We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join us as Administrative Officer – Strategy and Quality

You will be a key member of our small and friendly team. The role will be challenging, but enjoyable. You will be a well-organised, competent and efficient administrator with advanced IT and keyboard skills. An excellent communicator and a strong team-player, you will be a keen multi-tasker, who enjoys working across a diverse range of projects, communicating with both internal staff and external partners. You will be able to bring your strong organisational and administrative skills to a small team, helping manage day to day tasks and larger projects which focus on maintaining an efficient and effective administration service to support the ICP Secretariat Team.

You will have a very positive, ‘can do’ attitude and be able to prioritise, plan and organise your time efficiently and effectively.

No two days will be quite the same in this varied and flexible role. If you are as comfortable spending a day with the team as you are working independently and confidently with new people, this could be the job for you.

You will be responsible for a broad range of administrative functions, including diary management, administrative support to meetings and committees, finance and supplier administration, and ensuring that the team is generally supported to operate effectively through having functioning processes and equipment. You will provide a vital role for the team in ensuring complete and accurate record keeping, and in supporting system wide learning events and thinking differently events, both online and in-person.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk & north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics & in patients’ own homes.

The Suffolk & North East Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together the full spectrum of partners responsible for planning and delivering health & care across North East Essex, Ipswich, East and West Suffolk to ensure shared leadership and joint action to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community.

The Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) is a statutory partnership set up following the Health and Care Act 2022. We work in the best interests of residents in Suffolk & North East Essex by bringing together the NHS, local authorities, social care providers, voluntary & community organisations, social enterprises, and other key stakeholders as equal partners to agree how to improve health & care outcomes & experience.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training & development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) & access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health & Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Monday 13 May 2024

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

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About the company

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents.

We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. Furthermore, we are proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023. A true testament to Kingsley’s caring ethos.

As a Service Quality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining high-quality care services across our care home group. You will work closely with the operations team, care home managers, and staff to promote a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and resident satisfaction. Your role will involve monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing service quality standards in line with regulatory requirements and company policies. You will also provide guidance and support to care home managers to ensure compliance and the delivery of exceptional care.

Reports to: Regional Operations Manager/ Operations Direct



This role could be for you if you have;

- Proven experience in a similar role within the healthcare or care home industry.
- Sound knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements CQC
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Demonstrated commitment to resident-centred care and continuous improvement.
- Hold a full UK driving licence



Qualifications required for the role

- NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience, desirable but not essential.



What will you get from the role?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.

Control Systems Engineer

Reference Number - 78711

This Control Systems Engineer report to the Control Systems Applications Manager and will work within the Strategy Regulation and Support Services, Control Systems and Automation directorate based in our Fore Hamlet, Ipswich office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £71,914.00 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Close Date: 05/04/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Annual Leave
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose:

The role of Control Systems Engineer is to develop control systems applications, services and data for EPN, LPN and SPN networks ensuring safe operation and positive impact on reduction of customer interruptions and customer minutes lost.

You will be part of a team bringing improvements to all three network Control Systems across Smart Metering, DSO, DMS, SCADA, Automation, OMS, LV and Mobile applications.

You will be part of a team that maintains Control Systems application support 24 hours a day to ensure 24/7 availability of business-critical systems.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Ensure highest standards of safety are applied across all areas.
• Develop and maintain Control System applications configuration, monitoring, performance and preventative maintenance.
• Responsible for problem resolution including in depth root cause analysis for all Control and SCADA subsystems.
• Liaison with 3rd party service providers to develop new functions and rectification of service issues.
• Creation, implementation, tracking and assurance of system change notice, covering development and maintenance tasks.
• Provision of Control Systems Data Analysis and Regulatory Reporting.
• Participate in the Control Systems and Automation 24x7 standby rota with the further option for out of hours standby support.
• Liaison with IS Infrastructure and Ops Telecoms teams with a view to constant systems improvement though collaboration and proactive fault finding.
• Prepare accurate reporting on system performance, availability and risk.
• Participation in Software improvement and upgrade projects including testing, implementation and support.
• Document and implement operational standards relating to Control Systems.
• Provide technical advice to all parts of the business on matters relating to DSO, Control, SCADA and associated subsystems.
• Assist in business case development for Control Systems projects.

