Are you ready to be part of something special? Welcome to Settle, where our brand-new 2030 strategy marks the start of an exciting journey. As we remain committed to delivering exceptional service to our residents, there's never been a better time to join our team. At settle, our colleagues live our values every day, creating a collaborative, kind, trusted, inclusive, committed, and proud community.

Our diverse and growing team prides itself on offering tailored support for both residents and each other, driven by continuous feedback. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone feels confident and supported to be their true selves.

At Settle, colleagues love their work because they make a meaningful difference every day. Our friendly culture creates an environment where everyone can thrive. If you're looking for a place where your contributions are valued and you can truly grow, settle is the perfect place for you.

Here at Settle we are looking for a Regeneration Project Assistant for a 12 month fixed term contract.

We’re embarking on an exciting period of investment in our existing estates and building a range of high quality affordable housing products to meet the needs of the communities in which we operate. Your task is to support the Development & Regeneration Team to ensure the effective management of a portfolio of projects from planning to completion, engaging with residents, maximising the use of resources, maintaining stringent cost control, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and internal requirements. This role offers the opportunity to build the foundations in a career in Development and/or Regeneration.

Outline of Key Responsibilities...

You will:

• Get to know our customers, building relationships with them to assist in the delivery of our regeneration proposals and associated communication plans. Support the regeneration team to deliver successful tenant decant programmes including maintaining accurate customer records and administrative tasks to support the delivery of the regeneration programmes.
• Work with the Regeneration Officer to deliver customer engagement activities and ensure continuity of service throughout the moving process
• Provide project management support including assisting with:
  • Appointing Consultants in accordance with the financial regulations
  • Pre-planning public consultation on new developments in accordance with the Development and Regeneration procedure
  • Individual scheme delivery to practical completion and handover.
  • Liaise closely and effectively with both internal departments and external organisations and agencies, calling and attending project review and site meetings.
  • Managing cashflows
  • Supporting applications for grant funding
  • Preparing reports
• Work with colleagues to ensure seamless handover of projects into management and with residents to ensure a stress free transition to their new home
• Be a professional in the housing sector by aiming towards and achieving professional development through the chartered institute of housing
• Represent settle in a variety of forums and to demonstrate a sensitivity to the pressure’s regeneration introduces to a community.
• Ability to take responsibility for making decisions to move things forward under the guidance of the Regeneration or Development Manager
• Be administratively efficient and ensure excellent record keeping

We are looking for someone who has...

• Experience of working in a housing or development related field
• Results focus -sets high standards for self and demonstrates drive to meet targets
• Customer Orientation – desire and willingness to address the needs of our customers
• Communication – able to convey information clearly, accurately and convincingly
• Teamwork – contributes actively to team collaboration approach
• Planning and Organisation – prioritise, organise and schedule activities to ensure targets are met
• Respect for all – demonstrates awareness of cultural and community diversity and is sensitive to their needs
• Responsive to change and able to deal with challenging situations
• IT Skills, including use of MS Office (Word, Excel and Power point) and willingness and ability to learn use of financial modelling packages (Proval and Sequel)

For added brilliance!

• Knowledge of Housing Association development standards and processes.
• Outline understanding of planning procedures
• Outline understanding of building or similar contract
• Outline understanding of technical and financial feasibility studies

Benefits

At Settle, our friendly and hard-working colleagues are proud to be relentlessly resident focussed, and we believe that dedication deserves a stellar benefits package. Here’s what we offer to our amazing colleagues:

• annual salary: £30,000 per annum

• flexible working: hybrid and flexible options available (role-dependent)

• generous leave: 27 days of annual leave, increasing to 32 days with length of service

• family leave: enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

• pension contributions: up to 10% from Settle

• healthcare cash plan: for your health and wellness

• flexible benefits: cash towards your heath and wellbeing

• development: excellent personal and professional growth opportunities

And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:

• fresh fruit Mondays: keep your energy up with healthy snacks

• colleague-led campaigns and celebrations: wellbeing weeks and charity bake sales

• volunteering days: 2 paid days to give back to the communities we work in

• secure parking: free onsite parking and bike sheds too!

• local discounts: enjoy perks from our community partners

• mental health support: access to counselling sessions and mental health resources

• feedback commitment: we listen to our colleagues and take action

• shower facilities: perfect for those who cycle to work or hit the gym

• early finish Friday: a kickstart to the weekend!

At Settle, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Join us and enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative, kind, and inclusive environment.

Our Commitment

Our culture at Settle is inclusive and celebrates the differences in everyone. We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of today’s society. We would like to encourage applicants from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from global majority communities.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required so you can fully participate in the recruitment process.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a Basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

We are currently exploring a partnership with Paradigm Housing, please read more here.