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Valleys to Coast Housing Association

We're a not for profit organisation who provide and manage 5,835 homes across Bridgend, South Wales.

 We also provide management services to 722 leasehold flats, have a portfolio of 50 shops and other non-residential properties let on commercial terms, and manage 1,129 garages.

Our vision is intended to stretch and provoke our people to think the impossible and have ambitious aspirations for themselves and our customers. It is inherently based on us building strong and fertile partnerships in every area of our business.

Our Values are our fundamental beliefs as an organisation. They are the guiding principles for how all of our people should behave and act. They flow through every part of our organisation and are what makes us special.

 Value People
We see the potential in people, those we work with and those we are here to serve.

Think Differently
We try new things to improve peoples’ lives and careers.

Courage to see things through
We want the best for ourselves, our colleagues and the people we serve; so we speak, work and act with conviction, strength and determination.

Nov 15, 2022
Permanent
Multi-Skilled Carpenter
£25,791 yearly
Valleys to Coast Housing Association Bridgend, UK
37 hours per week We are currently looking to recruit a Multi-Skilled Carpenter to effectively and efficiently undertake carpentry maintenance within Valleys to Coast housing stock and other properties in a variety of disciplines working independently or as part of a team. Working independently or as part of a team, you will ensure that all activities are carried out to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in accordance with existing legislation and the company’s policies and procedures. This role will require you to be available and respond promptly to emergency call outs on a rota’d basis as and when required. The ideal candidate will have a City & Guilds qualification in Carpentry, as well as qualifications or proven experience in other trade disciplines. You will also need a full driving licence, preferably with minimal or no endorsements. We are looking for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference to people’s lives, homes and communities....
Nov 10, 2022
Permanent
Surveyor
£36,367 - £41,547 yearly
Valleys to Coast Housing Association Bridgend, UK
37 hours per week We are looking to recruit a Surveyor to provide a professional and technical service whilst ensuring a customer-centred approach is maintained at all times. Your building pathology knowledge will be used to carry out detailed investigations on site, assisted by using the latest surveying technology to produce survey reports that will inform appropriate repairs. The survey reports will also be used by our colleagues in Asset Management to evidence works in future option appraisals.   You will assist in maintaining a risk based inspection for all Valleys to Coast owned assets, satisfying Valleys to Coast’s obligations in relation to public health & safety and minimising potential liability claims. In addition to undertaking technical survey work, you will provide detailed works specifications, compliance with CDM and managing contractors on site to ensure the work is delivered the expected quality, cost and programme.  Establishing,...
Nov 10, 2022
Permanent
Voids Assessor
£36,367 yearly
Valleys to Coast Housing Association Bridgend, UK
37 hours per week We are currently recruiting for a Voids Assessor to join our Voids Team. Your role within the team will be to assess and manage void properties from the initial inspection to completion. Your key areas of focus will be on cost, quality and time.  We are looking for someone with a professional building related qualification and a high level of project management skills, who will be able to project manage major Improvement works in effective and efficient ways to meet internal and external service standards.  You will be required to project plan improvement and new build works. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective project planning, management, coordination, and the issuing of appropriate schedules and works within budget allowances for assigned projects. As part of the role you will be making statutory applications where required for projects that require planning, building regulations, utility providers and health and safety...
Oct 20, 2022
Permanent
Customer Service Partner
£12,194 yearly
Valleys to Coast Housing Association Bridgend, UK
We are currently recruiting for a Part Time Customer Service Partner to join our team. The role of a Customer Service Partner is to provide a front line service for customers contacting Valleys to Coast with questions, queries or issues. These services can be face to face in our reception area, by telephone, email, web chat and via social media platforms. The queries are wide and varied and can be in relation to rents, maintenance, community projects, general tenancy management issues, improvements works or support services. The right candidate will have a positive and can-do attitude to resolve challenges the first time, whilst delivering exceptional customer service to our current and future customers. Previous experience in a fast paced customer focused role is advantageous, however not essential. If you have the values and qualities needed to thrive in this role, we will provide full training. This is a part time role that will alternate weekly across a...
Oct 19, 2022
Permanent
Voids Coordinator
£32,482 yearly
Valleys to Coast Housing Association Bridgend, UK
37 hours a week We are currently recruiting for a Voids Coordinator to coordinate the Voids service within the DLO. The role will predominantly consist of leading a mixed trade team carrying out maintenance works to empty properties with the aim of returning them to a lettable standard within agreed timescales. You will work closely with other Coordinators to balance service needs and share resources.  The right candidate will have a trade or building related qualification, previous experience leading a multi-trade team and of void property maintenance. We are looking for someone who is a team player, as well as self-motivated and proactive in their approach.  As an equal opportunities employer, Valleys to Coast is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or...
Oct 11, 2022
Full time
Administration Assistant - DLO
£21,474 yearly
Valleys to Coast Housing Association Bridgend, UK
37 hours per week We are looking to recruit an Administration Assistant to support our DLO, ensuring the effective operation and delivery of the administration function. Day to day responsibilities may include, but not be limited to, working with data, report creation and data presentation. Document creation, document storage and retrieval. As well as liaising with external contractors, organisations and suppliers. We are looking for someone organised with excellent attention to detail, and the ability to be flexible to meet the changing needs of the service. You will need previous administration experience and the ability to effectively use Microsoft and/or Google Software Packages.  This role has a start date from the 1st of December 2022. As an equal opportunities employer, Valleys to Coast is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual...