Total 3 Manager level Construction / Property job vacancies in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE74RA

Deputy Manager - Full time – Swadlincote

Salary £26,659 per annum dependent on experience

Real Life Options have an exciting opportunity within our Supported Living Service in Swadlincote for a Deputy Manager. The service opened in the spring of 2023 and consists of 19 independent living flats.

This is a great opportunity for any experienced Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior Support Worker who is looking for a new challenge to bring their knowledge, skills and experience to enhance the life of the people we support.

We’re keen to hear from individuals who has proven management experience in health, social services or independent sector including experience of people, financials and budget management, along with a working knowledge of legislation and standards affecting the development and delivery of our services. You will provide clear leadership and motivation to individuals and teams in developing best practice in person centred support and delivery and be able to evidence a person-centred approach to the people we support to achieve their agreed outcomes. This is a challenging but rewarding role and as such you will need to be flexible in your approach and willing to travel between services and attend organisational events which may require an overnight stay.

The role

We deliver creative, dynamic and person-centred services providing a range of individualised support to people living in shared supported living properties with individual tenancies.

You will report to the Registered Locality Manager for operational activity within the Derbyshire area. To ensure regulatory and contractual compliance requirements in your allocated services are met and exceeded whilst driving the continued development and delivery of cost-effective, innovative and truly person-centred support.

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

An enhanced DBS is required for this role.

CQF Level 4 or a willingness to undertake.

Real Life Options offers flexible employment opportunities.

Benefits and Rewards

At Real Life Options we treat our people with the same respect, care and consideration that we show to the people we support. Not only do we provide competitive rates of pay, a great place to work and great job satisfaction, our additional benefits include:


Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first-rate job.
Access to training bursaries.
A minimum of 28-days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff).
An employer contributory pension scheme.
A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information).
£10,000 Life cover.
Refer a Friend Incentive £250 Bonus (terms and conditions apply).
A financial wellbeing scheme.
A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services.
Recognition Initiatives.
The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives


We are keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours who can help us to ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do these are:

Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

If you can circle 6 or more of the skills below, then you could be the person we are looking for:

Honest - Good Communicator - Strong Values – Flexible - Passionate - Self Motivated - Reliable - Caring - Inclusive

Please note that initial contact with applicants will usually be by email, so please check all of your email folders regularly, including your junk mail folders.

Real Life Options are an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train and promote the best person for the job, to make full use of the talents and resources of all our people and to craft a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company
You will be joining a specialist interiors contractor based in Derby who specialise in commercial fitout and refurbishments. Their services range from partitions & ceilings, furniture & seating, floor coverings, washrooms, kitchens & canteens, acoustics and more. This multi-accredited contractor work for the likes of the NHS, Rolls Royce, Nottingham City Council and more. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Project Manager in the interiors sector to join their team.

Your new role
Manage Commercial Fit Out projects.Oversee day-to-day work on site.
Ensure compliance with client and company requirements during construction.
Implement Health & Safety Procedures, including site inspections.
Maintain project reporting and planning.
Align work with project strategy.
Demonstrate effective communication across all levels.
Collaborate with the commercial team.
Handle site administration, health & safety, and general upkeep.
Uphold a strong work ethic to meet deadlines

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will have previous experience as a project manager working on commercial fitout and refurbishment projects. This could be anything from partitions and ceilings, flooring, lighting, furniture and more.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary up to £60,000 (DOE) + benefits.

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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
You will be joining a bespoke fitout contractor who specialise in high-end pop-up stores for clients such as Harrods, Starbucks and Dior. This company prides themselves on their industry expertise and managing projects from conception to completion with unique and innovative designs. Due to the business growing, they are looking for a strong Project Manager to join their team and continue to help the business grow.
Your new role

• Project Scope and Objectives:
  • Determine and define the scope and objectives of the fit-out project.
  • Understand the client's requirements and expectations.
• Resource Management:
  • Predict the resources needed to achieve project objectives.
  • Efficiently manage resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Budget Preparation and Control:
  • Prepare a budget based on the scope of work and resource requirements.
  • Track project costs to ensure they align with the budget.
• Coordination and Communication:
  • Collaborate with architects, designers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Keep the senior management team informed of project progress.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure that work meets quality standards and specifications.
  • Address any deviations promptly.
• Timelines and Deadlines:
  • Oversee project timelines and milestones.
  • Manage project schedules to meet deadlines.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will ideally have experience managing high-end pop-up retail store projects or high end bespoke fitout projects. Candidates who have not had experience within the two fields will unfortunately not be considered.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary and package as well as free on-site parking and development opportunities within the business.
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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk