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We believe that mutual commitment and shared responsibility is key. We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to be an employer of choice. Everything we do is underpinned by our four cultural values. We endeavour to be agile, accountable, ambitious and attentive.

We offer a comprehensive and person-centered employment package to our staff. This includes:

  • Flexible approach to working week including full-time, part-time and job-sharing possibilities.
  • Welcoming, accessible work environments including remote working
  • Training and development programme
  • Ethical pension scheme from the Pensions Trust -we match employee contributions up to 10%
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Free eye test & contribution towards glasses
  • Cycle scheme
  • Professional Subscription Payment – we will cover the cost of one professional membership subscription per year (e.g. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for Finance roles)
  • Company subscription to Simply Health & Rewards
  • Habinteg Day — an additional day of annual leave that colleagues can take at any point during the year.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome candidates with Badge showing that Habinteg is a disability confident leader.disabilities, long-term health conditions to apply for our roles. We encourage job-seekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at recruitment@habinteg.org.uk if you would like to chat to us or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or interview process. 

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Senior Access Advisor

  • Based : London City Road, EC1V 2PQ with hybrid working
  • Hours : Part Time – 35 Hours per week (Permanent).
  • Salary: £52,334. pa 

Help shape a more inclusive built environment

The Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) is looking for an experienced Senior Access Advisor to join our consultancy team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established access consultant to take a leading role in delivering high-quality inclusive design consultancy while supporting the development of our growing team. Working across a wide range of sectors, you'll help clients create environments that can be accessed, used and enjoyed by everyone.

As a senior member of the team, you'll combine technical expertise with leadership, delivering consultancy services, mentoring colleagues and contributing to the continued growth of one of the UK's leading inclusive design consultancies.

About the Role

You'll provide expert advice on inclusive design through:

  • Access audits and access strategies
  • Inclusive design reviews for new developments and refurbishment projects
  • Development of inclusive design standards, toolkits and guidance
  • Technical advice based on current legislation, Building Regulations, British Standards and recognised good practice
  • Quality assurance of consultancy reports and technical outputs 

You'll also:

  • Provide line management and technical leadership to Access Advisors and support professional development
  • Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Contribute to bids, tenders and business development
  • Represent CAE through articles, presentations, conferences and industry events
  • Help shape new consultancy services in response to emerging client needs

You'll work across housing, heritage, education, workplaces, arts and culture, public buildings and outdoor environments, helping deliver practical, reasonable solutions for more inclusive environments for everyone.

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about inclusive design and has strong experience delivering access consultancy services.

You'll ideally have:

  • NRAC registration or equivalent professional experience in access consultancy
  • Significant experience undertaking access audits, inclusive design reviews and developing access strategies
  • Excellent knowledge of the Equality Act, Building Regulations, British Standards and inclusive design guidance
  • Experience interpreting architectural drawings and providing practical design advice
  • Strong report writing and communication skills
  • Experience mentoring, supervising or managing colleagues
  • The confidence to work with clients, design teams and stakeholders across a range of sectors

A background in architecture, surveying, construction, housing or another built environment discipline would be advantageous.

About Us

For over 50 years, the Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) has been a recognised leader in inclusive design.

Part of Habinteg Housing Association, we provide consultancy, research, training and publications that help organisations create environments that work for everyone. Our pan-user approach considers the needs of disabled people, older people, children and people with diverse physical, sensory, cognitive, cultural and faith-related requirements.

Our work supports organisations across the public and private sectors to deliver inclusive, accessible places that enable everyone to participate fully.

Why work for us

  • Join a great collaborative and supportive in house and associates’ team
  • Access to full suite of CAE training. This includes professional qualifications relevant to the role.
  • Pension scheme where Habinteg will match your contribution up until 10%
  • Cycle scheme where you can purchase a bike and pay the cost monthly through your salary.
  • Free eye test and a contribution towards new glasses
  • Life assurance scheme

Closing date:  30 September 2026

Interview date:  W/c TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.

For a copy of the job description please email  recruitment@habinteg.org.uk   and to apply please visit,  Work for us | Habinteg Housing Association .

