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Closing Date : 31 December 2009

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  • Wishaw And District Housing Association is seeking a Maintenance Officer, £26,185 - £28,805. A relevant qualification or experience in the building industry and a sound knowledge of construction methods is essential, as is an understanding of relevant building legislation, current technical standards and health and safety. Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they can work flexibly and have relevant transferable skills that will meet the needs of a busy social landlord. A pleasant, customer focussed manner is also essential. A full driving licence and daily access to a car is essential for this post. A mileage allowance is payable on top of salary. Interested? Please ask for an application pack by phoning 01698 377200/372776 or emailing: assoc@wishawdha.org.uk. Closing date: 12 noon, November 28.

  • Kingdom Housing Association is seeking a Administrative Assistant,
    Salary Scale £11,029 - £14,815 Per Annum. Kingdom Housing Association provides housing and support throughout East Central Scotland. We have the following administrative vacancies within our Support and Care Service based in our Cowdenbeath office. You should have relevant clerical/administrative experience, ideally gained in a customer focussed environment, be a confident communicator, have good organisational skills, an aptitude for customer care and be proficient in the Microsoft Office packages. You should have a good education, at least to General Standard Grade level. A SVQ Level 2 in Administration (or equivalent) is desirable. Vacancy No: 119. In return for the above we will offer an attractive salary and benefits package to the successful candidate which will include a contributory career average pension scheme. Placing on the scale will be dependent on your qualifications and experience. A Scottish Charity No: SC000874. For an application pack please contact Kingdom Housing Association Limited, Saltire Centre, Pentland Court, Glenrothes, KY6 2DA, telephone (01592) 632577 (Voicemail) quoting the relevant vacancy number. Email: kingdom@kingdomhousing.org.uk Web: www.kingdomhousing.org.uk. Closing Date: November 28.

  • Kingdom Housing Association is seeking a Trainee Administrative Assistant, Salary Scale £8,512 – £10,294. Kingdom Housing Association provides housing and support throughout East Central Scotland. We have the following administrative vacancies within our Support and Care Service based in our Cowdenbeath office. You will undertake a comprehensive 2-year administration training programme. You should have a good education, at least to General Standard Grade level, have a willingness to work in an office environment, receiving on-the-job training in customer care, administration and support services, and be committed to undertaking a relevant SVQ qualification. Vacancy No: 120. In return for the above we will offer an attractive salary and benefits package to the successful candidate which will include a contributory career average pension scheme. Placing on the scale will be dependent on your qualifications and experience. A Scottish Charity No: SC000874. For an application pack please contact Kingdom Housing Association Limited, Saltire Centre, Pentland Court, Glenrothes, KY6 2DA, telephone (01592) 632577 (Voicemail) quoting the relevant vacancy number. Email: kingdom@kingdomhousing.org.uk Web: www.kingdomhousing.org.uk. Closing Date: November 28.

  • Hillcrest Housing Association is seeking a Maintenance Officer (Fife), Job Ref: HH08 /244. £22,510 - £28,148 pro rata per annum (17.5 hrs pw). An opportunity has arisen for maintenance professional to provide a generic maintenance service to our tenants in Fife, which includes all aspects of maintenance relating to responsive, cyclical and planned maintenance. The role forms part of a well established, dynamic team covering Fife, Perthshire and Edinburgh. We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate real commitment to providing customer focssed outcomes and professional approach. In return, we will offer the successful candidates an attractive benefits package including competitive salary, pension scheme and training and development opportunities. (Please note this position is a re-advertisement.) A registered charity, registration number SC006809. Application packs for this position can be obtained by calling the Recruitment Hotline 01382 346993 quoting the job reference number as detailed above alternatively you may email: recruitment@hillcrestha.org.uk. Closing date: November 28, at 12 noon.

