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MMP Consultancy are looking to recruit a Corporate Administrator to join an excellent Housing

Association in South London on a temp to perm basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full administrative support to the Directors and support to the PA to the Chief Executive, including arranging meetings and managing email enquiries.
• Take minutes at Senior Management, Board and Committee meetings.
• Assist with organizing corporate events, such as Board/Committee meetings, scheme openings.
• Assist with special projects (e.g. communication updates, mailouts).
• Take responsibility for self-development, attending training, supervision, appraisals, team meetings and staff conferences as required.
• Proven background in administrative work for senior level managers in an office or similar.
• Experience of maintaining efficient records such as minutes and rolling action logs and managing information systems.
• Experience of minute-taking provided at a senior level.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people (verbally and in writing)
• Able to plan, organise and prioritise
• Excellent IT skills (Word, Outlook, Sharepoint)

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for an Asset Manager to join a local authority based in Westminster. My client are paying a rate of £400-450p/d Umbrella.

The Role:

We are seeking an Asset Manager to oversee the council's investment property portfolio, working closely with external managing agents. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring effective estate management, supporting best practice asset management, and maintaining strong client and tenant relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the council's investment property portfolio with support from external managing agents, ensuring objectives are met or exceeded.

Undertake estate management functions as set by the Head of Investment and the Senior Asset Manager.

Support the development, implementation, and review of best practice asset management.

Work with the Fund Management team to oversee rent collection, arrears recovery, new lettings, voids, performance reporting, and other aspects of asset management.

Assist the Strategic Asset Manager in managing external consultants and contractors delivering estate management services.

Maintain and update property records, data, and asset information.

Act as the primary point of contact for client relationships with service areas and tenants.

Respond to correspondence from external bodies and stakeholders.

Undertake additional projects and duties to support the council's objectives.

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for a proactive and experienced property professional with a strong background in asset management. You should be confident in managing external agents, delivering projects, and ensuring effective estate management across a diverse investment portfolio.

Essential Experience & Skills:

Relevant experience in a property discipline (asset management, landlord & tenant work, estate management).

A track record in asset management and managing investment property portfolios.

Experience in managing external agents and consultants.

Experience overseeing multiple projects and collaborating with teams.

Strong financial and project management skills.

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Ability to work independently, manage client relationships, and deliver results within agreed timeframes and budgets.

Title: Asset Manager

Day Rate: £400-450p/d Umbrella

Location: Westminster, London

MMP Consultancy are looking to recruit a Community Liaison Manager on a Temporary basis, based in North West London.

As a Community Liaison Manager, you will be the primary point of contact between the organisation and the local communities where the new developments are situated. Your role is to foster positive relationships with residents, local authorities, schools, and other stakeholders, ensuring the developments integrate seamlessly into existing communities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive community communication plans for each development, acting as the "face" of the organisation to residents and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with key community figures, including local councillors, MPs, and local authority officers.
• Create and adapt Community Development Plans for each project, aligning them with project goals and evaluating the outcomes and impacts.
• Support new residents' transition into the community by connecting them with local groups, clubs, and societies to foster a sense of belonging.
• Organise events and initiatives that promote community development and enhance our organisation's reputation within the community.
• Develop and manage project budgets effectively.
• Work closely with our charitable foundation to leverage their resources and expertise, ensuring the developments provide top-tier training and support to the communities.

Experience Required:

• Friendly, approachable, and professional, with a talent for building and maintaining relationships.
• Highly organised and systematic, with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in delivering presentations.
• Innovative thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
• Adaptable and willing to go the extra mile to achieve project objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in community development and liaison activities, with a solid understanding of the property and construction industries.

MMP Consultancy have an interim opportunity for a Compliance Manager (Facilities) working with a Local Authority in South East London, reviewing corporate and commercial property.

Key Duties:

Title: Compliance Manager (Facilities)
Rate: £400 per day (Inside IR35)
Client: Local Authority
Location: South East London
Contract: Interim
Hybrid: Flexible

About the role

• Provide a lead in all matters related to auditing and ensuring that the managed, properties and are fully compliant with all statutory and other relevant approved codes of prac-
• Provide specialist expert compliance advice to the authority, departments and satellite sites and delivering management reports as required.
• Ability to manage staff within the compliance team as well as consultants and or specialist contractors and work closely with other divisions in the FM team, i.e., maintenance and projects.