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at  recruitment@habinteg.org.uk if you would like to chat or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or the interview process. 

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship; only candidates with the legal right to work in the UK will be considered.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us the HR department: E-mail: recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

Apply now 

Neighbourhood Coordinator – Cornwall

  • Based:  Scheme office, Pool
  • Hours:  Part Time – 16 hours/week over 3 days, Wed/Thurs/Fri. (Permanent).
  • Salary:  £13,889.97
  • Areas covered:  Pool, Camborne, Roche, Liskeard

Travel : There will be an element of remote/home working for this role, however the successful candidate will need to travel on a frequent basis and have a visible presence on their patch and to undertake mandatory compliance checks. A valid driving license and personal vehicle are essential. Mileage is paid at £0.55 per mile and is calculated from base office to location and return to base.  

About Us

People come to work for Habinteg because they believe in what matters to us. Inclusion drives all that we do, be that the services we offer to tenants, the environments we create or the homes we deliver. One in four people in this country are disabled but most homes are designed to exclude them. We believe in designing homes and creating neighbourhoods that everyone can share and enjoy.  We have 3200 homes across the country from Tyneside to Cornwall. We provide expert training and consultancy through our Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) in-house team.

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering housing services to our tenants in the Cornwall area at our properties including Pool, Camborne , Roche, Liskeard . This is a generic and rewarding housing management role - and a challenging one. You will be letting properties, carrying out scheme inspections, including key health and safety checks, helping tenants to keep up to date with their rent, and liaising with social services and occupational health services to ensure tenants can successfully maintain their tenancy and live independently. You will also be dealing with tenancy issues, including managing reports of anti-social behaviour. You will be working as part of a small team managed by the Neighbourhood Manager and will be expected to achieve stretching and ambitious targets. Tenant engagement is key to Habinteg’s success, and you will work closely with tenant representatives and tenant groups.  

This role is based on-site, and candidates should be comfortable working and travelling from the sites this role covers. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

About You

You will be committed and enthusiastic, approachable and able to work confidently on your own initiative, thriving on the challenges of working independently and the responsibility and rewards that brings. You will enjoy building relationships with tenants and partners, while remaining adaptable to changing priorities and service needs.

Ideally, you’ll have some experience and knowledge of housing management in the social housing sector and will be committed to Habinteg’s inclusive housing mission.

Computer literacy is needed, as are sound written and verbal communication skills.

You will be flexible and agile in your approach, being able to adapt your approach to different circumstances and service demands.

Finally, make sure to read all about us . If you’re looking to work for a company that makes a difference to society, we might just be the place for you.  

We understand that one person cannot always meet every area of a job description so if you are interested and feel you may be suitable, please do get in touch or apply using the details below.

To apply, please visit and register: Work for us | Habinteg Housing Association   

A job description can be requested by emailing  recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

Closing date: This role will close once filled so don’t delay submitting your application!

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interview date: TBC

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions to apply for our roles. We encourage job-seekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at recruitment@habinteg.org.uk if you would like to chat to us or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or interview process. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the HR department:
E-mail: recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

Apply now 

 

Customer Services Assistant

Based : Bradford (This role is based at Head officer BD11 1DR)
Hours:
Full time — 35 hours/week — Fixed term 12 months  
Salary:
£25,516.64

About Us

People come to work for Habinteg because they believe in what matters to us. Inclusion drives all that we do, be that the services we offer to tenants, the environments we create or the homes we deliver. One in four people in this country are disabled but most homes are designed to exclude them. We believe in designing homes and creating neighbourhoods that everyone can share and enjoy.  We have 3200 homes across the country from Tyneside to Cornwall. We provide expert training and consultancy through our Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) in-house team.

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service to our tenants based at our Bradford Customer Service Contact Centre. This is a generic and rewarding role - and a challenging one. You will be required to take incoming calls from our tenants, diagnose repairs, liaising with contractors, keeping tenants up to date, making outbound calls to improve the overall service levels and will be committed to Habinteg’s inclusive housing mission.