  • Margaret Blackwood Housing Association is seeking a Business Development Manager, Edinburgh/Glasgow, £230,818 - £35,869. We are looking for someone to take a lead role in achieving the growth plans of the Association through identifying and developing new business opportunities. Demonstrable success in the development of new ideas in an area related to the Associations core activities, translation of these into specific proposals and practical action plans along with excellent project management experience are essential. We are an equal opportunities employer – in policy and practice. We welcome applications from black or minority ethnic candidates. Guaranteed interview for disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements. A recognised Scottish Charity No: SC007658. Application packs available from MBHA, Craigievar House, 77 Craigmount Brae, Edinburgh EH12 8XF. Tel: 0131 317 0160 (quoting reference no. 50/08) Fax: 0131 317 7294. E-mail enquiries to: jobs@mbha.org.uk. Full packs are also available on our website: www.mbha.org.uk. Closing Date: November 18

  • Margaret Blackwood Housing Association is seeking a Development Officer, Edinburgh, £23,082 - £27,282 (pay award pending). We are an ambitious Housing Association who designs and manages high quality accessible housing throughout Scotland. We have an active and growing development programme throughout the country. This development role will help ensure that opportunities to increase the Associations stock are identified and pursued. You will be involved in the on-going new-build development programmes and will have appropriate input into a number of projects from planning stage through to completion. We are looking for experience in renewal projects and working with refurbishment/regeneration programmes will be a distinct advantage. We are an equal opportunities employer – in policy and practice. We welcome applications from black or ethnic minority candidates. Guaranteed interview for disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements. We offer a generous benefits package including 37 days annual leave, 35 hour week, car allowance, flexi-time and flexible working amongst others. A recognised Scottish Charity No: SC007658. Full information packs are available on our website: www.mbha.org.uk. You can also call for an application pack, 0131 317 0160 (24hrs) or Email jobs@mbha.org.uk and quote the vacancy reference number 51/08. Closing Date: November 18

  • Margaret Blackwood Housing Association is seeking a Finance Manager, (Ref: 48/08), Edinburgh, £30,818 - £35,869 (pay award pending). The Finance Manager leads the development and continuing management of excellent operational and strategic finance services across the Association. Through the finance team the Finance Manager is responsible for all aspects of operational financial management but the post holder will need to be able to operate at a senior level and contribute to the development of the Association’s business through the provision of effective financial strategic management, financial planning, analysis and risk assessment. The successful candidate will be a technically strong qualified accountant, with experience in financial planning, control and risk management and the ability to lead a small team and liaise successfully with all internal and external stakeholders. We offer excellent benefits including flexible working, 25 annual and 12 public holidays per year, pension and insurance schemes. We are an equal opportunities employer – in policy and practice. We welcome applications from black or ethnic minority candidates. Guaranteed interview for disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements. For an application pack call 0131 317 0160 (24 hours) or Email jobs@mbha.org.uk and quote vacancy reference number. Full packs are also available on our website: www.mbha.org.uk. Closing Date: November 17.

  • Margaret Blackwood Housing Association is seeking a Operations Director, Edinburgh/Glasgow, £46,737 - £53,708 (pay award pending). This post leads the delivery of our housing management and maintenance services, the core services which most of our service users depend on. It is a broad and challenging role, with probably a more diverse set of responsibilities than in most comparable jobs. The remit therefore calls on the post holder to work through other managers to maintain progress in a range of functions covering most of the country, with both short-term reactive and long-term strategic issues to deal with, all the time maintaining a constant focus on continuous improvement. You will need good people skills, and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Planning and time management will be important, as will strategic perspective and forward thinking, and the ability to apply new and innovative ideas to our situation. In particular, you must be committed to ensuring that we make the best use of IT systems, process review, and other tools and techniques to improve efficiency and effectiveness. We are an equal opportunities employer – in policy and practice. We welcome applications from black or minority ethnic candidates. Guaranteed interview for disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements. Application packs available from MBHA, Craigievar House, 77 Craigmount Brae, Edinburgh EH12 8XF. Tel: 0131 317 0160 (quoting reference no. 49/08) Fax: 0131 317 7294. E-mail enquiries to: jobs@mbha.org.uk. Full packs are also available on our website: www.mbha.org.uk. Closing Date: November 25.

