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Do you have strong knowledge of compliance and great problem-solving skills? Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of care? Care UK is an awarding winning private care company with over 150 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are seeking an enthusiastic Regulatory Assurance Manager to join our vibrant and dedicated team.

At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and with a vast network of care homes and a diverse range of support functions, we're on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey.

The role: Effectively manage a portfolio of homes to provide an up-to-date view of quality and identify risks to Care UK.



Key Responsibilities:


To monitor and analyse information and data from the home to understand and mitigate emerging risk, escalating concerns as appropriate.
To undertake regulatory assessments in line with regulators
To support Care UK and operational colleagues with understanding of relevant legislation and regulations
To provide coaching to operational teams
To work with homes to achieve high standards of assessments, external inspections or complex safeguarding.
To undertake safeguarding and serious case review investigations as required by Head of Regulatory Governance.
To keep updated regarding developments in the Health and Social Care sector regarding regulation and compliance.
To lead on compliance and quality improvement activities required to ensure business objectives are met.
To conduct coaching and training to care home colleagues and wider Care UKas required.




What We're Looking For:


Detailed knowledge and application of relevant legislation and regulatory framework.
Experience of working in a senior regulatory or quality role.
Knowledge of the care sector in particular care home-based services.
Sound understanding of quality improvement & governance.
Willing to travel regularly to our homes




Why Join Care UK?


Be part of a dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care.
Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and contribute to the success of our care homes.




We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us fulfil yours. If you're ready to take your recruitment career to the next level and be a part of something extraordinary, we want to hear from you!

Contract: MOT Tester, Contract Work
Min 8 hours a day work (overtime available)
Pay from £20- £22 p/h
Roles inside and Outside IR35
Payment via PAYE, sole trader, or limited company
What we require from you
Skills and experience to carry out all aspects of MOT testing, covering both cars and light commercials
5 years' workshop experience in a similar role
City and Guilds / NVQ level 3 minimum
Have a full UK driving license and vehicle
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Freelance
Part-time hours: 40 per week Monday to Friday

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Contract: MOT Tester, Contract Work
Min 8 hours a day work (overtime available)
Pay from £20- £22 p/h
Roles inside and Outside IR35
Payment via PAYE, sole trader, or limited company
What we require from you
Skills and experience to carry out all aspects of MOT testing, covering both cars and light commercials
5 years' workshop experience in a similar role
City and Guilds / NVQ level 3 minimum
Have a full UK driving license and vehicle
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Freelance
Part-time hours: 40 per week Monday to Friday

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Compliance Coordinator
Based in Pitsea
Temporary role
Monday to Friday
£17.31per hour

The primary focus of this role is to manage and coordinate all requests for information received from the Housing Ombudsman Service. This involves ensuring that accurate information is gathered and submitted within the provided deadlines

Additionally, the role requires overseeing emails received from the Housing Ombudsman into the Customer Experience Team's shared mailbox, ensuring all requests and queries are answered and resolved promptly.

The role is designed to support compliance with the Housing Ombudsman Complaints Handling Code, providing a dedicated focus on delivering the highest quality service to both the Housing Ombudsman and our residents.

Housing Ombudsman Compliance Team Leader
Temporary
Monday to Friday
Based in Pitsea
£23.08per hour

The focus of this role is to lead a team that manage Housing Ombudsman Compliance, the team's is ensuring compliance with orders, deadlines, and promoting the Complaints Handling Code. A key focus is on complaint resolution, identifying potential reputations risks, and working collaboratively with internal teams to mitigate issues.

The role will work closely with Senior Compliance Leads and support their needs to achieving the team and department goals. Providing training and day to day advice, monitoring productivity and quality from the team while focusing on their staff development needs and requirements

Sodexo has over 40 years of experience supporting the defence forces of the UK, the US and France. We support individuals, the community and the environment on base, working with military leaders to enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of personnel across all military services.

Our PFI contract provides 128 different professional services on all aspects of Property Managementfor our client.

