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At Cornwall Housing, we do things differently. We’re not just another housing provider – we're a team of passionate people working together to shape the future of housing for our communities in Cornwall. If you’re looking for more than just a job, you’ve come to the right place. 

We’re listening to what our residents want from us, what our employees need to thrive and are putting the right resources in place to move to a way of working that supports this.  

Be part of real change 

We’re transforming the way housing services are delivered, working across three localities to better meet the needs of our residents. This is your chance to be part of that change – working in a way that’s new, innovative and rooted in the communities we serve. 

More than just a 9-5 

We believe that work should fit into your life, not the other way around. That’s why we have recently enhanced our annual leave entitlement to 28 days (from 23 days) plus bank holidays, along with a flexible working through ‘Balance’. Balance at Cornwall Housing helps you establish a working environment based on trust and ensures you have the right balance between succeeding in your role and your personal commitments. 

Benefits that matter 

We care about your future and every employee at Cornwall Housing is enrolled in the generous Local Government Pension Scheme. We offer competitive salaries and you have access to Vivup, a platform offering discounts at Tesco, Currys, Asda – helping your money go further. Maybe you want to cycle to work? Or buy more annual leave? We’ve got a scheme for that too.  

A place where you belong 

We’re a family friendly employer and understand that work outside of life matters, whether that is supporting parents, carers or just encouraging a better life balance, we’re here to help you thrive both professionally and personally. 

Join us at Cornwall Housing and be part of the change – where your work has purpose, your ideas matter. Help create safe homes in strong communities for one and all. 

 

Repairs Team Leader - North East Cornwall

  • Salary: £46,964
  • Contract: 37 per week, Monday to Friday, permanent, full-time 
  • Location: Hybrid – working from home, office and site as needed. Based at Chy Trevail, Bodmin (typically 2 days/week)
  • Closing date: Sunday 3 August 2025 (midnight)
  • Interview: Monday 11 August 2025

We’re looking for a confident, experienced and driven Team Leader to take the reins and guide a talented group of Building Surveyors and Customer Coordinators as we deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance services across Cornwall.

If you're ready to lead from the front, inspire others and drive forward excellence in housing services - this could be your next big move.

As Repairs Team Leader, you’ll:

  • Coach and support a team of Surveyors and Coordinators to be the best they can be
  • Lead delivery of responsive repairs, maintenance and planned projects – on time and on budget
  • Champion safety and quality across all workstreams, embedding CDM, HHSRS and environmental standards
  • Manage complaints, legal escalations, and contractor performance

This is your chance to shape services that directly impact people’s homes and lives – all while growing and developing your leadership skills.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

  • A background in managing maintenance or technical teams, ideally in social housing
  • Experience delivering repairs or capital projects (and juggling budgets!)
  • Solid knowledge of H&S, CDM, procurement and contract management
  • A relevant qualification (e.g. RICS, CIOB) or equivalent experience

We may close the vacancy early if we find the right person – so don’t wait to apply!

Find out more and apply 

 

Mechanical, Electrical & Lifts and Specialist Equipment Manager

  • Location: Bodmin
  • Salary: £57,141 per annum
  • Hours: 37 hours per week (permanent, full-time)
  • Closing date: Sunday 3 August 2025 (midnight)
  • Interview date: Wednesday 13 August 2025

Lead with impact. Manage with purpose.

We're on a mission to create safer, more sustainable homes for all. We’re now seeking an experienced and proactive Mechanical, Electrical & Lifts and Specialist Equipment Manager to lead a pivotal part of our property operations.

About the role

In this strategic leadership role, you’ll take ownership of CHL’s heating, M&E, lift systems and specialist compliance programmes — managing everything from statutory servicing to upgrade programmes that align with our long-term asset strategy.

You’ll lead operational delivery, manage contractors and budgets, and ensure we meet 100% compliance in heating safety. You'll also head up our No Access team — navigating legal routes when tenant access is denied for essential inspections or repairs.