  • Hanover (Scotland) is seeking a Director of Human Resources, Based in Edinburgh, salary up to £59,000 per annum (plus car or cash equivalent and final salary pension scheme). The environment in which we operate is changing and challenging and the Director of HR is a new post which will be highly visible and will help us to drive through our change agenda. We need an exceptional Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development for this demanding role. The post will lead the organisation on the development and delivery of HR/OD/H&S/Equal Opportunities and will ensure that our strategic vision and values are embedded across the business. At the same time, effective and proactive service delivery in these areas must be achieved. The post will report directly to the Chief Executive and will be a significant, critical addition to the management team, contributing to the overall business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is capable of strong leadership, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, has a proven track record of successfully developing and managing HR/OD/H&S/Equal Opportunities services within a complex organisation, and who also has an appreciation of the values of working within the voluntary sector. Scottish Charity No. SC014738. Informal enquiries to Helen Murdoch, Chief Executive tel: 0131 557 0598. To request an application pack, please write in confidence to: Chief Executive, Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association, 95 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4NS. Closing date: November 21.

  • Almond Housing Association is seeking a Capital Projects Surveyor, salary: £23,147 - £30,977. The Capital Projects Surveyor will prepare and assist in implementing programmes of planned and cyclical maintenance. You will work within a team environment in a busy office, therefore a friendly and calm attitude is essential. You will be self-motivated, have a flexible outlook to work and be able to assist members of the public in a friendly and professional manner. It is essential that you have good computer skills and are familiar with modern office technology. In addition, it is preferable that you have at least six months experience of working in a housing or similar environment. To apply please download the application form and supporting documents from our website www.almondha.org.uk, or contact us on 01506 835215 if you do not have access to the internet. Completed applications should be clearly marked “Private and Confidential” quoting the relevant reference number and returned to us at the following address: Head of Policy & Development; Almond Housing Association; Shiel House; Shiel Walk; Craigshill; LIVINGSTON; West Lothian; EH54 5EH. Closing date: November 24.

  • Almond Housing Association is seeking a Clerk of Works,
    Salary: £23,147 - £30,977. The Clerk of Works will carry out the full range of on-site supervision of these works. You will work within a team environment in a busy office, therefore a friendly and calm attitude is essential. You will be self-motivated, have a flexible outlook to work and be able to assist members of the public in a friendly and professional manner. It is essential that you have good computer skills and are familiar with modern office technology. In addition, it is preferable that you have at least six months experience of working in a housing or similar environment. To apply please download the application form and supporting documents from our website www.almondha.org.uk, or contact us on 01506 835215 if you do not have access to the internet. Completed applications should be clearly marked “Private and Confidential” quoting the relevant reference number and returned to us at the following address: Head of Policy & Development; Almond Housing Association; Shiel House; Shiel Walk; Craigshill; LIVINGSTON; West Lothian; EH54 5EH. Closing date: November 24.

  • Albyn Housing Society Ltd is seeking a Property Maintenance Director, salary: £54,195 to £56,393 per annum plus Company Car. Post Ref PM/22. 35 hours per week. Albyn are seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Property Maintenance Director to lead the service to achieve and exceed regulatory and performance targets and, in particular, to plan for and implement the work required to achieve the Scottish Housing Quality Standards in 2015. The successful applicant will be required to provide strategic direction to the service in terms of policy development and the creation of a performance culture which promotes continuous improvement. The successful applicant should be educated to a minimum of degree level, or equivalent, and should be able to demonstrate a proven track record in Property Maintenance, Building or Construction, or a related field, and should be experienced in staff motivation and management. The successful applicant will be a member of Albyn’s Executive Team and will be expected to contribute to the overall development and success of the organisation. Contact joanne.hammond@albynhousing.org.uk. Phone Number: 01349 855547. Website Address: www.albynhousing.org.uk.

  • Ochil View Housing Association Ltd is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Officer, Salary: £22,270 - £24,395 per annum. An experienced and technically competent property administrator with excellent organisation, communication and numerical skills and the ability to work under pressure to achieve tight deadlines is required for the above post. The post holder will be the first point of contact for tenants’ repairs enquiries and will be required to liaise effectively with other external contacts including consultants and contractors. Candidates must be able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to provide a quality service to our tenants.
    As part of the Associations terms and conditions of service we offer generous annual leave entitlement, flexi time and a final salary pension scheme. Contact Name: Donna Phillips at donna.phillips@ochilviewha.co.uk. Phone Number: 01259 722899. Website Address: www.Ochilviewha.co.uk. Closing date: November 21.

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