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We believe that mutual commitment and shared responsibility is key. We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to be an employer of choice. Everything we do is underpinned by our four cultural values: Agile, Accountable, Ambitious and Attentive.

We offer a comprehensive and person-centred employment package to our staff. This includes:

  • Flexible approach to working week including full-time, part-time and job-sharing possibilities.
  • Welcoming, accessible work environments including remote working
  • Training and development programme
  • Ethical pension scheme from the Pensions Trust - we match up to 10%
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Free eye test & contribution towards glasses
  • Cycle scheme
  • Subscription payment
  • Company subscription to Simply Health & Rewards
  • Bonus 'Habinteg Day' off to take at any point in the year!

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome candidates with Badge showing that Habinteg is a disability confident leader.disabilities, long-term health conditions to apply for our roles. We encourage job-seekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at recruitment@habinteg.org.uk if you would like to chat to us or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or interview process. 

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Access Advisor

Access Advisor

Based: Hybrid with regular attendance at our London Office (near Old Street)

  • Hours: Full time - 35 hours/week
  • Salary Range: £46,000 to £50,000 salary commensurate with experience

 About the Role

The Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) are seeking an experienced professional to help deliver inclusive environments. The role will require you to undertake access audits of existing buildings and design appraisal reviews of new developments or refurbishment projects, providing advice and recommendation based on current regulations and good practice. This is a great opportunity to work within a renowned consultancy with the opportunity to work on a variety of access projects.

About You

You are someone who is interested and knowledgeable in accessibility and inclusive design, looking to work in a leading company. The successful candidate will be passionate about what they do, and willing to promote our service.

You will be organised, proactive and be a confident user of Microsoft programs. You will need to know how to read and interpret architectural plans and have a working knowledge of current policies, Building Regulations and good practice guidance such as BS 8300 and the Wheelchair Housing Design Guide.

About Us

CAE have been a leading authority on inclusive design for over 50 years. We provide consultancy, training, research and publications on building design and management to meet all user needs, including disabled and older people. CAE pioneered the provision of access guidance for building designers based on collaborative research with disabled people. CAE is a leader in developing the case for designing for disabled people in inclusive design. As recognised experts in the field CAE helps organisations meet their duties under the Equality Act 2010 through our research, consultancy, training and guidance publications.

CAE is a trading name of Habinteg Housing Association, who have been a leading provider of affordable accessible homes for over 40 years and are champions of the Lifetime Homes Standard.

Why work for us

  • Join a great collaborative team
  • Access to full suite of CAE training
  • Multiple opportunities for role related training which can be done online or face to face. This includes professional qualifications relevant to the role.
  • Pension scheme where Habinteg will match your contribution up until 10%
  • Cycle scheme where you can purchase a bike and pay the cost monthly through your salary.
  • Free eye test and a contribution towards new glasses
  • Life assurance scheme

If you have any questions or require a copy of the job description, please contact recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

Closing date: 3rd January 2025

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions to apply for our roles. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at recruitment@habinteg.org.uk if you would like to chat to us or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or interview process. 

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Repairs Surveyor - East (M25 Corridor, Milton Keynes and Suffolk)

Base:  Within area of operation – East

Areas Covered: M25 Corridor, Milton Keynes and Suffolk

Hours: Full time – 35 Hours per week (Permanent)

Salary: £46,305

Reporting to: Senior Repairs Surveyor

Direct Reports: None

About Us

People come to work for Habinteg because they believe in what matters to us. Inclusion drives all that we do, be that the services we offer to tenants, the environments we create or the homes we deliver. One in four people in this country are disabled but most homes are designed to exclude them. We believe in designing homes and creating neighbourhood's that everyone can share and enjoy.  We have 3200 homes across the country from Tyneside to Cornwall. We provide expert training and consultancy through our Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) in-house team.

About the Role

We are looking for a fully qualified Repairs Surveyor to support the Senior Repairs Surveyor and Habinteg, in efficiently and effectively delivering maintenance services to your specific region. This will include responsive, cyclical and major repairs to both tenanted and void properties. The primary responsibility will be to diagnose maintenance requirements, ensure a good quality and Health and Safety compliant works delivered, and to escalate any contract management performance issues.

