Our Vacancies

Full Time, Permanent

We're Golding – thank you for looking!

Are you a Multi Trader ready to take on your next challenge and make an impact?

Then you’ve come to the right place. We're recruiting a new team of Multi Traders with a primary trade in Carpentry or Plumbing.

It's a great time to join Golding with a real focus on our in-house Repairs and Maintenance team and driving quality customer service, the organisation is going through a period of positive change and cultural development. With an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities, we're excited to recruit a team of Multi Traders who are ready to make a difference to our customers’ lives.

You'll be part of our Repairs team and play a key role in shaping our future – as well as forging a great career.

We're looking for exceptional Multi Trade Operatives to assume responsibility for the following:

As a Multi-Trade Operative at Golding Homes you will be responsible for ensuring our current properties remain at a high standard; providing our customers with great quality homes.

We're looking for a wide range of skills from carpentry to plumbing to plastering, brickwork and everything in between. You'll be working alongside other skilled operatives to ensure all repairs are completed on time and to standard.

More about you. What can you bring?

We're looking for highly motivated, customer-oriented people from all walks of life to bring the right skills to our team -Multi Traders who can provide the best service and value for money to our customers. A qualification in a primary trade (Carpentry or Plumbing) is required.

A good understanding of health and safety requirements is required, which includes working at heights, asbestos awareness, manual handling and COSH, although further training will be provided.

We welcome and embrace diverse talent. We are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

When and where you'll be doing it

You'll enjoy a 40-hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £34,900 dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience. Option to join out of hours emergency Rota which would be on the repairs side of the contract which will be paid as per our out of hours rate.

Golding Homes have properties throughout Maidstone and the surrounding area. This role will allow you to travel around our properties, meaning no two weeks will be the same! What’s more, you'll become a permanent member of the Golding family, offering you real job security.

What will you get in return?

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.

You’ll get:

• Company vehicle and fuel card

• Mobile device

• Uniform

• Personal protective equipment

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)

• Regular opportunities for training (upskilling and cross skilling)

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.

• An annual Wellbeing Fund

Please note a full driving licence and DBS is required for this role.

Closing date: Thursday 21st November at midnight.

We will be shortlisting throughout and reserve the right to close this role early.

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 11 December

We're Golding Homes – thank you for looking!  

It's a great time to join Golding as we're an efficient, local, visible and listening organisation, providing sustainable homes and communities. We've an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities.    

We're excited to recruit for this role at Golding and appoint an IT Service Delivery Analyst.

What you'll be doing   

You’ll be an integral part of the Service and Infrastructure team, responsible for providing 1st and 2nd line support to ensure the smooth operation of IT services.

Handling support requests, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining IT systems to deliver excellent service to users across Golding Homes.

You’ll work closely with the IT team to ensure an efficient and reliable IT service delivery, providing outstanding customer focussed support . You’ll adopt a proactive service partnering approach to engage with our colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring that service levels are met.

More about you. What can you bring?   

You’ll be solution focused with a can-do approach to proactively deliver IT Support services in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll have proven experience in an IT support role, with strong knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office suite, and common IT hardware and software, as well as experience with IT service management tools and practices.

You’ll be confident with network and server administration and have familiarity with remote support tools and techniques. You’ll have excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Professional certifications such as CompTIA A+, ITIL Foundation, Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator, or similar would be desirable.

The right candidate will have the skills and passion to live our Golding values.

When and where you'll be doing it   

You will enjoy a 37-hour working week and earn an annual salary of £31,248 per annum dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.

This role will be based in our head office is in central Maidstone which is a new, modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation.

What will you get in return?   

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.   

You’ll get:   

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)   

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance   

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.   

• An annual Wellbeing Fund     

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building diverse talent at Golding and believe our strengths as a team come from having many unique perspectives. We have opportunities for colleagues to work flexibly, allowing us to build a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation which encourages everyone to be themselves at work.

No matter what your ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age or disability status, you’ll get all the opportunities, support and respect you’d expect from Golding Homes. We're committed to valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities for all and welcome applicants from all communities.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th December 2024

We're Golding Homes – thank you for looking!  

It's a great time to join Golding as we're an efficient, local, visible and listening organisation, providing sustainable homes and communities. We've an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities.    

We're excited to recruit for this role at Golding and appoint an Infrastructure Analyst to join our Business Change directorate.

What you'll be doing

The Infrastructure Analyst is a key member of the Service and Infrastructure team and will ultimately be responsible for maintaining and enhancing Golding Homes’ IT infrastructure.

