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Funding and Partnerships Manager
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £29,750 (full-time 35 hours) but open to part time applicants
Job Description:
We are looking for someone who is value driven in their work, with a genuine understanding and empathy for how inequality affects people’s lives combined with a passion to turn these challenges into solutions; someone who can help us access new funding opportunities and develop exciting partnerships, as well as lead on our award winning QED quality mark.
If you’re interested in the role and would like to apply, please:
- Read our Success Principles and Application Pack
- Complete the Application Form
- Complete the Equal Opportunities Form
- Email both to Andrea (andrea@taipawb.org).
Closing date for applications is January 27th 2020, 12 noon.
Interview 1: Feb 3rd 2020, 10-12:30pm
Interview 2: Feb 10th 2020
Members’ vacancies
By becoming members of Tai Pawb, our members have expressed a commitment to equality and diversity. The Welsh Housing sector offers fantastic opportunities for everyone with a variety of career options.
We are looking for an experienced Asset Manager to join Hafod on a permanent full time basis, working 36 hours per week. You will be working as part of an effective and efficient Asset Delivery Team. This job offers a salary of £45,000 per annum and will be working in across vaious locations in South East Wales.
What you'll do
You will be a customer focussed leader with a high level of drive and determination to achieve excellence within our asset management services. This role will involve modernising our asset service offering to our customers and leading on reducing the carbon footprint of our tenants. You will be involved in the validation and oversight of the delivery of a planned works programme. You will be responsible for maximising the use of IT to improve efficiency within the asset directorate.
What you'll need
You will need a relevant professional qualification with experience of housing or asset management with a track record of developing and delivering high quality services or are someone with the potential to grow into this role with support from us. You will have experience of successfully leading asset and property maintenance with up to date knowledge of stock condition surveys and building component life cycles.
You will need a full current driving licence and have a willingness to work flexibly.
Benefits
- The role offers a salary of £45,000 per annum
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) - increasing with length of service
- 8% employer pension contributions
- Join a socially conscious not for profit organisation
- Employee assistance programme and well-being resource available 24/7
- ‘Perks’ – a range of shopping and activity discounts and cashback options
- We are a Family Friendly organisation
- Develop with the support of our academi
Opportunities for development
Through our academi we provide a range of learning and development opportunities to support you on your learning journey with us. We offer development opportunities for every stage of your career. From technical training to leadership development we have a range of programmes.
Next steps
If you would like further information about this opportunity please contact Jade Peplar on jade.peplar@hafod.org.uk
If you are interested in applying for this role, please click 'Apply' and you will be diverted to our recruitment platform.
Closing date: Monday 27 January 2020
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 4 February 2020
If successful for this role a DBS check will be required. Hafod reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
We are looking for an experienced Repairs Improvement Manager to join Hafod on a permanent full time basis, working 36 hours per week. You will be working as part of an effective and efficient Asset Delivery Team. This job offers a salary of 45,000 per annum and will be working in various locations across South Wales.
What you’ll need
You will be a customer focussed leader with a high level of drive and determination to achieve excellence within our asset management services. You will be responsible for the operational management and delivery of the repairs and maintenance service, where you will be involved in reducing the carbon footprint of our tenant homes. You will bring creativity and flair to your role and will be an inspirational leader to your team. You will support the Director of Asset Management to embed our new reactive repair contract arrangements.
What you'll need
You will need a relevant professional qualification with an in-depth understanding and experience of best practice in repairs management. Your strategic thinking skills will inform a focus on efficiency and value for money. You will have proven experience of effective team management and working within a customer focused environment.
You will need a full current driving licence and have a willingness to work flexibly.
Benefits
- The role offers a salary of £45,000 per annum
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) - increasing with length of service
- 8% employer pension contributions
- Join a socially conscious not for profit organisation
- Employee assistance programme and well-being resource available 24/7
- ‘Perks’ – a range of shopping and activity discounts and cashback options
- We are a Family Friendly organisation
- Develop with the support of our academi
Opportunities for development
Through our academi we provide a range of learning and development opportunities to support you on your learning journey with us. We offer development opportunities for every stage of your career. From technical training to leadership development we have a range of programmes.
Next steps
If you would like further information about this opportunity please contact Jade Peplar on jade.peplar@hafod.org.uk
If you are interested in applying for this role, please click 'Apply' and you will be diverted to our recruitment platform.
Closing date: Monday 27 January 2020
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 5 February 2020
If successful for this role a DBS check will be required. Hafod reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
We are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join us on a temporary basis, working 28 hours per week.
