37 hours per week
We are currently recruiting for a Commercial Portfolio Officer to manage the non residential asset portfolio for Valleys To Coast Housing, this will include the commercial portfolio of shops, garages and garage bases, as well as other community buildings.
As the Commercial Portfolio Officer you will ensure that our commercial portfolio has a positive impact on the communities in which we operate, is in demand, in good condition, is fully occupied and provides an income for the organisation.
You will be responsible for developing approaches that increase the demand for our garage and garage base portfolio, increasing occupancy and providing a range of alternative uses where appropriate. Maximising the impact, benefits and social value of these assets.
You will also act as the Single Point of Contact to manage the soft facilities management for the Tremains Office and the contract management of cleaning and services. This will include liaising with the Safety, Health and Environment Manager on all office health and safety issues and being the point of contact for liaison with the office landlord.
This role will require you to have a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
We are looking for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference to people’s lives, homes and communities.
Valleys to Coast reserves the right to close the job role earlier than the specified closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as reasonably practicable.
We are currently recruiting an Administration Officer to assist in ensuring the effective operation and delivery of the administration functions within the Compliance Work stream.
You will be supporting the Compliance Service Lead and Compliance Coordinators with accurate reports and complete visibility and oversight of the compliance administrative areas. Using your first class communication skills you will ensure administration performance while resolving issues and overseeing the purchase order creation and completion within our in house systems.
WIthin this role you will develop a broad understanding of compliance work streams and their programmes including gas (heating), electrical, fire, asbestos, mechanical, water, estates and radon. You will oversee, support and cover for administrative colleagues in order to keep the programmes running effectively and efficiently to ensure full Landlord Health & Safety compliance.
This is a full time role (37 hours per week). We are also happy to consider part-time and job share applications.
We are embracing new ways of working and, while we are still mostly remote at the moment, we are moving towards a hybrid model. This will involve some time working from our office and depot in Bridgend and some from home (or other location of your choosing).
We’re looking for a Programme Manager to help Valleys to Coast deliver brilliant services, by managing the delivery of our strategic change portfolio.
Projects in progress include an end to end review of our repairs service, including implementing new systems and integrations, changes to contractual arrangements with suppliers, and changes to how and when we communicate with customers. You will apply good practice PM/PMO governance and provide project management leadership to the workstream leads, as well as managing and influencing scope, expectations, delivery schedules, issues/risks, trade-offs, dependencies, and communications for the programme as a whole.
Knowledge of housing and/or construction would be an advantage as would experience working in a public/third sector environment.
We may stop accepting applications earlier than the closing date shown if we reach a sufficient number of candidates to commence the recruitment process. We encourage you to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
We are currently recruiting for two Compliance Coordinators to join our Compliance team, we are looking to recruit a person within each of the following technical disciplines: Asbestos and Fire. You will be required to coordinate a portfolio of landlord health and safety compliance activity and ensure the provision of safe and happy homes.
As the Compliance Coordinator you will continually look for ways to develop, improve and consistently deliver your services. With your self-motivation and good personal organisational skills you will fulfil the role of Competent Person for the agreed technical discipline in which you have appropriate expertise and support the Service Lead with the development and effective implementation of compliance management plans and processes.
Working closely with other colleagues throughout the organisation, and with dedicated administration support, you will ensure the effective management of works arising from compliance activity and specialist contracted repairs, as well as the budget to deliver against targets, provide forecasts and identify cost efficiencies.
We are currently recruiting for a Leadership and Governance Assistant to provide a comprehensive, high quality and confidential support service for the Board, Chief Executive and Leadership Team.
You will be responsible for effectively managing the diary and forward schedule for the CEO and Leadership Team, as well as planning and scheduling timetables for the preparation of agendas for various senior level meetings, ensuring that all meetings are diarised and report authors are aware of deadlines.
You will be required to prepare meeting packs and attend various senior level meetings involving the Leadership Team , as well as accurately taking and publishing minutes of these meetings in a consistent format.
You will use your strong communication and interpersonal skills, to effectively manage relationships across all levels of an organisation. You will need to be able to work on your own and as part of a team, being able to use your own initiative to solve problems and provide solutions as and when they arise.
If you have significant experience in a PA or senior secretarial position, alongside excellent organisational, attention to detail and time management skills then we would love to hear from you.
Valleys to Coast reserve the right to close the job role earlier than the specified closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as reasonably practicable.
We are looking to recruit Building Surveyors to provide a professional and technical service whilst ensuring a customer-centred approach is maintained at all times.
Your building pathology knowledge will be used to carry out detailed investigations on site, assisted by using the latest surveying technology to produce survey reports that will inform appropriate repairs. The survey reports will also be used by our colleagues in Asset Management to evidence works in future option appraisals.
You will assist in maintaining a risk based inspection for all Valleys to Coast owned assets, satisfying Valleys to Coast’s obligations in relation to public health & safety and minimising potential liability claims.
In addition to undertaking technical survey work, you will provide detailed works specifications, compliance with CDM and managing contractors on site to ensure the work is delivered the expected quality, cost and programme.
Establishing, developing and maintaining effective working relationships are a crucial part of this role.
We are welcoming applications from both experienced and newly qualified surveyors, consideration will be given to candidates that demonstrate the right skill set. If you are not yet qualified and working towards or have a willingness to work towards your APC qualification, we can offer a structured and supportive work environment that will ensure you gain the necessary competence.
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide ‘Safe and Happy Homes’, we have an exciting new role in our corporate Safety, Health & Environmental Team.
The Building Safety Partner will advise on all aspects of the safe design, construction and occupation of premises, with a particular emphasis on fire safety. As a trusted advocate and critical friend, you will challenge and support all colleagues and evolve Valleys to Coast’s building safety culture from good to great.
If you have the relevant skills, knowledge and experience in providing guidance and monitoring performance of all landlord health and safety topics, we would love to hear from you.
You will need to have a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes for this role.