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Standards Advisor

We currently have an opportunity for a Standards Advisor to join our Wates team within our Responsive Maintenance division. You will be working out of our Finsbury Park office on one of our social housing contracts. The primary focus of this role will be to provide professional SHEQ support. You will engage with various teams and supply chain peers to ensure that our SHE policy is promoted and effectively deployed, providing support to senior SHE advisors.Key Accountabilities will include: Support with the development of programmes for project visits that ensures the highest level of SHE standards as appropriate to project risks. Actively and effectively challenging noncompliance of SHE policies and standards. Support business leadership in the preparation of bids. Communicate learning and good practices from within and outside the business.We are looking for you to have experience of SHE policies in an industrial or construction environment and ideally have worked on a similar programme of works. To be successful in the role you will be an excellent communicator, with the ability to coach and influence individuals, along with being able to identify hazards.Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Senior Sustainability and Environmental Advisor

🌱 Senior Sustainability and Environmental Advisor📍 National Role ¦ WPSAre you ready to help shape a more sustainable future for the social housing sector and wider built environment? WPS Housing Maintenance is seeking a driven and knowledgeable Senior Sustainability and Environmental Advisor to play a pivotal role in advancing our building decarbonisation strategy and supporting business growth across retrofit and decarbonisation.This is a newly created national role, offering the opportunity to work at the heart of our transformation journey to deliver fully integrated retrofit and renewable energy services.🌍 What You’ll Be Doing: Track and analyse funding: Monitor public schemes (e.g. SHF, Warm Homes Fund) and explore private finance models like Energy as a Service and Green Bonds. Deliver market insight: Conduct market mapping, maintain intelligence on consultants and competitors, and provide strategic analysis to inform service development. Lead sustainability reporting: Support business plans, ESG metrics, and internal governance processes. Create impactful content: Develop case studies, impact reports, and social media content to position Wates as a sustainability leader. Drive business development: Contribute to bids, attend client meetings, and represent Wates at industry events. Champion green skills and social value: Promote training programmes and contribute to our Just Transition strategy. Support ESG strategy: Help shape initiatives around circular economy, embodied carbon, and net zero alignment.👤 What We’re Looking For:Essential: Experience in sustainability or environmental strategy Knowledge of the UK retrofit funding landscape Strong research, data analysis, and reporting skills Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement A proactive, collaborative mindsetDesirable: Understanding of social housing retrofit and low-carbon heating Familiarity with ESG reporting tools or life cycle assessment Awareness of private finance models and government procurement🌟 Why Join Wates?At Wates Property Services, we’re leading the way in transforming existing homes and buildings to meet the sustainability and quality standards of the future. This role offers the chance to make a real difference—helping to decarbonise homes, empower communities, and build a greener tomorrow.Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Ready to lead the change? Apply now and be part of something meaningful.One of the Recruitment Team will then be in contact to discuss the role in more detail and advise of next steps.

Risk and Assurance Manager

Risk and Assurance Manager – WPSAre you ready to shape the future of risk management in a dynamic and evolving organisation?WPS Housing Maintenance is looking for a talented Risk and Assurance Manager to help lead our business toward a mature, robust, and forward-thinking risk management framework.At WPS, we’re building for the future—driving innovation and embracing challenges. As our operations grow in scale and complexity, and as legislative demands evolve, we recognise the need for a holistic view of risk. This role is essential and impactful, offering the opportunity to make a real difference.This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.ABOUT THE ROLEAs the Risk Manager for WPS, you’ll report directly to the Commercial Director and work closely with key stakeholders, including senior leadership and cross-functional partners, to: Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework in collaboration with the Finance Director and Group Senior Risk Manager. Establish governance procedures for effective risk reporting, board governance processes, and risk appetite assessment. Provide insight and analysis to the Group Head of Assurance and Risk Committee Chair through dashboards, reports, and presentations. Maintain and manage risk registers, mapping key project risks into a consolidated business unit view. Partner with the Finance Director to design and embed governance frameworks for board agendas and related forums. Lead proactive stakeholder engagement to develop a mature risk culture within the business. Promote best practices by integrating lessons learned into risk methodologies and tools.WHAT YOU WILL BRING Proven experience in risk management within a complex business environment. Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks, define mitigation strategies, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. A collaborative mindset and ability to foster relationships across cross-functional teams. Confidence in governance design and the ability to deliver robust documentation and reporting tools.OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU Be at the forefront of risk transformation for a growing and evolving business unit. Collaborate with senior leaders to shape and embed a world-class risk management culture. Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.Location: While location is flexible, the role can be based in Finsbury Park.Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting One of the Recruitment Team will then be in contact to discuss the role in more detail and advise of next steps.

Fleet Safety Manager

We have an opportunity for a Fleet Safety Manager to join our WPS team within our Responsive Maintenance division covering various contracts around London. The role will focus on fleet behaviours improve audit, review and action fleet KPIs, monitor van inspections, co-ordinate servicing, manage driver training and awareness and drive initiatives to address speeding.Key Accountabilities will include: Run Fleet Team operations on a day-to-day basis including dealing with queries and oversee the team. Prepare and deliver new Toolbox talks. Co-ordinate MOTs, servicing and maintenance. Promote and manage driver incentive schemes. Co-ordinate and support driver training. Conduct weekly checks and analysis of data from business systems. Support, develop and lead the implementation of a Fleet Strategy to address market drivers and business requirements to ensure best value for money. Be the primary contact for all employees, supporting them throughout the fleet lifecycle Effective supplier management to ensure vehicles are managed efficiently and effectively; utilising their expertise in supporting our strategy. Manage the review and update of Fleet Rules, policies and procedures Track and report fleet performance versus forecast and identify areas of continuous improvement in work practices.We are looking for an experienced Fleet Safety Manager who has a proven track record in cost savings and efficiencies, with excellent interpersonal skills to support and influence both internal and external customers.To be successful in this role you will have management experience and be a confident communicator at all levels with an exceptional attention to detail and problem analysis/solving skills to make a positive impact to the team and wider business. Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting One of the Recruitment Team will then be in contact to discuss the role in more detail and advise of next steps.