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Temporary Accommodation Officer (6-month FTC) Salary: £38,674 + Excellent Benefits Location: Letchworth Garden City Travel: Across Hertfordshire and surrounding counties, approximately 50 to 70 miles per week Contract: 6-month Fixed-Term Contract Essential: Full UK driving licence and car insured for business use Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose? At SettleParadigm, were proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger weve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, wed love to welcome you on our journey. Together, were building a better future. About the role As a Temporary Accommodation Officer, you will work in partnership with local authorities and internal teams to provide temporary accommodation for people experiencing homelessness. You will manage the day-to-day running of the accommodation, support residents to sustain their licence conditions and work with them towards a positive move into permanent housing. This is a varied role involving allocations, sign-ups, rent and arrears management, property condition monitoring and resident support. You will build strong relationships with partner agencies, ensuring residents receive the right help at the right time. You will also play an important part in maintaining safe, compliant and well-managed temporary accommodation sites. Key responsibilities Liaise with local authorities regarding nominations into temporary accommodation Complete sign-ups for new lets and explain licence conditions clearly Work with the Income Officer to monitor weekly charges and arrears Liaise with housing benefit teams to progress claims and verification Work closely with residents and refer or signpost to relevant support agencies Investigate breaches of licence or tenancy conditions and refer to the Community Safety team when required Monitor terminations and voids, ensuring properties are turned around efficiently Support residents to move successfully into permanent general needs housing Work with clients referred under the Homeless Prevention Initiative Monitor safety and security across temporary accommodation sites in line with procedures and health and safety standards Work with caretakers and handypersons to monitor repairs, damage and servicing of appliances Maintain accurate records and manage cases sensitively and professionally About you Experience and knowledge Knowledge of supporting people experiencing homelessness and an understanding of housing issues Knowledge of excluded licences and temporary accommodation requirements Ability to administer arrears recovery processes and understanding of rent accounts and housing benefits Experience dealing with residents in difficult or stressful situations Ability to manage unacceptable behaviour and enforce licence conditions Ability to represent SettleParadigm at external meetings Ability to build effective working relationships with partner agencies Good IT skills Essential requirements Full UK driving licence and access to a car insured for business use Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with a wide range of residents Ability to manage challenging behaviour professionally Ability to work independently across multiple sites Clean Criminal Records Bureau check Preferred requirements Passion for supporting people experiencing homelessness and helping them move forward Interest in developing within housing or resident support roles Experience working with homelessness services or temporary accommodation Benefits At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment. Annual salary: £38,674 per annum 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options Generous pension scheme up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Health cash plan claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids cover) Life cover and income protection Flexible working hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging And thats just the beginning! Were also thrilled to provide: Mental Health First Aiders available to support Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions) Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities Peer-recognition rewards platform Paid professional subscription (one per year) Working Hours 37 hours per week Monday - Friday Our Commitment We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups. Accessibility and Adjustments We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and well always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required. Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form. Closing Date: 04/09/2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate. JBRP1_UKTJ

The role: Estates & Facilities Manager.Sector: Hospitality and leisure.I am delighted to be working with a high-quality hotel property to find then and experienced and dedicated Estates and Facilities Manager in Leicestershire.As the Estates & Facilities Manager.This is a hands-on leadership role wi

Technical Project Manager / Senior Technical Project Manager / Associate.Location: Leicestershire (Flexible Working Available).Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits.A growing land and development consultancy is seeking a.Senior Technical Project Manager / Associate.This is a senior appoin

Procurement Consultants – Public Sector.UK-wide remote contract, with client travel as required.A boutique procurement consultancy is looking to appoint several experienced procurement professionals to support a growing portfolio of public sector clients.These opportunities will suit commercially

Project Manager – Commercial Fit-Out.London | £50,000 – £65,000 + Excellent Benefits.Our client is a highly regarded project management consultancy with an established presence in the London commercial property market.Working with leading landlords, investors, occupiers and asset managers, the

Are you an experienced Commercial Property Manager looking to join a highly respected independent consultancy with a strong reputation and an impressive client base?.From service charge administration and budgeting to reporting and operational management, you'll play a key role in delivering a high

French/German-Speaking Contract Counsel (On-Demand) — SaaS/Enterprise Sales Support.US Big Tech (English-only legal team), EU enterprise sales expansion.Remote — UK or EU-continent based.A US-headquartered Tech company is expanding enterprise B2B sales into France and Germany and needs on-demand

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience across both pre- and post-contract cost management stages, with the confidence to lead project delivery and support client relationships.This full-time, hybrid role involves working with clients and project teams to deliver residential developments ac

