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Are you experienced in Procurement and looking for a new challenge? We've got a fantastic opportunity to join our Procurement team at SNG (Sovereign Network Group) as Senior Procurement Manager. Based from either Basingstoke or Wembley, you'll combine home and office working to ensure a positive work / life balance. To support close collaboration with the wider procurement team, there will be an expectation to be in the Basingstoke office on a weekly basis. At SNG, we provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London, the South East, South West and East of England, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year. The Role Reporting into the Head of Strategic Sourcing, you'll be a key member of the senior leadership team within Procurement. You'll be responsible for the approach and methodology for SNG's procurement activity, demonstrating where procurement can add measurable value and identifying solutions which support the delivery of SNG's corporate goals. This is a hands-on role, responsibilities include: Accountability for strategic spend categories within our Property Services and Building Safety & Compliance business areas Leading a team of Category Managers - setting, supporting and overseeing category sourcing activity Supporting multiple complex procurement projects across all areas of spend within your key business areas, ensuring that the procurement team and its service offering is aligned to business needs, delivering optimal quality, financial and risk outcomes Delivering all end-to-end sourcing activity in accordance with Procurement Act 2023 and in line with commercial best practice Contributing to transformational workstreams including data integrity and data reporting to maximise the use of data to impact decision making Line Management of the category team to ensure best in class procurement, offering continuous support, mentorship and encouragement for personal development Approval responsibility for high value purchase order requisitioning, and new supplier set up applications within scope of the category What we need from you You should have previous experience in a similar role within procurement, with significant experience in category management, including a track record in leading supplier engagement and sourcing activities to drive value for money. We are looking for experience from within property services / building safety / housing asset management, ideally from a housing background. You'll also need: To demonstrate a flexible approach and an ability to manage ambiguity with short term tactical / transactional activity versus strategic long-term priorities A good tool kit of sourcing techniques to identify, develop and deliver solutions Experience of leading and managing multiple projects Excellent written and communication skills Ability to form effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders Strong negotiation skills Good attention to detail and experience in contract drafting and varying Leadership skills and a desire to coach and develop a small team Experience of working under and advising on PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023

We've got a fantastic opportunity to join Sovereign Network Group (SNG) as Head of IT Service Management, based from our office in Basingstoke. You'll combine home and office working to ensure a positive work / life balance. It's an exciting time to join SNG as we continue to develop our IT service provision. We'll be implementing a new Enterprise Service Platform in the Summer which will be used for managing IT Service tickets and ITIL-aligned processes. You'll be driving the adoption of the platform across the IT service teams and helping to identify and prioritise opportunities for automation and self-service as we move forward to improve the IT support experience for all SNG colleagues. The Role As Head of IT Service Management, you'll be responsible for driving delivery of SNG's IT service strategy and leading the IT service management function within CIO, enabling organisational resilience from a technology perspective and making SNG a great place to work for its colleagues. Main responsibilities include: As a key member of the CIO Leadership team, supporting the realisation of the CIO vision and strategic direction including contributing to the implementation of the CIO strategy in support of delivering SNG's corporate plan objectives Leading the IT Service Management team with a focus on articulating a clear vision, providing direction, encouraging high performance, and supporting continuous improvement Leading and overseeing the maturity of ITIL practices, including incident management, service requests, configuration and capacity management, asset management, change and problem management, IT service knowledge management and service acceptance Accountability for end-to-end IT service performance and colleague experience, driving operational simplification, continuous service improvement and cost effectiveness initiatives Driving development of CIO's IT service portfolio and catalogue, ensuring it is maintained to reflect the ongoing evolution of the services provided Acting a major incident manager (when required), in accordance with the major incident management process, and supporting security and disaster recovery testing, as well as auditing and risk assessments, as required What we need from you You should have demonstrable experience in a similar senior role within IT Service Management, ideally from within a similar sized organisation. Any experience working in the housing sector is desirable but not essential. You'll also need: A professional Qualification in IT Service Management, such as ITIL v3 Expert and/or ITIL v4 Managing Professional/Strategic Leader, IT Service Desk Management (SDI) Demonstrable experience of IT Service Strategy design and implementation Strong experience leading IT Service Desks with multi-tiered teams Experience of leading ITIL adoption and maturity across IT Service Management and wider IT teams Experience of driving a customer-service focused team culture Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders Knowledge and experience of 3rd party IT Supplier Management is desirable