You will ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of servers, networks, and other infrastructure components as well as provide 2nd and 3rd line support.

Working closely with the Service and Infrastructure Manager, IT Service Delivery Analysts, and Security Analyst, you will deliver robust and scalable IT services that support our operational needs.  

Some of the core responsibilities of the role includes

• Administration of our cloud and on-premise server & network infrastructure

• Contributing to daily stand-ups to identify key priorities

• Evaluating new technology solutions and supporting R&D efforts

• Manage changes to production systems following our change control processes

• Providing advanced 3rd line support for core MS solutions & business systems including Office 365 / Teams/ InTune, Exchange Online, Active Directory / Azure AD, SQL servers, MRI, Virtual Desktop technologies (AVD) and telephony

• Documenting & sharing knowledge within our department

• Supporting Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity efforts and Cloud Backup Systems

• The creation and maintenance of documentation for infrastructure configurations, processes, and procedures 

• Training and support to IT Service Delivery Analysts and other staff as needed 

More about you. What can you bring?

• A professional certification such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or similar 

• Experience in a similar role

• Proven experience in IT infrastructure management and support

• Experience with virtualisation technologies, such as Azure IaaS & Hyper-V 

• Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL)  

• Strong technical expertise in managing servers, networks, storage, and cloud services

• Knowledge of security principles and practices, with experience in implementing and maintaining security measures 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues 

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders 

When and where you'll be doing it   

You will enjoy a 37-hour working week and earn an annual salary of £47,00 per annum dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.

Our head office is in central Maidstone and is a new, modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation, this will be the main place of work for the role.

This role is mainly based in the office but after the probation period you will have the flexibility to work from home 1-2 day’s a week.

What will you get in return?   

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.   

You’ll get:   

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)   

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance   

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.   

• An annual Wellbeing Fund     

We are Golding Homes – thank you for looking!

Background

It's a great time to join Golding as we're an efficient, local, visible and listening organisation, providing sustainable homes and communities. We've an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities.

We are excited to recruit for this role at Golding and appoint a Customer Service Advisor, where you will be able to play a key role in shaping our future.

What you'll be doing

As a Customer Service Advisor, you will be delivering an excellent customer experience; taking ownership of customer queries at first point of contact via a multi-channel contact stream including calls, email, post, web chat and social media.

Our top priority is to ensure that our customers receive an outstanding customer service from Golding Homes, and our Customer Services Team are the first point of contact for most incoming enquiries, ranging from tenancy and rent queries, moving in and out of a home and other ad hoc support.

More about you. What can you bring?

We are looking for an individual who has experience working in Social Housing and Customer Service. You will be passionate about providing outstanding customer service and will ensure you deal customer queries through to the end solution. You will have excellent communication and influencing skills as well as a strong attention to detail.

We welcome and embrace diverse talent. We are committed to our colleagues working flexibly and building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

When and where you'll be doing it

You will enjoy a 37 hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £30,300.

This role will be based in our head office is in central Maidstone which is a new, modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation; a central workspace to collaborate and come together with the rest of our fantastic customer service team.

What will you get in return?

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.

You’ll get:

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.

• An annual Wellbeing Fund

A DBS is required for this role.

We appreciate that people process information in different ways. Please get in touch if you would like some support with your application.

Closing Date: Tuesday 10 December at Midnight

We will be sifting applications throughout and reserve the right to close applications early.

Project Accountant

Salary £54,395 per annum plus excellent benefits

Location Maidstone - Hybrid Working

We're Golding Homes – thank you for looking!

It's a great time to join Golding as we're an efficient, local, visible and listening organisation, providing sustainable homes and communities. We've an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities.

We now have an opportunity for a Project Accountant on an 18 month Fixed Term Contract to support our Fit For the Future transformation programme, alongside the Financial Strategy.

This role will require 1-2 days in the office each week depending on business needs.

Background

In this key position you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial success of our ‘Fit for the Future’ transformation programme. You will prepare and deliver accurate financial analysis and reporting to programme leads. You will also provide ‘cost to serve’ analyses along with preparing and monitoring project budgets and identifying areas for cost savings. With excellent attention to detail, you will ensure that appropriate financial controls are implemented, reporting on identified weaknesses or breaches.

More about you. What can you bring?

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CIPFA)

• Experience of project accounting, and detailed financial analysis

• Experience of presenting financial analysis to mixed audiences

• Experience of delivering outputs to multiple stakeholders to strict deadlines

• Experience of process review tools and managing associated workflows

• Basic knowledge of social housing activities

• Basic knowledge of housing finance, and the Housing SoRP

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• High standard of written and verbal communication

• Well-organised with a keen eye for detail and excellent analytical skills

When and where you'll be doing it

You will enjoy a 37-hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £54,395 per annum dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.

