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HELP US FIGHT THE COST OF LIVING CRISIS  We end 2022 with the cost-of-living crisis biting hard. Soaring inflation and energy costs have left huge numbers struggling, and more people than ever are at risk of destitution or homelessness. Meanwhile, years of under-investment has removed much of the safety net that people could previously depend on.  Peter Bedford has long been a haven for those at risk of falling through the cracks. In a world of increased need, we intend to play our full part in helping those affected. We have big plans to expand our housing and our services, and [...]

The role: The Housing Officer works within the housing management team to deliver a high quality service to tenants of PBHA, across supported, general needs and enhanced housing management tenancies. Key duties and responsibilities: To provide a high quality housing management service direct to PBHA’s tenants. To lead on high risk and persistent cases, taking tenancy enforcement and other legal action where needed. To implement arrears procedures and procedures to promote tenancy sustainment and maximise rental income. To assist in the management of PBHAs non-housing premises and liaise with landlords as necessary. Person specification: Significant experience of housing management in an [...]

Housing Services Manager Location: Hackney & Islington Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours Salary: £34-35k Contract: Permanent DBS Check: Yes Leave Entitlement: 26 days About the Role The Housing Services Manager is a significant role within Peter Bedford Housing Association and a great development opportunity for an existing manager. With the freedom to bring innovation to our services, develop external partnerships and work across PBHA, this is an interesting and rewarding role. You will be responsible for the delivery of PBHA’s accommodation services, a mixture of supported housing, tenancy support, a residential service and general needs tenants. You will also lead the Housing Management team who [...]

On Sunday 22nd September we celebrated our 50th Anniversary at a well attended Party in the Park. The celebration took place in Clissold Park as part of their 130th anniversary celebrations. We made our home on the old Bowling Green on a windy day with showers, which made it difficult to put up our gazebos, but with persistence we succeeded and the celebrations lasted all afternoon. We were delighted to see so many people despite the rain and the day did brighten up so we were able to eat lovely Caribbean food, take part in a quiz about 1969, and dance off some of the delicious anniversary [...]

The latest edition of Rising Star, Peter Bedford Housing Association's quarterly tenants newsletter is out now! View it here.

Fundraising Volunteer We are looking for an experienced individual with knowledge of raising funds from individuals, including HNWIs, in support of the work of small charities. This may suit a retired professional fundraiser or someone in the early stages of building a career as a fundraiser. You will have excellent communication skills, experience in working with wide range of people as well as experience of fundraising from individuals including by JustGiving, text and online giving and Crowdfunding. For further details Fundraising Volunteer Role Description Download Application Form Please email our admin team to discuss this opportunity

Location: Haggerston, London Hours: Full -time (37.5 hours Monday - Friday) Salary: £29,271 Contract: Permanent DBS Check: Yes Leave Entitlement: 26 days About the Finance Officer Role The Finance Officer is a member of a team of three, which includes the Director of Finance and IT and the Senior Accountant. About Peter Bedford Housing Association Based mainly in Hackney and Islington, we work with people who are homeless, have mental ill health, learning difficulties and multiple needs. Our work enables people to move on and lead independent lives. As part of a major restructure of our housing services, we are refreshing our approach to helping people [...]