About You

We are looking for an experienced professional who has sound knowledge of building and Health and Safety at work legislation, as well as procurement routes and construction practices. You will be part a small team and travelling frequently, so time-management and good organisational skills will help you plan out your work.

Excellent customer care and communication skills are essential for this role. You will need to be calm in your nature and confident in your practices. There will be travel involved and the occasional emergency call out, a clean driving license is essential as well as a clear Standard DBS.

Finally, make sure to read all about us. If you’re looking to work for a company that makes a difference to society, we might just be the place for you.  

We understand that one person cannot always meet every area of a job description, so if you are interested and feel you may be suitable, please do get in touch or apply using the details below.

This role will remain open until the position has been filled so don't miss submitting your application!

To apply please visit https://www.habinteg.org.uk/jobs

Job Description: Please request a copy via the email address below 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions to apply for our roles. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at recruitment@habinteg.org.uk.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the HR department:

E-mail: recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

Apply now 

Neighbourhood Coordinator – South London

Neighbourhood Coordinator – South London

Based: Scheme office Willow Vale / St Giles with some Hybrid Working

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week, permanent
Salary: £32,310.82 

Areas covered:   Hammersmith, Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Slough, Brentford, Chiswick and Feltham.

About Us

People come to work for Habinteg because they believe in what matters to us. Inclusion drives all that we do, be that the services we offer to tenants, the environments we create or the homes we deliver. One in four people in this country are disabled but most homes are designed to exclude them. We believe in designing homes and creating neighbourhoods that everyone can share and enjoy.  We have 3200 homes across the country from Tyneside to Cornwall. We provide expert training and consultancy through our Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) in-house team.

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering housing services to our tenants in South West London at our schemes including Hammersmith, Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon, with a few dispersed properties in other areas and supporting other NCO’s on occasion when required. This is a generic and rewarding housing management role - and a challenging one. You will be letting properties, carrying out scheme inspections, including key health and safety checks, helping tenants to keep up to date with their rent, and liaising with social services and occupational health services to ensure tenants can successfully maintain their tenancy and live independently. You will also be dealing with tenancy issues, including managing reports of anti-social behaviour. You will be working as part of a small team managed by the Neighbourhood Manager and will be expected to achieve stretching and ambitious targets. Tenant engagement is key to Habinteg’s success, and you will work closely with tenant representatives and tenant groups.  

This role is based on-site, and candidates should be comfortable working and travelling from the sites this role covers.

About You

You will be committed and enthusiastic, thriving on the challenges of working independently and the responsibility and rewards that brings. You will have some experience and knowledge of housing management in the social housing sector and will be committed to Habinteg’s inclusive housing mission.

Computer literacy is needed, as are sound written and verbal communication skills.

You will be flexible and agile in your approach, being able to adapt your approach to different circumstances and service demands.

To be considered for this role, please register here  Work for us | Habinteg Housing Association  

A job description can be requested by emailing    recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

Closing date: 15 November 2024

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions to apply for our roles. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at recruitment@habinteg.org.uk if you would like to chat to us or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or interview process. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the HR department:
E-mail: recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

Apply now 

Senior Repairs Surveyor (South)

Ready to take your career to the next level in 2025 and become a part of something amazing? Do you thrive in a fast paced, innovative environment?

If so, we want YOU to be part of the Habinteg Housing team!

Based : London area, Hybrid working

Areas Covered: North London, Milton Keynes and Essex, Norfolk and Kent & South London
Hours: Full time – 35 Hours per week (Permanent)

Salary : £49,665 pa

About Us

People come to work for Habinteg because they believe in what matters to us. Inclusion drives all that we do, be that the services we offer to tenants, the environments we create or the homes we deliver. One in four people in this country are disabled but most homes are designed to exclude them. We believe in designing homes and creating neighbourhoods that everyone can share and enjoy.  We have approximately 3350 homes across the country from Tyneside to Cornwall. We are champions of the Lifetime Homes Standard and provide expert training and consultancy through our Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) in-house team.


