We have a fantastic opportunity for a Housing & Neighbourhood Services Officer to join Ark on a permanent contract. The purpose of this post is to provide high quality, customer focused housing and estate management services across our neighbourhoods.

You will be responsible for delivering a range of housing and neighbourhood services including:

• The end-to-end void process, which includes carrying out a pre inspection before a tenant moves out and working closely with Arks voids contractor to ensure properties meet Arks lettable standard and re-let within target times.
• Tenancy management, which includes conducting new tenancy and settling in visits, responding to requests to succeed to, or terminate tenancies and dealing with suspected abandonments in accordance with our policies and timescales.
• Neighbourhood management, ensuring a high quality, safe and secure environment for our customers.
• Income Management, Property repairs & Governance.

The Housing & Neighbourhood Services Officer reports directly to the Housing & Customer Services Manager. Download the full job description on Arks Website to view a comprehensive list of the responsibilities of the role.

If you have:

• A Chartered Member of Institute of Housing, Minimum Level 3 CIH Certificate in Housing Practice or equivalent proven track record in Housing.
• A fundamental understanding of the impact of changes in Housing legislation to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Knowledge of the Regulatory Framework in which Ark operates.
• Experience of using Housing IT software.

Why Ark?

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of splitting your work week between working from home and our Main Office in Edinburgh.
• Flexible Working Times: Not a 9am - 5pm person. Arks allows you to flex your start & finish time in agreement with your line manager.
• Employee Assistance Program: Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
• Employee Discounts: Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
• Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme: Employees have the option to sell or buy additional annual leave, up to a maximum of 5 days (or 1 working week for part-time staff) per year.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
• 4% Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

As with all of our head office roles, we exist to support Ark’s mission. Ark is a major provider of Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions including learning disability, mental health issues, dementia and autism. As a Housing Association, we provide a range of accommodation much of which has been designed or adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities.

Our aim is to create the best possible customer outcomes through our highly skilled people, the provision of high-quality affordable homes and excellent care.

Please note that a Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.

The St Matthews Centre is recruiting an additional caretaker to assist with looking after the building, grounds as well as being of practical assistance to community groups who use the building. The post is a 30 hrs per week one but some flexibility can be afforded. Duties will include

cleaning the grounds and inside buildings, accepting deliveries and mail, changing lightbulbs and repairing equipment, placing orders for cleaning supplies, overseeing surveillance, preparing rooms for meetings and events, monitoring heating levels in the building, everyday cleaning tasks such as toilet cleaning, floor sweeping and ensuring lets clean up after their groups, kitchen use supervision.

This role would suit a retired police officer, postman, or anyone who has been involved in voluntary or public service.

Introduction

Launched in 1824, HMS Unicorn is the third oldest ship in the world still afloat and Scotland's only surviving wooden warship. Now an Accredited Museum in Dundee's City Quay, visitors can explore four decks that offer a unique glimpse into 19th century naval life.

Our mission is to deliver a world-class museum experience while safeguarding HMS Unicorn's future and making our collections accessible to all. We aim to inspire visitors and staff alike, providing lifelong learning and engagement opportunities for our local communities and beyond.

The Unicorn Preservation Society has recently secured nearly £1 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to advance Project Safe Haven - our ambitious conservation initiative to relocate HMS Unicorn to Dundee's East Graving Dock. This critical move will ensure the long-term preservation of this irreplaceable maritime treasure while creating a purpose-built visitor centre that will transform Dundee's historic waterfront and enhance community engagement. This role represents an exciting opportunity to join our team at a pivotal moment in HMS Unicorn's 200-year history.

Main Purpose of Role

The Operations Manager holds overall responsibility for the operational management of HMS Unicorn and the shore-based office in Dundee City Centre. This includes management of visitor services, facilities maintenance, health and safety compliance, and supervision of the Duty Manager system. The role will be central to implementing operational procedures to support the organisation's growth through Project Safe Haven.