Our Hub, Home, Roam approach allows you to work from wherever suits you best whilst also having a central workspace to collaborate and come together. Our head office is in central Maidstone and is a new, modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation.

What will you get in return?

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.

You’ll get:

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)

• X 2 Golding Give Back days per year

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.

• An annual Wellbeing Fund

Closing Date: Friday 13 December 2024

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high number of applications so, please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Vacancy

We are Golding – thank you for looking! 

 Are you a Multi Trader / Carpenter ready to take on your next challenge and make an impact? Then you’ve come to the right place.  

It's a great time to join Golding with a real focus on our in-house Repairs and Maintenance team and driving quality customer service, the organisation is going through a period of positive change and cultural development. With an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities, we are excited to recruit a Carpenter / Multi Trader who is ready to make a difference to our customers’ lives.  

You'll be part of our Voids team and play a key role in shaping our future – as well as forging a great career.  

 We're looking for an exceptional Carpenter/ Multi Trade Operative to assume responsibility for ensuring our current properties remain at a high standard; providing our customers with great quality homes.  

You'll have a wide range of skills primarily carpentry, extending to plastering, brickwork, plumbing and everything in between.  

You'll be part of our fantastic Voids team and will working alongside other skilled operatives to ensure all repairs are completed on time and to standard.   

More about you. What can you bring?  

We're looking for highly motivated, customer-oriented people from all walks of life to bring the right skills to our team - a Carpenter/ Multi Trader who can provide the best service and value for money to our customers. A qualification in a primary trade would be preferable but not essential.   

 A good understanding of health and safety requirements is required, which includes working at heights, asbestos awareness, manual handling and COSH, although further training will be provided.  

We welcome and embrace diverse talent. We are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.  

 When and where you'll be doing it 

You will enjoy a 40-hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £34,900 dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.

Golding Homes have properties throughout Maidstone and the surrounding area. This role will allow you to travel around our properties, meaning no two weeks will be the same! What’s more, you'll become a permanent member of the Golding family, offering you real job security.  

 What will you get in return? 

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here. 

 You’ll get: 

• Company vehicle and fuel card

• Mobile device

• Uniform

• Personal protective equipment

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)  

• Regular opportunities for training (upskilling and cross skilling) 

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance 

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.  

• An annual Wellbeing Fund  

 A full driving licence and a basic DBS is required for this role. 

 Closing Date: Friday 13th December

Please note that we'll be shortlisting throughout and reserve the right to close this role early. 

We appreciate people process information in different ways. If you would like any support with your application please contact us Careers@goldinghomes.org.uk

We are Golding – thank you for looking!

'It is a great time to join Golding as we are an efficient, local, visible and listening employer, providing sustainable homes and communities.' We have an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities. 

Background

It is a great time to join Golding, with our new corporate plan and a vision of providing Outstanding Services, Great Homes and Proud Communities. We have an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities. We are excited to recruit for this role at Golding and appoint an OPAL Advisor.

You will be part of our OPAL team in our Customer Experience directorate and play a key role in shaping our future.

What you'll be doing

As an OPAL Advisor you'll provide an enhanced housing management service which is customer focussed and meets a high standard of service delivery. You will co-ordinate and facilitate services which enable vulnerable customers to develop or maintain their capacity to sustain their tenancy and live independently.

Our customers are located across the wider Maidstone area and this role will predominantly be looking to support customers within Maidstone and the surrounding areas.

More about you. What can you bring?

You will have experience working with vulnerable people enabling tenancy sustainment and independent living. You will be able to demonstrate your previous experience of dealing with anti-social behaviour, ideally in housing, to assist in dealing with difficult situations and resolving conflict in a professional manner.

You will have extensive knowledge of housing management, legislation and the diverse needs of customers and exceptional customer service skills. A qualification in Housing Care/Management is desirable.

We welcome and embrace diverse talent. We are committed to our colleagues working flexibly and building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

Please note a DBS is required for this role.

When and where you'll be doing it

You will enjoy a 37 hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £31,900.

Our Hub, Home, Roam approach allows you to work from wherever suits you best whilst also having a central workspace to collaborate and come together. Our head office is in central Maidstone and is a new, modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation.

What will you get in return?

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.

You’ll get:

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.

• An annual Wellbeing Fund

Closing Date: Friday 6 December at midnight