About the Role

The Senior Repairs Surveyor role will be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of maintenance in the London region. You will have three Repairs Surveyors reporting to you, each covering different areas North London & Central London, North London and Essex, Norfolk as well as Kent and South London. Your role will be to ensure that we are providing a good service in all aspects of responsive, cyclical, and major repairs to tenanted and void properties. You will also be managing maintenance contractors in line with our contract management framework including any performance improvement areas. We don’t always get it right, so you will investigate service failures so we can learn from these experiences. Within the role you will also be responsible for ensuring that we comply with accessibility standards, monitor budgets, whilst never compromising on Health and Safety regulations.

About You

This role requires a confident and experienced professional to help ensure the smooth delivery of our repairs and maintenance service. You will need to be up to date with current building and Health and Safety legislations, as well as a sound understanding in procurement routes in Housing.

The ideal candidate will possess a HNC in construction or building, be able to draft tender documents and be able to prepare basic construction drawings and specifications. 

Excellent customer care both internal and external and great communication skills are essential for this role. You will need to be calm in your nature but confident in your practices. There will be travel involved for this role, so a clean driving licence is essential as well as a clear enhanced DBS (we fund this). 

This role will remain open until the position has been filled so don't miss submitting your application!

To apply please visit https://www.habinteg.org.uk/jobs

Job Description:  Please request a copy via the email address below. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions to apply for our roles. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at recruitment@habinteg.org.uk.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the HR department:

E-mail:  recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

Apply now 

Head of Finance

Based: Bradford office (BD11 1DR) London Office (EC1V 2PR) with Hybrid Working

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week, permanent
Salary: £77,000 - £82,000

Are you an exceptional finance professional looking to make a real difference?

Do you enjoy working in an innovative and forward-thinking environment? Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge?

If your answers is “Yes” this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This role sits at the heart of our business; it’s unique, interesting, influential and reflects our passion to deliver a great customer experience while making a positive impact. If you’re ready to join a dedicated team and make a real difference, now and in the future, we want to hear from you.

At Habinteg, we are part way through our Corporate Strategy – Towards 2026. Our mission is to provide homes that enable people to live happy and healthy lives in enriched communities, championing inclusion and promoting accessible homes and neighbourhood's. We are making great progress and delivering significant improvements to tenants’ homes and the services we provide.

We are seeking a Head of Finance with enthusiasm and ambition to come on our exciting journey. We need a confident leader who can inspire, engage and communicate effectively at all levels. In this role you will be responsible for translating our strategic vision and supporting the operational business, providing accurate and timely financial information and analysis that enable strong decision making.

You will have experience of working in a Head of Finance capacity preferably within the housing sector and be comfortable working across the business and leadership team providing insight and challenge in a manner aligned to our corporate and people values. You will take the lead in delivering high quality financial information for all levels of the business including Committees and Board and to external stakeholders. You will work closely with our CFO to deliver comprehensive financial services, managing your team and available resources to achieve optimal outcomes.

About Us

People come to work for Habinteg because they believe in what matters to us. Inclusion drives all that we do, be that the services we offer to tenants, the environments we create or the homes we deliver. One in four people in this country are disabled but most homes are designed to exclude them. We believe in designing homes and creating neighbourhood's that everyone can share and enjoy.  We have 3200 homes across the country from Tyneside to Cornwall. We provide expert training and consultancy through our Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) in-house team.

For a full Job description please contact recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

To apply for this role, please upload your CV and a cover letter via our application portal. Your cover letter should highlight your relevant experience and explain why you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Interview date: TBC.

Closing date: Monday 20 January 2025

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions to apply for our roles. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at recruitment@habinteg.org.uk if you would like to chat to us or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or interview process. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the HR department:
E-mail: recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions to apply for our roles. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at  recruitment@habinteg.org.uk  if you would like to chat to us or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or interview process.

Apply now 

Business Intelligence Officer

Business Intelligence Officer

Based: Bradford Office (BD11 1DR) with Hybrid working.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week, permanent
Salary: £37,889

About Us

People come to work for Habinteg because they believe in what matters to us. Inclusion drives all that we do, be that the services we offer to tenants, the environments we create or the homes we deliver. One in four people in this country are disabled but most homes are designed to exclude them. We believe in designing homes and creating neighbourhoods that everyone can share and enjoy.  We have 3200 homes across the country from Tyneside to Cornwall. We provide expert training and consultancy through our Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) in-house team.

