Current vacancies

We’re really proud of our Repairs Team at Futures and the commitment to providing our customers with the best service possible on our mission to deliver ‘Great Places’, ‘Great Services’ and ‘Great Tomorrows’. Due to internal promotion, we’re now on the hunt for 2 special people to join the team as an Electricians.

You’ll have the best support too as our Work Planners will coordinate your diary allowing you and the rest of the Repairs Team to be out there doing what you do best, putting our customer first.

To be considered you’ll need to have:

• NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations & AM2 (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition of the Electrical Regulations, BS7671* would consider 17th edition.
• Full clean UK, manual driving licence
• PAT testing experience and holds C&G 2377-22 and C&G 2377 -32 (Desirable)
• Qualified to C&G2391 Inspection and Testing or 2394/2395 Inspection and testing.

You’ll have use of one of our company vans for visiting our customers’ homes and you’ll love the variety this role brings. Above all you’ll take pride in a job well done, knowing that you’ve made a real difference to our customers.

A few key points from our role profile:

• Attend pre-arranged responsive repair appointments to carry out work or contact customers directly to make access arrangements.
• Work flexibly to enable repairs to be carried out at times arranged with the customer.
• Maintain material van stocks on allocated vehicle, document use when allocated to a job and replenish as necessary.
• To receive repair requests or direct instruction, analyse the extent of work required and carry out the necessary repairs to rectify the fault.
• To carry out a variety of electrical inspection functions relating to housing repairs and maintenance as required including PAT on tools and equipment.

Sounds like me, so what are you offering?

If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include private healthcare options, discount schemes and with a big emphasis on health and well-being. You’ll have great opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally, but the greatest reward will be knowing you’re helping people and communities across our region to thrive.

Your weekly hours of work would be 37, Mon - Thurs 8:00am till 4:00pm, Fri 8:00am till 3:30pm with 30 minutes break for lunch break, paid monthly. You'll also get 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and concessionary days holiday at Christmas.

We’re proud to be Investor in People Platinum award – the highest of IiP accreditation. The award recognises organisations which are passionate about making sure all employees get the best experience at work.

Please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date.

We’re really proud of our Repairs Team at Futures and the commitment to providing our customers with the best service possible on our mission to deliver ‘Great Places’, ‘Great Services’ and ‘Great Tomorrows’. Due to internal promotion, we’re now on the hunt for 2 special people to join the team as an Electricians.

You’ll have the best support too as our Work Planners will coordinate your diary allowing you and the rest of the Repairs Team to be out there doing what you do best, putting our customer first.

To be considered you’ll need to have:

• NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations & AM2 (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition of the Electrical Regulations, BS7671* would consider 17th edition.
• Full clean UK, manual driving licence
• PAT testing experience and holds C&G 2377-22 and C&G 2377 -32 (Desirable)
• Qualified to C&G2391 Inspection and Testing or 2394/2395 Inspection and testing.

You’ll have use of one of our company vans for visiting our customers’ homes and you’ll love the variety this role brings. Above all you’ll take pride in a job well done, knowing that you’ve made a real difference to our customers.

A few key points from our role profile:

• Attend pre-arranged responsive repair appointments to carry out work or contact customers directly to make access arrangements.
• Work flexibly to enable repairs to be carried out at times arranged with the customer.
• Maintain material van stocks on allocated vehicle, document use when allocated to a job and replenish as necessary.
• To receive repair requests or direct instruction, analyse the extent of work required and carry out the necessary repairs to rectify the fault.
• To carry out a variety of electrical inspection functions relating to housing repairs and maintenance as required including PAT on tools and equipment.

Sounds like me, so what are you offering?

If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include private healthcare options, discount schemes and with a big emphasis on health and well-being. You’ll have great opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally, but the greatest reward will be knowing you’re helping people and communities across our region to thrive.

Your weekly hours of work would be 37, Mon - Thurs 8:00am till 4:00pm, Fri 8:00am till 3:30pm with 30 minutes break for lunch break, paid monthly. You'll also get 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and concessionary days holiday at Christmas.

