Housing and Property Disputes Paralegal - London Bridge

Anthony Gold Solicitors

THE FIRM Anthony Gold is a successful law firm, who deliver a range of services to clients based locally and further afield. Based in South London, we have a national reputation and are a leading Legal 500 firm who pride ourselves on providing a high level of client care.  Our expertise includes Private Clients, Corporate & Commercial, Housing and Property Disputes, Commercial & Civil Dispute Resolution, Injury & Medical Claims and Court of Protection. THE ROLE Are you interested in discovering what it’s really like to work in a law firm? Our Insight Day programme offers motivated students the chance to gain a focused, hands‑on insight into the legal profession. During the day, you will have the chance to meet some of our colleagues, try your hand at tasks that would be given to our Paralegals and Trainee Solicitors, and have the chance to ask questions about career pathways into law. We will also hold a CV workshop towards the end of the day to help you polish your CV and provide career tips.  This placement is ideal for students who are curious about a career in law and eager to participate in small group tasks and discussions in a supportive, friendly environment. PERSON SPECIFICATION This insight day is only open to current college/ Sixth Form students

Clúid Housing

ROLE OVERVIEW Position:  Senior Modelling Analyst  Department: Corporate Finance & Treasury  Location: 159-161 Upper Sheriff Street (Hybrid)  Contract type: Permanent  Salary: €55k – €65k (Depending on skills and experience)      The Department is led by the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and comprises of the following functions:   * Financial Reporting & Transactional Finance  * Business Partnering  * Corporate Finance & Treasury  * Risk & Assurance  * Procurement  The Finance Department provides a range of services in support of Clúid’s primary mission “quality housing and services to enable people to create homes and thriving communities”. It is led by the Chief Finance Officer and supported by the Head of Finance, Head of Procurement, Head of Corporate Finance & Treasury and Head of Risk & Assurance.     The Modelling Senior Analyst is an essential operational role within the Corporate Finance & Treasury team. This position is designed for a hands-on, detail-oriented analyst who will be actively involved in the financial assessment and consultation process for new housing schemes and investment opportunities.   The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of financial modelling concepts, including the interconnectivity of the three core financial statements, and be capable of applying this knowledge in a practical business context. The role will also support model design, maintenance, scenario testing, and peer-review frameworks. This position requires an analyst who enjoys working cross-functionally, interrogating operational data, and directly contributing to project delivery timelines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Housing Scheme Assessments & Operational Execution  * Scheme Applications: Manage and lead the end to end preparation and submission of external funding applications, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery, while collaborating with Finance colleagues to compile scheme specific financials and partnering with the Commercial Development team to ensure all submissions are complete, compliant, and aligned with organisational priorities. * Scheme Applications: Ensure all external funding awards are accurately communicated to Finance, Legal, and the Commercial Development team in a timely manner. * Stakeholder Consultation: Collaborate closely with the Commercial Development and Property Services teams to gather, verify, and input operational data into assessment models, providing feedback to colleagues model updates through training. * Viability Analysis: Work closely with Finance colleagues to ensure all funding received is reconciled against approved awards and effectively monitored throughout the scheme delivery timeframe. * Scheme Analysis: Understand the local market and business environment that Clúid is operating within and evaluate scheme funding structures, cash flows, and value-for-money outcomes, as required. * Scheme Data Inputs: Assist with operational data updates, reforecasting exercises, and scheme reassessments as macro-economic and funding assumptions change, as required.   Financial Modelling Application & Governance Support  * Model Utilisation: Apply, build, adapt, and run existing financial models used in scheme assessments, ensuring outputs are logically consistent, clearly understood, and aligned with underlying financial assumptions. * Financial Modelling Literacy: Demonstrate a clear understanding of integrated financial modelling, including the linkages between profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet, and apply this understanding when reviewing and interpreting model outputs. * Business Planning Redundancy: Cross-train on Clúid’s long-term business planning tools, providing essential operational backup capability on the 30-year corporate business plan to mitigate key-person risk. * Ad-Hoc Analysis: Efficiently respond to modelling requests and scenario iterations from senior management. * The "Four-Eye" Governance Check: Act as a critical second set of eyes within the Corporate Finance & Treasury team, performing validation, integrity testing, and peer reviews on complex model outputs and board scenario iterations.   Other  * Assist the Chief Finance Officer, Head of Corporate Finance & Treasury and Finance Managers with additional reporting/projects as required.  * Maintain and further develop key internal/external business relationships. * Assist others in the Finance team to ensure smooth reporting process and meeting all Finance deadlines. * Ensure that all project work, data modelling, and supporting data and financial reporting information are shared and stored on Clúid’s file servers in-line with the Finance Department’s established procedures. * Attend continuing professional training as required by your profession’s governing body or your Learning & Development plan. Corporate Responsibilities  * Ensure all activity is aligned to Clúid’s values and contributes to the mission of supporting thriving communities. * Adhere to all Clúid policies, procedures, and governance requirements at all times. * Exercise discretion and maintain high standards regarding personal and organisational health, safety, and wellbeing. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Skills:  * Advanced Excel and financial modelling: strong understanding of integrated financial models, including the ability to build or interpret a three-statement model and clearly demonstrate the linkages between income statement, cash flow, and balance sheet. * Investment appraisal: Forecast cashflow, calculate DCF, NPV, and other metrics * Analytical skills: deconstruct complex, unstructured data into logical components and be able to identify errors and variances * Commercial acumen: Understand the impact of interest rate, costs, and inflation on long-term viability of housing projects * Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, report writing, presentation  * Attention to detail: Ensure high level of accuracy in calculations and be aware of the impact of a single cell error on the long-term forecast. Build checks where necessary to identify and fix errors. * Adaptability: Be able to learn and adapt to new tools for business planning, project management, etc. * Plan and organise at organisation and personal level to meet tight delivery deadlines * Performance management data analysis reporting * Working with senior management and business partnering * Collaboration in a team environment EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Essential Knowledge & Experience:  * Post Graduate Degree in Finance  * 2 to 3 years of professional financial modelling experience * Proven work with complex data in a highly operational, fast-paced environment * Application and review of financial models in a live business or project environment, with accountability for accuracy and outputs. Desirable  * Knowledge of the corporate finance environment of Approved Housing Body (AHB) sector * Experience of working in a property orientated environment or similar SME, in particular the social housing sector  Join Us  At Clúid Housing, you're more than just an employee; you're part of a mission to create lasting social change. If you're ready to contribute to our vision of thriving communities, apply by Tuesday 21st July 5pm, and let's make a difference together.  #LI-Hybrid

