Our Vacancies

Closing Date: Monday 29th April 2024

Interview Date: Monday 13th May 2024

We are Golding Homes – thank you for looking!

'It is a great time to join Golding as we are an efficient, local, visible and listening employer, providing sustainable homes and communities.' We have an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities. 

Background

We have an opportunity for a Health & Safety Manager to join us to act as the responsible and competent individual for all health and safety matters across Golding.

This is a key position in which you will provide health and safety advice and training to all levels of colleagues and contractors, embedding a positive safety culture across the organisation.

You will develop, deliver and maintain a health and safety management system ensuring that Golding meets its statutory, regulatory, legal and moral responsibilities for the health and safety of all key stakeholders. You will also ensure that risk assessments and safe systems of work are in place and communicated to colleagues.

More about you. What can you bring?

• A nationally recognised health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH Diploma or BSc in Occupational Health 

• Experience of working in a health and safety role at a similar level and bringing about culture change within an organisation

• Recent staff management experience

• Experience of managing and developing a Health & Safety management system.

• Experience in completing health and safety management audits against ISO 45001 and delivering an action plan to meet audit findings

• Experience in training and coaching to develop health and safety knowledge and expertise to be embedded across relevant roles

• Experience of successfully managing projects

• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of health, safety and risk management

• A comprehensive knowledge of current health and safety legislation and standards

• A strong understanding and application of best practice in health and safety

• Ability to use corporate systems including SharePoint, Outlook, Teams and Excel at Intermediate level and management of data bases

When and where you'll be doing it

You will enjoy a 37-hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £61,000 per annum dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.

Our Hub, Home, Roam approach allows you to work from wherever suits you best whilst also having a central workspace to collaborate and come together. Our head office is in central Maidstone and is a new, modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation.

This role requires a minimum of two/three days per week in the office and regular site visits.

What will you get in return?

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.

You’ll get:

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.

• An annual Wellbeing Fund

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than 29 April due to level of applications.

We appreciate people process information in different ways. If you would like any support with your application please contact us Careers@goldinghomes.org.uk

Full Time, Permanent

We are Golding – thank you for looking!

Are you a Multi Trader ready to take on your next challenge and make an impact? Then you’ve come to the right place.

It is a great time to join Golding with a real focus on our in-house Repairs and Maintenance team and driving quality customer service, the organisation is going through a period of positive change and cultural development. With an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities, we are excited to recruit a Multi Trader who is ready to make a difference to our customers’ lives.

You will be part of our Repairs or Voids team and play a key role in shaping our future – as well as forging a great career.

We are looking for an exceptional Multi Trade Operative to assume responsibility for the following:

As a Multi-Trade Operative at Golding Homes you will be responsible for ensuring our current properties remain at a high standard; providing our customers with great quality homes.

We are looking for someone with a wide range of skills from plumbing to plastering, brickwork to carpentry and everything in between.

You will be part of our fantastic Repairs team and will working alongside other skilled operatives to ensure all repairs are completed on time and to standard.

More about you. What can you bring?

We are looking for highly motivated, customer-oriented people from all walks of life to bring the right skills to our team - a Multi Trader who can provide the best service and value for money to our customers. A qualification in a primary trade would be preferable but not essential.

A good understanding of health and safety requirements is required, which includes working at heights, asbestos awareness, manual handling and COSH, although further training will be provided.

We welcome and embrace diverse talent. We are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

When and where you'll be doing it

You will enjoy a 40-hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £34,903 dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience. Option to join out of hours emergency Rota which would be on the repairs side of the contract which will be paid as per our out of hours rate.

Golding Homes have properties throughout Maidstone and the surrounding area. This role will allow you to travel around our properties, meaning no two weeks will be the same! What’s more, you'll become a permanent member of the Golding family, offering you real job security.

What will you get in return?

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.

You’ll get:

• Company vehicle and fuel card

• Mobile device

• Uniform

• Personal protective equipment

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)

• Regular opportunities for training (upskilling and cross skilling)

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.

• An annual Wellbeing Fund

Closing Date: Tuesday 30 April 2024 at Midnight

We will be shortlisting throughout and reserve the right to close this role early.

Tenancy Advisor

We are Golding – thank you for looking!

Background

'It is a great time to join Golding as we are an efficient, local, visible and listening organisation providing sustainable homes and communities.' We have an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities.

We are really excited about the future and to help us improve our customer offer, we are recruiting for a Tenancy Advisor to cover maternity leave. This will be a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of a 15 month contract.

You will be part of our Tenancy team in our Customer Experience directorate and play a key role in shaping our future.

What you'll be doing

As a Tenancy Advisor, you will provide effective and efficient tenancy management to our customers, provide customers with general advice on tenancy matters, carry out block/estate inspections - ensuring we maximise customer engagement and manage a varied caseload. You will work with the local authorities and attend court to represent Golding Homes when required.

Our customers are located across the wider Maidstone area and this role will predominantly be looking to support customers within Maidstone and the surrounding areas.

More about you. What can you bring?

You will have seasoned experience within the housing sector dealing with anti-social behaviour, management of serious and complex ASB cases and conflict resolution. You will have extensive knowledge of housing management, legislation and the diverse needs of customers and exceptional customer service skills. A qualification in Housing Management is desirable.

We welcome and embrace diverse talent. We are committed to our colleagues working flexibly and building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

Please note a Basic DBS is required for this role.

When and where you'll be doing it

You will enjoy a 37 hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £37,740.

Our Hub, Home, Roam approach allows you to work from wherever suits you best whilst also having a central workspace to collaborate and come together. Our head office is in central Maidstone and is a new, modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation.