We’re proud to be Investor in People Platinum award – the highest of IiP accreditation. The award recognises organisations which are passionate about making sure all employees get the best experience at work.

Please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date.

At Futures, we’re committed to providing our customers with the best service possible. If you’d like to help us deliver our vision of “Providing quality homes and services for better futures”, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a General Operative to join our friendly Grounds Maintenance Team on an 8 month Fixed Term Contract, helping to keep our communities looking their best, whatever the season.

What you’ll need

• Grass cutting and shrub bed management skills.
• Confidence using grounds maintenance plant and equipment and following safe working practices.
• A practical, can-do attitude and enjoyment of outdoor work in all types of UK weather.
• A full UK driving licence.

What you’ll be doing

• Grounds maintenance duties, including grass cutting and shrub bed management.
• Operating and maintaining equipment safely, including ride-on and pedestrian mowers, brush cutter, hedge trimmer, powered blowers (backpack/handheld) and rotavator.
• Using specialist equipment where trained/competent, such as chainsaw, brushwood chipper, stump grinder and tractor (plus attachments).
• Supporting projects to convert previously maintained land to wildflowers.

Sounds like me, so what are you offering?

• A welcoming organisation with a supportive culture and a big focus on health and wellbeing.
• Competitive benefits, including private healthcare options and discount schemes.
• Great opportunities to grow and develop both personally and professionally.
• The satisfaction of helping people and communities across our region to thrive.

Hours and holidays

• 37 hours per week, paid monthly.
• Working pattern: Mon–Thu 8:00am–4:00pm and Fri 8:00am–3:30pm.
• 30-minute lunch break
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, plus concessionary days at Christmas.

We’re proud to hold the Investors in People Platinum award, the highest level of IiP accreditation recognising organisations that are committed to giving people a great experience at work.

We welcome applications from everyone, particularly encouraging applications from people who are underrepresented in the trades. If you need any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process, please let us know when you apply.

Take a look at our full role profile and please note, we may contact suitable candidates as applications come in and may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of interest.

We’re looking for a Joiner to join our supportive Repairs Team based in Leabrooks. If you’re looking for a new challenge with an ambitious organisation, come and help us deliver our vision of “Providing quality homes and services for better futures.”

This is a great opportunity to use your building maintenance and construction background in a hands-on role. You’ll work with the team on joinery repairs and replacements, delivering a polished, tidy finish in and around customers’ homes.

You’ll take pride in high-quality workmanship and be friendly and helpful, just what’s needed when working in our customers’ homes.

You’ll need to have:

• NVQ level 2/City & Guilds (or equivalent) in joinery or carpentry
• Knowledge and skills to carry out a range of carpentry and joinery works as your main trade
• Skills across other trades (desirable)
• Able to work on your own initiative (including lone working) and take responsibility for health and safety
• A full UK driving licence (company van provided)

A few key points from our role profile:

• Carry out a range of joinery repair and replacement works (plus some multi-skilled tasks) in and around domestic properties
• Work safely and minimise disruption to customers, following agreed methods of working and relevant safety requirements
• Keep in touch with supervisors and support teams, sharing updates and raising any issues early
• Attend pre-arranged appointments and void jobs, and contact customers to agree access where needed

What we’ll do for you

Your weekly hours are 37: Monday to ­Thursday 8:00am, ­4:00pm and Friday 8:00am to ­3:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. You’ll be paid monthly and you’ll get 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, as well as concessionary leave over Christmas.

If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a supportive organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits with a big emphasis on health and well-being. You’ll also have great opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally, but the greatest reward will be knowing you’re helping people and communities across our region to thrive.

We’re proud holders of the coveted Investor in People Platinum award – the highest of IIp accreditation. The award recognises organisations which are passionate about making sure all employees get the best experience at work.

