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General Manager - PBSA Liverpool £48,000-£50,000 + 10% Bonus Our client is one of the UK's leading PBSA operators, known for creating exceptional student experiences, building high-performing teams, and fostering a genuinely supportive culture. They're now looking for a General Manager to lead one of their flagship Liverpool residences. This is an opportunity to join a well-established, high-performing site with a fantastic team already in place. The building is performing strongly, the culture is excellent, and the business continues to invest heavily in both its people and its growth. This role is perfect for an experienced PBSA leader or someone from a strong BTR, hospitality, or customer-focused operational background who loves developing people, building relationships, and creating an environment where both residents and team members thrive. Above all, we're looking for a big personality. Someone who can bring energy to the building, inspire a team, build strong relationships with residents, and create a positive atmosphere every day. What you'll be doing Leading and inspiring a well-established on-site team, creating a culture of accountability, support, and high performance. Coaching and developing team members, helping individuals reach their potential and supporting future progression opportunities across the business. Driving an exceptional resident experience, ensuring students feel welcomed, supported, safe, and proud to call the building home. Taking ownership of the building's operational performance, ensuring high standards are maintained across all areas. Managing building safety and compliance, including statutory checks, PPM schedules, health and safety requirements, and audit readiness. Monitoring KPIs, occupancy levels, resident satisfaction, rebookers, and overall commercial performance. Working closely with senior leadership to continuously improve service delivery and operational excellence. Handling incidents and challenges with professionalism, calmness, and sound judgement. Acting as the face of the building, building strong relationships with residents, universities, contractors, and local stakeholders. What we're looking for Previous PBSA management experience is highly desirable. We would also welcome applications from strong Build to Rent, hospitality, retail or wider operational management backgrounds. A natural people leader who genuinely enjoys coaching, mentoring, and developing others. Someone with a big personality who can energise a team and create a positive culture. Strong understanding of compliance, health and safety, building operations, and service delivery. Commercially aware, organised, and able to balance people, performance, and customer experience. A hands-on leader who enjoys being visible, approachable, and involved in the day-to-day operation. Someone who aligns with a down-to-earth culture and leads by example. What's in it for you? £48,000-£50,000 basic salary. 10% annual bonus. Join a business with a genuinely supportive, people-first culture. Lead a successful, well-performing building with a fantastic team already in place. Work alongside down-to-earth colleagues who enjoy what they do and support each other's success. Real opportunities for development and career progression as the business continues to expand. Be part of a growing PBSA operator with exciting plans for the future. Monday-Friday role with some flexibility required during key student periods

As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we move lives forward every day by building, managing and supporting thriving Communities. From new homes, social housing and student accommodation to leisure, education and Community initiatives, our work makes a positive difference to millions of People across the UK. And that takes People who care about doing the right thing. People who are ambitious, ready to grow and motivated to make a difference through the work they do. We're looking for Colleagues who bring energy, curiosity and ownership. People who enjoy being challenged, support those around them and want to keep raising the bar. Because when we perform at our best, we create more opportunities to invest in our Customers, our Communities and each other. Experience matters, but it's only part of the story. If you share our values and want to build a career where your work has real impact, we'd love to hear from you. More about your role As a Housing & Wellbeing Advisor, you'll play a vital role in supporting older people to live independently, safely and confidently across 3 of our Later Life Living services in the Farnworth and Horwich areas. You'll be at the heart of creating a welcoming, vibrant community where customers feel valued, connected and empowered to maintain their independence. You'll build strong relationships with customers, their families, local partners and support agencies, ensuring individual needs are understood and regularly reviewed. You'll coordinate support services, promote customer engagement, organise activities that reduce social isolation and encourage active participation within the community. Alongside delivering an excellent customer experience, you'll manage all aspects of tenancy sustainment including lettings, rent and service charge administration, void management and property inspections. You'll oversee health and safety compliance, support building maintenance and work closely with contractors and care providers to ensure a safe, high-quality environment for customers. You'll also represent Living Plus with key external stakeholders, help promote the service locally, support occupancy targets and contribute ideas that enhance service delivery and strengthen our customer offer. Essential criteria • Strong face-to-face customer service background, • Previous experience working in housing, supported housing, retirement living, health and social care or a customer-focused environment supporting older people is desirable, • Experience or knowledge of managing tenancies, customer support plans, property allocations or housing-related services., • Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety requirements, confidentiality and data protection legislation., • Experience working with external agencies, care providers