Based at Merville Barracks in Colchesterwe are recruiting for aQuality and Compliance Lead (Facilities Management)that will be a self-starter and ensure standards of service are met across the site.

This is a busy and varied role where you will be working with the HSEQ Manager to manage internal, external and contractual audits as well as closing out of improvements within deadlines. You will be completing tasks using the HSEQ systems to a highly accurate standard. You will also support the HSEQ Manager on wider quality projects. Through this, you will promote an ethos of continuous improvement throughout the business and identify areas for improvement through analysis of audits and customer feedback.

You will ideally have an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification along with a Level 2 qualification in food safety and Level 2 IOSHH qualification in Health and Safety as well as a strong background in quality, facilities management and internal auditing. You will also need to be proactive, meticulous and strategy-focused, and have excellent administration and IT skills, particularly using Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

If successful you will undergo security clearance before the role can be offered.

Package Description

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Support in achieving apprenticeships is available
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Full training provided
• Health and wellbeing incentives
• Reward and Recognition schemes
• Flexible working considered
• Volunteering days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free parking on site

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimumselection criteria for the job.

All offers are subject to full security clearance checks

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Your new company
My client is a reputable organisation within the infrastructure services, construction and property development sectors.

Your new role
My client is currently looking for an experienced Compliance Coordinator to join their team in Loughton on a temporary basis (3 months). You will be responsible for:

• Reviewing PPM's.
• Assigning tasks to responsible people.
• Ensuring tasks are closed to PPM scheduled dates.
• Ensuring paperwork is attached to Concept and available for review. Also ensuring that all notes are updated on Concept.
• Ensuring all remedial work is quoted, reviewed, approved and managed to conclusion within KPI's.
• Ensuring all required work follows company standards and principals, with all required paperwork filed on SharePoint for ease.
• Ensuring all communication is sent to relevant parties.
• Support CM with quotations and approval.
• Support FM with all SHE requirements including permit and document management.
• Ensure finance has all required CPA's.
• Attending weekly scheduled meetings.
• Ensure Sharepoint sites are up-to-date with all saved compliance documentation.
• Ensure Concept is fully up-to-date with all compliance certificates and worksheets.
• Attend weekly compliance meetings with CM/FM and HD Manager.
• Attend monthly compliance client meetings with CM.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will have experience working in a similar role within a facilities' management background. You will be able to demonstrate experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel. You will be able to prioritise your workload, have excellent attention to detail and accurate data entry skills. You will be able to travel to London and Cardiff as and when required by the contract (costs to be reimbursed by the company).
Experience in compliance is ESSENTIAL.
To be considered for this, candidates must be happy to consent to a basic DBS check.


What you'll get in return
You will receive £15-£17 per hour weekly pay and 34 days' holiday.


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Contract Surveyor needed in Harlow, Essex

The rate is £27.97ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 0009 300F / 1

The successful candidate will conduct day-to-day repairs, Address major voids, Handle legal disrepair cases, Perform AA feasibility inspections.

They should have experience in disrepair is preferred but not mandatory. We provide training to meet our standards, which includes:

• Completing standard reports
• Reviewing schedules of rates
• Providing photographic evidence from pre-inspection reports

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Provider Quality Improvement Officer

Fixed Term, Full Time

£28,689 to £33,752 per annum

Location: Tendring

Working Style: Community-based worker

Interviews: 9th September

Please note that this is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity until 31st May 2025.

This role will be covering the Mid and North Essex area and you will be required to travel to various locations.

The role is focused on the development and implementation of the council's approach to quality improvement of the adult social care market across Essex. It ensures that the Adult Social Care market adheres to regulatory and contractual requirements and provides a consultancy service to ensure contract management and quality improvement can be delivered.

Providing early identification and intervention to manage risk effectively is key to ensure working systems function effectively; regular auditing of suppliers to ensure a good standard of quality is being met and monitoring improvement work.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for completing comprehensive assessments and production of reports.
• Responsible for providing consultancy services to the Social Care market on how to improve the quality of their services to improve customer outcomes and experiences.
• Working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to maximise potential opportunities for quality improvement; through the development of innovative approaches to service delivery to deliver greater choice to adults.
• Responsible for identifying and challenging care delivery which falls below standards set, providing support to improve the quality-of-service provision.
• Provide expert advice and support to providers during periods of Safeguarding activity.
• Provide reports on expected standards of delivery across Essex to inform and support ECC's safeguarding responsibilities and duty of care.
• Ensure providers are compliant with all external regulation and contractual requirements to achieve required standards and ensure where there are any issues these are addressed in a timely, effective manner.
• Utilise opportunities to identify best practice opportunities to learn lessons from others and build professional knowledge and expertise to maximise the value of relevant networks and influence service improvements through acquired learning.
• Ensure successful delivery of day-to-day activities and develop skills within the quality function.
• Identify patterns and trends in care delivery and share intelligence with People Commissioning to inform shape and influence future thinking and commissioning intent.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Educated to A Level equivalent or equivalent experience with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience within a social care setting with evidence of ensuring quality of outputs in delivering service.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop a rapport and engage with diverse groups of individuals along with the ability to develop good business relationships and influence others in presenting compelling arguments for change or improvement.
• Evidence a good understanding of quality standards, analysis, organisational development, and demonstrable practical application of these.

To read more about us please visit: Adult Social Care

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email ami.fosker@essex.gov.uk

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page.

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Provider Quality Improvement Officer North Essex

Fixed Term, Full Time

£28,689 to £33,752 per annum

Location: Tendring

Working Style: Community-based worker

Interviews: 9th September

Please note that this is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity until 31st March 2025.

This role will be covering the North Essex area and you will be required to travel to various locations.

The role is focused on the development and implementation of the council's approach to quality improvement of the adult social care market across Essex. It ensures that the Adult Social Care market adheres to regulatory and contractual requirements and provides a consultancy service to ensure contract management and quality improvement can be delivered.

Providing early identification and intervention to manage risk effectively is key to ensure working systems function effectively; regular auditing of suppliers to ensure a good standard of quality is being met and monitoring improvement work.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for completing comprehensive assessments and production of reports.
• Responsible for providing consultancy services to the Social Care market on how to improve the quality of their services to improve customer outcomes and experiences.
• Working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to maximise potential opportunities for quality improvement; through the development of innovative approaches to service delivery to deliver greater choice to adults.
• Responsible for identifying and challenging care delivery which falls below standards set, providing support to improve the quality-of-service provision.
• Provide expert advice and support to providers during periods of Safeguarding activity.
• Provide reports on expected standards of delivery across Essex to inform and support ECC's safeguarding responsibilities and duty of care.
• Ensure providers are compliant with all external regulation and contractual requirements to achieve required standards and ensure where there are any issues these are addressed in a timely, effective manner.
• Utilise opportunities to identify best practice opportunities to learn lessons from others and build professional knowledge and expertise to maximise the value of relevant networks and influence service improvements through acquired learning.
• Ensure successful delivery of day-to-day activities and develop skills within the quality function.
• Identify patterns and trends in care delivery and share intelligence with People Commissioning to inform shape and influence future thinking and commissioning intent.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Educated to A Level equivalent or equivalent experience with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience within a social care setting with evidence of ensuring quality of outputs in delivering service.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop a rapport and engage with diverse groups of individuals along with the ability to develop good business relationships and influence others in presenting compelling arguments for change or improvement.
• Evidence a good understanding of quality standards, analysis, organisational development, and demonstrable practical application of these.

To read more about us please visit: Adult Social Care

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email ami.fosker@essex.gov.uk

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page.

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Provider Quality Improvement Officer

Fixed Term, Full Time

£28,689 to £33,752 per annum

Location: Tendring

Working Style: Community-based worker

Interviews: 9th September

Please note that this is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity until 31st May 2025.

