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• 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: 1 September 2026

Interview date:  W/c 31 August 2026

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 

• 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 

• Based:  London / Bradford or surrounding areas with Hybrid working
• Hours: Part-time, 14 hours per week (Permanent)
• Salary: £14,821
• Reporting to: Customer Engagement Manager 

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 neighbourhood's 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

Help tenants shape better homes, stronger services and a more inclusive future.

Habinteg is looking for a proactive, organised and people-focused Customer Engagement Officer to help us strengthen how tenants influence the services they receive. This is a temporary-to-permanent, part-time position for 14 hours per week, offering an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of customer engagement, supporting tenants to have their voices heard and helping colleagues embed meaningful involvement across the organisation.

As Customer Engagement Officer, you will lead and coordinate a wide range of tenant involvement activities, from developing Habinteg’s Customer Engagement Strategy to supporting scrutiny, listening events, tenant conferences, task and finish groups, editorial panels and customer-led improvement work. You will play a key role in ensuring engagement is inclusive, effective, well supported and clearly linked to service improvement.

You will work closely with tenants, colleagues and external partners, providing practical support, producing clear reports, monitoring actions and helping to turn feedback into meaningful change. You will also support consumer standards compliance, analyse performance information and help ensure customer engagement delivers value for money.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing and supporting delivery of Habinteg’s Customer Engagement Strategy and action plan.
• Promoting tenant involvement and helping embed customer voice across services.
• Supporting tenant scrutiny, co-regulation, listening events, conferences and representative groups.
• Preparing agendas, minutes, reports, recommendations and follow-up actions.
• Working with colleagues to improve services through customer insight and involvement.
• Managing tenant engagement budgets and ensuring activities deliver value for money.
• Building effective partnerships and keeping up to date with good practice and regulatory requirements.

About you

We’re looking for someone with strong experience of tenant involvement or customer engagement, a good understanding of housing services and regulatory expectations, and the confidence to work with a wide range of people. You’ll be skilled at building relationships, organising activity, analysing information and producing clear, useful written reports.

You will be approachable, resilient and calm under pressure, with a strong commitment to inclusion, respect and dignity. You’ll bring creativity, sound judgement and a customer-focused approach, alongside the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and support tenants to participate with confidence.

Why join Habinteg?

At Habinteg, inclusion is central to who we are and how we work. In this role, you’ll help create genuine opportunities for tenants to influence decisions, improve services and make a lasting difference. If you are motivated by collaboration, accountability and positive change, we would love to hear from you.

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

We understand that one person can’t 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.

For a copy of the full job description email recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

To apply for this role, please visit  Work for us | Habinteg Housing Association

This role may close earlier than the advertised closing date, 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

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.

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

Apply now 

• Based: Bradford (BD11 1DR) with Hybrid working
• Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (Permanent)
• Salary: £50,347.00 pa
• Reporting to: Head of Finance  

A high impact role leading financial accounting, reporting, control and governance activity reporting directly to the Head of Finance.

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, mentoring and the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders in a supportive, purpose driven organisation.

About the Role

Are you a qualified accountant who enjoys getting under the skin of financial information, strengthening controls and helping businesses make well informed decisions?

At Habinteg, we are looking for a curious, motivated and values led Financial Accountant to play a key role in our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone already working in financial accounting, audit, reporting or control, or someone ambitious and ready to take their first step into a broader financial leadership role.

You will provide functional leadership across financial accounting, reporting and control activities, owning areas such as financial regulations, accounting policies, balance sheet integrity, statutory accounts, regulatory reporting, audit delivery, tax compliance, technical accounting advice and financial governance.

Why this role is a strong development opportunity 

• Exposure to senior leaders, committees and Board level reporting.
• Mentoring and support from senior finance colleagues.
• Breadth across technical accounting, reporting, controls, audit, tax, regulatory returns and process improvement.
• A platform to build judgement, confidence and influence in a purpose driven organisation. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Lead and strengthen key financial controls, ensuring income, expenditure and balance sheet activity are accurately accounted for.
• Own and improve financial regulations, policies, delegated authorities and the financial control framework.
• Lead the monthly close process and support the production of accurate, timely management accounts and reporting packs.
• Take a lead role in statutory accounts, audit planning, audit files, external audit delivery and regulatory returns.
• Provide technical accounting advice, including interpretation and application of FRS102, Housing SORP and emerging accounting developments.
• Lead on capital accounting, fixed assets, tax compliance, VAT, CIS and related financial control areas.
• Support process improvement, automation, better use of finance systems and stronger data quality.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across finance and the wider business, bringing clarity, structure and a strong customer focus.