or community organisations to coordinate customer support. More about you You'll be passionate about delivering outstanding services to older people and committed to helping customers live independently for as long as possible. You'll be confident building relationships with a wide range of people and able to work collaboratively with colleagues, families, support agencies and community partners. You'll be organised, proactive and comfortable managing a varied workload, balancing tenancy management, wellbeing support and compliance responsibilities. A solution-focused approach, strong attention to detail and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in customers' lives will help you succeed in this role. Previous experience within housing, retirement living, supported living, social care or a similar customer-facing environment would be highly desirable. This is a fixed term role to 31st March 2027. What you'll get We know rewarding work deserves rewarding benefits. That's why, alongside a competitive salary, you'll have access to a package designed to support you at work and beyond. You'll receive: • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%, • 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) pro rata with the option to buy or sell days, • Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available, • Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing, • Access to Our Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases, • Ongoing training, professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities, • Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work, • Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement, • Free membership to Places Gyms, • Life Assurance to provide financial security for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confidence What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on . We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities JBRP1_UKTJ

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR - Permanent Opportunity DIVISION: Building South LOCATION: Manchester BENEFITS: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate), Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays) About GRAHAM We are a well-established and highly regarded Tier One contractor with our history dating back to 1798, proving that GRAHAM, even in our humblest beginnings, has been delivering lasting impact for clients for over 200 years. We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Construction Division, working across a number of developments in Manchester. Job Summary We're looking for someone with excellent commercial acumen and a proven track record delivering commercially sound Construction Schemes. You are going to be responsible for detailed cost control and recovery of value on the project, whilst maintaining excellent relationships with our supply chain and sub-contractors on site. It's important that you're well versed in the administration of JCT contracts. MRICS accreditation would be advantageous but is not essential. Similarly, a degree or equivalent qualification is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a similar role with a main contractor. A full driving license is essential. Typical duties will include: • Establishing the project budget including the allocation of cost codes to ensure detailed and accurate cost reporting is achieved., • Review of main contract and subcontract terms and conditions, inclusive of stepping down conditions from main contract to subcontract., • Procurement of subcontract packages including compilation of tender documentation., • The detailed and transparent process of reporting on costs to date and forecasting cost to completion., • Administration of the main contract and subcontracts, including compilation of contractual correspondence in relation to delays and associated loss and expense., • Regular liaison and interface with the Employers team for the purposes of progressing the commercial aspects of the project., • The day to day managing of staff resources to ensure the projects costs are known and managed effectively., • Carrying out delay analysis including the preparation of narratives and loss and expense to support claim submissions., • Handling subcontract issues as they arise., • Ensuring the variation / compensation event mechanism is correctly and timeously followed to ensure the commercial protection of the business., • Forecasting of cash flow / budget compilation., • Liaising with procurement to set and agree allowances for the project., • Attending progress / commercial meetings and representing the company in a commercial capacity. This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Senior Quantity Surveyor and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals. Person Specification Technical Competencies Essential: • Third level qualification (degree or similar), • Demonstrate previous experience in a Commercial/QS role at a Senior level., • Experience of working across a variety of Construction sectors, for example Student Accommodation, Commercial, PRS schemes., • Contract knowledge: Understanding of specific contracts and ability to take appropriate action., • Cost Control: Calling upon a wide range of skills to deliver results. Ensuring targets are achievable and checking on progress. Controlling critical elements of the process while forecasting ahead., • Negotiation Skills: Presenting viewpoint with confidence and clarity. Soundly structured case- pros and cons put forward with supporting evidence. Ability to get through to core issues. Presenting case in a persuasive manner and understanding the wider implications., • Problem Solving and Decision Making: Considering relevant information and insights in order to make choices. Evaluating multiple factors in the identification of solutions and making sound and timely decisions. Desirable Professional qualification (e.g. MRICS/MCICES) Behavioural Competencies Essential People Management and Team Leadership: Actively searching for opportunities and ways to grow both self and others professionally. Improving performance while sharing knowledge and seeking feedback. Communication Skills: Expressing and presenting thoughts and complex ideas clearly and succinctly. Adapting language or terminology