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About the role Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer The main function of this role is to improve the housing quality within Elmbridge Borough Council by working proactively and reactively working to improve housing standards across all tenures and reduce the number of empty properties in the borough. You will work under the supervision of the senior property standards and empty homes officer to investigate and resolve complaints of poor housing conditions and undertake inspections of caravan sites and take appropriate enforcement action to ensure compliance with appropriate legislation and regulatory requirements. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of the Private Sector Housing team’s computerised records systems. The main purpose of the role: Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer To improve the quality, safety and choice of residential accommodation in Elmbridge and meeting the Council’s responsibilities under the Housing Acts and other legislation.To ensure best use of the housing stock by minimising the number of empty properties.To provide an excellent service to owners, occupiers and tenants in all tenures through action by a range of intervention strategies, including enforcement, education and advice.Specific duties and responsibilities Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer To carry out proactive and programmed inspections of residential propertiesInvestigate complaints regarding housing disrepair, in line with council policies and procedures, using the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Where necessary and appropriate, to initiate and prepare recommendations for enforcement action in line with council policies and procedures.Inspection, licensing and enforcement of houses of multiple occupation in line with council policies and procedures under supervision by the Senior Housing Standards Officer.Inspection, licensing and enforcement mobile home/ caravan sites in line with council policies and procedures.To lead on the promotion, identifying and monitoring of empty homes and bringing them back into use. Organising awareness of the empty property issues and any initiatives through appropriate promotional materials, publicity and education and proactively approaching the owners of empty properties and advising them on their options.To use the council’s powers under the Renters Rights Act, to support the provision of well managed and maintained rented housing within the borough, working collaboratively with tenants, landlords, managing agents and colleagues across the councilUndertake general environmental protection complaint work under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 where relating to statutory nuisances.To advise residents, owners and landlords on matters of disrepair, housing standards and, in general terms, on the procurement and funding of building works. Where statutory notices have been served, monitor compliance and take appropriate action in the event of failure to complyTo provide all necessary information and evidence to facilitate legal proceedings and appear as a witness for the Council in legal proceedings, tribunals and enquiries, as directed.Maintain records and reports and provide such statistical information as may be required in relation to the duties attached to the postRepresent the council at meetings with internal and external partners.Keep up to date with current legislation, regulations, guidance and technical developments.Qualifications and Education Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer Good standard of general education with examinations passed in English Language and MathematicsEducated to at least an HND/HNC level or equivalent in Environmental Health, Housing or a Construction related subject. Hold certificate of competence in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.Have training in the investigatory powers introduced under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, or be willing to undertake this training as part of the role. Experience of working as a Private Sector Housing Officer, Technical Officer in an Environmental Health Residential Team or working within an organisation dealing with Housing Standards and HMO Licensing related matters.Experience of surveying dwellings for defects and disrepair. Experience of undertaking responsive and programmed inspections of residential premisesExperience of drafting statutory notices and enforcement papers in relation to housing conditions and failure to comply with notices or licensing conditionsExperience of identifying empty properties and the range of powers and practices aimed at bringing them back into use

Revenues & Benefits Systems OfficerFull-time | 36 hours per week | Monday–Friday | Office-based (review possible part home working after initial month)We are seeking a Benefits professional with significant experience and a strong background in benefit assessment who is ready to progress into a Revenues & Benefits Systems Officer role. This position is ideal for someone who understands the operational side of Benefits and wants to move into a more technical, systems-focused career path.The role centers on maintaining, developing, and improving our Benefits systems, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all processes. You will work closely with operational teams, IT, and external suppliers to support system changes, testing, upgrades, and data quality.Skills & ExperienceWe are looking for someone with:significant Benefits assessment experience (HB/CTR or equivalent)Strong understanding of Benefits legislation, workflows, and operational processesGood working knowledge of Excel (lookups, pivot tables, data manipulation)Familiarity with any of the following is an advantage:QBFSQLCAKE/HBAPQuality AssuranceAppealsEnd-of-Year processesWe do not expect you to have all the technical skills from day one. We will invest in training and development for the right candidate who brings strong Benefits knowledge and a willingness to learn.-About the roleYou will support the Council in the effective and efficient maintenance and development of the Council’s Revenues and Benefits system.The main purpose of the role:You will support the Council in the effective and efficient maintenance and development of the Revenues and Benefits system of the Council (Academy)Specific duties and responsibilitiesResponsible for providing support for the Academy system of the Council.In particular:Assist the Academy Systems Manager in providing a high-quality service which ensures the Council meets its statutory and legal requirements.Have a high knowledge of the functionality and systems operation of the Academy system to provide advice and support to the Systems Manager (Academy)Ensure the regular information updates are managed in a timely manner and report are produced in accordance with business needsMaintain and support the Academy System to provide a quality system to the council.Draft and update procedure manualsAssist with statutory returns (including subsidy), liaise effectively with the Councils External Auditor.Assist with the testing of new releases and day to day system issuesProvide advice to other teams of the Council on Academy functionality, reports and upgrades.Produce ad hoc reports, make system updates and changes.Liaise with colleagues within the Team and the Council to maximise the use and functionality of the system.ExperienceOf working in a busy and demanding systems environment.Recent, regular use of the Academy Benefits I.T. system.Of working with financial information and statistics including using a range of MS Excel functionalityOf designing processes and working in accordance with written proceduresThe ability to prepare manuals covering complex processes and procedures format appropriate to the audience.Of building good working relationships with internal colleague but also external partner agencies and suppliers as required

Paraplanner / Trainee Financial Adviser – Surbiton | Office Based | Up to £75,000 + Benefits Career path: Clear progression route to IFA with an inherited client pipeline We are working with a growing, independently owned financial planning firm based in Surrey to recruit a Paraplanner or Technical Paraplanner on a permanent basis. This is an urgent requirement — the firm has a high and increasing workload and needs an experienced, self-sufficient paraplanner who can integrate quickly and hit the ground running. The firm provides comprehensive independent financial advice to a well-established private client base and is led by an experienced MD with decades of industry knowledge. This is a hands-on, high-output role working directly alongside the MD — not a back-office support function. You will be supporting client meetings and annual reviews, and providing technical guidance to the wider administration team. For the right individual, this role offers something rare: the MD is planning to reduce his hours over the medium term and is actively building a succession pipeline. The person who earns his trust will inherit hundreds of clients and transition into a fully independent IFA role managing their own book. That is not a vague aspiration — it is a planned, structural outcome of joining this business at this stage. Salary up to£75,000 for Chartered / highly experienced candidates WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Producing comprehensive suitability reports Preparing for client meetings and annual reviews — gathering performance figures, analysing portfolio performance, and running reports through FE Analytics Summarising complex technical information clearly and concisely for client-facing documents — without losing accuracy or compliance integrity Conducting technical research and provider comparisons across the firm's platform and product range Providing technical support and guidance to the financial administration team (two administrators) Supporting SIPP onboarding cases as required WHAT YOU WILL NEED Paraplanning experience in an IFA or independent financial planning environment Strong technical knowledge of pensions, investments, and associated financial planning structures — able to work independently without step-by-step direction Proficiency with FE Analytics for report generation