Our Current Job Vacancies

Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)

• To include on call rota (with a standby rate)
• Company Van provided (for business use only)
• Uniform Provided

Are you an experienced Plumber or Carpenter looking for your next role within Social Housing?

Are you a versatile professional who can address a range of property needs efficiently?

Are you looking for an employer where you feel included, valued, respected and proud to be part of a progressive and innovative organisation?

We’re a flexible and family friendly organisation, who believe that everyone deserves a home they can be proud of, where they can thrive and be healthy.

Here at Gloucester City Homes, we’re seeking Multi-Trade Operatives with a base trade in either Plumbing, Wet Trades or Carpentry to join our Repairs Team. You’ll repair, maintain and install multiple trade items including roof, structure and fabric of buildings internal & external, service supplies, fixtures & fittings and other products associated with plumbing, carpentry and wet trades to a high standard to GCH customers’ homes and commercial premises.

You’ll work in accordance with prescribed work schedules, the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to GCH established standard policy & procedures set for delivery of exceptional customer service. Liaising with both internal and external customers, line manager/supervisor, scheduler and colleagues appropriately and promptly, you’ll ensure those connected or involved in your work are aware of progress and action taken or action required to rectify any identified defect/s, concerns or accounts of resident vulnerability Completing a high percentage of jobs as first time fix to achieve excellent customer satisfaction.

We’d like you to…

• Hold a City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or above in an associated trade/craft.
• Have previous experience in applying multi trade skills to the installation, repair and maintenance of fixtures, fittings and fitments.
• Have experience of working in a customer responsive environment.
• Have full working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements related to workshop practice and maintenance.
• Be able to prioritise and organise own workload.
• Be a problem solver with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Be able to interpret manufacturers’ instructions/technical manuals and drawings (desirable).
• Be IT literate, comfortable working with electronic devices, PDA’s, tablets and computers (desirable).

Closing Date: 21st July 2025. 

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

GCH is committed to equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work.

We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to develop diverse teams where everyone can be their authentic self through an inclusive, family friendly, flexible and fun culture.

At GCH, we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers #BeTheDifference. If that sounds like you, we’d be delighted to hear from you!

Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week over 9 days a fortnight)

We’re all about work life balance, this role offers a 9 day working fortnight so you’ll get a day to yourself every other week – what more could you want?

Searching for a dynamic and flexible employer? Look no further than GCH. We trust our colleagues and empower them to deliver how it works best for our customers.

We’re now seeking an Assurance Officer – someone to deliver high-quality, efficient and professional performance & assurance reporting and insurance management which supports the organisation to retain a G1 rating.

You’ll support the delivery of the internal audit contract, including liaising with internal audit and services and communicate key information to ensure the effective delivery of the audit plan. You’ll lead on the coordination of follow up actions and support reporting of progress, undertaking an agreed programme of 2nd line assurance reviews across GCH.

With timely and appropriate internal and external communication of the Governance team’s work including related sector news, you’ll track and understand assurances across the organisation, drawing together key information for reporting to senior management, Audit and Risk Committee and Board and be responsible for ensuring adequate insurance provision for the organisation, management of claims, liaising with Insurance Brokers and Insurance Companies.

You’ll ensure that Data Protection compliance is proactively prioritised across the organisation and resourced appropriately to ensure key delivery which minimises organisational risks and take the lead in ensuring subject access requests are appropriately supported including end to end meeting administration support.

We’d like you to have…

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Experience of report writing and presentation to Executive Leadership Teams and Governing bodies.
• Experience of Data Protection and Compliance work.
• Have experience in Social Housing Regulation and compliance, or similar regulated environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of insurance cover, claims procedures and renewal of policies.
• Strong communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• The ability to influence others through negotiation, advice, and persuasion.

Closing Date: 12th August 2025. 

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Looking for an employer where you feel included, valued, respected and proud to be part of a progressive and innovative organisation? We’re a flexible and family friendly organisation, who believe that everyone deserves a home they can be proud of, where they can thrive and be healthy.

We’re now seeking a Surveyor – someone to support GCH’s Planned Programme by overseeing the successful delivery of large scale, multi-year projects and contracts.

You will manage individual contracts and programmes ensuring that our Assets are improved in accordance with agreed standards and meet all regulatory requirements, including Home England’s Decent Homes Standards. You will lead on budgetary control, contract coordination, management and administration, ensuring services are delivered to customer satisfaction, agreed standards, required level of performance and achieve Value for Money.

You will operate as an expert for GCH on all property issues and investment decisions, providing technical building support and advice to the Capital Works Manager and Asset & Sustainability Manager. You will manage all day-to-day contract and/or commercial issues and disputes, ensuring they progress according to due process and are resolved with minimum impact.

We’d like you to…

• Hold a relevant technical qualification e.g. Member of CIOB or intermediate grade RICS or Member of Chartered Institute of Housing.
• Have substantial experience as a Surveyor of Asset Management, Property Investment and Public Procurement.
• Have a proven track record of managing £1m+ planned improvement project resources, budgets and contracts with the ability to identify and eliminate risks, ensuring Value for Money and the delivery of high-quality services.
• Be able to make sound financial judgements.
• Be comfortable managing complex projects, working within tight deadlines and budget, whilst promoting stakeholder involvement at all levels.
• Be able to understand and present technical information clearly, communicating matters related to asset management to a varied audience.
• Be able to work as part of a team, taking responsibility for clear communication and taking a positive approach to resolving problems and providing support across all teams.

You must hold a valid driving licence and have the use of your own car to be able to travel within the city and other areas as required.

Closing Date: 14th August 2025. 

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.