The Mission: Rebuild the UK Energy Grid.Are you ready to sit at the heart of the.Our client is a rapidly scaling market disruptor seeking a.UK’s energy future is built on.We have the engineering expertise and the product; we need the dynamism.You will focus on the Midlands, North East, and Scotlan

Role: Residential Property Solicitor.Location: North/Central London.Proper Recruitment are working with a highly regarded law firm who are looking for a Property Solicitor to join their growing team in North/Central London.Taking on matters within the property department, with cases and transactions

Job Title: Technical Operations Manager / FM Account Manager.Location: Nationwide Travel Required.Pay Range/details: £45,000 to £55,000 DOE + Benefits.Omega are supporting a growing facilities management and building services provider in their search for an experienced Technical Operations Manager

Basic £75,000-£85,000 + 20% bonus + benefits.FinTech SaaS – Mid Market & Enterprise.Huge growth potential in EMEA and a scaling business.Do you have Customer Success experience working with complex high value enterprise clients?.Do you have experience working with FS companies or Finance Decisio

An Italian House of Brands, Family Owned Since 1951.Passion, commitment and tradition have created a unique fashion style: today, 10 Main Brands and more than 60 different Collections find common ground in quality, style and respect for the distinctive feature that make Max Mara Fashion Group one of

Glasgow, London, Manchester, East Midlands.Essential areas of experience needed.Glasgow, London, Manchester, East Midlands.Restructuring Employee Relations Workforce Restruct.The function aims to deliver a simple, efficient, and insight-led Workforce Change & Restructuring service while maintaining

Remote with a minimum of 6 Yearly Visits to our Sheffield HQ.Twinkl is on an exciting journey to redefine how we serve our global teaching community through data.We're building a world-class data function to power the next generation of our data platform, with modern tools and practices at our core

People deserve more from their money.More visibility, more control, and more freedom.Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that.Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 75+ million customers get more from

Cooperation Facility to Support the Implementation and Programming of EU Action and Team Europe Initiatives in Lesotho.NTU International is establishing a pool of qualified Non-Key Experts (Senior and Junior).Mobilisation will be subject to specific Terms of Reference and approval by the EU Delegati

We are Looking For Visual Merchandisers ( Visual Commercial) – London.Visual Merchandiser (Commercial).This is a fast-paced, store-based role where you will be responsible for.Merchandising the store in line with.Using layouts, tables, mannequins and fixtures to.Reviewing sales and commercial repo

British University Vietnam invites experienced candidates with international qualifications to apply for faculty positions in Cinematography & Film Production at the following levels.We welcome applications from both full-time and part-time candidates.Teachers with specialist industry experience.Tea

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing.We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis.Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with offices nationwide.We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnin

Global Head of Logistics - Events, Print & Install.K-£110k +exec package +relocation.Design, Print and Install Company.Venue & Experiential specialists.This is one of those roles where the job title really doesn’t tell you the size of the opportunity.Because yes, technically, it’s about moving

My client is a well-established international organisation seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation’s strategic direction, business performance, and long-term growth.This role sits within an AI-forward, entrepreneurial environment where significant developments in artificial inte

BMS is a dynamic, independent, global broker established in 1980, delivering specialist insurance, reinsurance, and capital markets advisory services.We are a global brand with offices located across the US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Europe and Asia with both a strong, local focus and unders

Cyber & Digital Health (Deployment) – Assistant Manager (D Grade).This role requires current SC or DV clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain clearance.As an Assistant Manager in our Cyber & Digital Health team, you will help healthcare organisations turn digital ambition into practica

Hybrid working, with offices across the South East and East Midlands | Up to £75,000 + Bonus.This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded Data Science and Pricing function where advanced analytics sits at the heart of commercial decision-making.You'll work on complex insurance pricing challenge

Directs, coaches, supports, supervises, and evaluates (with the Sous Chef) all direct reports.Must have excellent food knowledge and a full understanding of culinary terms.Must be able to read, understand, follow, and prepare company recipes by maintaining the quality and consistency in taste accord

Residential Conveyancing Solicitor.We are working with an exciting, fast growing Conveyancing law firm which is hiring Conveyancers for its super busy nationwide team.The firm is building at pace and requires highly capable, ambitious property lawyers who enjoy working at a fast pace and excels at h

User Researcher (GDS Discovery).Our client is supporting a major UK Government Agency on a high-profile digital transformation programme and is seeking an experienced User Researcher to join a multidisciplinary team delivering a critical Discovery phase.Working within a Government Digital Service (G

