Current vacancies

Thank you for your interest in working for Phoenix Community Housing. 

You find details of any current job opportunities on the right of this page. Apprenticeship opportunities with Phoenix will be advertised by Lewisham Council. For details of current apprenticeship opportunities and to apply, visit the Lewisham Council website

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Repairs Planners
Closing date
5 May 2024
Salary
£34,893 per annum (FT, pro-rated for PT position)
Job Description

We are looking for two repairs planners to join our team; we are looking for those who are able to provide a high-quality service to customers and colleagues alike, and who will remain calm and professional under pressure. They will be good at problem-solving and resourceful.

Two roles are available: 

  • Full time (37.5 hours per week) 
  • Part time (15 hours per week) 

They will plan the daily workload of operatives using IT systems and Dynamic Resource Scheduler (DRS) software. They will be managing repair appointments in their entirety, changing operatives' workloads, making decisions on how and when repairs are completed, and ensuring our residents and operatives are kept informed of their repair from start to finish.

They will build strong working relationships with our operatives, repairs managers and technical leads, support work streams and become familiar with all the requirements of running an efficient, professional repair service.  

When applying for the role please indicate if you are applying for the full time or part time position. ​You can find more information about the role in the job description.

To apply for this role please complete our online application form, outlining how you meet the requirements of the role by 23:59 Sunday 5 May 2024. 

Interviews will take place in person during the week commencing 13 May 2024.

You can find more information about how we process and store your data in our Privacy Notice

 

About Phoenix Community Housing 

Phoenix is a housing organisation with a difference. We’re led by our residents, with a tenant as our Chair and with residents as the largest group on our Board. Some housing associations talk about resident involvement. We live and breathe it every day. 

We believe this is our core strength and it’s helped us earn a wide range of accolades and awards. 

We’re based in south Lewisham, London, and are proud to be building new homes in our area. We’ve grown as a housing association, taking on the management of 1,500 more homes in late 2021 to bring our total number of homes to around 7,800. 

Our new corporate plan will help us deliver on our vision of ‘together building a better future for our Phoenix Community’, supported by strategies to refresh our approach to resident involvement, customer service, sustainability and ensuring that all residents can enjoy good quality, safe and affordable homes. 

Our big ambitions apply to our staff too. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package, including our wellbeing programme, comprehensive learning and development and a culture of employee involvement. 

If you think you’re the right person to help us make the next stage of our journey, then we’d love to hear from you. We strongly believe in a work-life balance so we’d be pleased to talk about part-time flexible working and job sharing options. 

Phoenix is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

 

Health Safety and Compliance Advisor
Closing date
7 May 2024
Salary
£34,151
Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Health Safety and Compliance Advisor.  In this role you will be part of a team that delivers engagement plans that build trust, reduce no access rates and delivers compliance - helping residents to both feel and be safe in their homes.

This role will suit you if you enjoy working with data and risk management and are comfortable with assisting in a variety of areas, such as contractor procurement, systems updates and arranging meetings.  We are looking for an individual who, ideally, has experience in landlord hazards and compliance: building safety, fire safety, gas, electrical, asbestos and water hygiene.

The successful applicant will have the ability to communicate clearly and have an organised and logical approach to work.  Ideally you will have a NEBOSH level 3 or be working towards it.

If you’re comfortable with deadlines, reports and all things compliance, and have a positive approach to delivery, quality and customer service, this could be the role for you!

To apply for this role please complete our online application form, outlining how you meet the requirements of the role by 11:59 on Tuesday 7 May 2024. 

Interviews for this role are due to take place in person on Friday 10 May 2024.

You can find more information about the role in the job description.

You can find more information about how we process and store your data in our Privacy Notice

 

About Phoenix Community Housing 

Phoenix is a housing organisation with a difference. We’re led by our residents, with a tenant as our Chair and with residents as the largest group on our Board. Some housing associations talk about resident involvement. We live and breathe it every day. 

We believe this is our core strength and it’s helped us earn a wide range of accolades and awards. 

We’re based in south Lewisham, London, and are proud to be building new homes in our area. We’ve grown as a housing association, taking on the management of 1,500 more homes in late 2021 to bring our total number of homes to around 7,800. 

Our new corporate plan will help us deliver on our vision of ‘together building a better future for our Phoenix Community’, supported by strategies to refresh our approach to resident involvement, customer service, sustainability and ensuring that all residents can enjoy good quality, safe and affordable homes. 

Our big ambitions apply to our staff too. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package, including our wellbeing programme, comprehensive learning and development and a culture of employee involvement. 

If you think you’re the right person to help us make the next stage of our journey, then we’d love to hear from you. We strongly believe in a work-life balance so we’d be pleased to talk about part-time flexible working and job sharing options. 

Phoenix is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

 

Estates Services Officer (Permanent)
Closing date
28 April 2024
Salary
£27,912 FTE
Job Description

We are looking for an Estates Services Officer to join our team on a permanent basis.

This is an ideal opportunity to encounter a variety of opportunities to learn, as well as gain a new perspective on your career choices and get hands-on, practical instruction.

The role is to provide an effective caretaking service and maintain the general environmental upkeep of our estates and properties. This includes:

  • Sweeping and mopping the insides of our blocks, attending to bin areas and litter picking the outside spaces.  
  • Carrying out weekly fire safety checks.
  • Hand pulling or hoeing weeds as required.

We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated and can demonstrate a high level of customer service and confidence when addressing a variety of issues. You must also have excellent communication skills to enable you to engage with residents, colleagues, and partners to improve our services and meet our performance standards.

For more information, please see the job description

For more information about the role, please contact Karen Ward, Principal Estates Services Manager or James Peters, Estates Services Manager.

How to apply

To apply for this role please complete our online application form, outlining how you meet the requirements of the role by 23:59 on Sunday 28 April 2024. 

Interviews for this role will take place in person on Thursday 9 May 2024. 

You can find more information about how we process and store your data in our Privacy Notice

 

About Phoenix Community Housing 

Phoenix is a housing organisation with a difference. We’re led by our residents, with a tenant as our Chair and with residents as the largest group on our Board. Some housing associations talk about resident involvement. We live and breathe it every day. 

We believe this is our core strength and it’s helped us earn a wide range of accolades and awards. 

We’re based in south Lewisham, London, and are proud to be building new homes in our area. We’ve grown as a housing association, taking on the management of 1,500 more homes in late 2021 to bring our total number of homes to around 7,800. 

Our new corporate plan will help us deliver on our vision of ‘together building a better future for our Phoenix Community’, supported by strategies to refresh our approach to resident involvement, customer service, sustainability and ensuring that all residents can enjoy good quality, safe and affordable homes. 

Our big ambitions apply to our staff too. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package, including our wellbeing programme, comprehensive learning and development and a culture of employee involvement. 

If you think you’re the right person to help us make the next stage of our journey, then we’d love to hear from you. We strongly believe in a work-life balance so we’d be pleased to talk about part-time flexible working and job sharing options. 

Phoenix is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.