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Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.</p>\n<p>Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.</p>\n<p><strong>The role – Utilities Officer (1 year fixed term contract)</strong></p>\n<p>As Utilities Officer<strong> </strong>you will work closely with and support the Utilities Manager in delivering a high-quality utilities and council tax management service to our organisation.<em>  Y</em>ou will challenge invoices and bills that you do not think are accurate, resolve associated queries and orchestrate the timely and accurate processing of invoices and bills.  This is a great opportunity to take ownership of specific projects which support effective utilities management.</p>\n<p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p>\n<p>You will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and maintain site databases for contract management and oversee accounting for Combined Heat and Power plants.</li>\n<li>Act as the main contact for the Utilities team, supporting annual utilities tariff calculations and new development processes.</li>\n<li>Prepare monitoring reports to ensure supplier billing aligns with usage and meter readings, and process payments for utilities and council tax.</li>\n<li>Review consolidated invoices for errors and collaborate with colleagues to ensure uninterrupted utility supplies and resolve issues.</li>\n<li>Respond to queries regarding communal utilities, liaise with suppliers for management information, and monitor utilities and council tax performance.</li>\n<li>Address legacy issues to maximise income, stay updated on utilities legislation, and provide technical advice and training to key stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Skills and experience we'd like you to have</strong></p>\n<p>We’re looking for someone who:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>is able to demonstrate accurate record keeping and reporting including data extract, analysis and the ability to draw conclusions and devise crosschecks</li>\n<li>has experience in a busy environment working to tight deadlines.</li>\n<li>is able to work on own initiative.</li>\n<li>is technically proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and use of formulas</li>\n<li>is a confident communicator across all channels and have experience of responding to queries. </li>\n<li>has experience of maintaining successful partnerships; working in either a customer-facing and/or supplier-facing role with problem-resolution duties.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our Values</strong></p>\n<p>Our <strong>core values</strong> are at the heart of how we work</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take the lead</li>\n<li>Create energy</li>\n<li>Build trust</li>\n<li>Be generous</li>\n<li>Stay grounded</li>\n<li>Remember the little things</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.</p>\n<p><strong>Our benefits to you</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Origin’s ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.</li>\n<li>A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave</li>\n<li>2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days</li>\n<li>A pension scheme with contributions from 4% - 8% of your salary</li>\n<li>Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay</li>\n<li>Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians</li>\n<li>Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase</li>\n<li>Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance</li>\n<li>Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more</li>\n<li>Free employee assistance programme</li>\n<li>Opportunities to join staff network groups</li>\n<li>Refer a friend bonus</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.</p>\n<p><strong>Tell us your story</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking forward to learning about you. 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However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.</em></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,737pa","publishDate":"2024-10-29T15:31:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-07T15:31:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/53c6629e-7a04-460c-8fdb-fee8b093fc43.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f55f6c78-1a4c-4a70-908a-1e254f39bb1c","title":"Home Ownership Manager","employer":"Origin Housing","department":"","location":"Euston, London","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Origin – Great homes, positive people and strong communities</strong></p>\n<p><strong>An inspiring past and a bright future</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. 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You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.</li>\n<li>Competitive salary of £39,238pa - £44,547pa</li>\n<li>A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave</li>\n<li>2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days</li>\n<li>A pension scheme with contributions from 4% - 8% of your salary</li>\n<li>Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay</li>\n<li>Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians</li>\n<li>Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase</li>\n<li>Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance</li>\n<li>Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more</li>\n<li>Free employee assistance programme</li>\n<li>Opportunities to join staff network groups</li>\n<li>Refer a friend bonus</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>We’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Tell us your story</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the job description for Home Ownership Manager outlined above.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date for applications 15 November 2024</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. 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They must have a full UK driving licence and have use of a car.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the post, contact Andrew Robinson, Revenues Manager on 01253 887536.</p>\n<p>To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website <a href=\"http://www.wyre.gov.uk\">www.wyre.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 10 November 2024</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,093 - £31,067","publishDate":"2024-10-24T12:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/889e5b05-a98b-4c08-861e-1c1277b1ef6b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a7622a42-49e7-416e-97e9-0aff4514f4a0","title":"Revenues & Benefits Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team. Working within the dynamic and constantly changing area of Benefits and Assessments. You will contribute to the administration of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and Discretionary Housing Payments in an efficient and effective manner and in accordance with all relevant legislation and regulations on behalf of Medway Council<br><br><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.