This role will be covering the Mid and North Essex area and you will be required to travel to various locations.

The role is focused on the development and implementation of the council's approach to quality improvement of the adult social care market across Essex. It ensures that the Adult Social Care market adheres to regulatory and contractual requirements and provides a consultancy service to ensure contract management and quality improvement can be delivered.

Providing early identification and intervention to manage risk effectively is key to ensure working systems function effectively; regular auditing of suppliers to ensure a good standard of quality is being met and monitoring improvement work.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for completing comprehensive assessments and production of reports.
• Responsible for providing consultancy services to the Social Care market on how to improve the quality of their services to improve customer outcomes and experiences.
• Working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to maximise potential opportunities for quality improvement; through the development of innovative approaches to service delivery to deliver greater choice to adults.
• Responsible for identifying and challenging care delivery which falls below standards set, providing support to improve the quality-of-service provision.
• Provide expert advice and support to providers during periods of Safeguarding activity.
• Provide reports on expected standards of delivery across Essex to inform and support ECC's safeguarding responsibilities and duty of care.
• Ensure providers are compliant with all external regulation and contractual requirements to achieve required standards and ensure where there are any issues these are addressed in a timely, effective manner.
• Utilise opportunities to identify best practice opportunities to learn lessons from others and build professional knowledge and expertise to maximise the value of relevant networks and influence service improvements through acquired learning.
• Ensure successful delivery of day-to-day activities and develop skills within the quality function.
• Identify patterns and trends in care delivery and share intelligence with People Commissioning to inform shape and influence future thinking and commissioning intent.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Educated to A Level equivalent or equivalent experience with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience within a social care setting with evidence of ensuring quality of outputs in delivering service.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop a rapport and engage with diverse groups of individuals along with the ability to develop good business relationships and influence others in presenting compelling arguments for change or improvement.
• Evidence a good understanding of quality standards, analysis, organisational development, and demonstrable practical application of these.

To read more about us please visit: Adult Social Care

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email ami.fosker@essex.gov.uk

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page.

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Building Control Surveyor

Braintree District Council

Permanent, Full Time

From £43,578 - £47,796 per annum, inclusive of £5,000 market supplement

Location: Braintree

Closing Date: 25th August 2024

Our vision - We will be ambitious, support each other and work together in new ways to achieve outstanding results

Essex County Council are delighted to be working in partnership with Braintree District Council to recruit for the role of Building Control Surveyor.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting new opportunity to join our team at Braintree District Council as a Building Control Surveyor and be part of our transformation! We are evolving our Building Control Service, moving beyond the traditional local government model. You'll have the opportunity to help shape a more customer-focused approach, explore new markets, and drive income growth.

Braintree District Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority with a vision of creating a great place for our residents and businesses. We are becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Accountabilities

The purpose of this role is to process Building Regulation applications throughout the Braintree District and enforce Building Regulations meeting the Council's statutory obligations. Duties are inclusive but not limited to:

• Review plans, drawings, and documents for compliance with building regulations.
• Conduct site inspections and testing to ensure adherence to building regulations.
• Communicate with stakeholders, including applicants, public, construction professionals, and statutory bodies.
• Advise customers on regulatory compliance and handle demolitions and dangerous structures, including out-of-hours inspections.
• Promote the Building Control Service, ensure adherence to safety policies, support health and safety reporting, and represent the Council at relevant committees.

The Experience You Will Bring

Skillset: Membership of a professional body (RICS or CABE) or level four of the LABC Competency Framework, with proven relevant building control experience and qualifications, such as HNC/Diploma in Building or a degree in Building Control Studies/Building Surveying. Good working knowledge and experience of building control, including plan examinations, site inspections, and handling dangerous structures and demolitions. Should have achieved Class 2/3 Competency with the Building Safety Regulator.

