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Surveyor

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Damp and Mould Surveyor
Manchester
Temporary – Permanent
£25+ Umbrella ph

We are currently working on behalf of a social housing provider in Manchester, to recruit for a Damp and Mould Surveyor on a temporary to permanent basis.

Duties of the Damp and Mould Surveyor:

  • Undertake surveys, prepare schedules of condition, schedules of work, tender documentation and ensure specifications are kept up to date
  • Oversee the right response to damp and mould cases based on severity
  • Assist in the design, procurement and management of contracts and contractors in delivering works within the damp and mould workstreams
  • Manage day to day workload
  • Adhere to all health and safety regulations
  • Review payment applications
  • Monitor performance of contractors

Requirements of the Damp and Mould Surveyor:

  • Strong knowledge around the cause of damp and mould
  • HNC qualification or equivalent
  • Driving licence

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Lucie Houston – Senior Recruitment Consultant at Hamilton Woods on 01509 276158 or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot reply to everyone with feedback directly and please assume you have been unsuccessful

Interim Financial Controller

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Interim Financial Controller – Hybrid Role (Birmingham)

Are you an experienced financial professional with a strong technical accounting background? Are you looking for an interim opportunity to make an immediate impact within a leading financial services organization? If so, we encourage you to apply.

Our client, a prominent financial services firm based in Birmingham, is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to manage the financial accounts for three distinct entities on a monthly basis. This pivotal role will support the finance team with year-end audit preparations and ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting throughout the engagement period. This is a hybrid position, offering 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Financial Director (FD), your duties will include:

  • Overseeing and managing the financial accounts for three separate entities.
  • Ensuring the accurate and timely completion of monthly financial closing processes.
  • Assisting with year-end external audit preparations, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and maintaining audit readiness.
  • Refining and enhancing technical accounting processes to ensure alignment with industry best practices.
  • Delivering comprehensive financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
  • Acting as a key advisor within the finance team, sharing expertise and ensuring full adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

This high-impact role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the continued success of a leading financial services organization. If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding interim position, we invite you to apply.

Lettings Assistant

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Lettings Assistant
Temporary, 4-8 weeks
£17.61 Umbrella
Manchester

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working with a Manchester based Housing Association, to recruit to a Lettings Assistant on a temporary basis, for 4-8 weeks with the view to potentially be extended.

Responsibilities of the Lettings Assistant include:

  • Provided a professional administration support service for the lettings and tenancy management teams
  • Assisted with the advertising, shortlisting and letting of properties
  • Advised current tenants on re-housing options
  • Provided basic advice on tenancy issues
  • Assisted the team to achieve high levels of sustainable lettings
  • Ensured customer sustain their tenancies for as long as possible

Requirements of the Lettings Assistant includes:

  • Previous experience within lettings

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Lucie Houston – Managing Consultant at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot respond to all applicants, and please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Supported Housing Team Leader

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Hostel Team Leader
£35,500

6 months Fixed Term Contract

37 hrs pw Monday – Friday
Heckmondwike / Huddersfield

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, who are recruiting for a Hostel Team Leader to work across their two hostel-based services for young people aged 16- 25 years.

The role will require working across Monday – Friday 9am-5pm at their site in Heckmondwike and Huddersfield.

The successful postholder will be responsible for the supervision of a team of 9, comprised of Support Co-ordinators and Night Support Workers.

Responsibilities of the Hostel Team Leader:

  • Delivering a high-quality support service to young people aged 16-25 years living within a hostel based setting
  • Supervising a team of 9 staff members
  • Ensuring staff rotas are updated and covered in times of absence
  • Maintaining and monitoring policies and procedures within the team
  • Supporting colleagues within the team through training and coaching
  • Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external working partners

Essential Criteria of the Hostel Team Leader:

  • UK Driving License and access to own vehicle
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Experience managing complex rotas
  • Experience working within a hostel or refuge based setting
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience within a Team Leader position

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall (Associate Director) at Hamilton Woods on 01509 276158 or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, please deem your application unsuccessful.