As the guardian of the physical vessel, the Operations Manager will work closely with the Project Safe Haven team to ensure the development of facilities in the new location, while maintaining the integrity and visitor experience of the existing ship. They will collaborate closely with the Heritage & Learning Manager to deliver excellent visitor experiences.

Grangemouth Community Sports Trust is looking for Casual Workers to support events at Grangemouth Stadium throughout the year.

Who are we?

Grangemouth Community Sports Trust is a new charity (a SCIO) set up to manage Grangemouth Stadium for community benefit.

Grangemouth Stadium is central Scotland’s premier athletics training and competition facility and hosts a large number of regional, national and international events, squad training days and coaching conferences. It has been the home of many Olympic and Commonwealth squad teams for training and boasts the relocated Hampden track from the 2014 Commonwealth Games. It is home to Falkirk Victoria Harriers and Forth Valley Flyers and is of huge importance to the local community. The Trust seeks to widen and diversify the use of the facilities to secure its future and create a health and wellbeing hub for the local community.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking to recruit a number of Casual Workers to support events hosted at the Stadium, such as scottishathletics Track and Field Championships, the Scottish Schools Track and Field Championships, and the Scottish Disability Sports Athletics Championships.

Tasks will include setting up equipment, cleaning and tidying and generally supporting the event. Events are usually held on weekends.

Hours are not guaranteed, but ‘as and when’ we are hosting events, mainly during the summer months.

What we will offer you

You will be paid £12.21 per hour and be provided with the necessary training to carry out the required tasks. We can also provide you with a record of your work (a ‘work passport’) for use in seeking other employment or study.

Wasps is seeking a proactive and organised Property Manager to oversee the day-to-day facilities management and health & safety compliance of all Wasps properties in the east of the central belt – currently three in Edinburgh and one in Selkirk. This is a hands-on role requiring regular site visits, excellent communication skills, and a practical understanding of property maintenance and statutory obligations. You will work closely with tenants, contractors, and the Wasps team to ensure our buildings remain safe, efficient, and supportive environments for creativity.

The role is a vital part of our small but dedicated Property Team, which ensures that our estate is well-run, well-maintained and fully compliant at all times. You will be highly organised and self- driven, solutions-focused and comfortable working in a remote/mobile manner but with extensive support from our Head Office team in Glasgow.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as our new Facilities Advisor, based in Glasgow, Dundee or Aberdeen.

This is a brand new full-time, permanent role that can be based in any of our main offices (Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow), or part of our hybrid working model. If opting for hybrid, we would need you to live within a reasonable commute of Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow. There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

The Role

As our Facilities Advisor, you’ll provide advice and support to our organisation in respect of facilities and procurement and support the provision of an effective, efficient and high-quality property and facilities management service.

You’ll use your knowledge to assist with our corporate procurement function, including the roll out of policy changes, savings initiatives and centralisation of purchasing.

Main duties and responsibilities include: -

• Property Management
• Energy & Utility Supply Management
• Procurement & Contract Management
• Fleet Management
• Insurance
• Scope of Planning and Organisation
• Scope of Judgment and Decision Making
• Building & maintaining relationships (internal and external)

About You

For this role, we will need you to bring demonstratable experience in one of the following areas: -

• Facilities or property management
• Managing procurement and supplier chains
• Business Administration, reporting and support and/or
• Planning, organising, monitoring for a charity, large organisation or commercial buildings

About Us

Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with 45 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.

We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.

We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.

Our strategic aims

• To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs
• To be the best employer in social care in Scotland
• To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future developments.

This role combines front-of-house reception and conference centre support duties to deliver a professional, friendly, and efficient service to Norton Park’s tenants, visitors, and event attendees. The Assistant supports administrative functions, manages bookings, provides technical and hospitality support for events, and ensures the smooth and safe operation of the facilities. Shifts are offered on an ad-hoc basis, including office hours, evenings and weekends.

