Working at Optivo

At Optivo we understand the difference safe, secure and affordable homes can make to people’s lives.

We develop places with people, not profit, in mind, building homes and communities where people can thrive.

We’re one of the largest housing providers in the UK and a member of the G15 group of London’s largest housing associations. We’ve over 45,000 homes across London, the South East and the Midlands, giving 90,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own.

And we’re growing. We’re committed to building more homes - with 1500 homes in development every year by 2021, there’s never been a better time to join us as we expand to help solve the housing crisis.

We’re about more than bricks and mortar – we’re about building communities. Our founders were passionate about helping families with a housing need. As Optivo, we’re continuing that strong commitment to social purpose.

We invest heavily in neighbourhood community programmes, helping our residents with training, careers advice, financial and digital inclusion so they can develop their potential and live their best lives.

Our residents are at the heart of everything we do - it’s what distinguishes us and makes us unique. At every level of the business our residents work alongside us as one team, to co design, scrutinise and improve our work so we can deliver brilliant service and value for money.

Our recruitment is based on finding skilled people who really care - people who naturally live our CORE values, in the work they do, every day.  

In return, we offer a great place to work; a place where you’re valued and where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the world.

We’re not promising every day will be a breeze. In fact, your career at Optivo will bring constant fresh challenges that will stretch you and enable you to grow and develop professionally.

One thing we can guarantee is you’ll gain an enormous sense of satisfaction from supporting our residents to live their best lives. You’ll also have a lot of fun along the way!

So, if you love working in an environment where no two days are the same; enjoy a challenge; and thrive working in a committed, high performing team that’s constantly striving to improve and make a difference – then get in touch.

      78% of our team say they’re proud to work for Optivo

      80% think Optivo is a great employer

      91% understood the positive contribution they made towards our strategic goals

      (Optivo Internal Survey 2019)