What Jobs are available in Plaistow?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Design Manager to join our team at Vistry South London, based onsite at our project in Camden, NW1 (Juniper Crescent). This role will be key to managing the design and technical functions across a range of exciting projects, from pre-construction through to delivery and handover. If you have a strong background in design management, particularly within regeneration projects, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to progress your career with a leading UK housebuilder.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Qualifications: A construction/design-related HNC/HND/Degree and a relevant CSCS card.
• Experience: Proven experience in managing design for mixed-use regeneration/contracting projects, especially within the social/affordable housing sectors.
• Technical Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations, the planning process, and NHBC warranty requirements.
• Leadership: The ability to lead teams, manage external consultants, and make critical decisions.
• Commercial Awareness: A good understanding of the development and contracting environment.
• Problem-Solving: Strong decision-making skills and an innovative approach to tackling challenges.
• Time Management: Excellent organisation and multitasking skills to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Desirable: Membership with a professional body such as CIOB, RIBA, or RICS.
• Ability to manage and work effectively within a team, while balancing multiple priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to negotiate and influence decisions.
• A collaborative approach to working with clients and stakeholders.
• A good understanding of financial and legal considerations in construction.

• Lead the development and management of design during the pre-construction phase and through to the project’s completion, ensuring the project stays on track with the agreed brief, budget, and programme.
• Appoint and manage external consultants and ensure design information is produced to a high standard.
• Collaborate with the Senior/Lead Design Manager and the project team to ensure timely and efficient delivery of design milestones.
• Oversee the design review processes and ensure compliance with Building Regulations, the planning process, and NHBC warranty conditions.
• Manage the discharge of third-party approvals, including planning conditions and building regulations.
• Use tools like Viewpoint to manage project workflows and ensure quality design outcomes.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and consultants throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage project risks and identify solutions to design-related issues that arise.

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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We have exciting opportunities for Contact Centre Operatives to join our team within Vistry Services Division, where you can be based near to any of our South regional offices. As our Contact Centre Operative, you will improve the way the Division/region deals with incoming customer enquiries and delivering greater customer satisfaction by responding in a timely and efficient manner. This is a high volume call centre based vacancy, whereby the expectation is to make / received roughly 10 calls per hour. The role will also support the Sales Consultants by booking viewing appointments. You will also support the sales and marketing teams in order to maximise the efficiency of sales consultants’ time so they can focus on qualified leads.

This role will be worked on a rota basis from Monday - Sunday, with core hours from 9am-8pm and 10am-5pm on Sundays. 

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Full clean driving licence
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English
• Working with IT systems e.g., Outlook, Excel
• Working with prospect databases
• Experience of working in a busy contact Centre environment
• Good administration skills
• Accuracy and good attention to detail
• Good telephone skills
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A friendly, trustworthy, and professional attitude 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and targets.
• Ability to work effectively in an office of home environment Willing to be flexible in respect of day-to-day duties and hours worked
• Willing to travel to all sites on an ad hoc basis within the division as required to support development understanding

Desirable…

• Experience of working Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience and understanding of the new build industry and customers journey to buy a home
• Experience in a customer facing role
• An understanding of the property and housing market

• To utilise Contact Centre operative skills and expertise in supporting the business in achieving its objectives and prompt enquiry response, profiling of customers and achieving / reaching optimum conversation rate of enquiry to successful appointment.
• Respond to all online customer enquiries received through the various marketing channels in a timely manner as per the Vistry Contact Centre processes and procedures.
• Have knowledge of the divisional sites, house types and purchase assistance schemes in order to be able to respond to customer enquiries effectively.
• Liaise with the Sales Consultants on site ensuring a streamlined operating process and excellent customer experience.
• Manage the CRM system (Keys) to ensure accurate management of enquiries and enhancing customer profiling for the benefit of optimised 121 engagement and marketing.
• Undertake all tasks accurately and efficiently and in accordance with GDPR.
• Deal with all customer enquiries in a polite, efficient, and confidential manner.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Assist the supervisor to provide visibility of performance of opportunities for optimisation.
• Provide regular feedback to the supervisor on quality and proceedable likeliness of enquiry types.
• Liaise with the relevant regional sales teams which form the divisional structure to ensure understanding of development changes and updates.
• Attend departmental meetings as required.
• Complete mandatory training programmes as required including GDPR and cyber security.
• Ensure compliance with Company Health and Safety policies and procedures and legislation.
• Provide supervisor with monthly commission claim using accurate information.