to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Client Focus: Establishing a positive relationship with clients/ customers, anticipating their needs and responding quickly to requests to develop better ways to deliver value to them. Planning and Organising: Using his or her time effectively and efficiently. Concentrating his or her efforts on the most important priorities. Continuously seeking new ways to plan and organise activities effectively. Teamwork: Developing cooperation and collaborative work efforts to achieve common goals, obtaining the input of others' and displaying willingness to learn from others. Organisational Understanding: Working cooperatively with other departments/ sections to achieve goals. Safety Awareness: Possessing general knowledge of safety procedures and abiding by the basic personal safety rules. Achieving Goals: Demonstrating energy and enthusiasm in their work, acting with decisiveness and determination to complete tasks. Showing confidence and a positive attitude toward difficulties. Flexibility and Reliability: Working effectively with different people and/or teams in a variety of situations. Actively seeking out and carefully considering the merits of new approaches. Delivering complex and articulated outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards, taking personal responsibility of all activities. IT Skills: Ability to use software but does not maximise use. Managing Change and Innovation: Welcoming new ideas and change to improve performance. Diversity: Working well with individuals from different backgrounds and understanding the value of diversity in the workplace. Our Commitment: At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact us. We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request. GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure. JBRP1_UKTJ

As our Senior Bid Manager, you'll play a key role in driving business growth by leading the end-to-end tender and bid process for PfP Students. Working closely with the Head of Business Development and key stakeholders across the business, you'll develop compelling, high-quality submissions that differentiate our offering and support the delivery of our growth strategy. You’ll manage multiple bids simultaneously, identify new opportunities through procurement portals and sector intelligence, and ensure all submissions meet client requirements, company standards and branding guidelines. You’ll also lead bid reviews and debriefs, monitor bid performance, maintain an up-to-date tender pipeline and help shape future bidding strategies through continuous improvement and market insight. You may also provide leadership to temporary bid writers during periods of high activity. This is a national role and you would be expected to attend meetings on client sites as required. At Places for People we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities. • Proven experience operating at Bid Manager level within a competitive tendering environment, with a track record of successfully managing bid submissions., • Strong knowledge of public sector procurement processes and local government procurement portals., • Demonstrable experience managing multiple complex bids and tender opportunities simultaneously., • Experience building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships across a large organisation, including influencing senior stakeholders., • Experience within Property/ Student Accommodation is preferred though not essential. You’ll be an experienced bid professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex opportunities from identification through to submission. You're highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and have a strong eye for detail. You’ll be confident presenting proposals and influencing stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally. Experience within facilities management, property management or a related sector would be beneficial, as would experience working across large, matrix organisations. You’ll be comfortable challenging constructively, using insight and evidence to shape winning solutions, and you’ll have strong written skills supported by the ability to use a range of IT systems and bid management tools. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we move lives forward every day by building, managing and supporting thriving Communities. From new homes, social housing and student accommodation to leisure, education and Community initiatives, our work makes a positive difference to millions of People across the UK. And that takes People who care about doing the right thing. People who are ambitious, ready to grow and motivated to make a difference through the work they do. We're looking for Colleagues who bring energy, curiosity and ownership. People who enjoy being challenged, support those around them and want to keep raising the bar. Because when we perform at our best, we create more opportunities to invest in our Customers, our Communities and each other. Experience matters, but it's only part of the story. If you share our values and want to build a career where your work has real impact, we'd love to hear from you. As part of Places for People Group, PfP Students are experts in providing facilities management solutions for university campus buildings and student accommodation. Our service is focused on our partnership approach with our clients and the student experience. We know rewarding work deserves rewarding benefits. That's why, alongside a competitive salary, you'll have access to a package designed to support you at work and beyond. • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%, • 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell days, • Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available, • Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing, • Access to Our Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases, • Ongoing training, professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities, • Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work, • Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement, • Free membership to Places Gyms, • Life Assurance to provide financial security for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confidence #J-18808-Ljbffr