reviewing policies and driving continuous service improvement across Community Safety and Enforcement, • Supporting staff development through coaching, one-to-one meetings, appraisals and training What You Will Need • Experience leading Community Safety, ASB or Enforcement services within a Local Authority or Housing environment, • Strong knowledge of anti-social behaviour legislation, enforcement powers and community safety practices, • Experience managing staff, workloads and performance in a target-driven environment, • Ability to manage complex ASB cases and work effectively with multi-agency partners, • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, • Experience developing policies, procedures and service improvement initiatives, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data and produce reports, • Knowledge of safeguarding, resident engagement and regulatory compliance, • Ability to build effective working relationships with internal teams and external agencies

Probation Service Officer (Court Specialist) Location: St Albans Magistrates’ & Crown Court The Role We are seeking a disciplined and operationally sharp Probation Service Officer (PSO) to join our team at St Albans Court. This is a fast-paced, high-accountability role where your work directly impacts the administration of justice. This position is designed for an individual who is "court-ready." You will be expected to hit the ground running, providing reliable support to the judiciary and representing the Probation Service in a pressurized legal environment. This is not a role for those who require extensive lead-in time; we need a professional who understands the rhythm, terminology, and urgency of daily court proceedings. Key Responsibilities Court Operations: Manage day-to-day court activity, providing a professional probation presence within the St Albans Magistrates’ and Crown Court. Documentation & Reporting: Prepare high-quality court documentation, including Stand-Down Reports and breach information, ensuring all data is accurate and submitted within strict deadlines. Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for Bench/Judiciary staff, legal representatives, and court clerks. Process Management: Navigate court-based Probation processes efficiently, ensuring that sentencing outcomes are recorded and initiated without delay. Risk Assessment: Conduct initial assessments of service users appearing in court to provide the Bench with informed, safe sentencing options.Candidate Requirements The ideal candidate will possess very recent, hands-on experience as a PSO within a court setting. Priority Criteria: Current or very recent deployment in a court-based Probation role. Demonstrable experience in supporting hearings and liaising with the Judiciary. Proven ability to remain operationally effective in a high-speed, high-pressure environment.Secondary Criteria: We recognize current resourcing pressures and will consider candidates who can demonstrate: Strong previous court experience combined with current Probation practice. The competence and confidence to re-adapt to a court environment with minimal training. A credible rationale for their readiness to step back into this specialist function.Personal Attributes Decisiveness: The ability to make sound professional judgments under the clock. Clarity: Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for a legal setting. Adaptability: A mindset geared toward immediate action and problem-solving.How to Apply If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver Jefferson on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)