Nature and scope:

You will report to the Control Systems Applications Manager within the Control Systems and Automation Team. The Control Systems and Automation team are dedicated to making UK Power Networks Control Systems world class.

The team goal is to improve safety, application performance, innovation, data accuracy and usability with a view to reduce CI's and CML's while maximising return on investment and enabling DSO. Key to this is providing a Control System solution and service that is accessible and beneficial to the entire business.

You will develop control systems applications. You will take an active role in the integration of new technology such as environment build and automation. You will have an active role in delivering innovative projects that have positive impact on our performance.

It is our ambition to be regarded as an industry leader in the area of Control Systems and Automation. Above all, the role holder must have the capability to develop important areas of the Control Systems to achieve this objective.

Qualifications:

You will have experience in DMS and SCADA systems relating to the utilities sector and be able to demonstrate commitment towards safety, meeting business targets and finding solutions. We ask that you have good communication skills and the ability to liaise with other partners to resolve problems, develop and implement new initiatives.

• Have a level 4 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Have working experience working within highly developed control and automation system environments including Smart Grid and Low Carbon projects.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the distribution network and operating practices from LV to 132kV.
• Have working experience with scripting languages such as SQL, Perl, Python, C, PHP and VB.
• Have an In-depth understanding of SCADA systems and integration including DNP3, WISP+ and other industry protocols.
• Have a sound technical background in the operation and administration of control systems services and applications.
• Have experience in data engineering, data interrogation techniques, and systems integration.
• Work co-operatively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Understand GS and OS standards and the OFGEM regulatory framework.
• Strong customer focus, without losing sight of safety.
• Good abstract reasoning.
• An enthusiastic approach

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

If in doubt ask!

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well motivated individual to work with the Business Informatics Data Quality Team as a Data Quality Officer. The role will have a focus on identifying and resolving data quality issues within our Patient Administration Systems Lorenzo and Careflow that will impact our new EPR Data Migration.

You will have extensive experience in working with Lorenzo and/or Care flow and knowledge of RTT and rereferrals management.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career.You will also have excellent communication skills with the ability to convey information in an easily understood way.

Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only.

Please note this is a hybrid role and you will be expected to work on site at least 2 days a week with the Data Quality and RTT Validation teams.

You will be responsible for supporting the Data Quality Team to improve and maintain the data held on the Trust’s Patient Administration Systems.

You will assist in regular checks of completeness and validity for key fields identified as a priority for the EPR data migration.



We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Apr 2024

About the company

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents.

We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. Furthermore, we are proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023. A true testament to Kingsley’s caring ethos.

As a Service Quality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining high-quality care services across our care home group. You will work closely with the operations team, care home managers, and staff to promote a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and resident satisfaction. Your role will involve monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing service quality standards in line with regulatory requirements and company policies. You will also provide guidance and support to care home managers to ensure compliance and the delivery of exceptional care.

Reports to: Regional Operations Manager/ Operations Direct



This role could be for you if you have;

- Proven experience in a similar role within the healthcare or care home industry.
- Sound knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements CQC
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Demonstrated commitment to resident-centred care and continuous improvement.
- Hold a full UK driving licence



Qualifications required for the role

- NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience, desirable but not essential.



What will you get from the role?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.