Background

The Crannie is a resident-led community space for residents in Cranston Street (off the Royal Mile) developed by the Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust (EOTDT). The hub provides much needed space for local residents to meet, work, learn and hold events. It has been funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, to have the resources to employ a staff team to resource and run the venue and support the resident’s use of the hub as well as lead a team of volunteers.

Purpose of the Role

EOTDT is seeking an experienced person to assist in managing the day to day running of The Crannie community hub. The role will be responsible for caring for the building and all facilities, ensuring quality customer service and assisting with the daily requirements of all service users.

This role is based at The Crannie Community Hub, 9 Cranston St. Edinburgh, EH88BE and is not eligible for home-working.

About Edinburgh Cat Protection League (ECPL)

The ECPL is a small independent registered Scottish charity established nearly 80 years ago. Our cat shelter premises and office are based in the Leith area of Edinburgh. The sole purpose of the charity is to provide care, comfort, shelter and veterinary attention to stray and unwanted cats and kittens and we undertake to re-home these cats to the most suitable owners. In providing a re-homing service, the charity undertakes, through its staff, to educate intended pet owners on the care and maintenance of cats. The ECPL is currently engaged in a comprehensive constitutional and governance review and is in the process of restructuring as a CLG (Company Limited by Guarantee) with charitable status.

Recruitment of new Trustees

Role

We are currently seeking to recruit at least 3 new trustees to help strengthen and inspire the existing board with new ideas and goals at this exciting time of change and restructuring for the ECPL. The new trustees will bring their individual expertise to help shape the charity going forward, setting overall policy, providing strategic guidance and financial oversight and ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Who are we looking for?

First and foremost we are looking for applicants with a love of cats, a genuine interest in their welfare and a commitment and enthusiasm to be part of the charity going forward.

In addition we would particularly value individuals with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Veterinary medicine
• Financial/accounting/budgeting
• HR
• Investment management
• Property management

Commitment

You will be asked to commit to attending a minimum of 4 board meetings each year with at least 2 in person meetings in addition to the AGM. Initially it is intended the meetings will be in person with the option to join some meetings virtually once the new board is established and the new structure of the charity is complete. Meetings are arranged in advance to suit diaries. The roles are voluntary although reasonable public transport travel expenses will be reimbursed as necessary.

Glasgow West Housing Association Ltd is a voluntary, not for profit organisation and a registered charity. With history 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.

The Facilities Services Operative is responsible for delivering excellent customer service, actively assisting and supporting the delivery of sustainable tenancies and neighborhoods. Key duties include cleaning communal areas, conducting security patrols, handling minor repairs, supporting residents, and promoting health and safety practices. A proactive attitude, teamwork, and strong communication skills are essential.

Key Tasks

1. Providing effective customer service to those accessing our services. This will include a range of mobile and desk-based duties / services, resident engagement as primary on-site point of contact for dealing with estates / facilities issues as they arise.
2. Support residents accessing wider GWHA services, referring issues to other staff as appropriate.
3. Undertake a range of facilities duties including but not limited to effective cleaning of common areas, litter picking, fire safety actions, and waste management aligning with our processes.
4. Undertaking security patrols across the site, ensuring effective security presence, accurate incident monitoring and reporting, including appropriate internal escalation to line managers / summoning appropriate service as required.
5. Contribute to handyperson / neighbourhood support duties including but not limited to changing, lightbulbs and smoke alarm batteries, hang curtains, within occupied homes, clean and clear void properties as appropriate to reflect our service offering in these areas.
6. Minor ad-hoc duties as required e.g. unblocking a chute, graffiti removal, turn off a stop cock. Painting of common areas.
7. Positively promote, adopt and shape routine Health & Safety control measures.

In return, GWHA offer generous EVH Terms and Conditions including:

• 25 days annual leave and 15 public holidays
• defined contribution pension scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Flexible working practices including flexi time, enhanced occupational maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Specific GWHA benefits including; annual service commitment award, long service award and additional festive leave
• Professional development & training opportunities

Post subject to satisfactory Disclosure Check.