- Advertised from 9th May 2024
- Fixed Term contract until April 2027 – This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund – Community Led Activity). 35 hours per week.
Role
New Gorbals Housing Association is a dynamic community controlled organisation. We own and manage 2,500 homes for rent and factor over 1,800 owners homes. We are committed to the sustained physical, social and economic regeneration of Gorbals.
As the Community Budgeting Officer at New Gorbals HA your role will involve leading on the further development of community/participatory budgeting across Gorbals. You will be responsible for continuing, growing and implementing the Gorbals Ideas Fund programme and expanding community participation in the allocation of funding.
You will work closely with the local panel to build more links and partnerships between individuals and groups to identify new grassroots projects and promote innovative approaches to community investment.
You will be expected to collaborate with colleagues, teams and external agencies to deliver positive outcomes for the Gorbals community and along with the local Community Advocates deliver on the aims and objectives set out in the Gorbals Ideas Fund Strategy.
Application notes
The closing date for the above posts is Thursday 23rd May 2024 at 12 noon
Please note this post is being readvertised and previous applicants need not apply.
If you feel that you are the right candidate, then we would be delighted to hear from you. To apply please visit newgorbalsha.org.uk/vacancies/community-budgeting-officer Please then review the Job Profile and Person Specification before completing the application form.
For further information please visit our website or contact Michael Fullerton, Community Coordinator, on 0141 429 3900 for a confidential chat.
Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@newgorbalsha.org.uk
Employers in Voluntary Housing (EVH) Conditions of service and entitlement apply to these posts.
New Gorbals Housing Association is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
New Gorbals HA is a charity registered in Scotland - SC041164
Top job! Senior Technical Officer x2
- Full time
- £46,728 – £50,556
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 31st July 2024
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.
Following a recent restructure of our Services and Technical Departments, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Technical Officer. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who can demonstrate their commitment to delivering high quality projects to an excellent standard.
Located in the heart of Glasgow’s West End, you will be a key member of Technical Team, supporting our ambitious procurement and investment plans across Net-Zero initiatives, component replacement, Major Repairs, and Cyclical Maintenance projects with a view to ensuring Scottish Housing Quality Standards compliance, enhancing the quality of our homes, ensuring resident satisfaction; and improving our neighbourhoods.
The ideal candidate will have experience delivering a range of planned and ad-hoc major work, common repairs and investment initiatives, with sound working knowledge of preparing procurement business cases, work specifications and tenders. A relevant professional or vocational qualification (HND/SCQF level 8 or above) would be desirable.
A summary of key tasks include:
- Preparing procurement business cases in compliance with procurement strategy, ensuring timely preparation of work specifications and tenders, and contributing to tender evaluations, to meet project planning and governance objectives.
- Development of relevant consultant appointment service level agreements, appointment documentation and rolling performance monitoring / management.
- Delivering a range of planned / ad-hoc major works / common repair, Net-Zero, and investment initiatives including cyclical, SHQS & EESSH compliance projects, and component replacement as directed.
- Property inspections / reporting to assess compliance with SHQS / EESSH , to inform investment strategy.Pre and Post Contract administration in line with GWHA procurement strategy (including but not limited to preparing / contributing to tender documentation, tender evaluation, issuing instructions, ensuring contractor compliance).
- Assessing and addressing contractor performance in respect of quality and performance across all functions.
In return, GWHA offer generous EVH Terms and Conditions including:
- 25 days annual leave and 15 public holidays
- 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
- Specific GWHA benefits including; annual service commitment award, long service award and additional festive leave
- Death in Service Benefit
Post subject to satisfactory Disclosure Check.
Are you an HR professional with proven experience as an HR generalist with a highly proficient working knowledge of HR software systems (preferably People HR or Sage), excellent on excel, has a strong grasp of employment law and HR best practices, passionate about staff development and wellbeing and would thrive working for a people focused, fresh thinking communities based housing association in Glasgow with excellent salary, hybrid working, generous holidays and employee benefits?
If this sounds like you, and you are looking for your next move, this could be the perfect career opportunity for you!