Key Duties

• To develop a robust reporting and monitoring strategy to maintain compliance and setting standards to be applied which reflect commitment across all operational buildings, and have a critical oversight of statutory compliance across the portfolio of buildings.
• Responsible for setting, monitoring and reporting the Facilities compliance performance with respect to statutory requirements Borough wide, including leased buildings where applicable, and ensure maintaining a comprehensive facilities information system to demonstrate that compliance is in place, utilising the CAFM and or other system.
• Responsible for the development of a robust system to monitor developments and changes in legislation to compliance and ensure that regular updates are provided to the FM team members.
• By a process of auditing and challenge of property maintenance systems identify any gaps in compliance, ensure that any gaps are properly reported and recorded and appropriate remedial actions are put in place to address the non-compliances in a reasonably timely manner Escalate any non-compliance issues to the Head of Facilities Management
• Whilst this is an autonomous role there is the need to work proactively and collaboratively within other divisions within the Facilities Management team and colleagues from other departments and managers of satellite operational sites.
• Deputise for the Head of Facilities Management on matters of Compliance
• Ability to review reports and certificates and identify and respond to actions required to maintain compliance and in addition prepare budget costs for non-compliant remedial works

More information on application

I am currently recruiting for a Housing Officer to join an excellent organisation in South East London on a Permanent basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Tenant Involvement.
• Voids and Arrears management including representing the organisation in court
• Lettings and Allocations including transfers and mutual exchanges
• Estate Management
• Dealing with Anti Social Behaviour, neighbourhood nuisance and any form of harassment often working in conjunction with the councils Anti - social behaviour team.
• Encouraging tenant participation
• Dealing with Complaints
• Work Closely with the rest of the operational team to facilitate an effective and joint up working approach with respect to the delivery and services to residents

Please send me your most up to date CV if this is of interest to yourself.

MMP Consultancy are seeking a Building Surveyor for a North London social housing organisation on an interim to permanent contract.

About the role

Title: Building Surveyor

Rate: £40 per hour (Inside IR35)

Client: North London Social Housing

Location: North West London Office / North London

Expenses: Business-related parking and mileage are paid.

Contract: Rolling Contract (Covering Permanent)

Vehicle: Requires Use of a Vehicle with Full UK licence

Hours: 37.5 hours

Key Duties:

* Excellent knowledge of all aspects of repairs and maintenance services in housing, to include building regulations, legislation, health & safety, best practice, and Schedule of rate codes (SOR).

* HHSRS and General damp, structural and building diagnostic knowledge (minimum 5 years).

Damp works will be in scope with planned programme as separate Repairs team is looking after generic damp and mould queries and applications.

* Carry out inspections on their own to diagnose findings.

* Carry our daily re-booked inspections, report back, raise orders and issues work via own DLO or supply cains to suit findings.

* Manage the delivery of Planned repair works - identifying repairs, faults and issues , scoping and raising specifications, technical advice, monitoring progress on and off-site, raising orders and approving/rejecting variations on SOR codes, undertaking pre, mid and post-inspections, managing work in progress (WIP), expenditure and key performance indicators (KPIs) within agreed parameters.

* Prepare and provide specifications for quotations on works that sit outside of the current schedule of rate codes (SOR).

* Manage a team of sub-contractors and operatives, overseeing their performance, inspecting their work, and providing accurate technical advice to resolve day-to-day issues.

Experience Required:

* IT experience of the use of computer, tablet, and PDA.

* Excellent customer service.

* Strong inter-personal organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities.

* Self-motivated, ownership of works with can do attitude.

* Relationship Builder.

* Excellent customer service.

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for an Aids & Adaptations Surveyor to join a local authority based in Westminster. My client are paying a rate of £37.79p/h Umbrella.

About the Role

My client is looking for a skilled and dedicated Technical Officer to join our team. This role is essential in delivering high-quality adaptations and improvements for older, disabled, and vulnerable residents, ensuring they can live comfortably and safely in their homes.

Reporting to the , you will work on a hybrid basis, combining office-based, home, and on-site work. You will play a vital role in designing, commissioning, and supervising works that directly impact the quality of life for residents.

This position is pivotal in supporting our mission to provide a responsive and efficient service for residents in need of home adaptations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake design, tendering, commissioning, and supervision of home improvement works for older, disabled, or vulnerable individuals.
• Conduct detailed property surveys to assess and agree on technical feasibility and cost-effective solutions for adaptation schemes.
• Maintain and review a list of approved contractors and develop framework agreements, ensuring value for money and adherence to policies.
• Seek and evaluate competitive tenders for building works, provide instructions to contractors, and monitor progress to ensure high standards.
• Regularly communicate with service users and partners, ensuring they are informed and involved in all decisions.
• Manage the delivery of adaptation work, including coordination with contractors, inspecting works, and ensuring timely completion.

Key Competencies

We are looking for a candidate who:

Communicates Effectively: Demonstrates the ability to convey complex information in a way that is meaningful and easily understood by vulnerable individuals. Is Self-Motivated and Organized: Takes initiative, manages their workload efficiently, and embraces continuous learning.

Manages Time Effectively:

Prioritizes tasks and maintains a strong commitment to established processes.

Shows Flexibility: Adopts a flexible approach to work, taking responsibility for agreed tasks in collaboration with the team manager.

Solves Problems Proactively: Identifies challenges, collaborates with the team manager, implements agreed actions, and evaluates outcomes.

Title: Aids & Adaptations Surveyor

Day Rate: £37.79p/h Umbrella

Location: Westminster, London

A new opportunity has arisen to work for a housing provider for a Multi Trade Operative on a temp to perm basis. The successful Multi Trade Operative will be required to work within the disrepair team completing property maintenance in South East London. The successful Multi Trader must be willing to travel however you the aim will be to keep you as local to your home as possible.