Clúid Housing

ROLE OVERVIEW * Position:                                Resident Housing Officer * Reporting to:                         Resident Housing Manager * Contract duration:                Permanent  * Location:                               Cork County / City (Hybrid) * Salary:                                    €44,830 - €63,017 (DOE) The Operations Department is dedicated to delivering essential services to our residents, including allocations, rent calculation and collection, and tenancy management. Additionally, we provide estate services and support community development activities to promote well-kept, friendly neighbourhoods. Operations is also home to our Housing Advice Centre, Asset Management, 'Clúid Works' in-house repairs service, and the Operational Excellence team, who contribute to maintaining the quality of services we provide to our residents and ensuring our properties are safe and maintained to high standards.   As Clúid Housing continues to expand rapidly, our team supports the Commercial Development Department in acquiring new properties. These properties are carefully selected to be well-designed, well-built, and located where they are most needed. Clúid teams operate nationally to align with our provision of homes across every county in the country. We strive to lead in innovation and the development of exemplary services that prioritise resident satisfaction, value-for-money, and compliance with the AHB Regulatory Standard.   The individuals in the Operations Department are deeply passionate about their work and are motivated by the direct, positive impact our services have on residents' lives. Our colleagues are known for being resourceful, conscientious, caring, and outcome focused. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To provide a high quality and resident-focused service in tenancy and estate management, continually working to improve services and meet resident needs.   Voids and Lettings * Work with the Lettings Team and Clúid Works to ensure the effective and prompt turnaround of void properties, minimising void times and associated costs. * Ensure that homes in your region are managed efficiently and let appropriately in line with Clúid and Local Authority policies. * Advise prospective residents on housing options, rights, and responsibilities in a supportive manner.  Tenancy Management * Signpost referrals for support, care, adaptations, and partner agencies to help sustain tenancies. * Safeguard residents by promoting their welfare and protect them from abuse, harm and neglect. * Address non-arrears related breaches of tenancy such as anti-social behaviour and damage to property and represent Clúid Housing at RTB and court hearings.  Resident & Community Engagement * Actively supporting residents in creating safe, clean, diverse, and welcoming places to live. * Work with residents to maximise resident engagement and establishment of structures that underpin community integration and development. * Develop relationships with neighbouring groups and external service providers with whom relationships will be of benefit to Clúid residents. * Actively seek out and recognise the Resident Voice as an authority on our services  Property Management * Carry out estate inspections and liaise with our Repairs and Property Service teams in relation to the maintenance and upkeep requirements of homes and estates. * Work with Owner Management Companies and Managing Agents, including sitting as a board member on Owner Management Companies where required.  Collaborative Working * Collaborate with colleagues across Operations to drive operational excellence and achieve shared outcomes for individuals and communities. * Participate in the appraisal of new project developments and handover of new homes into management. * Contribute to local and national improvement initiatives and contribute to the formulation and review of Housing Services Policies and Procedures. * Undertake any other duties as required that are consistent with your role.  Complaints and Resident Voice * Work with customers, management and the Complaints Manager as required to effectively resolve complaints relating to the service area in line with Clúid’s complaints policy. * Support with the completion of remedial actions or improvement commitments identified through service complaints to drive continuous improvement.  Corporate Responsibilities  * Ensure all activity is aligned to Clúid’s values and contributes to the mission of supporting the development of thriving communities  * Adhere to all Clúid policies and procedures at all times  * To exercise discretion at all times  * Demonstrate high standards regarding both Clúid’s and your own wellbeing, health and safety requirements PERSON SPECIFICATION * Demonstrates a willingness to learn * Willingness to work from time to time outside normal business hours e.g. Resident Association meetings * Proficient in IT systems, especially Excel and experience of using different IT packages e.g. * Management Information and CRM systems * Good organisational and time management skills, with ability to be flexible and work on own initiative * Customer-focused experience. * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail * Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset * Self-driven and motivated * Ability to demonstrate good listening skills * Influencing and negotiation skills * Proven ability to manage tasks and projects, including report writing EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum one year experience in housing services or in a face-to-face, customer-oriented housing environment * Relevant third-level qualification in housing, social care, property, or a related field (or working towards) * Professional qualification (ICSH/ CIH/ IAVI/ IPA). * Knowledge of housing law GDPR, Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), and housing regulatory standards * Full clean driving licence. * Property Services Regulatory Authority Licence preferred (where required a commitment to working towards may be necessary) * Experience of housing and property services, including lettings, allocations, OMCs, tenancy sustainment,  * Willingness to participate in forums, working groups, or committees as required * Commitment to promoting a culture that supports excellent service delivery and upholds the organisation’s values #LI-Hybrid