To start your Futures journey take a look at our Role Profile. Please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We welcome applications from everyone, and we’re especially keen to hear from applicants from under-represented groups in the trades. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

At Futures we're committed to providing our customers with the best service possible on our mission to deliver ‘Great Places’, ‘Great Services’ and ‘Great Tomorrows’, could you be one of the two people needed to complete our awesome team as Painter Decorator & General Duties Operative?

You'll have variety in this role as your duties will include both external and internal painting and decorating works including the treatment and restoration of areas affected by damp and mould.

To be considered you’ll need a recognised formal apprenticeship qualification (or equivalent), such as a City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in painting.

You'll be able to demonstrate your talent and the skills gained in similar roles, along with a working knowledge and understanding of health & safety and COSHH legislation.

Your full UK (manual) driving licence is essential as you’ll have use of a company van, complying with the standard requirements of our company insurers.

A few key points from our role profile:

• Undertake the internal and external decoration to properties and associated areas i.e. communal areas community centres etc.
• Attend damp, mould and condensation (DMC) jobs and treat affected areas with wash and sterilisation treatment, redecorate with paint with fungicidal additive, and anti-condensation coating if required. Ensure the customer is aware of the products used and the necessary precautions to be taken.
• Assess for possible causes of DMC jobs and report back potential solutions for action, including inspections of lofts as necessary.
• Carry out works to alleviate future DMC - remove and relay damaged loft insulation, relay uneven loft insulation, add loft insulation as required.

Sounds like me, so what are you offering?

Your weekly hours of work would be 37, Mon - Thurs 8:00am till 4:00pm, Fri 8:00am till 3:30pm with 30 minutes break for lunch break, paid monthly. You'll also get 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and concessionary days holiday at Christmas.

If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits with a big emphasis on health and well-being. You’ll also have great opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally, but the greatest reward will be knowing you’re helping people and communities across our region to thrive.

We’re proud of our Investor in People Platinum award – the highest of IiP accreditation. The award recognises organisations which are passionate about making sure all employees get the best experience at work.

To start your Futures Journey take a look at our Role Profile, please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date

We’re looking for a compassionate, proactive and well-connected Safeguarding & Domestic Abuse Coordinator to help us support customers and communities to thrive. If you’re looking for a new challenge with an ambitious organisation, come and help us deliver our vision of “Providing quality homes and services for better futures.”

This is a key role within our Communities team, leading our safeguarding and domestic abuse response from a housing perspective and helping shape a consistent, effective approach across the organisation.

You’ll coordinate support for customers experiencing safeguarding concerns and domestic abuse, including managing referrals, attending multi-agency meetings and maintaining clear, accurate records.

You’ll help ensure our response is timely, joined up and centred on customer need, while also building awareness across the organisation so colleagues feel confident identifying, responding to and reporting concerns.

You’ll bring sound judgement, professional knowledge and the confidence to manage sensitive information appropriately in complex situations.

• A good understanding of safeguarding adults and children, domestic abuse and the Care Act 2014.
• A Standard Futures Housing Group DBS is essential to this role.
• Experience of effective partnership working and strong networking skills.
• The ability to assess risk, make balanced decisions and respond sensitively to complex situations.
• Strong record-keeping, reporting and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case or housing management systems.
• A customer-focused, collaborative approach and excellent communication skills.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

A few key points from our role profile:

• Lead on safeguarding adults and children from a housing provider perspective, including domestic abuse case coordination and support planning.
• Manage referrals and updates to external partners, including social care, health services and MARAC, and represent Futures at relevant multi-agency meetings and local forums.
• Develop practical, effective safety plans and interventions that reduce risk and increase customer safety.
• Raise awareness across the business and deliver training and guidance to colleagues and contractors.

So what’s in it for me?

At Futures, you’ll join a supportive organisation with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on helping people and communities thrive. We offer hybrid working for many roles, alongside competitive benefits including private healthcare options, mileage, discount schemes and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing. We’re also proud to hold Investors in People Platinum status and to support flexible, inclusive ways of working.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference to customer safety and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

To start your Futures journey, take a look at the role profile and please note we may close vacancies early depending on application volumes, so early applications are encouraged.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for everyone.

