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Contracts Manager

🚀 Contract Manager – Voids (North & East London)📍 Finsbury Park, London💼 Full-time ¦ Permanent💰 Competitive Salary + BenefitsWe’re looking for an exceptional Contract Manager to lead our Voids service across North East & North West London, delivering 40–50 void properties per month valued at approximately £8k each. If you’re a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves turning challenges into success stories — this is the role for you!✨ About the RoleAs our Contract Manager, you will:🔧 Oversee the full Voids programme from planning to completion📊 Ensure delivery meets KPIs, budget, quality & safety standards👷‍♂️ Lead and inspire a team of Supervisors, Operatives, Administrators & Supply Chain partners🤝 Build strong, collaborative client relationships📈 Drive performance, profitability and continuous improvementYou’ll be based at our Finsbury Park office, working at the heart of our North London operations.🔑 Key Responsibilities📍 Operational Leadership Deliver 40–50 voids per month across NE/NW London Programme and allocate resources efficiently Monitor performance, quality and turnaround times Resolve complaints swiftly and professionally👥 People & Team Management Line manage Supervisors, Schedulers, Administrators & Engineers Hold regular 1-2-1s, PDRs, team briefings & toolbox talks Build a positive, motivated and high-performing team culture💷 Commercial Management Full responsibility for contract budgets & profitability Support valuations, reporting and pricing activities Maintain strong commercial control and cost awareness🤝 Client & Stakeholder Engagement Attend client meetings and working groups Provide clear updates on KPIs, performance and improvement plans Identify opportunities for growth and added value🦺 Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Lead the SHEQ culture across the contract Ensure full compliance with policies, procedures and legislation Promote a “safety first” mindset at all times🌟 What We’re Looking For📚 Knowledge & Experience Strong background in Voids, Maintenance or Social Housing Commercially astute with excellent budget management skills Experience running multi-discipline teams & multiple workstreams Understanding of KPIs, SOR codes & Best Value principles🎓 Qualifications HNC (or equivalent) in Construction SMSTS / IOSH 3+ years in a leadership role💡 Skills & Behaviours Outstanding communicator 🗣️ Inspiring leader who gets the best from people 🌱 Highly organised with strong problem-solving skills 🔎 Customer-focused with a continuous improvement mindset 💬 Confident, assertive and proactive ⚡🌱 Why Join Us? A high-impact role with ownership and autonomy Supportive leadership and strong progression routes Career pathways to Operations Manager, Operations Director, Regional Director A team environment built on collaboration, respect and development📬 Ready to Lead the Future of Voids Delivery?If you’re passionate about delivering great homes, leading great people and achieving great results — we’d love to hear from you.👉 Apply today and help shape the service of tomorrow.Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard 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

HR Advisor

✨ HR Advisor📍WPS – Finsbury Park We’re looking for a confident and experienced HR Advisor to join our WPS business based in Finsbury Park. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of employee relations work, coaching managers, and supporting consistent HR practice across a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment. 🌟🌟 What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll play a key role in supporting our managers and teams through a wide range of HR activity, including:🔧 Developing and rolling out HR policies – supporting updates, communication briefs and training.🔄 Supporting HR projects including TUPE, restructures and wider change activity.🤝 Partnering with managers to embed strong, consistent HR practice.🎓 Coaching and upskilling managers and HR colleagues to confidently apply HR processes.🛡 Advising on complex ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, bullying & harassment, performance, absence, redundancy and redeployment.👩‍⚖️ Providing hearing support for disciplinary, grievance, capability and appeals.📚 Staying up to date with employment law and WPS policy requirements.⚖️ Working with external legal and occupational health partners to ensure full utilisation of services.📝 Preparing senior hire contracts and ensuring HR systems remain accurate and up-to-date.📊 Producing HR reports and maintaining ER case tracking.🔒 Maintaining strict confidentiality and data protection compliance.🚀 Owning your own professional development and staying current in HR best practice.💡 About YouYou’ll bring:📘 Strong, current knowledge of employment law and HR best practice🤝 Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills🧭 Confidence in advising managers at all levels🖊 Experience drafting outcome letters and supporting hearings🔄 A proactive, improvement‑focused mindset🔐 High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information🔍 Pre‑Employment ChecksThis role requires a Basic DBS check at offer stage. Previous convictions will be reviewed individually — we do not discriminate based on criminal history. Some roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks depending on business requirements.If you’re ready to bring your HR expertise to a supportive and dynamic WPS team, we’d love to hear from you! Once you apply, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps. 💬✨

National Operations Manager

National Operations ManagerLocation: UK-wideSalary: Competitive + BenefitsContract: Full-time, PermanentWe’re looking for an experienced National Operations Manager to lead the delivery of a £20m+ engineering reactive and maintenance service across multiple contracts. This is a high‑impact role responsible for operational performance, commercial success, and building strong, motivated teams that deliver excellent customer outcomes.What you’ll be doing Leading day‑to‑day service operations to meet contractual KPIs and deliver exceptional performance Managing resources, implementing robust processes, and ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety and quality standards Driving commercial performance in partnership with the commercial team Developing and coaching a high-performing team, including Contract Managers, Supervisors and Operatives Building strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities Overseeing budgets, reporting, and performance reviews Deputising for the Technical Services Director when requiredWhat we’re looking for Minimum HNC in Construction (or equivalent) Proven leadership experience in construction, building maintenance, or social housing Strong financial, commercial and operational management capability Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills Ability to manage multiple projects, teams and priorities effectively High level of SHEQ awareness and commitment to continuous improvement IT‑proficient (Microsoft Office)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

Roofer

Wates Property Services (WPS) is looking for an experienced Roofer to join our Responsive Maintenance team, working on a social housing contract in the Barnsley area.You’ll be carrying out day‑to‑day roofing repairs and maintenance across occupied social housing properties, delivering a high‑quality service while maintaining excellent standards of safety and customer care.Key Responsibilities Carry out responsive roofing repairs and maintenance across social housing properties Undertake roof inspections, fault diagnosis and remedial works Work in line with Health & Safety, safeguarding and company procedures Communicate effectively with schedulers, supervisors and residents Complete job records and materials used via a handheld/PDA system Work collaboratively with other trades when required Deliver a professional, customer‑focused service in occupied homesAbout You Proven experience as a Roofer, ideally within social housing or responsive maintenance NVQ Level 2 in Roofing (or equivalent) – essential Full UK driving licence – essential Experience working in occupied properties Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements Reliable, professional and customer focusedWhat We Offer Secure, long‑term work on an established social housing contract Opportunity to work for a Tier 1, family‑owned contractor Competitive salary and benefits package Company van and fuel card (role dependent) Ongoing training and development opportunitiesGiven 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