The role offers a salary of £21,330 pro rata - other benefits are listed below.
What you'll do
You will assist the Finance Officer in the daily maintenance and reconciliation of all cashbooks and bank statements, as well as assisting with period end close down. As part of a busy transactional team you will work collaboratively to ensure that purchase invoices and requests for payment are processed. You will be responsible for setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details.You will prepare, record and bank cash and cheques received and assist in the operation of the sundry sales and non-sales ledgers and ensuring invoice requests are processed accurately. You will be responsible for answering any queries from budget managers/suppliers regarding the payment of invoices.
What you'll need
To be successful in this role you will have experience working in a busy finance department and will be competent across Microsoft Office programmes, particularly Excel. You will need to be able to prioritise and work to deadlines. You will need strong communication skills - both written and interpersonal skills. A relevant qualification is desirable.
Benefits
- Salary of £21,330 pro rata
- 28 hours per week
- 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
- Generous pension contributions
- Free parking
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Employee assistance programme and well-being resource available 24/7
- ‘Perks’ – a range of shopping and activity discounts and cashback options
- We are a Family Friendly organisation
- Develop with the support of our academi
Through our academi we provide a range of learning and development opportunities to support you on your learning journey with us.We offer development opportunities for every stage of your career.From technical training to leadership development we have a range of programmes.
Next steps
If you would like further information about this opportunity please contact Andrew Roberts on Andrew.Roberts@hafod.org.uk
If you are interested in applying for this role, please click 'Apply' and you will be diverted to our recruitment platform. To apply for this role, you are required to submit a CV.
Closing date: Monday 3 February 2020
Hafod reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
More info and application hereWe are searching for a passionate new board member with a social conscience and expertise in strategic Asset Management to contribute to an ambitious transformation plan.
You'll be joining our Hendre Board based from St Hilary Court, Cardiff, but you will travel across South Wales and beyond as part of your role.
What you'll do
You will have ultimate responsibility for the strategic leadership of Hendre, ensuring it is well run and delivers socially beneficial outcomes for our customers, communities and colleagues.
As a member of the board you will set and oversee the long term strategic direction for the organisation, contribute to board decisions, set the risk appetite, ensure an effective business plan and budget is in place to ensure that performance is monitored and managed.
You will approve key policies and take decisions, ensuring the board fulfils its duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the organisation.
What you’ll need
The role of a Board Member requires commitment and motivation but can be hugely rewarding and a great opportunity to learn and develop.
We are looking for an exceptional individual experienced in strategic asset management to contribute to an ambitious transformation plan that will result in the delivery of a robust asset management strategy and additional homes to meet the need of our customers and improve value for money for our customers.
We welcome applications from those with the specialist skills we need, and a social conscience that ensures everything we do meets our aim of Making Lives Better. We believe a board where our members come from a range of sectors only improves our ability to carry out our duties. We equally encourage applications from the private, public and third sectors, and support every new board member with training and a tailored induction.
To be successful you will have Board director level experience or senior level experience in a people centred organisation.
Benefits
- Remuneration of £8,000 per annum
- Tailored training and induction programme
- Opportunity to ‘give back’ in a socially beneficial organisation
- Reasonable expenses in line with policy
- Learn from other Board Members
- Enhance your knowledge, skills and experience
- Attend conferences and events
- Be part of/Chair specialist committees
- Lead a change in Housing, Care and Support services across South Wales
- Employee assistance programme and well-being resource available 24/7
- ‘Perks’ – a range of shopping and activity discounts and cashback options
Our Hendre Board
Hendre is the parent body of Hafod, and our Hendre Board is responsible for setting strategy and directing our affairs to ensure long-term success.
The Board has ultimate responsibility for ensuring governance, financial, legal and service obligations are properly fulfilled, with leadership being delegated to the Chief Executive and Executive team.
Next steps
To apply, click 'Apply' and you will be diverted to our recruitment platform where you will be required to submit your CV, complete a self-assessment and a personal statement.
Download our recruitment pack for further details about our Board, our priorities, the role of a board member and what to expect if you apply.
Closing date: Tuesday 4 February 2020
If successful for this role a DBS check will be required.
We are looking for an experienced Compliance Officer, the role will be on a permanent full time basis, working 36 hours per week.
You will be working as part of an effective and efficient Asset Delivery Team.
This job offers a salary of £33,683 per annum and will be working in various locations across South Wales.
