Job Title: Premises Assistant
Location: Slough SL2
Hours: Monday - Friday 36 Hours a week
Rate £16 (Paye)

I'm recruiting for a Premises Assistant to join a School in Slough. Assist in maintaining and securing Trust premises and sites, ensuring a safe working environment, under the general supervision of the premises manager, Head of Estates, and Principal, and as part of a team.
Responsibilities:

Security & Maintenance
* Ensure security of buildings and grounds.
* Maintain and repair fittings, furniture, minor plumbing, and light bulbs.
* Perform minor repairs such as unblocking drains and fixing door furniture.
* Decorate buildings, including painting interiors and exteriors.
* Operate heating systems.

Cleaning & Porterage
* Clean internal and external areas.
* Perform porterage duties.
* Collect and assemble waste for collection.
* Clean windows and glazed areas following safety policies.

Team Support
* Monitor and log works carried out by contractors.
* Manage access for lettings and ensure areas are returned to original condition.
* Supervise and establish cleaning procedures, rotas, and standards.
* Ensure the cleaning team follows security requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:
* N/SVQ Level 1 or equivalent experience or qualification or willingness to achieve this.
* Carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating
* Good interpersonal skills and an ability to relate and communicate effectively with staff, pupil's parents and contractors.
* Good written and verbal literacy and numeracy skills, Clear, legible handwriting
* Working knowledge and understanding of IT systems.

If you are interested, kindly submit your application now. Even if your application is not successful this time, you can still register for potential future opportunities. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 10 working days, your application has not been successful on this occasion and feedback may not be provided.

Job Title: Premises Manager
Location: Slough SL2
Hours: Monday - Friday 36 Hours a week
Rate: £21 (Paye)

I'm recruiting for a Premises Manager to join a School in Slough. Provide property management and security services to the academy. Work with the Estates Manager to plan, coordinate, and implement inspections, maintenance, statutory compliance, and repairs for the academy buildings and grounds. Implement centrally procured contracts. Manage premises staff, including cleaners, and liaise with contractors to maintain high service standards. Ensure site health and safety and maintain the security of the premises. Maintain school machinery and plant, and ensure the premises' internal and external fabric is safe and secure.

Responsibilities:

Management and Supervision:
* Coordinate and implement routine inspections and repairs of school buildings, equipment, and grounds..
* Advise on redecoration and refurbishment plans.
* Investigate site issues, propose solutions, and initiate repairs.
* Order and oversee repairs, managing small maintenance projects.
* Assist in preparing documentation for tenders or project specifications.
* Inspect and report/repair defects in the school's internal and external structures and equipment.
* Establish and monitor window cleaning arrangements.
* Manage and supervise contractors working on school premises.
* Report on buildings, maintenance, and health and safety issues at Academy Council meetings.
* Arrange for the opening, closing, heating, and equipment availability for school functions and outside lettings.
* Manage external grounds contractors and recommend improvements.
* Plan and manage work requests and preparations for Academy events.
* Supervise premises staff, ensuring effective working relationships, timekeeping, and maintenance of work schedules and standards.
* Conduct accident investigations.
* Conduct absence interviews and present to Governors as necessary.
* Conduct and maintain a register of risk assessments.

Security and Health and Safety:
* Complete annual Health and Safety audit and routine checks, including site and equipment inspections.
* Conduct water risk assessments and coordinate surveys with the Estates Manager..
* Maintain and update the Annual Building Inspection Plan to ensure premises are fit for purpose.
* Ensure timely repairs and report defects.
* Conduct daily and weekly inspections of play equipment, making necessary repairs.
* Arrange and implement recommendations from annual play inspections.
* Advise the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on health and safety matters.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, regularly reviewing procedures.
* Undertake yearly fire risk assessment and conduct regular fire safety inspections.
* Supervise the site daily to prevent trespassing and ensure safety.
* Serve as the principal registered Key Holder, attending call-outs and taking appropriate action.


General Duties
* Address bursts, leaks, flooding, fires, and breakages safely and promptly.
* Handle electrical and gas emergencies safely and promptly.
* Supervise and establish cleaning procedures, rotas, and standards.
* Receive deliveries, move supplies, and handle furniture and equipment.
* Liaise with contractors for heating and energy management.
* Take monthly energy readings.
* Manage external bins and order skips as necessary.
* Ensure premises are free from pests and vermin.
* Keep logs of work, records, and information for insurance and inspections.

Qualifications and Skills:

* Nebosh General or equivalent
* COSHH
* Asbestos Awareness
* Legionella Awareness
* Experience of premises management, building cleaning or building management
* Use of general cleaning equipment
* Taking responsibility for security of a building
* Awareness of the requirements of health and safety legislation and good practice relevant to the duties of the post.