About You

Possess a commitment to delivering customer service excellence and a reputation for ensuring complete customer satisfaction. You will be committed, and enthusiastic, thriving on the challenges of working independently and the responsibility and rewards that brings. You will have some experience and knowledge of housing.

You will be flexible and agile in your approach, being able to adapt your approach to different circumstances and service demands.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions to apply for our roles. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at recruitment@habinteg.org.uk if you would like to chat to us or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or interview process. 

To apply please visit  https://www.habinteg.org.uk/jobs

For a full job description please contact  recruitment@habinteg.org.uk 

The position will remain open until 17 September, so don’t delay submitting your application! 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the HR department:

E-mail: recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

Apply now 

Finance Officer

  • Based: Bradford (BD11 1DR) with Hybrid working
  • Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (Fixed term contract to Permanent)
  • Salary: £32,000 pa

We are looking for an organised and customer focused Finance Officer to join our Finance team. This is a varied role with responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of purchase ledger, sales ledger, rent ledger and cashbook transactions, ensuring the smooth operation of key financial processes across the organisation.

At Habinteg, we are looking for people who care about our mission and want to use their finance skills to make a difference. We value curiosity, teamwork, accountability and a strong work ethic. In return, we offer meaningful work, development and mentoring

About the Role

Working closely with colleagues, suppliers and external agencies, you will play an important role in maintaining financial accuracy, resolving queries and supporting the delivery of an efficient finance service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, building relationships and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

What you’ll be doing 

Purchase Ledger

  • Process purchase invoices accurately, ensuring correct coding, approval and payment in line with agreed terms.
  • Verify invoices against approved purchase orders and delegated authority levels.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
  • Resolve supplier and internal queries efficiently and professionally.
  • Prepare weekly BACS payment runs in accordance with financial controls and procedures.
  • Review aged creditor balances and clear outstanding items.

Rent Ledger

  • Support the accurate processing of tenant payments and rent transactions.
  • Upload Housing Benefit, Universal Credit and Supporting People payment schedules.
  • Process rent account adjustments and reconciliations.
  • Investigate and resolve rent account queries from colleagues and external agencies.
  • Carry out regular rent ledger reconciliations and clear outstanding items.

Sales Ledger

  • Raise sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Ensure VAT is correctly accounted for.
  • Undertake debt collection activities in line with organisational policies.
  • Produce aged debt reports and management information to support monthly reporting.

General Finance Support

  • Assist with cashbook maintenance and reconciliations.
  • Support the wider Finance team with ad hoc duties as required.
  • Ensure compliance with financial procedures, policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

About You

You will be a Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant, or equivalent, with experience in a small to medium Finance team who takes ownership of issues and sees them through to resolution. Works effectively under pressure. Is approachable, personable and customer focused. Experience in housing, property, not for profit or another regulated environment would be helpful, but we are also interested in people with transferable experience and the right mindset.

Why join Habinteg?

At Habinteg, our mission is to create accessible homes, inclusive communities where everyone can live independently and provide an excellent service to our customers. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, contributing to a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

If you're looking for a role where your financial expertise can make a real difference, and you want to be part of an organisation committed to inclusion, integrity and positive social impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date:                    09/10/2026

Interview date:                 TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at  recruitment@habinteg.org.uk   if you would like to chat or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or the interview process. 

To apply:

To apply: Please visit Work for us | Habinteg Housing Association

For a full job description or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the HR department:
E-mail:  recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and we actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in leadership roles in the housing sector, including candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and people with caring responsibilities.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss how we can support you. We can provide information in alternative formats and make adjustments to the assessment and interview process.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the HR department:

E-mail:  recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

Apply now 

 

Benefits

Benefits

For more than 50 years, we have worked to provide inclusive and accessible homes and neighbourhoods. With over 3,300 properties in England and Wales across 86 Local Authorities, we are as passionate as ever about what accessible homes can mean for the lives of people who need them.

We aim to help other providers and decision makers to understand the social and business case for building accessible communities. We do this by sharing both our technical expertise and the insights we gain working with our own tenants and other disabled people looking for accessible places to live.

Read our corporate plan