Due to staff changes across our organisation, an opportunity has arisen to create a new People and Culture Officer (HR) role within our People and Culture Team. This is a supporting and administration role to assist the People and Culture Manager and Team. It is mainly an HR generalist role covering employee life cycle tasks including recruitment and selection, learning and development, absence recording and monitoring, employee engagement, staff wellbeing with regular use of HR software systems and supporting line managers with HR matters, as required. The post holder will also assist the People and Culture Manager with the design and implementation of effective people policies, procedures and strategies and other HR interventions as well as assist with the promotion and development of our positive working environment and ‘be the best you can be’ business culture.
On occasion, the post holder will also be required to assist with administrative support for managers across the business and cover for our other People and Culture Officer who mainly focuses on governance, compliance and health and safety.
About Us
Thenue Housing Association is a charitable social landlord based in the East- end of Glasgow. We are a forward thinking, agile company that has introduced a family friendly, hybrid and flexible working policy to support our staff as we strive to be the best we can be for our tenants, other customers and communities. For more on the People and Culture Officer (HR) job, our company, our history and our company values, please see our Background Information Sheet in our Recruitment Pack.
Join Our Team: Lead Maryhill Housing to New Heights!
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for providing great housing and services? Maryhill Housing Association, a Registered Social Landlord providing over 3,100 homes in North West Glasgow, is seeking a dynamic individual to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer. This is a pivotal position in which you will shape the future of our organisation, ensuring we deliver on our promises to customers.
About the Role
As CEO, you will be responsible for the direct line management of the Executive Management Team and Head of Development, empowering staff to provide the best homes and services possible. Reporting directly to the Board, your visionary leadership will guide Maryhill Housing towards achieving its mission of providing great housing and services for our customers; supporting strong, inclusive communities in North West Glasgow.
You will determine the strategic direction, growth, and development of the Association, maintaining executive accountability for all operations. Your role will include forming and nurturing key strategic partnerships, including with Queens Cross Housing Association, to bring tangible benefits to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and Governance: Lead the development and execution of the Corporate Strategy in collaboration with the Board. Ensure excellent governance and adherence to the Scottish Housing Regulator’s guidelines.
- Service Excellence: Secure the provision of high-quality, customer-centric housing services. Oversee the repair and improvement programs to enhance energy efficiency and maintain affordability for tenants.
- Team Empowerment: Build and support a skilled, motivated and high performing staff team. Foster a coaching culture of inclusion, openness, innovation, and excellence across the Association.
- Strategic Partnerships: Develop and sustain partnerships to drive regeneration in North West Glasgow and explore new opportunities to deliver tangible benefits to customers
- Innovation and Compliance: Drive the organisation forward with innovative approaches while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a seasoned leader with:
- Proven experience at a senior management level, either within the housing sector, or able to evidence transferability.
- A track record of developing strategic partnerships and driving continuous improvement.
- Strong strategic planning, financial management, and risk management skills.
- Excellent leadership qualities, with a genuine commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Why Maryhill Housing?
Joining Maryhill Housing means becoming part of an organisation that values its people and the community it serves. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where staff are empowered and supported to deliver outstanding service. As CEO, you will have the opportunity to lead an organisation that makes a real difference in people's lives.
Glasgow West Enterprises (GWEn) was established in 2010 as a commercial subsidiary of Glasgow West Housing Association. GWEn’s primary focus is the provision of property factoring services within the City Centre and West of Glasgow. The trading subsidiary also provides flexibility to explore other community-led services aligned to the housing association’s vision of shaping thriving communities.
We are looking to appoint an additional Director to support the current GWEn Board in the delivery of its ambitious Business Plan. Ideally this will be someone with previous property factoring experience, preferably within a commercial environment, although we are keen to hear from anyone with relevant/transferrable skills and experience.
The GWEn Board currently meet 3-4 times per year (usually online, Thursday mornings, with flexibility to meet Director commitments). Director responsibilities include:
- Providing overall direction and supervision of the management of GWEn
- Development of the business strategy and annual business plan and budget
- Monitoring performance and compliance
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