Security Control Assessor

Key Role:

Function as a security control assessor as part of a team in the performance of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities ensuring National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) management, operation, technical, and privacy security control implementation compliance for large, complex DoD information systems. Provide support for executing full A&A life cycle and risk management functions, measuring risk, examining system documentation, interviewing appropriate system and site personnel, testing system technical security configuration settings, reviewing scan results, using Platform IT (PIT), and developing findings reports. Demonstrate subject matter expertise in NIST security guidance and security control assessment (SCA) processes using the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience providing security guidance and IS validation using NIST, RMF, DoD, and local security policies
• Experience planning and executing comprehensive cybersecurity test events, including identifying security controls, analyzing assessment procedures, and identifying and using required tools, including Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) or Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
• Experience providing configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware, and coordinating changes and modifications as an ISSO, ISSM, or Security Control Assessor
• Experience interfacing with information assurance managers, including preparing and reviewing documentation such as Systems Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Knowledge of NIST Contingency Planning, POA&M management, and DoD continuous monitoring
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Cybersecurity IAT-Level III Certification

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with DoD Cybersecurity policies, directives, and DoD STIGs
• Experience leveraging ACAS, CMRS, and eMASS tools 
• Experience assessing organizational risks and recommending mitigation strategies

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $81,800.00 to $186,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Are you a;

*MOT tester (only)

*Technician

*MOT Tester/Technician

if so, we'd love to hear from you!

You will need:

-A NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or time served experience
-Minimum of 5 years' experience in a vehicle technician role
-Fully competent in carrying out all manner of light vehicle repairs on light vehicles and light commercials.
-Your own tools
-Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle
-If you are an MOT Tester you are required to have at least 6 month experience.

What we are offering:

-Excellent pay rates up to £26 per hour
-Various payment options to suit you (Limited Company, Sole Trader, Umbrella)
-Contracts outside IR35
-Long term & flexible short term contracts to suit all needs
-A guarantee of 8 hours minimum per day
-Weekly Pay
-A dedicated team of consultants who will source all your contracts, so you do not have to worry about finding work
-MOT experts here at head office who can assist with any MOT queries you may have

If this type of work seems interesting to you or you would just like some more information apply now by emailing your cv over or call me on 07900781101

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

Your new company
A fantastic opportunity has arisen in the Compliance team for our Solicitor client based in Ipswich. The firm cover all sectors and niche areas in various aspects of law, including corporate, commercial, and personal law. This organisation values continuous development of their employees and offer a thorough training and development programme which is available for all staff. In addition, our client recognises the rapidly changing ways of working, and will keep their hybrid and flexible approach.


Your new role
The purpose of this vacancy is to support the Compliance team and fee earners with monitoring and completing compliance and improving the process. You will be responsible for answering queries regarding records management for the firm, such as updating the case management system and producing reports. Paying close attention to detail, you will be tasked with identifying and closing files and overseeing the records of the business (including housekeeping; file opening, closing, and destruction; returns; deeds; and document storage). In addition, you will assist the Compliance Manager with improving procedures and support with administration of compliance and records as necessary.


What you\'ll need to succeed
Your attention to detail will be exceptional with the ability to spot discrepancies in data and produce reports. Time management is an essential skill and a major part of your role when closing files and managing fee earners\' time recording. You will possess strong organisational and prioritisation skills and have prior working experience of compliance and records management. It will be advantageous to your application if you have Legal experience and worked in a similar role. If you are a self-confident, team player and able to use your own initiative, this may be the right role for you.


What you\'ll get in return
Our client offers competitive salaries (with annual reviews) and benefits, including private healthcare, Life Assurance, generous pension contributions, and more. They are located in a modern, clean office in central Ipswich with parking on-site (limited). As mentioned above, they appreciate different ways of working, offering hybrid and flexible working options. In addition, wellbeing is strongly valued. New policies and materials are available for staff, covering all aspects, including financial and mental wellbeing, which promotes an inclusive and supportive culture.


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 on your career.

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About the company

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents.

We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. Furthermore, we are proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023. A true testament to Kingsley’s caring ethos.

As a Service Quality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining high-quality care services across our care home group. You will work closely with the operations team, care home managers, and staff to promote a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and resident satisfaction. Your role will involve monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing service quality standards in line with regulatory requirements and company policies. You will also provide guidance and support to care home managers to ensure compliance and the delivery of exceptional care.

