Finance Assistant
- Part time
- £31,792 – £35,332 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Inverclyde
- Closing 17th April 2026
- Advertised from 25th March 2026
- This is a temporary two year fixed term, 30 hours per week
Role
Cloch’s vision is to deliver homes and services that exceed customer expectations, and our Finance team plays a vital role in helping us achieve this. As a Finance Assistant, you’ll be part of a small, professional and friendly team responsible for ensuring accurate, timely and meaningful financial information that supports effective decision‑making across the organisation.
You will work closely with the Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Finance Officer and colleagues across the organisation, contributing to a wide variety of core financial activities, including:
- Purchase Ledger & Supplier Administration: processing, coding and registering invoices and credit notes, monitoring unauthorised invoices and preparing supplier payment runs, uploading and managing online banking payment files, reconciling supplier statements and conducting financial checks.
- Banking & Treasury: posting all daily bank transactions, preparing monthly bank, cash and loan reconciliations, assisting with treasury management reporting and cashflow monitoring, supporting updates to bank mandates and signatory lists.
- Rent & Income: posting rent and income received via Allpay, standing orders, benefits and other sources, processing adjustments, refunds and authorised changes, assisting with period‑end rent processes.
- Management Accounts & Sales Ledger: supporting quarterly management accounts preparation, conducting expenditure analysis and ledger reconciliations, raising and allocating sales invoices and credit notes.
- General Financial Administration: supporting the annual external audit and year‑end processes, handling customer payments and financial queries, assisting with factoring and rechargeable repairs administration, monitoring shared mailboxes and undertaking general administrative duties, providing cover across the finance team during leave periods.
This is a temporary two‑year fixed‑term, part‑time role (30 hours per week) with a pro rata salary of £31,792–£35,332 (Grade 5). We offer hybrid working, 8 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata), family-friendly policies, SHAPS pension scheme, wellbeing initiatives and a range of employee‑focused benefits.
The full job description and person specification for the post can be found within our recruitment pack below.
Working at Cloch
It’s an exciting time to join Cloch Housing Association as we continue to strengthen our organisation and support communities across Inverclyde. Guided by our values — Be Better, Be Kind, Be Responsible, Be Positive — we foster a collaborative and supportive culture where colleagues feel valued, empowered and encouraged to develop.
Our Finance team is central to strong corporate governance, effective planning, and the continued delivery of high‑quality homes and services. You will be joining a team that values accuracy, learning, teamwork and continuous improvement.
How to Fit at Cloch
- Fit matters to us — not just what you do, but how you work. You’ll thrive at Cloch if you:
- Work with accuracy, responsibility and attention to detail
- Communicate clearly, professionally and with kindness
- Take pride in delivering high‑quality work
- Bring curiosity, flexibility and a willingness to learn
- Use insight, analysis and feedback to guide decision‑making
- Live our values in your day‑to‑day approach
- Are motivated, organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively
Application notes
What’s Next?
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria for the role to recruitment@clochhousing.org.uk.
Closing date: 12pm on Friday 17th April 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a competency‑based interview with the Director of Finance and the Finance Manager. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 27th April 2026.
All applications are very much welcome to us at Cloch. We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview. If you have any queries about this role, or if you need any adjustments to support with your application, just let us know by emailing in advance.
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Assistant Housing Officer
- Part time
- £36,517 – £39,921 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Inverclyde
- Closing 10th April 2026
Cloch’s vision is to deliver homes and services that exceed customer expectations, and the role of Assistant Housing Officer is central to achieving this. As part of our Housing and Communities team, you’ll play a key frontline role in delivering high quality, compassionate and responsive housing services across Inverclyde.
You will work closely with Housing Officers, the Housing & Customer Support Manager and colleagues across Customer Support and Property Services, supporting a broad range of activities, including:
- Allocations & Voids: administering housing applications, nominations and mutual exchanges; minimising void rent loss through effective pre allocation work.
- Tenancy & Income Management: supporting rent account monitoring, early arrears intervention and helping tenants maximise income through partnership working.
- Estate Management: carrying out estate inspections, addressing neighbourhood concerns and contributing to safe, well maintained communities.
- Customer Engagement: delivering excellent customer service, supporting Cloch’s complaints process, encouraging tenant participation and contributing to community initiatives.
- Casework & Tenancy Sustainment: working with partner agencies to support tenants with specific needs and strengthen long term tenancy outcomes.
This is a permanent, part time (14 hours per week) job share post with a salary of £36,517–£39,921 (Grade 6), hybrid working arrangements, 8 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata), family friendly policies, SHAPS pension scheme and a strong focus on wellbeing.
The full job description and person specification for the post can be found within our recruitment pack here
Working at Cloch
It’s an exciting time to join Cloch Housing Association as we continue to strengthen our services and support communities across Inverclyde. Guided by our values - Be Better, Be Kind, Be Responsible, Be Positive - we foster a collaborative, supportive culture where colleagues thrive, ideas are welcomed and improvement is part of everyday working life.