Our Property Management teams are at the heart of making our homes great places to live. You'll find us a secure place to build your long-term future. Working in the (Hampshire) locality, you will report directly to the Technical Manager - Gas and operate in a wider team. Here at Sovereign Network Group (SNG) we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day. As a Heating Engineer, you will carry out Gas Servicing and Heating Breakdowns within Sovereign Network Group's customer homes in accordance with prescribed work schedules, the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) regulations and to Sovereign Network Group's established standard procedures set for delivery of exceptional customer service. You will also carry out planned maintenance checks on systems and equipment, repair gas leaks or old gas system parts, and be responsible for installing/repairing heating system pipe work, while advising customers about gas safety and energy efficiency. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road, we will provide you with a van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket. What we're looking for: Gas qualifications: CCN1 - Core Gas Safety CENWAT1 - Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters MET1 - Meters CKR1 - Domestic Cookers HTR1 - Gas Fires & Wall Heaters Ideally, you'll have an NVQ Level 2 in Domestic Plumbing (or equivalent) Great communication skills A full UK driving licence with the ability to drive a company van Previous experience as a domestic gas service and breakdown engineer Preferably, experience of working within social housing Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Confidence in using IT equipment such as iPads Please note, this role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic disclosure. About SNG SNG provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England. Our purpose is to provide good affordable homes in thriving communities that people love for generations. This is an incredibly exciting time to join us as Domestic Heating Engineer as we continue to deliver against our Sector Leading 'homes and place' strategy transforming how we operate and organise ourselves, delivering safe service and affordable housing to our customers.

Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day. We are now the 6th largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 85,000 homes and over 200,000 customers across London and the South. We're currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified CarpenterMulti to join our Property Team in our Basingstoke locality. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a business use van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket. What you'll do: As a Carpenter you will carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in our properties as part of our Repairs Team and elsewhere depending on demands. • 1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry, • Install windows, doors, door frames - Internal and external., • UPVC servicing and installation, • Locksmithing and gaining entry via lock snapping, drilling and picking., • All types of fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panels., • Kitchen fitting, kitchen building and minor joinery. What you'll need: You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working in carpentry. Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices. Enjoy working as part of a team. This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week, with the opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime at competitive rates to enhance your earnings! Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van. At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. Please note a Basic DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

SNG provides over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England - our purpose, to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations. You'll be based ideally from our Head Office in Basingstoke. This role will combine office and home working to ensure a positive work/life balance. The Role We are looking for an experienced building safety professional to join us in the role of Building Safety Assurance Manager. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of our homes and services. Reporting directly to the Head of Assurance, you will join an established team working alongside building safety, HSE and assurance specialists. Using your industry expertise, you will lead and deliver our assurance programme with a primary focus on property compliance including but not limited to gas, electrical safety, fire, legionella, asbestos and lifts. Your work will help ensure our risks are systematically managed and that we consistently meet our regulatory obligations, keeping our residents, employees and contractors safe. Some travel across our operating area will be required, so you'll need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. Key Responsibilities • Lead the development and delivery of independent assurance reviews, working collaboratively with property, building safety and housing teams, • Deliver clear, reliable, evidence-based assurance conclusions that test the effectiveness of our policies, processes and procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment to SNG's corporate plan, • Lead the building safety assurance process to identify compliance gaps, agree sustainable action plans with internal stakeholders, and share good practice across the business, • Oversee the rigorous monitoring and closure of assurance actions, ensuring robust evidence and resulting improvements to business processes, • Influence, coach and engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to enhance assurance capability and understanding across the organisation What we need from you • A strong understanding of building safety regulations across key areas such as gas, electrical safety, fire, legionella and lifts, ideally with specialist expertise in at least one discipline. Experience in a large operational environment is essential; housing sector experience is beneficial but not required, • Extensive experience in designing and delivering audit or assurance programmes, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement sustainable improvements, • A proven ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements within operational settings, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to deliver clear, evidence-based conclusions, • Strong practical understanding of building safety risk management within complex operational environments, • A high level of attention to detail, combined with the ability to step back and see the wider picture, • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, • A tenacious yet supportive approach, with experience driving meaningful change, • Effective team-working skills to contribute to shared organisational goals, • Professional recognition with an appropriate body (e.g., Institute of Engineering & Technology)

Candidate GuideJob DescriptionWe have some great benefits at SNG, including:25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering daysGenerous matched pensi

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