MMP Consultancy are looking for a Fire Safety Coordinator to join an excellent Local Authority in South London on a temporary basis.
Purpose Of Job.
To share responsibility to administer and manage the fire risk assessment programme for all relevant buildings within the borough, including inspection programmes, to ensure compliance is achieved and at all times ensuring adherence to the Council's legal and mandatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
* To develop and manage overall programme and manage the collation of compliance actions derived from annual visits.
* To manage and administer the programme of fire risk assessments and other fire safety related matters ensuring we meet our legal obligation at all times. This will include managing the fire safety surveyor's visits and prioritising actions to ensure the business needs are met.
* Responsible for recording and evidencing compliance with the Council's legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Manage workloads of Fire Surveyors to ensure maximum use of resources.
* Manage existing IT systems and develop new where and when required. Responsible for regular reviews to ensure that they remain fit for purpose in accordance with legislation and any subsequent legal amendments.
* Provide regular reports to senior management of levels of compliance, highlighting areas of concern and developing remedial actions to mitigate any risks.
* Responsible for managing and reporting on data from fire risk assessments and compiling risk actions to other business units and departments, including target and date setting.
* Responsible for monitoring and updating fire databases, ensuring information flow to other corporate systems such as APEX.
* Responsible for liaising with external health and safety bodies including HSE and London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority to mitigate risks and provide service improvements.
* Responsible for compiling packages works for investments works, investment programmes, and other fire safety related projects as detailed in fire risk assessments and other assessments and surveys.
* Responsible for liaising with internal bodies, such as Building Control and Planning, in order to ensure statutory requirements are met.

MMP Consultancy are currently recruiting for a ASB officer to join a wonderful Housing Association in Northamptonshire on a temporary basis.

Key Responsibilities:

* To have primary responsibility for enforcement action for a designated area of the town and where necessary provide appropriate support to complainants and witnesses, and proactively support tenants in sustaining tenancies.
* Have a detailed knowledge of relevant legislation; best practice policies and procedures to enable the instigation of legal proceedings were necessary.
* Prepare cases and attend and represent us at Court hearings.
* Promote and participate in joint working with other agencies involved in dealing with Domestic Violence, Hate Crimes and Anti-Social Behaviour.
* Ensure all computerised and manual recording systems are updated and maintained on an accurate and timely basis, and that all service requests are responded to within the prescribed timescales.
* To attend resident meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with other Council officers, outside agencies and tenants to ensure that a high-quality tenancy management service is delivered.
* To provide as required written reports in relation to issues and events related to the patch.
* Provide cover for other Officers and staff in their absence.
* To undertake any other duties commensurate with the position as designated by the line manager.

Knowledge and Skills:

* Basic knowledge of Housing law
* Awareness of Current Housing issues
* Good literacy and numeracy levels
* Dealing with Customers in one to one situations
* Responding to customer enquiries by telephone
* Ability to prioritise work load
* IT Literate/good keyboard skills
* Good written and verbal communication
* Ability to interpret /implement policy, procedure and legislation
* Full Driving Licence
* Good written and verbal communications
* Performance Minded
* Willingness to undertake relevant Training
* Communicates effective at all levels in a clear, concise and open manner.
* Takes personal responsibility for delivering an excellent service to meet the needs of internal and external customers
* Committed to working with team and partners to achieve common goals and ensure performance at highest level.
* Takes responsibility for own actions, set high standards for personal performance and shows determination to meet goals

MMP Consultancy are looking for a Housing Support Officer to join a wonderful Housing Association in East London.

