* Fixed Term contract until April 2027 – This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund – Community Led Activity). 35 hours per week.
Role
New Gorbals Housing Association is a dynamic community controlled organisation. We own and manage 2,500 homes forrent and factor over 1,800 owners homes. We are committed to the sustained physical, social and economicregeneration of Gorbals.
As the Community Budgeting Officer at New Gorbals HA your role will involve leading on the further development ofcommunity/participatory budgeting across Gorbals. You will be responsible for continuing, growing andimplementing the Gorbals Ideas Fund programme and expanding community participation in the allocation offunding.
You will work closely with the local panel to build more links and partnerships between individuals and groups toidentify new grassroots projects and promote innovative approaches to community investment.
You will be expected to collaborate with colleagues, teams and external agencies to deliver positive outcomes for theGorbals community and along with the local Community Advocates deliver on the aims and objectives set out in theGorbals Ideas Fund Strategy.
Application notes
The closing date for the above posts is Thursday 23rd May 2024 at 12 noon
Please note this post is being readvertised and previous applicants need not apply.
For further information please visit our website or contact Michael Fullerton, Community Coordinator, on 0141 4293900 for a confidential chat.
Employers in Voluntary Housing (EVH) Conditions of service and entitlement apply to these posts.
New Gorbals Housing Association is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of thecommunity.
New Gorbals HA is a charity registered in Scotland - SC041164
Whiteinch and Scotstoun Housing Association are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for communityengagement to join the staff team.
The successful candidate will be based in the Housing Management and Community Services Team and will lead on thedevelopment, implementation and revision of new and existing policies and procedures connected to communityservices. They will provide the vital link between the Housing and Community Services Team, external agencies,tenants and customers.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working within housing management, community services or tenantparticipation. They will be a highly motivated team player who is instinctively customer focused with a‘solutions first’ attitude; ensuring our customers’ experience of our service remains positive.
The organisation operates a hybrid working model which will offer the opportunity of both working from the office andworking from home. Further information will be provided as part of the interview process.
In addition to salary, the Association offers a generous benefits package including a Defined Contribution PensionScheme.
Please note this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.
* Office based in Haddington, East Lothian (Hybrid)
* Closing13th May 2024
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an innovative and high performing organisation, keen to look atnew and sustainable ways of supporting tenants with a wide range of tasks and activities, supporting them toovercome challenges and signposting them to access further appropriate support.
The ideal candidate must have a proven track record and understanding of intensive housing management and workingwith and delivering outstanding services to vulnerable people. The role will also require applying for andadministering grants to support our tenants.
We are looking for a candidate with excellent written and verbal communicaton skills with a flexible person centredapproach, able to adapt and prioritise their workload to meet changing support and service needs.
For an informal discussion with our Housing Manager, Donna Dougal, please call the office
Glasgow West Housing Association Ltd is a voluntary, not for profit organisation and a registered charity. Withhistory dating back to 1978, we have a vision of shaping thriving communities. With over 1500 rented properties:Homes are our purpose, service and sustainability is our priority.
Following the recent restructuring of our Services, Technical and Factoring teams, we have an excellent opportunityfor a highly motivated individual to lead and support our Repairs Team.
Managing a small staff team, the Repairs Manager will be responsible for the delivery of a best value responserepairs service, ensuring reporting and administrative compliance with legislative and regulatory standards andbest practice. Fostering a proactive team culture that delivers a customer-centred service, demonstratesownership, accountability and ensures the successful delivery and achievement of operational and performancestandards.
The successful candidate will be performance driven, and will demonstrate role flexibility, proficient IT skills,excellent communication, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills. A relevant qualification inrepairs/maintenance/construction is essential along with extensive experience in a response repairs role. TheRepairs Services Manager will demonstrate effective team leadership, resource planning and be a positiveambassador for promoting a culture of quality, responsive customer service and engagement.
Key Tasks include:
1. Driving excellent customer services, managing service satisfaction and mitigating complaints.
2. Leading Response Repairs Services, including: tenant repairs, common repairs, void management, termination oftenancy, decanting, medical adaptations and alterations and improvements.
3. Leading the preparation of procurement business cases in compliance with procurement strategy and authoritylevels, ensuring timely preparation of work specifications and tenders / evaluations, to meet project planningand governance objectives.
4. Leading the appointment of relevant consultants, development of service agreements / contract, and performance.Scrutinising invoices / valuation requests for accuracy and value for money within delegated authority.
5. Matrix management with Tenancy Services Manager to train, develop and support frontline services staff to deliverfrontline repairs service.
6. First point of contact for Out of Hours emergencies.
7. Effective management and support of Repairs Services team, including annual performance reviews, SMART Team Plans,regular Planning & Supervision Sessions.
8. Supporting Repairs Services Team to work in compliance with delegated authority levels, and operationalimplementation of procurement strategy.
9. Lead co-ordination of Emergency/Contingency Procedures.
10. Monitoring and reviewing contractors and contracts for compliance, probity, best value and service quality.
11. Budgetary forecasting and control.
12. Developing and implementing effective repairs management strategies / initiatives / KPIs/ PIs/ policies /procedures, mitigating risk and demonstrating compliance with governance, legislative and regulatoryrequirements.
13. Leading risk assessment, performance and compliance reporting and preparation of MC/ governance reports.
Post subject to satisfactory disclosure check.
Why work for us?
GWHA offer generous EVH Terms and Conditions including:
* 25 days annual leave and 15 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Flexible working practices including flexi time, enhanced occupational maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Voluntary Health Cash Plan
* Specific GWHA benefits including; annual service commitment award, long service award and additional festive leave
* Professional development & training opportunities
Atrium Homes, based in Kilmarnock, is a Registered Social Landlord and Scottish Charity providing social housing toover 1,200 households; factoring services are provided to Atrium Homes by its subsidiary as well as to over1,400 owners.
Collectively, the Board is responsible for exercising scrutiny, establishing organisational strategy and objectivesand for monitoring operational performance, and we are currently looking to strengthen our overall governancethrough the appointment of a small number of Board Members.
We are always looking out for new Board members to help us achieve the right mix of skills and experience to matchour business needs. Skills and knowledge that we would love to see further represented on our Board just nowinclude an experienced Finance Professional, individuals with experience of Social Housing or of working in thethird sector, especially working with vulnerable groups, or a business leader interested in the work of sociallandlords.
Equally, we are always very keen to attract people who have had experience of our services as customers and who arecommitted to helping us improve those services.
What is most important to us is that Board members share our core values and objectives, possess an inquiring mindand demonstrate a willingness to challenge.
All positions are voluntary but reasonable expenses to facilitate attendance at meetings will be paid. Induction andfurther training will also be provided.
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