Knowledge: Possess comprehensive knowledge of Building Regulations and legislation, building experience in a practical, technical or professional capacity, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to manage caseload, work independently or as part of a team, influence and negotiate with diplomacy. Proficient in IT, able to conduct structural appraisals of submitted designs, interpret technical drawings and maps, providing clear and accurate advice. Willing to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, with a valid driving license and access to a car for travel across the district.

Communication: Using a range of communication methods-written, spoken, and electronic-tailored to context, including report and letter writing covering complex issues, ensuring clarity, mutual understanding, and consideration of diverse needs and equality issues.

What benefits do we offer?

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach which is led by our employees. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.

• We promote and encourage hybrid and flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
• Payment of professional fees
• Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• Free Car Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
• Option to purchase extra holiday
• Excellent learning and Development opportunities with career pathways

Braintree District Council is proud to be a disability confident employer. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

Braintree District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have queries on this role or require a full copy of the role profile, please email sadie.orwell@essex.gov.uk

Senior Building Control Surveyor

Braintree District Council

Permanent, Full Time

From £53,635 - £57,646 per annum, inclusive of £7,500 market supplement

Location: Braintree

Closing Date: 25th August 2024

Our vision - We will be ambitious, support each other and work together in new ways to achieve outstanding results

Essex County Council are delighted to be working in partnership with Braintree District Council to recruit for the role of a Senior Building Control Surveyor.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at Braintree District Council as a Senior Building Control Surveyor and be part of our transformation! We are evolving our Building Control Service, moving beyond the traditional local government model. Whether this be a step-up or sidestep within your career you'll have the opportunity to help shape a more customer-focused approach, explore new markets, and drive income growth.

Braintree District Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority with a vision of creating a great place for our residents and businesses. We are becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Accountabilities

The purpose of this role is to process Building Regulation applications throughout the Braintree District and enforce Building Regulations meeting the Council's statutory obligations. Duties are inclusive but not limited to:

• Support Building Control Managers in developing the Council's Building Control Service to ensure high professional standards of service delivery and customer care.
• Manage a caseload of building control duties to agreed targets.
• Examine plans and conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with building regulations.
• Liaise with applicants, the public, construction professionals, and statutory bodies on building control matters.
• Provide advice to customers on regulatory compliance and handle demolitions and dangerous structures.
• Promote and market the Building Control Service locally and provide quotes and manage payments for services.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies, represent the Council at relevant committees, and support team development.

The Experience You Will Bring

Skillset: A member of either Chartered Association of Building Engineers (MCABE) or Royal Institute Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) Building and 5 years post qualification experience; or level five of the LABC Competency Framework. Have achieved Class 3 or 4 Competency with the Building Safety Regulator. Have a valid driving licence with access to a car for travel throughout the district.

Knowledge: Possess extensive knowledge of Building Control and associated issues (construction, regulations and legislation), excellent communication and IT skills, and the ability to work independently, support team development, and make informed decisions. Demonstrate a commitment to service improvement, flexibility, and effective influence and negotiation.

Experience: In completing technical tasks to a high standard and achieving targets; in decision making covering complex and varied Building Control issues; in dealing with dangerous structures and demolitions; in writing and presenting reports and letters on complex issues.

What benefits do we offer?

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach which is led by our employees. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.

• We promote and encourage hybrid and flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
• Payment of professional fees
• Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• Free Car Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
• Option to purchase extra holiday
• Excellent learning and Development opportunities with career pathways

Braintree District Council is proud to be a disability confident employer. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

Braintree District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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We are looking for a Compliance Operations Support Officer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, hybrid working, 3 days from our Basildon offices and 2 days working from home. Mortgage file reviewing / mortgage admin experience is essential and in return, you will receive a competitive starting salary of up to £25,000 per annum depending on skills and industry experience.

About us

At Stonebridge, our employees tell us we are a great place to work. We are passionate about what we do, our people matter, their opinions, insights and enthusiasm are key to our success. We value and look after people, are big on employee wellbeing, we are socially and environmentally responsible and like to get involved in charity work. We consistently look for ways to create a better future, back each other and most importantly, to do the right thing.