Key Responsibilities:

* Work as part of a team providing a high quality housing service that meets the needs of residents and is delivered in accordance with the Corporate Objectives and Team Plan.
* Provide routine administrative support to the Local Neighbourhood Centre including the opening and distribution of post, general photocopying and stationery management.
* Update and maintain the correspondence register and chase up any outstanding responses.
* Dealing with routine enquiries in a sensitive and efficient way including relaying to residents information held on the repairs system and other systems within the office.
* Taking accurate messages for other members of staff and forwarding them on via email in a timely manner. This would include forwarding on enquiries and messages to all staff.
* Support a more experienced officer on reception duties in order to gain knowledge and experience.
* Communicate and liaise regularly with tenants and leaseholders and their representatives associations.
* Support the Neighbourhood Housing Manager in monitoring activities and services including the production and or the analysis of data.
* Ensure that all allocated duties are carried out in compliance with our Health & Safety policy, Financial Regulations, Standing Orders and other procedures.
* Undertake project work specific to your areas of responsibility as and when required.
* To be responsible for the counter and reception area, ensuring that it is tidy and welcoming and that leaflets and available material are up to date and displayed.

Skills & Knowledge:

* Knowledge and understanding of the role of a Local Neighbourhood Housing Office
* Well developed communication skills both written and verbal to deal effectively and professionally with tenants, leaseholders, contractors, managers and staff.
* Well developed IT skills (including Work, Excel and Ideally Orchard)
* Ability to manage a number of complex tasks simultaneously
* Ability to follow and record complex procedures and processes accurately

MMP Consultancy are looking to recruit a Helpdesk Administrator on a permanent basis in Essex.

Key Responsibilities:
* Log calls/jobs on the helpdesk database utilising helpdesk software, these tasks may be received by telephone and email.
* Taking ownership of the PPM schedule & Reactive Maintenance jobs thus ensuring that all tasks are completed in line with the service requirements.
* To produce standard and ad hoc reports as required by internal and external customers and clients across Project and FM functions.
* Liaison and follow up with Managers, engineers and approved subcontractors.
* Ensure tasks are completed in line with the PPM planners and/ or client requirements.
* Report back to clients and contract staff on job progress and close out.
* Compile small work quotations
* Answer and direct all incoming telephone calls or take messages; messages to be taken sensitively, discreetly and accurately.
* Provide accurate information to clients about MJ Ferguson Services
* Invoicing of project and FM invoices as required
* Provide admin support to Project and FM Managers
* Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Company.

If this could be of interest, please send me your most up to date CV and I will give you a call at my earliest convenience.

MMP Consultancy are working with a fantastic organisation based in East London to recruit a full-time Neighbourhood Team Manager to work on a temporary basis.

Responsibilities:
* To ensure properties are safe and compliance is maintained with the terms of the tenancy, lease, or management agreement.
* To deliver high standards in housing management,
* To provide a flexible face to face service with a commitment to solving problems quickly and efficiently.
* Identify and provide support for vulnerable customers. Reporting and acting on safeguarding concerns resulting in better coordinated services to ensure the wellbeing of our customers is a priority.
* Achieve 'right first time' outcomes and reduce complaints and failure management.
* Develop and deliver local offers that meet the needs and wants of the local community/estate.
* Promote the use the 'self-service' options to customers, making the best use of technology and social media as a tool for communication.
* To work collaboratively with the new resident's team, making the best use of our stock and meeting the housing requirements of our customers.
* To work collaboratively with regeneration and development to deliver the aspirations and master plans for specific areas for growth, change and transformation.
* Work with subject matter experts in a range of areas such as fraud, Antisocial behaviour, legal, Tenant and Family Support, resident involvement, market rent and homeownership services, collections, service charges, customer services, estate services, environmental services, welfare rights, employment, and training advice to offer a first-class service.
* To prepare evidence and Notices including attending Court to present cases where legal action/possession is required.
* Attend external and partner agency meetings including meetings with stakeholders, community leaders etc.
* To promote resident involvement and feedback. To attend Tenant/Resident Association meetings and other resident events. To actively engage and work with residents in the management of their home and Neighbourhoods, to develop and improve service delivery taking full account of resident's needs.
* To ensure income is generated through the letting of subunits.
* Carry out welcome visits to new tenants within 6 weeks.
* To carry out other duties in line with the above as requested by your line manager.
Skills/Experience required:
* Ability to work independently, exercising good initiative and judgement.
* Proven time management and prioritization skills.
* Proven experience and ability to deliver excellent customer care and valuing diversity.
* Proven attention to detail and ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and target.
* Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining relationships to improve communities and engage with residents.
* Track record of delivering excellent customer service in a service industry.
* Prudent management of resources financial, technological, and human.
* Managing projects to deliver a better customer experience.