We are seeking an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead and deliver high-quality primary engineering designs for HV substations and power infrastructure projects.Working for the specialist power engineering arm of a FTSE 250 company, you will play a key role in technical delivery, mento

This is an excellent opportunity for a Pricing Lead to join a growing insurance business where pricing plays a central role in commercial decision-making.You'll work in a highly visible position with the freedom to shape processes, influence strategy, and take ownership of key pricing capability acr

Cooperation Facility to Support the Implementation and Programming of EU Action and Team Europe Initiatives in Lesotho.NTU International is establishing a pool of qualified Non-Key Experts (Senior and Junior).Mobilisation will be subject to specific Terms of Reference and approval by the EU Delegati

We're partnering with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial property business in the Midlands to appoint an ambitious Asset Manager with a strong focus on deals, acquisitions, disposals and development.This is a client-side opportunity offering genuine exposure to the full property lifecycle.You'll play a

Secondary English Teacher - Remote.MZ Talent Group is recruiting an experienced Secondary English Teacher on behalf of an online school.The successful candidate will teach students in Years 8, 9 and 10, following the Pearson International curriculum.This is a fully remote, hourly, self employed posi

SALARY : Around 60K (Depending on experience).West Midlands Based (With infrequent travel to different sites around the UK).Visa Sponsorship: NOT provided.This is a NEW position within one of the UK’s strongest performing automotive manufacturers at the minute.As this manufacturer increases their

Remote-first but meet-ups in London once every 6 weeks.Must be living in the UK and not require sponsorship.Ignite are excited to be partnering with a fast-growing subscription brand in the search for a Supply Chain Manager to join their Supply Chain team, supporting the Head of Supply Chain as the

Complexio is the intelligence layer for enterprise AI.Our platform builds a connected understanding of how businesses actually operate - across people, processes, and systems.Enterprises have invested heavily in AI platforms, copilots, and data infrastructure - yet daily work still runs on manual ha

Health and Safety Advisor - £40,000-£45,000 + Package - Mechanical and Electrical – London – ID:11747.Looking for a Health and Safety role where you can genuinely influence a growing business rather than simply maintain compliance?.We're working with a well-established Mechanical and Electrica

We are seeking an early-career Product Designer (UX/UI) with 2–5 years’ experience to work alongside our Senior Product Designer in shaping the next generation of the Borderless360 platform.The salary range is £50,000–£60,000 per year, depending on experience.This position is offered on an i

Based at the JNF UK head office in North West London, the Raiser's Edge Database Manager plays a pivotal role at an exciting time for the charity.We have ambitious plans for growth, and the way we understand, engage and steward our supporters sits at the heart of them.Raiser's Edge NXT is the engine

Our fully listed client based in Surrey, seeks an experienced, ACG/FCG qualified candidate with solid PLC experience to join their strong and well-established Secretariat team.Reporting to the CEO and Chairman.This role would suit a candidate with the following skills and experience;.Good leadership

We’re working with a well-established freight forwarder who is looking to add an Export Specialist to their team in Tilbury, Essex.Handling of deep-sea export shipments (FCL/LCL).Booking cargo with shipping lines and managing job files.Supporting senior team members in coordinating international e

Business & Finance Administrator.The Business & Finance Administrator will provide dedicated support to the Head of Operations & Finance, with a particular focus on finance and business administration.The role sits across Operations, Recruitment, Finance, HR, and Marketing, and is central to keeping

Spencer Thomas Group (STG) is currently looking to add to our team of consultants under our global Dayforce practice.Dayforce Payroll implementation build and configuration.Must understand UK legislation and ideally Irish legislation.Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, with the ability to inves

MK Search are partnered with a leading international main contractor who have secured the enabling works and early civil engineering package on one of the UK's most significant data centre developments.This is an opportunity to join the project from the very beginning, leading the mobilisation and d

Wessex Garages has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry with locations in Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester, and Newport.Representing leading brands like Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, and Mitsubishi, the company aims to provide exceptional customer service in both vehicle sales and aftersales.W

Cooperation Facility to Support the Implementation and Programming of EU Action and Team Europe Initiatives in Lesotho.NTU International is establishing a pool of qualified Non-Key Experts (Senior and Junior).Mobilisation will be subject to specific Terms of Reference and approval by the EU Delegati

Digital Electronic Design Engineer.Are you an experienced electronic design engineer ready to work on truly advanced technology? This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Analogue and Digital Capability team, contributing to the development of sophisticated electronic solutions that

Our client is a highly regarded international organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, and investing in its people.They offer a collaborative culture, challenging work, and outstanding opportunities for professional growth within a fast-paced environment.They have