Electrician

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Electrician

Permanent

£38,000 per annum

Van & Fuel Card Provided (Business Use Only)

37.5 hr Week (Monday – Friday)

Birmingham

We are currently seeking an Electrician to join a well-established team, covering care homes, supported living, and independent living properties across Birmingham postcodes. This role is perfect for someone looking for job security, steady hours, and a great work-life balance.

Responsibilities of the Electrician:

  • Providing electrical work to tenants living in independent, supported living and care homes across Birmingham
  • Carrying out periodic testing (EICRs), reactive maintenance and remedial work
  • Diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults, carrying out electrical upgrades, emergency light testing
  • Ensuring health and safety
  • Utilising a tablet to receive and complete jobs

Requirements of the Electrician:

  • Electrical experience in residential or social housing settings
  • Comfortable in a customer-facing role, working with elderly residents
  • NVQ level 3
  • 2391
  • 18th Edition

Benefits of the Electrician:

  • Van & Tools Provided (Including hand tools)
  • 24 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • £85 per on-call shift (1 in 6 rota)

Finance Business Partner

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Finance Business Partner
Permanent
£55,000 – £60,000, plus bonus & benefits
Tamworth
Hyrbid, 2 in days office

Hamilton Woods Associates is recruiting for a great business in Tamworth that is looking to strengthen its finance team through the addition of a finance business partner. We are looking for someone who is keen and interested in exploring the strategy, costing and efficiencies across the business.

ROLE PROFILE:

  • Support, challenge and drive the strategic and financial decisions and priorities, with a focus on financial performance delivery.
  • Liaising with stakeholders to improve the Strategy, Cost and Efficiency across their branches.
  • Negotiate and influence change with stakeholders, to improve the financial stance of the business.
  • Directly reporting to the Finance Director/Financial Controller.
  • Building relationships with business directors and key decision-makers.
  • Responsible for working with the external auditors to understand stock accounting processes and validate balances.
  • Ad-hoc requirements as required.

ABOUT

  • ACCA/ACA/CIMA/QBE or equivalent
  • Proficient in the ability to manipulate financial data and produce insight to help drive financial performance.
  • Strong ability to influence and impact the decisions and financial performance of senior stakeholders and their teams and to provide sound judgement in areas where decisions can have a significant financial impact.
  • Demonstrate the ability to build relationships with business directors and key decision-makers.
  • Track record of driving continuous improvement to reports and KPIs

If you would like to apply for the role, please send your CV to mitch@hamilton-woods.com

Finance Business Partner

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Finance Business Partner
Permanent
£50,000 – £55,000, plus bonus & benefits
Tamworth
Hyrbid, 2 in days office

Hamilton Woods Associates is recruiting for a great business in Tamworth that is looking to strengthen its finance team through the addition of a finance business partner. We are looking for someone who is keen and interested in exploring the strategy, costing and efficiencies across the business.

ROLE PROFILE:

  • Support, challenge and drive the strategic and financial decisions and priorities, with a focus on financial performance delivery.
  • Liaising with stakeholders to improve the Strategy, Cost and Efficiency across their branches.
  • Negotiate and influence change with stakeholders, to improve the financial stance of the business.
  • Directly reporting to the Finance Director/Financial Controller.
  • Building relationships with business directors and key decision-makers.
  • Responsible for working with the external auditors to understand stock accounting processes and validate balances.
  • Ad-hoc requirements as required.

