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We live and breathe the Social Housing sector - If you are looking for a career in Social Housing you have come to the right place. We are an experienced recruitment organisation established over 30 years ago with a specialism in the Social Housing sector.

 

To register your interest with us for upcoming or live opportunities, please click here. Read more about our employment services below.

HOUSING, COMMUNITY & NEIGHBOURHOODS

HOUSING, COMMUNITY & NEIGHBOURHOODS

Housing, Community & Neighbourhoods

Housing providers are increasingly finding that making the right service choices in Housing and Neighbourhoods affects their business.

They need a way to make sure that their strategic aims and business narrative is reflected consistently in what they deliver day to day. Ultimately, the long term aim must be for sustainable, viable neighbourhoods that people want to live in. This hands on role type is customer facing and often described as the 'face' of Housing Associations. Social Housing Recruitment have been placing candidates within this space since inception and have a dedicated Housing, Community & Neighbourhoods team of recruiters to support you in your search.

Common placements include:

  • Housing Officer
  • Housing Manager
  • ASB Officer
  • ASB Manager
  • Scheme Manager
  • Community Safety Officer
  • Head of Neighbourhoods
  • Resident Liaison Officer
  • Estate Services Officer
  • Neighbourhood Officer
  • Neighbourhoods Experience Manager

To understand more about how we can help you secure a new opportunity, please contact us today on 0203 8000 888.

 

ASSET AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE

ASSET AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE

Asset Management and Property Management

Robust Asset and Property Management strategies are critical to any Social Housing organisation and with the pace of change currently happening within the industry, having the insight to the market leading organisations can ensure a career move is a success.

We appreciate the challenges individuals within this profession are facing in customer expectations, sustainability targets, along with data intelligence and believe our knowledge and experience within this discipline is vital to provide a consultative service to individuals looking for new roles.

Our proven track record within this space has resulted in the following placements:

  • Director of Asset Management
  • Director of Planned Programme Delivery
  • Director of Asset Compliance
  • Head of Asset Management
  • Head of Asset Compliance
  • Head of Contract Management
  • Head of Maintenance
  • Property Portfolio Manager
  • Contract Manager
  • Responsive Repairs Manager
  • Facilities Manager
  • Maintenance Team Leader
  • Maintenance Surveyor

To understand more about how we can help you secure a new opportunity, please contact us today on 0203 8000 888

Repairs & Maintenance

A good repairs service is one of the most important services provided by a Housing Association.

Not only is it the service that affects the greatest proportion of tenants, it is also the service that is most highly valued and relied on by tenants. This is a pivotal role type within the Housing sector, often described as fast paced and rewarding. Social Housing Recruitment have been placing candidates within this space since inception and have a dedicated Repairs & Maintenance team of recruiters to support you in your search.

Common placements include:

  • Contract Manager
  • Maintenance Manager
  • Repairs Manager
  • Maintenance Surveyor
  • Multi-trade Operative
  • Voids Surveyor
  • Electrical Supervisor
  • Trade Manager
  • Responsive Repairs Manager
  • Maintenance Officer
  • Head of Maintenance & Repairs
  • Electrical Manager
  • Communal Heating Manager

To understand more about how we can help you secure a new opportunity, please contact us today on 0203 8000 888.

 

DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION

DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION

Development and Construction

Development and construction (building new homes), is one of the fundamental parts of a Social Housing organisations strategy and we recognise and support talented individuals within this space to secure opportunities with likeminded organisations.

The values behind development and construction are well defined - providing additional and essential housing to the people who most need them, construction programmes also regenerate neighbourhoods and bring communities together.

We embrace this ethical industry in the work we do every day and ensure we bring innovative and challenging opportunities to our far-reaching candidate community.

Our proven track record within this space has resulted in the following placements:

  • Development Director
  • Director of Business Development
  • Deputy Director of Development
  • Head of Development Delivery
  • Head of Business Development
  • Head of Major Projects
  • Senior Development Manager
  • Assistant Development Manager
  • Development Project Manager
  • Business Development Manager

To understand more about how we can help you secure a new opportunity within Development and Construction please contact us today on 0203 8000 888.

BUILDING SAFETY

BUILDING SAFETY

Building Safety 

The Building Safety programme was established to make sure that residents of high-rise buildings are safe – and feel safe – now, and in the future.

As a growing part of any Social Housing organisation, we understand adapting your career into this sector is an attractive proposition.

However due to this space being new and underdeveloped, there are still several unknowns as to how to best transition into it.

As true experts within this space, Social Housing Recruitment focus on taking this confusion away, providing clarity and realism along with detailed market knowledge.

We are trusted by over two thirds of the G15 to scope, design and recruit Building Safety individuals into their teams, including success in the following roles:

  • Director of Building Safety
  • Head of Building Safety
  • Senior Building Safety Manager
  • Head of Health, Safety and Building Safety
  • Building Safety Surveyor
  • Building Safety Coordinator
  • Resident Liaison Manager
  • Clerk of Works

To understand more about how we could assist you in transitioning into Building Safety, or if you are an established Building Safety professional, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 0203 8000 888.