Reports to: Regional Operations Manager/ Operations Direct



This role could be for you if you have;

- Proven experience in a similar role within the healthcare or care home industry.
- Sound knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements CQC
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Demonstrated commitment to resident-centred care and continuous improvement.
- Hold a full UK driving licence



Qualifications required for the role

- NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience, desirable but not essential.



What will you get from the role?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.

AXA UK are recruiting a Risk and Control Manager to lead the 2nd line risk and control team for a selection of business departments across AXA UK and its underlying business units, encompassing all of the risk and control frameworks in place (IFC / IC / Risk). You’ll promote a risk and control culture throughout AXA UK, raising awareness of the Operational Risks that exist across the business.
You’ll ensure a robust risk and control environment providing a 2nd line opinion, ensuring appropriate actions are taken to document, challenge, monitor, test (design and some operation), report and escalate risk and control issues, in line with the AXA UK governance structure and Group frameworks.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. For this role, you'll work at least 40% of your week away from home to collaborate with your team in the Ipswich office. There will also be adhoc travel to our London office.
What you’ll be doing:

Oversight and Management of the Group Operational Risk Framework process across the relevant UK entities.
Management of team activities encompassing Internal Control and Operational Risk from a 2nd line perspective, specific to the designated business areas. This includes quality assurance reviews of relevant tasks undertaken by the team.
Management of issues, difficult relationships etc escalated by line reports to ensure that an appropriate and timely resolution is reached. This in turn requires management of relationships with senior level stakeholders.
Representing AXA UK position for any proposals made by Group.
Ensuring that Group instructions and framework methodologies are understood and implemented.
Reporting both to Group and to UK Senior Management and relevant committees, including annual risk and control environment reports and reports mandated by the Group teams.
Actively engage with other risk and control management functions within the business.
For the designated areas where you are a Risk lead, you’ll work with the 1st line to ensure that the Risk appetite statements are maintained and reviewed on an ongoing basis. Influencing strategic risk management planning processes for risks by developing and maintaining a strong understanding of key business, regulatory and IT trends in the financial services industry.
Provide subject matter expert assistance to the Enterprise Risk Management team with assessing key controls to mitigate operational risks.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

Maintenance and Contracts, invites you to join our team as a Repairs and Voids inspector responsible for inspection of Council stock and specifying repair works to ensure that the Council maintains its assets to the Ipswich Standard

Ipswich Borough Council is a progressive and dynamic authority with a large and varied property portfolio. The successful candidate will need to work well on their own, as well as part of a team, be conscientious and thorough in their approach to the identification and rectification of issues. They will report into the Senior Maintenance Manager and will work alongside an existing Repair and Void inspector, liaising with trades staff over the delivery of key repairs. In return we can provide you with opportunities to build your career, be part of a committed team and make a real difference to the people of Ipswich.

Main Duties

To accurately identify work required and prepare works orders. To complete quality checks, interim and post inspections to ensure that the quality standards are met. To complete pre inspections on repairs and maintenance to identify the extent of the work required and recommend which team would be responsible for completion of the work, ensuring that identification of instances where works are rechargeable is also captured and communicated to the relevant parties.

Carry out liaison with customers, contractor and housing staff to ensure all relevant issues are dealt with quickly and efficiently.

About You

Be qualified to a minimum of either HND/HNC in a building related field or working towards achieving this.

Previous experience working within the building industry

Knowledge of current developments in building technology and relevant regulations ie: Health and Safety and building regulations

Proven ability to diagnose problems and identify solutions

Good working knowledge of all Microsoft Windows applications

Proven ability to successfully manage budgets, including monitoring and reporting

Full valid driving licence

Hours of work are 37 per week, Monday to Friday.

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

For more information about this role please contact James Tonner on 01473 432452 or via email james.tonner@ipswich.gov.uk

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role:

Job description and Person Specification

The selection process will be an interview. Interviews will be held week commencing 15th January 2024.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications

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