Pay Rate:
* £22.64ph (umbrella rate)

Multi Trade Skills required:
* Windows & Doors
* Carpenter
* Tiling
* Basic Plastering
* Fault finding and ensuring satisfactory fault rectification
* UPVC repairs and maintenance
* Double glazed unit replacement
* Carpentry such as kitchen repairs, hanging doors etc
* Use of a PDA to manage and record daily work.

Qualifications Required:
* Basic DBS Check

You will be supplied with:
* Company branded van
* Fuel card

Compliance Officer (Fire Safety)

Location: London
Salary: £24 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Temporary

About the Role
We are working with a housing association based in London to recruit a Compliance Officer specialising in fire safety. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong data management and contract administration skills to support the organisation's fire safety compliance efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing compliance with fire safety regulations, including Active Fire Safety, AOV systems, Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting, and Evacuation Systems.
• Oversee the administration and coordination of fire safety contracts, ensuring all contractor obligations are met.
• Maintain and update compliance databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
• Upload fire safety certificates and other essential documents into the database.
• Book orders and schedule appointments with contractors and residents.
• Communicate with contractors and residents to resolve access issues and ensure timely completion of fire safety work.
• Support the Compliance Team in monitoring contractor performance and compliance with service level agreements.
• Support ongoing compliance projects and contribute to improving fire safety procedures.
• Use Microsoft Dynamic 365 for data management and administrative tasks.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in compliance or contract administration, preferably within a social housing environment.
• Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with fire safety compliance processes (desirable but not essential to be technically qualified).
• Excellent organisational and communication skills to coordinate with contractors and residents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamic 365 is a plus.

Income Officer

Location: London
Salary: £29.05 per hour Umbrella
Contract Type: Temporary

About the Role

We are working on behalf of a London-based local authority to recruit a Income Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a designated patch of properties, ensuring rental income is maximised while providing outstanding customer service. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling rent accounts, minimising arrears, and supporting tenants to sustain their tenancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of rent accounts, serving as the first point of contact for tenants regarding rental payments, arrears, and financial support.
• Maximise income collection through early intervention, direct engagement, and proactive communication, including phone calls and home visits.
• Ensure compliance with the council's escalation procedures and statutory requirements related to rent arrears.
• Establish and monitor rent repayment agreements while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
• Advise tenants on Housing Benefit, Universal Credit, and other financial assistance to optimise income collection and mitigate financial risks.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies, including debt advice services, social care teams, and legal professionals.
• Prepare and submit court documentation, attend possession hearings, and provide support for evictions when necessary.
• Provide training and guidance to new team members, interns, and colleagues on best practices and income recovery strategies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare reports on rental income and arrears management.
• Represent the Income Team at resident association meetings, including occasional evening events.
• Promote Direct Debit payments and assist with financial inclusion initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong knowledge of housing and welfare legislation, including the court pre-action protocol and Welfare Reform.
• Experience in income management within a social housing setting, including debt recovery and financial support services.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills to engage with tenants and external stakeholders effectively.
• Experience in working with vulnerable residents and the ability to identify and implement tailored financial solutions.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including housing management software and financial databases.
• A customer-focused approach with a commitment to improving resident satisfaction and tenancy sustainment.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Housing Assistant

Location: London
Pay: £24.11 per hour Umbrella
Contract Type: Temporary

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected local authority, to recruit a Housing Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to support the development and delivery of tenancy and estate management services, ensuring compliance with tenancy and lease conditions while enhancing resident satisfaction and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to tenancy management teams, assisting housing officers and team managers in various housing management functions.
• Assist with estate inspections, tenancy verification checks, ASB management, fire risk assessment recommendations, and property management tasks.
• Support tenant and resident associations with administrative tasks.
• Maintain and operate both computerised and manual recording systems.
• Attend home visits, meetings, events, and conferences, occasionally outside normal working hours.
• Provide advice on tenancy change applications and ensure accurate completion of relevant documentation.
• Assist housing officers in managing the void and rehousing process, including liaising with property services and conducting property viewings.
• Ensure all tenancy sign-up packs are prepared and contain the necessary documentation.
• Utilise council IT systems to maintain up-to-date and accurate records.
• Support the service improvement team with performance and service standards data.
• Provide a high-quality, face-to-face reception service, resolving enquiries at the first point of contact where possible.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism in interactions with customers, colleagues, and other agencies.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous experience of working with a Housing Association, RSL or Local Authority.
• Knowledge of tenancy and estate management processes
• Understanding of housing policies, legislation and procedures.
• Ability to carry out property inspections and tenancy verification checks.
• Experience in dealing with anti-social behaviour cases.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
• Critical thinking skills, using evidence-based approaches to decision-making.
• Excellent coordination and collaboration skills to work well with others.
• A strong commitment to service excellence and delivering high-quality outcomes.