 

HEALTH, SAFETY, FIRE AND COMPLIANCE

HEALTH, SAFETY, FIRE AND COMPLIANCE

Health, Safety, Fire and Compliance are arguably the most important business areas within a Housing Association.

Ensuring Safety and Wellbeing of internal staff, tenants and the properties they occupy is at the forefront of all Housing Providers minds. Social Housing Recruitment have been placing in the HSE sector for over 30 years through Principal People and have placed HSE roles within over 70% of all Housing Providers in the UK. Social Housing Recruitment have a dedicated team of HSE specialist recruiters to support you in your search.

Common placements include:

  • Director of Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Head of Health & Safety
  • Head of Compliance
  • Health & Safety Manager
  • Compliance Manager
  • Health & Safety Advisor
  • Compliance Officer
  • Fire Risk Assessor
  • Fire Safety Surveyor
  • Fire Safety Officer
  • Fire Safety Advisor
  • Fire Safety Manager
  • Fire Risk Manager
  • Fire Contracts Manager
  • Head of Fire Safety
  • Fire Risk Assessment Manager

To understand more about how we could assist you in transitioning into Health, Safety, Fire or Compliance, or if you are an established professional, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 0203 8000 888.

 

THE BENEFITS OF CHOOSING SOCIAL HOUSING RECRUITMENT

Your dedicated Consultant will be with you right the way through the process, from your initial conversation with us, to the formal acceptance of your offer of a new position, through to post placement care and ensuring the new role matches your ambitions. Our aim is to provide you with an unrivalled experience at every step of your journey with us.

Career Coaching
Career Coaching
CV Advice and Guidance
CV Advice and Guidance
Interview / Video Interview Preparation
Interview / Video Interview Preparation
Psychometric Reports
Psychometric Reports
Market Insights and Advice
Market Insights and Advice
Career Advice and Guidance
Career Advice and Guidance
Large Network of Housing Contacts
Large Network of Housing Contacts
Specialist Sector Knowledge
Specialist Sector Knowledge
Commitment to Honest Interview Feedback
Commitment to Honest Interview Feedback
Salary Negotiation
Salary Negotiation

“Having recently engaged with the SHR team, I would wholeheartedly recommend their services and support. They demonstrated a deep sense of understanding of the sector challenges, the skills required and how to get the best people into organisations with the right cultural fit. Highly recommended and keep up the great work.”

Head of Building Safety, National Housing Association, UK

"I applied for a newly advertised position and was contacted by Social Housing Recruitment, after the initial call they kept in contact throughout the all of the stages during the recruitment process, keeping me informed of any new or changes that had occurred up to the interview. The day after the interview I was contacted as a follow up to see how I thought the interview went and for any additional information about the position. After only a day or 2 they contacted me to let me know that I had been offered the position. During the following months Social Housing Recruitment kept in contact to check that everything was going as expected and if there was any further assistance that was required from them. This was exceptional service from a recruitment agency and definitely demonstrated exceptional service from an individual whom is obviously dedicated to his role, I would have no hesitation in recommending Social Housing Recruitment to any other individual whom may be searching the job market."

Head of Service role – Housing Provider, North UK

"I found myself by chance a client of Social Housing Recruitment & to be honest, I'm delighted I stumbled across the job they were advertising & even happier I got the role! They were ridiculously efficient & not in a pushy way, with amazing advice & feedback. I would seriously use Social Housing Recruitment again if I was considering moving into another role & would definitely put my trust in them, in helping you get to where you want to."

Manager level role – G15 Housing Provider, London

"Social Housing Recruitment are excellent recruiting agents who are extremely knowledgeable in the field, I couldn't have asked for more from them. I would highly recommend Social Housing Recruitment for fire safety recruitment to anyone who is looking for a job or looking to recruit the correct person."

Surveyor role - G15 Housing Provider, London

"Social Housing Recruitment made contact reference a position I may have been interested in and it was apparent from the outset they were meticulous in the research conducted and very professional. Social Housing Recruitment were instrumental in getting me the position, they were very thorough in ensuring that not only was I right for the company but that the job was the right fit for me. The attention to detail was valuable throughout the process and very helpful. The professionalism and courteous manner even after I got the position was exemplary as they followed up with further communication to ensure I had settled in well. I have no hesitation in recommending or endorsing Social Housing Recruitment as the meticulous attention to detail, pleasant personality and high level of professionalism is an asset to any individual or employer."

Advisor level role – G15 Housing Provider, London

"Social Housing Recruitment went the extra mile to get me into my current role, they must have seen something, they knew that the company and myself had a natural fit so took it upon themselves to get the pieces in place. Were they right? 6 months in and I can say for sure they were right! Easily the best step in my career so far and I have them to thank for that! Credit where credit due, thanks Social Housing Recruitment!"

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