Who we’re looking for 

• We are looking for someone who is technically strong, but equally someone who brings the right attitude, behaviours and work ethic.
• Curious and willing to ask good questions.
• Ambitious, with the drive to grow your impact and develop further.
• Collaborative, approachable and committed to working as part of a team.
• Comfortable taking ownership and following issues through to resolution.
• Clear and confident in explaining financial information to non finance colleagues.
• Resilient, adaptable and able to work well in a changing environment.
• Committed to Habinteg’s mission, values and inclusive purpose. 

Experience and qualifications 

You will be a qualified accountant or equivalent, with experience in financial accounting, financial control, audit or reporting. 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 and inclusive communities where everyone can live independently. As a Financial Accountant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the organisation's financial integrity, providing accurate reporting, strong financial control and insightful analysis that supports informed decision-making across the business.

This is more than a technical accounting role. Your work will help ensure that resources are managed responsibly, enabling us to invest in our homes, services and the people who rely on them. 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:                   31/08/2026

First Interview dates:      04/09/2026 and 07/09/2026

Second interview dates: 08/09/2026 and 09/09/2026

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 

Based: Bradford office (BD11 1DR) with hybrid working
Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week.
Salary: £57,494 pa
Contract: Permanent 

A visible finance leadership role reporting directly into the Head of Finance turning financial information into insight, challenge and practical decision support. 

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, mentoring and the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders in a supportive, purpose driven organisation. 

About the role

Are you a finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into insight, building trusted relationships and helping leaders make better decisions? 

At Habinteg, we are looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead high quality finance business partnering across Habinteg. This is a key role supporting financial performance, strategic planning, value for money and practical decision making. 

This opportunity would suit someone who is curious, ambitious and ready to step into a more influential role. You may already be operating at senior business partner level, or you may be looking for your first step up into a leadership role where you can manage and develop others while working directly with senior leaders. 

Why this role is a strong development opportunity 

• Visible work with Directors, Heads of Service, senior leaders and represent finance in management team meetings, internal and external forums. 

• Mentoring, support and development from Head of Finance and other senior finance specialist.

• A chance to lead, coach and develop two team members. 

• Opportunity to influence budgets, forecasting, management reporting, rent and service charge processes, value for money and business cases. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Lead, manage and develop the finance business partnering team, providing clear objectives, regular supervision, coaching and support. 
• Lead all aspects of Budgeting, forecasting, management accounts reporting.

• Build strong relationships with Directors, Heads of Service, budget holders.

• Provide financial insight, constructive challenge and practical decision support to senior leadership. 

• Lead the annual budget setting process, in year forecasting and management accounting across all service areas. 

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, variance analysis and performance reporting. 

• Support rent and service charge setting, including assumptions, budgets, policy compliance and regulatory considerations. 

• Support value for money reporting, business cases, financial modelling, option appraisals and scenario analysis. 

• Work collaboratively across finance to improve reporting, planning, systems, processes and financial management. 

Who we’re looking for 

We are looking for someone who brings strong finance skills, but also excellent behaviours and a genuine commitment to teamwork. 

• Curious about how services work and how finance can help improve outcomes. 

• Confident building relationships with nonfinance colleagues. 

• Able to turn complex financial information into clear, practical messages. 

• Comfortable providing constructive challenge in a supportive and solution focused way. 

• Ambitious and keen to grow as a leader. 

• Committed to developing others and building a positive team culture. 

• Resilient, accountable, attentive and aligned to Habinteg’s values. 

Experience and qualifications 

You will have experience in finance partnering, management accounts, budgets and forecasts, with strong Excel and reporting skills. Experience in housing, property, not for profit or another regulated environment would be useful, particularly around rent setting, service charges, RSH returns, value for money reporting or sector benchmarking, but we welcome candidates with transferable experience and the right attitude. 

Why join Habinteg?

At Habinteg, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll have the opportunity to use your financial expertise to shape strategic decisions that support our mission of providing accessible homes and creating inclusive communities.

Working in partnership with senior leaders, you'll provide trusted financial insight, challenge and guidance to drive performance, improve value for money and ensure resources are invested where they make the greatest impact. Your work will influence key business decisions, helping us deliver high quality services for our customers while supporting the long term sustainability of the organisation.

This is more than a finance role; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation with a clear social purpose.

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.

Closing date:                   31/08/2026

First Interview dates:      04/09/2026 and 07/09/2026

Second interview dates: 08/09/2026 and 09/09/2026

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

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

Apply now to help strengthen customer engagement and ensure tenants remain at the heart of service improvement.

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.  

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, or you would like to request a copy of the full job description please e-mail: recruitment@habinteg.org.uk

Apply now