<br><br><strong>Our organisation: <br><br></strong>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.<br><br>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.<br><br>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.<br><br>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<br><br><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Sarah Hargreaves on </em><a href=\"mailto:sarah.hargreaves@medway.gov.uk\">sarah.hargreaves@medway.gov.uk</a><br><br><em>Interviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.  Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.<br><br></em><strong>Important Information- <br><br></strong><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.<br><br>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong><br><br>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.<br><br><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.<br><br></strong>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.<br><br>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.<br><br><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-10-22T13:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-05T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c361dcc1-6e70-438c-bd99-a43db89c3ee3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1e371bd1-5996-476e-a47e-f86a0dcce8a8","title":"Debt Advisor Officer","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We have an excellent opportunity available for a Debt Advisor Officer to join our proactive Revenues Team on a 2-year fixed term contract. This is an exciting brand-new role to Wokingham Borough Council working alongside with the Debt Prevention Group.</p>\n<p>As Debt Advisor Officer, you will work together with residents to identify opportunities that support financial stability, which will help to shape future service options. The team supports residents facing financial challenges related to debt, with the aim of providing early help to prevent hardship and homelessness whilst supporting a sustainable financial future for those individuals and families.</p>\n<p>This role will support the Recovery, Tenancy Sustainment, Welfare Support and other services around the Council that recover debt to maximise income, reduce expenditure and prioritise debts to prevent homelessness.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>\n<p>Now is a fantastic time to become part of our team and in return we can offer you an excellent range of benefits including flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an local government pension scheme, a range of local and lifestyle discounts, access to a free onsite gym (based at Shute End Office), salary sacrifice car and bike schemes, an employee assistance programme, including a 24/7 wellbeing support line, learning and development opportunities and so much more!</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide debt counselling and welfare advice to residents, ensuring compliance with legal guidelines and council procedures.</li>\n<li>Conduct financial assessments, prepare financial statements, and negotiate arrears agreements with creditors to prevent homelessness.</li>\n<li>Support residents with welfare benefits claims, staying informed about relevant legislation and best practices.</li>\n<li>Liaise with internal teams, including Housing, Recovery, and Community Engagement, to ensure holistic support for residents.</li>\n<li>Offer guidance on managing expenses, employment and training options, and other housing solutions to promote financial stability.</li>\n<li>Promote awareness of welfare benefits and collect data to identify trends in resident debt, contributing to future service planning.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Educated to Good GCSE standard (5 Grades A -C or equivalent)</li>\n<li>Knowledge of welfare benefits and debt counselling practices.</li>\n<li>Strong communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations.</li>\n<li>Ability to conduct detailed financial assessments and negotiate realistic arrears agreements.</li>\n<li>Proficiency in data analysis to identify patterns in resident hardship and inform future initiatives and strategies.</li>\n<li>Confident in working across services and external agencies to coordinate comprehensive support for residents.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. </p>\n<p>If you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Becky Mortimer-Browne 0118 237 8796 & Matt Hughes 0118 237 8800 </p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:</strong> Sunday 24th November 2024, 11pm</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date:</strong> TBC</p>\n<p>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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The post holder will be required to undertake some training and support as identified.</p>\n<p>Applicants will need the ability to analyse information, plan, monitor and use their own initiative, and most importantly be customer focused at all times. </p>\n<p>In return we offer an annual leave entitlement of 22 days, access to our flexible working scheme, pension scheme and pleasant working environment near to the town centre.</p>\n<p>This role is classed as Agile. Office working will be needed full time during the training period, but once training has progressed successfully, the successful candidate will be able to work from home part of the working week on a rota basis with colleagues. Our usual office/home working split is 50/50 for all caseworkers.</p>\n<p>This role attracts a salary between £26,633 – 28,724. Offers are usually made at the lower end of the salary band allowing for progression. </p>\n<p>The role does not provide parking. </p>\n<p><strong>Essential criteria:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A proactive approach, with strong administrative skills. </li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people of different social, economic, and professional backgrounds.</li>\n<li>Conscientious attitude and attention to detail.</li>\n<li>A good standard of numeracy and literacy.</li>\n<li>IT skills are essential.</li>\n<li>Ability to work as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Good organisational skills with the ability to take the initiative. 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The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.  All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.</p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. 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You will also review existing claims to identify changes.</p>\n<p>Claims are verified in several ways including customer contact and accessing DWP systems, so you must have excellent communication skills both verbally and written.</p>\n<p>You must demonstrate a good level of literacy and numeracy skills and will be encouraged to work towards a suitable qualification eg NVQ Level 3 Management, IRRV, IRRV Tech etc.</p>\n<p>At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.</p>\n<p>We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. 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