What you'll do
You will assist in the delivery of an effective, innovative customer focussed service and compliance regime to our properties. You will be actively involved in improving the contracts systems and processes to which the asset compliance strategy is delivered. As a Compliance Officer you will take a lead in the supervision and management of a number of property compliance contracts which are currently live, including gas and electrical maintenance works. Your role will involve inputting specification of works as well as supervising the contractor and inspecting works on-site. You will help to manage the performance of the contract, ensuring value for money is achieved and standards are met.
What you'll need
You will need a relevant professional qualification with an in-depth understanding of building production/maintenance with the ability to identify building defects and suggest solutions. Experience of working in larger properties such has Care Homes would be advantageous as would knowledge of developing robust KPI systems. You will need to be commercially aware with knowledge of Health and Safety legislation. You will also need to have strong IT skills, particularly experience using Outlook, Excel and Word.
You will need a full current driving licence and have a willingness to work flexibly.
Benefits
- The role offers a salary of £33,683 per annum
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) - increasing with length of service
- 8% employer pension contributions
- Join a socially conscious not for profit organisation
- Employee assistance programme and well-being resource available 24/7
- ‘Perks’ – a range of shopping and activity discounts and cashback options
- We are a Family Friendly organisation
- Develop with the support of our academi
Opportunities for development
Through our academi we provide a range of learning and development opportunities to support you on your learning journey with us. We offer development opportunities for every stage of your career. From technical training to leadership development we have a range of programmes.
Next steps
If you would like further information about this opportunity please contact Jade Peplar on jade.peplar@hafod.org.uk
If you are interested in applying for this role, please click 'Apply' and you will be diverted to our recruitment platform.
Closing date: Wednesday 5 February 2020
Interview Date: Monday 17 February 2020
If successful for this role a DBS check will be required. Hafod reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
More info and application hereBoard Member (x3)
Cadwyn is a rapidly growing and changing community housing association based in Cardiff. Our traditional public service values are being challenged by a more commercial culture and the requirement for more risk and innovation.
We are a diverse business with experience in social housing management and development, private sector leasing, social lettings, market lets and sales, commercial/regeneration experience and a large funded recycling project.
You would join us at an exciting time. We have recently formed a group sturcture to undertake our development, which includes the project at the Wharf and our first homes for sale; we have recently taken our first 100 managed properties at the Mill in Cardiff and are due to complete construction of 13 containers for the council.
Our longstanding community projects focus on providing opportunities for tenants to increase employment, recycling furniture and provide temporary accommodation in three local authorities.
The Board and committees have ultimate responsibility for the governance of Cadwyn. The role of Board Member is to lead, direct, control, scrutinise and evaluate the Associations work. This includes determining the strategic direction and visions for the Association.
What we need:
Board members who share our values and have the following specific skills and experience in any of the following areas;
- Financial (including accounting, audit and the work of audit committees). Strategic management and planning is required, along with general business management skills.
- Asset Management (including health & safety, strategic asset management, repairs and maintenance, providing social housing and customer service)
- Development (including developing homes for sale)
What you'll get:
- Opportunities to attend relevant conferences and networking events
- Expenses paid
- Annual Board away day
- Ongoing training, support and development
Board remuneration is currently being discussed and will be consulted on during 2020.
Other useful information:
- Please click here to download the job pack (which includes the job description and person specification)
- Closing date: 9.00am Friday 7th February 2020
- Interviews: w/c 24th February 2020
- Informal meeting with Board Members: Wednesday 4th March 2020 @ 6.00pm
Want to find out more? Please contact Kath Plamer, CEO on 02920 434443 or Leynie Pearn, Governance Manager on 02920 434435 for an informal chat.
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Please note that once you begin your application you will not be able to save your progress and return to this at a later date. We therefore recommend you have your CV and covering letter (outlining how you meet the requirements of the role) prepared prior to starting the process as you will be required to attach these. You will also be asked for your personal details and equality information as part of the application process.
If you have any questions please contact the HR Team via jobs@cadwyn.co.uk, we're delighted that you're interested in joining Cadwyn and wish you the very best of luck with your application.
Cadwyn is committed to the Principles of Equal Opportunities, Tenant Participation, Professionalism, Openness and Accessibility. Cadwyn actively promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity. Our inclusive environment welcomes applications from talented people from diverse backgrounds. For this vacancy we actively encourage applications from people from minority groups, including BME, those with disabilities and any other protected characteristic.
More info and application here