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We're a community-based housing provider working to make a difference in Dumfries & Galloway.

We offer rewarding careers for people who want to make a difference through the provision of quality housing and in supporting the needs of our residents and communities.

We're also a Living Wage employer, which means we pay everyone working at Loreburn, regardless of whether they're permanent employees or third-party contractors, the Scottish Living Wage.

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Inside look: What makes a GREAT Neighbourhood Officer?

Step into the world of a Neighbourhood Officer and explore one of our most essential roles at Loreburn.

In this video, you’ll discover the key qualities needed to make a real impact in your community. Learn about the varied challenges, rewarding experiences, and daily responsibilities that come with the role.

Customer & Business Support Assistant

1 x Fixed term post for 12 months

1 x Fixed term post to 30 September 2025


Location:

Dumfries & Galloway (primarily home based with some regional travel) with a requirement to attend training and meetings in Dumfries


Salary range:

£22,403 - £28,379 with annual incremental progression + competitive benefits package 


Hours:

35 hours, working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with one hour (unpaid) lunch break 


About the role:

Our Customer and Business Support colleagues are at the forefront of our housing services provision, providing a helpful and responsive first point of contact service through a range of channels. You’ll be dealing with tenancy related enquiries, housing applications and offer signposting advice. The role also performs a variety of business administration support tasks and requires someone who is highly organised and IT proficient, who can manage changing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a remote workforce.

  

As a home based role, the ability to work from home in a suitable space, along with access to broadband is required. A driving licence and access to a vehicle will also be necessary.  

For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Caroline Smith, Customer and Business Support Manager on 07872127019 or via email to CarolineS@loreburn.org.uk, or Sarah Thomson, Customer and Business Support Officer on 07880035301 or via email to SarahT@Loreburn.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 24th February 2025

Interview date:  Wednesday 5th March 2025

To find out more, take a look at the Job Advert and Role Profile.


Click here to fill in an online application

Volunteer Community Agent

Location: We are currently looking for volunteers in the following areas to support our tenants and communities:

  • Lockerbie
  • Langholm
  • Gretna/Eastriggs
  • Sanquhar
  • Thornhill/Penpont
  • Moniaive
  • Castle Douglas/Kirkcudbright
  • Newton Stewart
  • Whithorn
  • Portpatrick

Hours: 1-2 hours per week

About the role:

This role will provide a confidential point of contact within their local community for tenants who require some support and assistance. This a rewarding role, suited to those who like to give back to their communities, providing a safe space for tenants to chat and receive information on appropriate agencies for further help and support.   

What's really important is that you have a strong commitment to help your local community and the ability to maintain confidentiality.  This role would be suited to anyone looking to give back to their community and equally, someone who may be looking to gain skills and experience within the housing or third sector and charitable sector.

 

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be a good listener
  • Be comfortable signposting to appropriate agencies
  • Liaise with Loreburn’s Sustaining Communities and Neighbourhood Officers.
  • Be able to provide up to 2 hours per week of their time

For a confidential chat about the role, please contact David Ewing, Community Team Manager (West) on 07593530315 or via email at DavidE@Loreburn.org.uk 

To find out more, take a look at the Job Advert 

How to Apply

Apply by completing the Volunteering Form and returning to recruitment@loreburn.org.uk

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