We’re on the hunt for a special someone to hit the ground running in support of our Programme Delivery team. Are you hunting for a new challenge with an ambitious organisation and ready to join us on our mission to deliver ‘Great Places’ Great Services’ and ‘Great Tomorrows’?

You’ll be joining Futures at an exciting time of change for the Group, delivering a full range of services on an exciting range of projects giving our Clerk of Works real diversity in their role.

You’ll be a completer, finisher with a real talent for partnering with Contractors and Project Teams alike.

You’ll be proactive in identifying potential difficulties, swift in taking preventative actions and detail focussed when reporting on contract progress.

You’ll be quality focussed when meeting project targets and your technical knowledge will be invaluable when executing our schemes in accordance with standards.

A few key points from our role profile:

• Monitor the quality of all materials and workmanship ensuring compliance with the building contract/development agreement and drawings/specifications. Carry out all snagging and weekly technical inspections to ensure completion to required standard. To deliver a full range of clerk of works services on allocated projects, be it S.106 planning gain, package deal, off-the-shelf purchases and/or land-led development.
• Ensure the Employers Agent and their representatives undertake the relevant number of inspections. Working with the Employers Agent to advise of potential problems and establish satisfactory construction outcomes.
• Work in close partnership with the contractor and Internal and external project team, to support the overall objectives of construction to time, cost and quality of the project.
• Keep accurate records on site and report regularly to the Futures scheme project manager. Provide specific contract and general technical support to the team.
• Ensure that all adoption inspections have been carried out together with all work for the final handover.
• To take action to identify potential difficulties on site and take preventative actions.

Sounds like me, so what are you offering?

If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include private healthcare options, discount schemes and with a big emphasis on health and well-being. You’ll have great opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally, but the greatest reward will be knowing you’re helping people and communities across our region to thrive.

We’re proud to be Investor in People Platinum award – the highest of IiP accreditation. The award recognises organisations which are passionate about making sure all employees get the best experience at work.

Please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date.

We’re on the hunt for a special someone to hit the ground running in support of our Programme Delivery team. Are you hunting for a new challenge with an ambitious organisation and ready to join us on our mission to deliver ‘Great Places’ Great Services’ and ‘Great Tomorrows’?

You’ll be joining Futures at an exciting time of change for the Group, delivering a full range of services on an exciting range of projects giving our Clerk of Works real diversity in their role.

You’ll be a completer, finisher with a real talent for partnering with Contractors and Project Teams alike.

You’ll be proactive in identifying potential difficulties, swift in taking preventative actions and detail focussed when reporting on contract progress.

You’ll be quality focussed when meeting project targets and your technical knowledge will be invaluable when executing our schemes in accordance with standards.

A few key points from our role profile:

• Monitor the quality of all materials and workmanship ensuring compliance with the building contract/development agreement and drawings/specifications. Carry out all snagging and weekly technical inspections to ensure completion to required standard. To deliver a full range of clerk of works services on allocated projects, be it S.106 planning gain, package deal, off-the-shelf purchases and/or land-led development.
• Ensure the Employers Agent and their representatives undertake the relevant number of inspections. Working with the Employers Agent to advise of potential problems and establish satisfactory construction outcomes.
• Work in close partnership with the contractor and Internal and external project team, to support the overall objectives of construction to time, cost and quality of the project.
• Keep accurate records on site and report regularly to the Futures scheme project manager. Provide specific contract and general technical support to the team.
• Ensure that all adoption inspections have been carried out together with all work for the final handover.
• To take action to identify potential difficulties on site and take preventative actions.

Sounds like me, so what are you offering?

If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include private healthcare options, discount schemes and with a big emphasis on health and well-being. You’ll have great opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally, but the greatest reward will be knowing you’re helping people and communities across our region to thrive.

We’re proud to be Investor in People Platinum award – the highest of IiP accreditation. The award recognises organisations which are passionate about making sure all employees get the best experience at work.

Please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date.