MMP are recruiting for a Complaints Team Leader to join an excellent housing association in Essex on a temporary basis.

Key responsibilities:
* Provide support and guidance to the individuals in the team on compliance matters.
* Drive and motivate the team to success in achieving their goals and objectives
* Regularly review performance and development needs with the team members
* Monitor team performance for quality and productivity
* Constantly review resources and capabilities within the team to ensure workloads are being managed effectively
* Escalation point for your team, liaising with service areas across the organisation and external stakeholders such as the Housing Ombudsman, providing guidance and support when needed.
* Holding regular learning and training sessions to ensure a high level of knowledge and development is maintained in the team.
* Able to provide reporting and performance information whenever needed for the team.
* Working collaboratively with other team leaders, sharing best practice and knowledge.
* Attend weekly management meetings to update on performance and challenges.
* Identify potential risks and opportunities and feedback though line management
Please send me your most up to date CV if this is of interest to yourself.

MMP are recruiting for a Complaints Coordinator to join an excellent housing association in Essex on a temporary basis.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure all requested information is provided to the Housing Ombudsman, focusing on meeting deadlines and adhering to the stated process for submitting complete and accurate information.
* Handle all communications from the Housing Ombudsman service, including logging new requests, highlighting escalations, and responding to queries within the provided deadlines.
* Advocate for and promote the complaints policy and procedure to all staff, ensuring adherence and understanding across the organisation.
* Maintain clear, professional communication, ensuring that all correspondence is properly logged and accessible for accurate record-keeping.
* Identify potential risks to the organisation's reputation and collaborate with operational and communications teams to implement mitigating actions.

MMP Consultancy are currently recruiting for a Revenues Officer to join an excellent local authority on a temporary basis.
£21.31 PAYE / £27.37 Umbrella
Purpose of role:
* Administer council tax and business rates, ensuring accurate and prompt billing, collection, and recovery of accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
* Obtain and assess information to determine local taxation liability in accordance with legislation. This includes determination and allowance of discounts, reliefs, and exemptions.
* Accurately update and maintain the revenues databases to ensure prompt and accurate billing, collection, and recovery of accounts
* Respond appropriately to enquiries received from citizens, businesses and agents and action amendments to accounts.
* Agree repayment plans and determine appropriate recovery action that takes account of the person's circumstances whilst maximising collection.
* Contribute to the review of working practices, procedures, and documents by making suggestions for improvement in service delivery and performance.
* Take part in the training or coaching of other colleagues either on a one-to-one basis or in a formal training environment e.g. to assist with the induction of new staff

MMP Consultancy are currently recruiting for a Planner on a Permanent Basis in East London.

Key Responsibilities:

* Liaise with customers, arrange appointments, maintain relevant up to date progress on work being undertaken and dispatch information on completion of work
* Liaise with the client to ensure that data is maintained, and to assist with queries
* Schedule and allocate work to operational staff to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness
* Maintain all records in accordance with business requirements and management instructions for the purpose of invoicing and KPI reporting
* Procurement of materials and services to maintain operational efficiency and effectiveness
* Provide up to date and accurate information on all work completed for the purpose of invoicing including clear reasons for all charges, charging rates and quantities of work completed by which operatives.

Experience Required:

* Previous experience of working with a Housing Association / Local Authority or Maintenance Contractor in either a Scheduling or Customer Service capacity
* Excellent communicator, with strong organisational skills
* Proficient IT skills including use of Microsoft Excel and Word Proven background in a customer service focused environment
* Construction related knowledge

Please send me your most up to date CV and I will give you a call at my earliest convenience.