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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Governance Lawyer
Locum, 3 month rolling contract
Full Time
Hybrid working
£50 - £0 per hour umbrella (dependent on experience)

We are recruiting to an exciting opportunity for a Governance Lawyer to join this friendly, supportive London Borough council on a locum contract. This is a hybrid working role, the successful lawyer will ideally be required in the office at least twice per week.

Our client is looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, ideally with local government experience. You will have experience providing professional legal advice on all aspects of Information Governance work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal expertise and advice on local authority governance, administrative law, and constitutional issues
• Committee and Democratic support
• Corporate and Strategic contribution
• Stakeholder engagement
• Budget resource and management
• Supervision & development of junior lawyers, paralegals, and governance officers

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable London Borough Council and a great prospect to develop your expertise in a niche area of law. On offer is a flexible working arrangement, great work/life balance, interesting workload, and competitive pay between 0- 0 per hour umbrella (based on experience).

Our client is seeking a Governance Lawyer who can start immediately or on short notice so if you believe you have the necessary skills, please apply today to avoid missing out!

Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Maxine Beitler in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

About the Firm

Our Legal 500-recognised client, established in the 1920s, is a diverse and dynamic law firm consistently acknowledged by Chambers UK, The Legal 500, and The Times Top 250 Law Firms. The firm is ranked among the top 20 firms in the UK for family law and has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year — a reflection of its supportive culture, commitment to wellbeing, and ongoing investment in its people.



The Firm is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor to join their expanding Property department. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of high-quality residential property matters within a growing team of 10+ professionals. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values professional development, supports career progression, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.



About You

You will have:

• Strong experience in non-contentious residential property work

• A proven ability to manage and develop your own caseload

• Experience in building strong client relationships and generating repeat business

• A proactive approach to networking and business development



The firm also places a strong emphasis on training and staff development, offering excellent career progression opportunities and a clear path for advancement.



What’s on Offer

In return, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A generous holiday allowance that increases with length of service

• Hybrid working

• Bonus scheme

• Career development programme

• Health Cashback Plan

• Length of service awards

• Wellbeing initiatives

• Family-friendly policies and a strong focus on work-life balance



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About The Role

We are now seeking a Catering Manager to join our team of staff. They will lead and manage the academy dining provision across both the primary and secondary phases so as to ensure that, within the terms of the Catering Policy and Budget, efficient and economic use is made of its resources, and that the academy’s quality of dining and hospitality are outstanding.

We are highly ambitious for our students and our staff are pivotal to our success. As part of the staff team, you will have the opportunity to work with great colleagues and develop your career through an outstanding professional development programme.

You will also have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the network to develop excellent practice. In addition, we offer attractive remuneration, above the national pay scales as well as a range of benefits.

The successful candidate will have:

• experience of catering in large quantities, ideally within a school or education setting
• experience of managing and working within budgets
• experience of cultural diversity, with particular reference to food preparation and dietary preferences
• experience of working with children
• knowledge of healthy eating and nutrition and creating related menus
• relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene qualifications

To apply

For further information on this brilliant opportunity as well as the fantastic benefits available, please see the job description and person specification below.

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the Principal about the role, or have technical questions about the application process, please contact his Executive Assistant and HR Lead Sam Jones at . We look forward to receiving your application.

Benefits:

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/  

About Us

Isaac Newton Academy is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. We opened in 2012 with our inaugural cohort of 180 year 7 students. Isaac Newton Academy is an all through school with students from Reception to Year 13. Our mission is - striving together to be pioneers whose legacy makes a positive difference for our world .

The school was founded on the belief that all students can make dramatic progress within the right environment. Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making Isaac Newton a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed.

We offer a rich curriculum emphasising core academic subjects, whilst providing the facilities, time and specialist staff to ensure students develop across a range of subjects. Music is at the heart of our school, with every student learning an instrument and all secondary students having the chance to be part of our Big Band ensembles.

Our school won Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 Shine a Light Awards for its commitment to developing students’ communication skills and was shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 TES Awards. Our Music Department were recently shortlisted for Excellence in Creative Arts at the TES School Awards 2023.

Visit isaacnewtonacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.