About the Role

Habinteg are recruiting to an exciting role within our organisation, and we are seeking an experienced Business Intelligence Officer to join our newly formed data team. This role will develop and maintain Habinteg’s data intelligence solutions, ensuring data and performance information supports decision making, service insights, process improvements and business planning. The Business Intelligence Officer is responsible for:

· Generating, preparing, and analysing standardised reports and dashboards (weekly/monthly)

· Creating new reports and dashboards, as well as optimising existing reports

· Plan, design, and implement effective dashboards and visualisations to revolutionise Habinteg’s business's data usage.

· End-to-end delivery of business intelligence initiatives including presenting to colleagues at all levels of the business

· Manage relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders and end-users to ensure seamless communication and project success.

· Working with internal stakeholders to provide automated solutions using Business Intelligence software & Microsoft Office

About You

You have a passion for data insight and performance to help drive and improve services. You have an eye for detail, can analyse complex datasets and are able to represent these in a way that is accessible to a range of stakeholders including tenants, senior managers, and colleagues. You are able to highlight trends and identify areas where things can be improved by sharing accurate and insightful data.

1. Please detail your knowledge and experience of using performance and management information systems, including data input and producing reports.

2. This role requires a good understanding of and experience in the use of spreadsheets, databases and report generating software, please outline the applications you have used previously and the functionality you are proficient in.

3. Please describe a situation where you have had to interpret and communicate complex data in an easy-to-understand way, any trends that were identified and detail any recommendations and improvements you proposed.

For a full Job Description please contact recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

This role may close earlier than the advertised closing date, so don’t delay submitting your application!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the HR department:

E-mail: recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions to apply for our roles. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at recruitment@habinteg.org.uk if you would like to chat to us or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or interview process. 

Apply now 

Repairs Surveyor North London

Repairs Surveyor North London
Based:  Within area of operation - North London with hybrid working
Hours:  Full time – 35 Hours per week (Permanent)  
Salary: £46,305

About Us

People come to work for Habinteg because they believe in what matters to us. Inclusion drives all that we do, be that the services we offer to tenants, the environments we create or the homes we deliver. One in four people in this country are disabled but most homes are designed to exclude them. We believe in designing homes and creating neighbourhoods that everyone can share and enjoy.  We have approximately 3200 homes across the country from Tyneside to Cornwall. We are champions of the Lifetime Homes Standard and provide expert training and consultancy through our Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) in-house team.
 

About the Role

We are looking for a Repairs Surveyor to support the Senior Repairs Surveyor and Habinteg, in efficiently and effectively delivering maintenance services to your specific region. This will include responsive, cyclical and major repairs to both tenanted and void properties. The primary responsibility will be to diagnose maintenance requirements, ensure a good quality and H&S compliant works delivered and to escalate any contract management performance issues.

 

About You

We are looking for an experienced professional who has sound knowledge of building and H&S at work legislation, as well as procurement routes and construction practices. You will be part a small team and travelling frequently, so time-management and good organisational skills will help you plan out your work.

Excellent customer care and communication skills are essential for this role. You will need to be calm in your nature and confident in your practices. There will be travel involved and the occasional emergency call out so a clean driving license is essential as well as a clear enhanced DBS.

Finally, make sure to read all about us . If you’re looking to work for a company that makes a difference to society, we might just be the place for you.  

We understand that one person cannot always meet every area of a job description so if you are interested and feel you may be suitable, please do get in touch or apply using the details below.

Job description:  Repairs Surveyor - Job Description 2022.docx [docx] 33KB

Closing date: This role will close once filled so don’t delay submitting your application!
Interview date: TBC.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions to apply for our roles. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at recruitment@habinteg.org.uk if you would like to chat to us or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or interview process. 

Apply now 

 

 

Benefits

Benefits

For more than 50 years, we have worked to provide inclusive and accessible homes and neighbourhoods. With over 3,300 properties in England and Wales across 86 Local Authorities, we are as passionate as ever about what accessible homes can mean for the lives of people who need them.

We aim to help other providers and decision makers to understand the social and business case for building accessible communities. We do this by sharing both our technical expertise and the insights we gain working with our own tenants and other disabled people looking for accessible places to live.

Read our corporate plan