ABOUT

  • ACCA/ACA/CIMA/QBE or equivalent
  • Proficient in the ability to manipulate financial data and produce insight to help drive financial performance.
  • Strong ability to influence and impact the decisions and financial performance of senior stakeholders and their teams and to provide sound judgement in areas where decisions can have a significant financial impact.
  • Demonstrate the ability to build relationships with business directors and key decision-makers.
  • Track record of driving continuous improvement to reports and KPIs

If you would like to apply for the role, please send your CV to mitch@hamilton-woods.com

VAT & Regulatory Reporting Accountant

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VAT & Regulatory Reporting Accountant
£50,000 – £55,000
Solihull
Permanent

Hamilton Woods are working exclusively with an established business based in Solihull seeking an experienced VAT & Regulatory Reporting Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing VAT return submissions, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting for multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage VAT return submissions and reconciliations for assigned entities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns (monthly, quarterly, bi-monthly, and annual) while ensuring no late or mis-filing penalties
  • Complete balance sheet reconciliations for VAT and Tax, preparing relevant journals to clear reconciling items
  • Oversee intrastat reporting, EC Sales, and other statutory/regulatory filings
  • Act as a key point of contact between the business, tax team, and local authorities
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with tax teams, external auditors, and tax advisors
  • Support the identification and implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
  • Assist with ad hoc projects and compliance initiatives as required

What We’re Looking For:

  • Relevant tax or accounting qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Practical VAT experience in advisory, tax authority, or industry roles
  • Experience in preparing and/or reviewing VAT returns with an understanding of international VAT regulations
  • Strong ability to manage stakeholders remotely and work independently
  • High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and compliance

If you would like to apply for this role, please get in contact with your CV attached to mitch@hamilton-woods.com

Plumber

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Plumber

Permanent

£28,600 p/a

Van & Fuel Card Provided (Business Use Only)

40 Hour Week (Monday – Friday)

Birmingham

We are currently seeking a Plumber to join a well-established team, covering care homes, supported living, and independent living properties across Birmingham postcodes. This role is perfect for someone looking for job security, steady hours, and a great work-life balance.

Responsibilities of the Plumber

  • Carrying out a mix of reactive and planned plumbing maintenance across a variety of homes for older people including:
    • Installing radiators and valves
    • Changing taps and mixer showers
    • Replacing leaking pipe work and isolation valves
    • Topping up pressure on boilers
    • Changing toilets, sinks & shower trays
    • Replacing auto air vents
    • Replacing shower drain pumps
    • Clearing waste blockages
  • Utilising a tablet to receive and complete jobs
  • Completing other minor repairs beyond plumbing, including tightening fixtures, changing lightbulbs and repairing door handles

Requirements of the Plumber:

  • Plumbing experience in residential or social housing settings
  • Comfortable in a customer-facing role, working with elderly residents
  • Ability to handle minor repairs beyond plumbing
  • NVQ level 2 in Plumbing & Heating

Benefits of the Plumber:

  • Van & Tools Provided (Including hand tools)
  • 24 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Brand-New Lease Van
  • £85 per on-call shift (1 in 6 rota)

Hostel Team Leader

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Hostel Team Leader
£35,500

6 months Fixed Term Contract

37 hrs pw Monday – Friday
Heckmondwike / Huddersfield

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, who are recruiting for a Hostel Team Leader to work across their two hostel-based services for young people aged 16- 25 years.

The role will require working across Monday – Friday 9am-5pm at their site in Heckmondwike and Huddersfield.

The successful postholder will be responsible for the supervision of a team of 9, comprised of Support Co-ordinators and Night Support Workers.

Responsibilities of the Hostel Team Leader:

  • Delivering a high-quality support service to young people aged 16-25 years living within a hostel based setting
  • Supervising a team of 9 staff members
  • Ensuring staff rotas are updated and covered in times of absence
  • Maintaining and monitoring policies and procedures within the team
  • Supporting colleagues within the team through training and coaching
  • Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external working partners

Essential Criteria of the Hostel Team Leader:

  • UK Driving License and access to own vehicle
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Experience managing complex rotas
  • Experience working within a hostel or refuge based setting
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience within a Team Leader position

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall (Associate Director) at Hamilton Woods on 01509 276158 or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, please deem your application unsuccessful.