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Overseeing gas, oil, renewables, electrical testing, lifts and solid fuel system compliance
  • Ensuring all servicing is legally compliant, efficient, and tenant-focused
  • Managing a high-performing team of supervisors and contractors

About you

You’ll bring technical expertise and people-focused leadership to a demanding, high-impact role. We’re looking for someone with:

  • Proven experience managing M&E and lift services across multiple sites
  • IOSH Managing Safely and SMSTS certification
  • Relevant qualifications (e.g., ACS/NVQ3 gas, C&G 2382 electrical, CSCS Black/Platinum card)

This is more than a management role - it’s an opportunity to lead strategic improvement in housing safety and compliance across Cornwall. If you’re ready for a challenge that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply

Communications Coordinator

  • Location: Bodmin
  • Salary: £24,307 per annum
  • Hours: 37 hours per week (permanent, full-time)
  • Closing date: Thursday 31 July 2025 (midnight)
  • Interview date: Thursday 7 August 2025

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Cornwall Housing. We’re transforming how we work -  listening to tenants, shifting our services to a locality-based model and investing in the people who make it all possible.

We’re now looking for a Communications Coordinator to help shape and share our story -  across the organisation and throughout our communities.

The role

You’ll work closely with leadership, customer service, and content teams to keep our staff informed and our tenants engaged — using great content, clear messaging, and strong social media presence.

As Communications Coordinator, you’ll:

  • Coordinate internal communications for staff, issued on behalf of senior leaders
  • Support external messaging for tenants and stakeholders in collaboration with our Content & PR Officer
  • Manage Cornwall Housing’s social media channels 

About you

You’ll be passionate about communications and know how to tailor your tone, language and channel for the right audience. Ideally, you’ll bring:

  • Qualifications or experience in media, marketing, communications or design
  • Experience delivering communications or marketing campaigns
  • An eagle eye for detail and strong IT and content creation skills

Be part of an organisation that’s evolving with purpose -  and help ensure our messages are heard, understood and felt. Join us to help build stronger communities and better housing for all.

Find out more and apply

 

Building Surveyor (North East Cornwall)

  • Location: Bodmin
  • Salary: £39,144 
  • Hours: 37 hours per week (Permanent, full-time)
  • Closing date: Sunday 27 July 2025 (midnight)
  • Interview date: Monday 4 August 2025

 

Are you looking to make a real impact in one of the UK’s most distinctive regions? We’re committed to delivering safe, sustainable and high-quality homes for the people of Cornwall. We’re now seeking a passionate and proactive Building Surveyor to join our dedicated team - helping us shape the future of housing across North East Cornwall.

The role

This is a dynamic and mobile position, with hybrid working across our Bodmin office, home and community-based locations. You’ll play a crucial role in delivering effective repairs and maintenance across our housing stock - ensuring our tenants live in homes that are safe, secure and well-maintained.

As a Building Surveyor, you’ll:

  • Diagnose building defects and deliver solutions that are right-first-time
  • Work collaboratively across responsive repairs, voids, compliance and capital investment teams
  • Manage budgets, ensure health and safety compliance and resolve complaints in line with Ombudsman standards

About you

We’re looking for someone who is solution-focused, customer-centred and technically strong. Ideally, you will have:

  • Experience in building surveying (social housing experience desirable)
  • Strong knowledge of Schedule of Rates, building safety and value-for-money practices
  • A Level 4 qualification (HNC/HND) in Building Surveying or similar – RICS/CIOB membership desirable

 

Join us in shaping better homes and stronger communities - find out more and apply today. 

 

Quality & Customer Coordinator (Fire support)

  • Location: Bodmin
  • Salary: £26,939.00 – Pro Rata
  • Hours: 29.6 hours per week (Permanent, full-time)
  • Closing date: Sunday 3 August 2025 (midnight)
  • Interview date: Wednesday 13 August 2025

We're looking for someone to help provide comprehensive administrative support to Cornwall Housing tenants, leaseholders, and other customers. Working with communities and neighbourhoods, you will assist our customers by providing an exceptional and friendly service, responding to a range of daily enquiries and issues.

About you

To be successful, you’ll be/have:

  • Possess relevant housing related vocational/ professional qualification, or demonstrates relevant experience
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and analytical skills with the ability to interpret information, solve basic problems logically and make appropriate and timely decisions relating to housing enquiries and the need for escalation
  • Have experience of translating and implementing/ delivering strategies, policies and practices that deliver improved services for customers/service users in a more efficient way

Join us in shaping better homes and stronger communities - find out more and apply today. 

 

 

 

 

Contact us about a vacancy:

By email: PeopleAndHAndS@cornwallhousing.org.uk

By phone: 01872 324 329

 

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