We are proud of our customer service and remain committed to delivering services that make a meaningful difference to tenants.
How to Fit at Cloch
Fit matters to us - not just what you do, but how you work. You’ll thrive at Cloch if you:
- Communicate openly, honestly and with empathy
- Build positive relationships with tenants and partners
- Take pride in providing high‑quality customer service
- Bring curiosity, flexibility and a willingness to learn
- Use feedback and insight to guide thoughtful decisions
- Live our values through your day‑to‑day approach
Cadder Housing Association is a registered social landlord based in Glasgow which owns and maintains 699 homes for affordable rent and provides factoring services to over 400 private homeowners. Established in 1993 the organisation is a community anchor for the people of Cadder. The Association owns Cadder Community Hub where we provide a range of activities for our residents.
Creating Cadder’s Spark is an ambitious four-year community wellbeing and environmental programme led by Cadder Housing Association. Funded by The National Lottery Community Action Fund, this new programme will offer a diverse range of activities that bring people together, improve health, strengthen local connections, and enhance access to nature. Activities will run across Cadder Community Hub, Cadder Woods, and within the local community, enabling residents to take part in accessible, free sessions close to home.
A central aim of the project is to increase local connection to nature by revitalising green spaces and supporting residents to feel confident and welcome outdoors.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated Creative Wellbeing Officer with experience working with communities in community development, community education and health and wellbeing to lead, design and deliver inclusive community projects that respond to the needs and aspirations of Cadder residents.
Top job! Estates and Factoring Manager
- Full time
- £51,075 – £55,259
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 30th March 2026
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. We own over 1500 rented properties; and through our trading subsidiary (Glasgow West Enterprises Ltd), we provide property factoring services to just over 600 domestic and commercial properties.
We are recruiting an Estates and Factoring Manager to join our Technical Division. The successful candidate will have demonstrable property factoring experience, with a track record of providing a customer focussed service across estates and/or facilities management. This is a high-profile, hands-on role involving stakeholder engagement, and collaborative working across multiple partners and disciplines.
As line manager you will lead a multi-function team (including site-based concierge and guard patrol services) in support of our priorities. This includes day to day estates and facilities management, property factoring services in line with our Written Statement of Services, and investment in our assets. As part of the management team your focus will be enhancing the quality of our neighbourhoods, optimising performance, ensuring value for money and resident satisfaction.
The key tasks identified in the role profile are reflective of the dual focus and service need of this post.
A relevant professional or vocational qualification (HND/SCQF level 8 or above) is desirable.
In return, we offer generous EVH Terms and Conditions which include 25 days annual leave and 15 public holidays, as well as a range of current additional GWHA benefits: including:
- 25 days annual leave and 15 public holidays, with additional leave purchase option.
- Flexible working practices including flexi time, home working, enhanced occupational maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Ongoing professional development & training opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Travel to work loan scheme & discounted bus travel
- Annual service commitment award, long service award, additional festive leave, and access to Housing Perks voucher scheme.
- Death in Service Benefit
Post subject to satisfactory Disclosure Check.
Health & Safety Officer
- Full time
- £43,304
- Hybrid: Edinburgh / Bellshill / Inverness / Irvine or Thurso
- Closing 1st April 2026
Join our team as a Health & Safety Officer!
At Cairn Housing Association, we’re passionate about creating great homes, delivering great services, and offering great opportunities for our people.
Cairn is currently recruiting for Health & Safety Officer and Compliance Officer roles as part of our strong commitment to Health and Safety legal compliance and the safety of our staff and tenants across the Association. These are varied and fast-paced roles and ideal for someone who enjoys being visible and influencing a positive, proactive, safety culture.
Health and Safety Officer
Reporting to the Health and Safety (H&S) Manager, this role will be responsible for leading on H&S initiatives across Cairn. This will include our corporate H&S strategy, including policy and procedure development, risk management, carrying out H&S audits, incident reviews, training, project work and administration. The role will work with internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative approach to develop safe systems of work and processes based on legislation and best practice.
Requirements – What We’re Looking For:
- NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent as a minimum and preferably NEBOSH Diploma or willing to achieve this level
- IOSH membership at professional grades or willing to achieve this level
- Comprehensive knowledge of H&S law and legislation
- Extensive knowledge and experience of working at Officer level in a H&S service within an equivalent sized employer
- Experience of a broad range of H&S areas relevant to the role, including risk assessments and high-risk areas such as the ‘big 7’ and other relevant risk areas for a Registered Social Landlord
- Demonstratable project management skills
- Ability to support our staff across a Scotland wide operation
- IT Literate in the use of IT programs and health and safety systems and proficient in Microsoft Office
We value diversity and warmly welcome applications from all communities. Cairn is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
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