If you are interested, kindly submit your application now. Even if your application is not successful this time, you can still register for potential future opportunities. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 10 working days, your application has not been successful on this occasion and feedback may not be provided.

MMP is currently working with a Large Housing Association in Nottinghamshire who are seeking for a Disrepair Surveyor to join their team - please see the details below.

Role: Disrepair Surveyor

Pay: £300/Day Inside IR35

Contract Duration: 6 Months (possibility of extension)

Job Purpose:

• Strong ability to deliver Reactive Repairs diagnosis and surveys from inspection to completion.
• Be able to resolve complex building issues, disrepair cases and development of the responsive repairs team.
• Comfortable building contractor relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experienced in use of SOR, Basket rates, SCHOTT schedules.

Job Requirements

Must be RICS Qualified or working towards RICS Qualification

MMP Consultancy is currently recruiting an enthusiastic Customer Resolution Officer to join a Housing Association on a fixed term basis, in Kent.

Please note this position offers Hybrid Working.

Responsibilities:
* Investigate and respond to customer feedback and complaints with compassion and impartiality within our timescales.
* Ensure all customers receive an equal experience and opportunity to give feedback, and tailor the service to meet the diverse needs of individuals.
* Take ownership of challenging messages and difficult conversations with customers, particularly where there are differing viewpoints.
* Keep customers informed on progress while investigating their complaint.
* Ensure that policies and procedures are followed or challenged appropriately where necessary.
* Respond in writing to customer complaints and log on systems.
* Proactively look for solutions and opportunities to improve the services.
* Collaborate with colleagues to achieve a fair and appropriate outcome for customers, challenging where necessary.
* Ensure learns from our customers' experiences, working with colleagues to identify areas of improvement.
* Actively manage your learning to keep your knowledge up to date, enabling you to respond effectively to customer feedback.

Requirements:
* Experience of working within a customer service environment and/or resolving customer enquiries and complaints.
* Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour and resolving difficult situations.
* Experience of problem solving and making decisions based on sound judgment.
* Experience of understanding and applying policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Ability to communicate clearly and use the most appropriate style and method of communication with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
* Good standard of written communication skills, able to write for a variety of audiences.

MMP is working with one of their Local Authority Clients in East London who are seeking for a new Asbestos & Legionella Manager to join the business with immediate effect. I wanted to see if this is something of interest to yourself or your network?
This will be a interim role paying £400 Per day

This role has been created to support the Housing Assets Compliance Team in delivering Asbestos & Legionella regulatory compliance and its remedial actions with expected outcomes to ensure housing buildings are safe and compliant with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 & Water Safety - The control of legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L8, as a part of the Council's strategic objectives.

Duties:
*Takes full responsibility for the definition, documentation and satisfactory completion of the programs within with agreed deadlines.
*Ensures any actions are accurately allocated to relevant officers, regularly tracked, updated, maintained and completed within prescribed timescales. Provides regular and accurate reports to stakeholders as appropriate.
*Manages the change control procedure and ensures that agreed project deliverables are completed within planned cost, timescale and resource budgets, and are signed off.
*Provides effective leadership to the all teams involved and takes appropriate action where teams' performance deviates from agreed tolerances.
*Ensures that own projects are formally closed and, where appropriate, subsequently reviewed, and that lessons learned are recorded.
*Lead on the project delivery, providing the vision and ongoing leadership that ensures they are successful in delivering outcomes and intended benefits.
*Provide expert advice, interpretation, information, support and coaching to other colleagues within the Council on the full range of operational, legislative and strategic issues within the field ACM & LEGIONELLA compliance.

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Development Portfolio Client Lead on behalf of a Local Authority based in North London. The position is permanent with a salary range of £67,794 - £75,070 per annum.

The client is seeking a high-calibre Development Portfolio Client Lead to manage key mixed tenure housing schemes. This role involves overseeing significant housing developments, interfacing with internal departments and external partners, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. You will report directly to senior Council groups and Boards, contributing to one of the largest development programs in England.

Key Responsibilities

* Project Management: Lead and deliver mixed tenure housing developments, valued at approximately £2 billion in total.
* Collaboration: Interface with internal departments (Education, Greenspaces, Town Centres, operational estate departments) and external consultant teams and development partners.
* Strategic Alignment: Ensure consistent alignment with the Council's strategic goals and report directly to senior Council groups and Boards.
* Leadership: Inspire and motivate team members, modelling the Council's values of Caring, Learning to Improve, Inclusive, and Collaborative.

Requirements

* Experience: Proven senior management experience in delivering projects/programmes within a Local Government environment.
* Expertise: Experience in housing and non-housing led regeneration, compulsory purchase orders, land assembly, and joint venture partnerships.
* Knowledge: Practical delivery of schemes from inception to occupation and project closure (RIBA stages 0-7).
* Skills: Strong leadership, strategic alignment skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.