The Role

You will be responsible for the co-ordination, planning and management of small refurbishment projects in sheltered schemes and support the council’s major works team with customer facing projects.

You will need experience of working with Older/Vulnerable people in sheltered housing or living in their own homes. You should be confident to coordinate and lead on small projects ensuring strong links are built with technical services, Area Housing teams, contractors and major works teams.

You will need to have excellent communication skills and effectively plan your workload to ensure you meet the demands of the role. You will need a positive and flexible approach to teamwork and be able to work on your own initiative to complete projects successfully. Consultation with tenants will be a regular feature of the role.

You will also be expected to have experience of a wide range of computer applications and the ability to develop new spreadsheets and templates to manage budgetary spending. An awareness of project management and some technical knowledge will be an advantage.

In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance.  These include a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays. 

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities are also offered.

Richmond and Wandsworth are currently reviewing our pay, reward and benefits framework, in partnership with Trade Union colleagues. We are developing different options that make sure we have a fair and transparent system in place.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  Sunday 30^th June

Useful Information:

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils