Welfare Benefits Adviser
- Part time
- £33,150 – £36,833 pro-rata
- Dalkeith with hybrid working
- Closing 28th August 2023
- Advertised from 14th August 2023
- 4 days a week for 100% pay. 4-day (30 hour) working week (closed Friday) with all staff receiving 100% of their salaries. 4-day week split between home and office (Dalkeith, Midlothian)
Role
We are looking for a high calibre individual to join our team at a ground-breaking time for Melville Housing. In January we introduced new working arrangements that have seen staff become amongst the first in Scotland to work a reduced 4-day week (Monday to Thursday) for 100% pay.
As well as the 4-day working week, our generous conditions of service include hybrid working (2 days in office, 2 at home), a career average revalued earning pension scheme, 25 days annual leave and 13 public holidays per annum (pro rata for 4-day week).
Melville Housing Association is Midlothian’s largest registered social landlord. We own and manage almost 2,100 properties mainly in Midlothian but with some in South Lanarkshire as well as a small number across central and southern Scotland.
About you:
As part of our highly professional team, you will be responsible for providing customer-focussed services and ensuring our tenants receive excellent, confidential advice to maximise their income and opportunities. You will also provide help and support with fuel poverty.
The successful applicant will have an extensive working knowledge of welfare benefits and legislation (minimum of 5 years’ experience) and must have a good level of education (minimum of 5 Standard Grades or equivalent).
To achieve high levels of performance and maintain excellent service standards, you will have strong administrative and reporting skills, be able to prioritise a demanding workload, as well as have excellent IT knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
You must also be able to build good relations with our tenants and partners, and contribute to our enthusiastic team, together with the ability to work well on your own initiative.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience and who hold qualifications in benefits, housing or advice and guidance.
A full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle insured for business use is a requirement of this post.
Application notes
To apply or to find out more about this position, please visit the recruitment section of our website www.melville.org.uk You can also contact the Head of Housing, Jane Burnett by email to jburnett@melville.org.uk or by phoning 0131 654 2733.
No agencies please.
Melville Housing Association is a disability confident employer, an equal opportunity employer and registered charity SC032755.
Finance Officer
- Full time
- £36,517 – £39,921
- Hybrid: Edinburgh (3 days in the office and 2 days from home)
- Closing 12th January 2026
Manor Estates Housing Association is seeking to recruit a full-time Finance Officer to join our busy Corporate Services team of 8. They will be working with the Senior Finance Officer to manage the Purchase and Nominal Ledgers, reconcile the bank and rent accounts, produce Management accounts and process payroll.
The post holder will report to the Corporate Services Manager.
For an informal chat about the post please contact Kathryn Miller at either kmiller@manorestates.org.uk or 0131 510 8540
The Water Row Company is a subsidiary of the Govan Housing Group, which consists of Govan Housing Association as the parent company and their existing, well-established subsidiary company, the Home Team which carries out repairs and maintenance. Established in 2023, the Water Row Company is responsible for the management of third-party provider lets, mid-market properties at Water Row; commercial units and student accommodation.
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Property Co-ordinator to oversee the daily operations, working both in the office and out on site. As the first point of contact for customers, you’ll deliver proactive, high-quality service that builds on our success and keeps us moving forward, maximising value and driving first class KPI performance. You will be responsible for rental income management and arrears; tenancy and estate management; raising and managing repairs; allocation and void management; tenancy sustainment; anti-social and behavioural management as well as general administration duties across all departments.
You will have previous experience in property management or in a related field, with a keen eye for detail to maintain high standards across all properties. With strong IT and organisational skills as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, you will have a proactive, motivated approach to work, with minimum supervision. Ideally, we would like you to have completed the LETWELL Programme, however we would be willing to provide full training to the right candidate.
Paisley Housing Association is launching an exciting pilot project within our Estates Team, and we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us.
We have two unique opportunities to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of our organisation and helping us as part of our plans to grow our Estates Team.
As an Estates Team Operative, you’ll play a vital role in preparing our void properties for letting and keeping our estates safe, welcoming, and well maintained. You’ll be hands on, working alongside a supportive team, and your contribution will directly impact the success of this pilot and the future expansion of our Estates Service.
What you’ll bring:
- Energy, motivation, and a practical approach to problem solving
- A commitment to high standards and pride in your work
- Team spirit and flexibility to support a developing service
What we offer:
- The chance to be part of a new pilot project with real potential to grow into a permanent role
- A supportive environment where your work makes a visible difference
- Training
- Opportunities to develop your skills as our Estates Team expands
- A generous benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave & 15 public holidays
- A Pension Scheme
- Employers in Voluntary Housing (EVH) Conditions of Service apply to this post
Cloch’s vision is to deliver services which exceed expectations. The role of Director of Assets is integral to not only leading the property and assets services of the Association, but the overall strategic direction of Cloch. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leadership and Strategic Direction: taking a lead role across all matters of asset management and working collaboratively with the Leadership Team.
- Asset Management: responsibility to manage, coordinate and deliver a customer focussed repairs and maintenance service to ensure that key targets are achieved, that the repair’s function operates within budget and that a quality service is delivered to customers.
- Performance: monitoring the performance outcomes of the team whilst producing reports for Board and contributing to overall performance.
- Continuous Improvement: ensuring the team are empowered and equipped to deliver and challenge the status quo to develop innovative solutions.
This is a permanent, full-time role (35 hours/week) with a competitive salary of £71,666 - £75,018 (SM12-SM14). Based at our Greenock office with hybrid flexibility, plus generous perks like 8 weeks' annual leave (29 days + 11 public holidays), health cash plan and more.
Working at Cloch
It is an exciting and pivotal time to be joining Cloch Housing Association as we step into a new era of growth and opportunity. With a refreshed business plan due to launch in 2026/27, we are shaping a bold future that will ensure we continue to deliver high-quality homes, strengthen communities, and respond to the evolving challenges of our sector. Innovation, collaboration and strong leadership will be central to our success as we build on our proud history while embracing fresh ways of thinking.
Guided by our values – Be Better, Be Kind, Be Responsible, Be Positive – we foster an environment where people thrive, ideas are welcomed, and decisions are made collectively. Our culture is one of openness and trust, where our people, tenants and partners have a voice and play a vital role in shaping what we do. We want our people not only to contribute but also to grow, develop and feel empowered to make a difference.
At Cloch, we are proud of the passion, inclusivity and transparency that define how we work. Together, we are committed to building stronger communities, tackling sector-wide challenges head-on, and ensuring that every decision reflects our mission to exceed customer expectations.
How to Fit at Cloch
We believe in a “can do” and reflective approach to life and learning. Change is welcomed here as we continually explore new ways of working and challenge existing processes to enhance how we do things.
Fit is important to us, and we know this will be important to you, so we would love to hear from you if you are someone who:
- Shares our values
- Likes to be hands-on in their approach
- Is open and honest in their communication style
- Encourages others in their development and decision-making
- Holds an overall positive outlook and inspires others through this
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