Our benefits


Competitive starting salary
Great company culture
Free breakfast, lunch, fresh fruit, hot and cold drinks when working in the office
2 days off per annum for charity / community volunteering
2 x additional paid half days off for 'me time' to help support good mental health
1 x additional paid day off for 'team time' to support an charity / volunteering activity as a whole team
Full programme of employee engagement activities
Company reward and recognition schemes
Discounts off online and high street shopping through our employee benefits platform
Company sick pay
Flexibility to work partly office based and partly from home
Casual dress
Option to buy / sell up to 5 additional days annual leave
Gym Subsidy
Bike to work scheme
Pension
Employee Assistance Programme
£500 employee referral scheme
Death in service insurance cover
Critical illness insurance cover
Discounted Life Insurance and Income Protection


The role

The Compliance Operations Support Officer accepts responsibility for providing support in the development and testing of Revolution software functionality and is also responsible for making sure all content of Competent Adviser Learning (CAL) e-learning materials are accurate and up to date.

The role also has responsibility for providing dedicated service to identified AR firms. This includes: mailbox management, completing file reviews and raising Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR).

The Compliance Operations Support Officer also helps maintain the content of CAL e-learning programmes and ensuring user access is in place for all network users, and profiles updates are made as required.

Key responsibilities


Provide feedback / approval for team-specific Revolution development
Complete file reviews and provide dedicated support to self-supervising AR firm
Keep Competent Adviser Learning (CAL) content and user access up to date
Complete Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
Generate various MI reports for senior management


Our ideal candidate


Mortgage file reviewing experience and knowledge of the regulatory requirements
Good MS Excel skills, experience with analysing data and in creating MI reports
Keen eye for detail
Probing, investigative, analytical
Assertive communicator
Ability to prioritise, manage own workload and use time productively
Able to fully satisfy the pre employment screening process which comprises of right to work, identity, 5 years referencing, AML, credit screen, financial sanctions and DBS checks


Who we are

Stonebridge Mortgage Solutions Ltd is one of the leading dedicated mortgage and protection networks in the UK with a professional community of more than 1,100 mortgage and protection advisers and 600 firms.

We aim to provide world class support and guidance utilising our cutting-edge systems and regulatory expertise and our revolutionary spirit has the customer at its heart.

How to apply

Apply with CV. If you require any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know.

Individuals with different cultures, perspectives and experiences are at the heart of the way Stonebridge works. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, and ex-offenders.

Roofing Inspector
£40K + Package
Essex
Property Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Housing Contractor in the Essex area who are looking for a brand new Roofing Inspector to join their team covering all Domestic Roofing projects in Essex.

They are looking for an experienced Roofing Inspector to oversee all pre and post inspections on roofing projects.

Duties:

• Inspects construction projects to ensure structural and architectural components are in compliance with all building codes.

• Provides assistance and verifies alternate methods of construction to meet the intent of each related code.
• Provides assistance to architects, engineers, and contractors concerning structural and architectural issues and designs.
• Reviews assigned construction plans and engineering calculations for structural and architectural components to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and recommend method of compliance to meet the intent of each related item.
• Reviews all relevant building and energy codes. Provides interpretation and recommendations to ensure compliance with the intent of each code.
• Interprets and applies standards and regulations including ICC and RBC.
• Documents results of inspections.
• Effectively communicates findings to homeowners and contractors.
• Coordinates with and assists other field inspectors. Picks up extra inspections as needed.
• Explains and clarifies code related problems with contractor field personnel.
• Communicates and upholds standards consistently.
• Conducts building damage assessment inspections.

Key Knowledge:

• Previous Social Housing roofing management experience required
• Previous experience supervising working from heights / roofing projects
• Experience working on reactive repairs, voids, or planned works projects
• IT Literate

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.