What will you get in return?

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.

You’ll get:

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.

• An annual Wellbeing Fund

Closing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 30 April 2024

We will be sifting applications throughout and reserve the right to close applications early.

We appreciate that people process information in different ways. Please get in touch if you would like some support with your application.

Tenancy Advisor

We are Golding – thank you for looking!

Background

'It is a great time to join Golding as we are an efficient, local, visible and listening organisation providing sustainable homes and communities.' We have an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities.

We are really excited about the future and to help us improve our customer offer, we are recruiting for a permanent Tenancy Advisor.

You will be part of our Tenancy team in our Customer Experience directorate and play a key role in shaping our future.

What you'll be doing

As a Tenancy Advisor, you will provide effective and efficient tenancy management to our customers, provide customers with general advice on tenancy matters, carry out block/estate inspections - ensuring we maximise customer engagement and manage a varied caseload. You will work with the local authorities and attend court to represent Golding Homes when required.

Our customers are located across the wider Maidstone area and this role will predominantly be looking to support customers within Maidstone and the surrounding areas.

More about you. What can you bring?

You will have seasoned experience within the housing sector dealing with anti-social behaviour, management of serious and complex ASB cases and conflict resolution. You will have extensive knowledge of housing management, legislation and the diverse needs of customers and exceptional customer service skills. A qualification in Housing Management is desirable.

We welcome and embrace diverse talent. We are committed to our colleagues working flexibly and building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

Please note a Basic DBS is required for this role.

When and where you'll be doing it

You will enjoy a 37 hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £37,740.

Our Hub, Home, Roam approach allows you to work from wherever suits you best whilst also having a central workspace to collaborate and come together. Our head office is in central Maidstone and is a new, modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation.

What will you get in return?

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.

You’ll get:

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.

• An annual Wellbeing Fund

Closing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 30 April 2024

We will be sifting applications throughout and reserve the right to close applications early.

We appreciate that people process information in different ways. Please get in touch if you would like some support with your application.

 'It is a great time to join Golding as we are an efficient, local, visible and listening, providing sustainable homes and communities.' We have an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to come and join our Business Intelligence Team at an exciting time for Golding Homes. This critical role will be directly responsible for providing high-quality, professional and efficient Business Intelligence analysis throughout the organisation and externally. 

What you'll be doing 

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Strategic Planning & Information management you will be providing high quality and professional analysis to internal and external stakeholders. Developing business partner relationships across the organisation to create and implement a responsive and efficient information service. 

Development and implementation of comprehensible communication tools and techniques to ensure that complex data information is understood by a range of non-specialist audiences. 

You will work closely with the Data Warehouse Manager to deliver a first-class BI service ensuring reporting requirements are met and that reporting solutions are fit for purpose. 

More about you. What can you bring?

We are looking for a business intelligence professional with solid experience working within the Social Housing sector.

You will be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in MS Excel, SQL and PowerBI along with having advanced problem solving and analytical skills.

You will be confident in challenging systems and processes effectively to improve quality and performance and you will have excellent interpersonal skills, be self motivated and conscientious. 

Educated to Degree level desirable.

When and where you'll be doing it 

You will enjoy a 37-hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £51,500 (Inclusive of 24/25 pay review) per annum dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience. 

Our Hub, Home, Roam approach allows you to work from wherever suits you best whilst also having a central workspace to collaborate and come together. Our head office is in central Maidstone and is a new, modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation. 

What will you get in return? 

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here. 

You’ll get: 

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)  

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance 

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.  

• An annual Wellbeing Fund   

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 5th May 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 9th May 2024

We appreciate people process information in different ways. If you would like any support with your application please contact us Careers@goldinghomes.org.uk.

We are Golding – thank you for looking!

'It is a great time to join Golding as we are an efficient, local, visible and listening organisation providing sustainable homes and communities.' We have an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities.

We are excited to recruit for this role at Golding of Maintenance Inspector.

What you'll be doing

We are looking for an exceptional Maintenance Inspector to provide technical solutions and support on complex repairs and maintenance issues across our customers’ homes, including monitoring of works/services where required.

In this role you will be driving progress of disrepair cases to ensure that appropriate remedial works are in place within an appropriate timescale to create an exceptional customer experience. You'll support and monitor contractor’s delivery of responsive repairs, voids, and aids and adaptations and liaise with contractors to agree works, raise orders, and carry out pre/post work inspections.

Why you’d be great for this role

You’ll hold practical trade skills and experience.

With demonstrable experience of working in reactive maintenance; diagnosing & ordering reactive repairs, you’ll be an experienced Inspector with an understanding of housing and property along with the ability to write high quality documentation and reports.

Your excellent knowledge of building and housing regulations and legislation will enable you to act with integrity and accountability. You will also have knowledge of schedule of rates contracts.

You will have an aptitude for innovation and creativity and will support continual service improvement and your excellent influencing and communication skills will show you’ll always put our customers at the heart of what you do.

You will need a basic DBS check, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for this role.

When and where you'll be doing it

You will enjoy a 37 hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £42,500 dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.

Our Hub, Home, Roam approach allows you to work from wherever suits you best whilst also having a central workspace to collaborate and come together.

Our head office is in central Maidstone and is a new, modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation.

What will you get in return?

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.

You’ll get:

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.

• An annual Wellbeing Fund

Closing Date: Wednesday 1 May 2024 at midnight

Interview Date: Thursday 16 May

We will be sifting applications throughout and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we find suitable candidates.

We appreciate people process information in different ways, if you would like any support with your application please contact us. Careers@goldinghomes.org.uk