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by Sara Robinson | 18 March 2019 A guide to being a legal locum in the public sector
Are you a legal candidate considering a locum job but unsure of what it entails or how to make the move? Do not worry, you are not alone! Legal candidates often tell us they might consider becoming a locum but are confused about pay rates, length of contracts and how they can move between roles easily. In this guide, Consultant Sara Robinson explains how to be a successful locum, gives examples of what locum job opportunities are available and answers questions we commonly get asked by legal candidates at all levels. For many legal candidates, the prospect of becoming a locum is a daunting one. This is because candidates often think it is a confusing and complicated path to take, however this could not be further from the truth. Many of my candidates regularly take my advice and never look back after securing a legal locum job quickly and without complication. I speak to legal candidates everyday about the pros and cons of locum work. This guide should hopefully relieve some of the concerns we regularly face and help more legal candidates that may be considering the move. What will I get paid as a legal locum and what are the benefits? Without a doubt, one of the biggest benefits of moving into the legal locum market is the pay. Legal locum candidates can enjoy healthy salaries that can often be higher than that of permanent employees, making locum assignments very attractive for candidates with the right skills. There are three main reasons why locums are paid so well. Firstly, roles come up at short notice and candidates are urgently needed meaning that legal locums can charge a premium for their services. Secondly, as a legal locum you are expected to be more flexible than a permanent member of staff, whether that is picking up project work or helping with ad-hoc tasks around business needs. A lot of our roles arise due to an increase in workload and as a locum you are expected to support the team in whatever way you can! Thirdly, you will sometimes have to work unsupervised, positions often arise to backfill a permanent member of staff that has moved on. The public sector is a busy environment and you will not always have supervised support. How will I be paid as a legal locum? There are a number of different ways that you can be paid when you are a legal locum within the public sector. The most popular form of payment is through an umbrella company. It is incredibly simple to sign up to and choose an umbrella company. At Sellick Partnership there are a number of umbrella companies we currently work with, if you give one of them a call they will be more than happy to run through the process with you and answer any questions. Once you have signed up to an umbrella provider the process is a simple one. You put a timesheet in each week for the hours you have worked, once this has been approved by your line manager we pay the umbrella company and they pay you directly. Whatever goes into your bank account each week is entirely yours, all of your taxes and national insurance deductions are sorted out by the umbrella company. Your second option is to be paid on a PAYE basis through our payroll, meaning you are technically an employee of Sellick Partnership. This means that you will be paid through Sellick Partnership rather than the company you work for or an umbrella company. With this option you can have your holiday pay accruing into a separate pot for when you want to take some time off, or you can have it rolled up into your basic hourly rate. Due to recent changes in legislation, many public sector roles now fall inside of IR35. This means you can no longer work through your own limited company anymore and one of the benefits of doing so would be to offset your expenses against your tax, meaning more money in your pocket. This is something you cannot do when working PAYE or through an umbrella company, however we have definitely seen an increase in the sort of rates on offer to account for this. Typical hourly rates and salaries of legal locums Locum solicitor rates vary depending on the type of role and organisation, where it is based and the flexibility they can offer. However, to give you an idea of the types of rates you can expect: A qualified and experienced Solicitor with previous local authority experience can expect to earn approximately £35-£45 per hour, which equates to around £68-£88k annual salary. A newly qualified Solicitor can expect to earn around £20-£25 per hour which is approximately £39-£49k annually. An experienced Paralegal with previous local authority experience should achieve approximately £15-20 per hour which equates roughly to an annual salary of £29-£39K. Graduates or Legal Assistants entering the locum market can expect to earn £10-£14 per hour, or an annual salary of £20-£29K. How much flexibility or freedom will I have as a legal locum? Legal candidates that want more flexibility should consider becoming a legal locum. One of the most common reasons my candidates want to move into the legal locum market is to try and obtain a better work/life balance. Locum candidates that have the desired skillsets will often be offered a degree of flexibility that is not routinely offered to permanent members of staff. Examples include part-time hours, home working, and flexible working hours. This is of considerable benefit to people with school age children or other caring responsibilities, and something my candidates love about locum work. We also find that candidates move into the locum market as they want to take more time to travel or spend with their family. For example, a number of my candidates work as a locum as it gives you the opportunity to work for a period of time and then take a few months off to travel, whilst not hugely impacting on your take home pay. Locum work allows you to earn more money in a shorter space of time! Will being a legal locum help me develop my legal skills? As a legal locum you will be able to constantly develop your skills and progress professionally. This can be anything from new IT or case management systems or supporting your colleagues in new areas of law. Each public sector organisation, such as local authorities, universities, housing associations and charities, are all run in very different ways, allowing you to build up a bank of experience often unparalleled to permanent legal professionals on the market. This is also a fantastic way of expanding on your skills, and trying out new areas of law that you may not have previously considered. What will my job opportunities be as a legal locum? The possibilities are endless as a legal locum, especially if you continuously develop your skills and experience within a niche sector or area. You could use locum work as a stop gap between permanent positions, or like many of my current candidates, decide locum work is the best career choice for you. We have some locums who want to stay in the market for a prolonged period and become what we call ‘career locums.’ However, some of our candidates also use it is an opportunity to work at the same time as they look for a permanent job, meaning that they can continue to earn and develop their skills. Being a legal locum can also give you the opportunity to try out a new organisation and location until you find a position that suits you for the long-term. We have an impressive record of candidates working for us moving into permanent employment from locum roles. It is also worth stressing that being a locum does not stop you from moving up the career ladder, in fact it can open up its own opportunities for the right candidate. There are chances to take on more responsibility and move into a more senior role or to start picking up matters in different areas of law to broaden your experience. Common misconceptions or apprehensions legal candidates have about becoming a legal locum One of the biggest worries I hear from legal candidates is about the length of assignments. Many of the candidates I speak to think that as a locum they will only work for a couple of weeks or a month at a time. That is not the case. Within the public sector we find that the roles tend to be for three months as a minimum, however we have candidates that have been in the same assignment for years! This means that you can still get job security as a legal locum whilst enjoying the benefits as well. Also, if you can be flexible with how far you will travel, there is nothing stopping you from working for most of the year. That is also not to say you have to work at the same organisation for a long period of time. It is important to regularly stay in touch with your recruitment consultant, and when you feel it is time to move on they will be more than happy to help you secure another legal locum assignment. It is also important for legal locums to remember that they still do have employment rights; we find that many candidates registering with us are surprised to hear that they are entitled to holiday pay, sick pay, or pension contributions. Our locum candidates regularly contact us to say how much they enjoy their assignments. If you are interested, or want to discuss what legal locum jobs we currently have available, feel free to contact me directly or visit our legal locum jobs page to view our current vacancies. Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all of our latest news and resources for legal locums on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or the Insights section of our website.
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by Lauren Newell | 21 March 2019 Finance & Accountancy Graduate: is a graduate scheme or a graduate job the right path for me?
As Finance & Accountancy students come to the end of their degree it can be very difficult to decide what to do next. There are a number of routes into the Finance & Accountancy sector, and two of the most popular for our candidates are graduates jobs and graduate schemes, but choosing between them can be difficult. You could apply for a graduate Finance & Accountancy job with an SME, or work with a recruiter to find one or apply for one of the many graduate schemes with some of the UK’s biggest employers. But what route should you take? In this blog, Consultant Lauren Newell discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each option to help you make an informed choice. When Finance & Accountancy graduates approach the end of their university degree, securing a job in the ‘real world’ can suddenly feel daunting. You are about to become a graduate and will need to make some career decisions which can feel overwhelming. Sometimes, it can be hard knowing where to begin and how to kick-start your career in the Finance & Accountancy sector. Not everyone is suited to the same route and it is important the make a logical and informed decision which will ultimately help you progress within the Finance & Accountancy sector. The positive news is that businesses across the UK are putting more emphasis on graduate recruitment to fill gaps in their teams. The big four (Ernst & Young, Deloitte, KPMG and PwC) have always traditionally offered graduate recruitment schemes, but we are also starting to see more SMEs turning to graduates to fill key gaps in their teams, giving you more choice than ever before. Here are some thoughts on each route, and what you need to consider if you want to have a long and successful career within Finance & Accountancy. What are Finance & Accountancy graduate schemes and graduate jobs? Finance & Accountancy graduate schemes are normally advertised by large established companies and have a fixed structure and usually last from one to three years. Graduate schemes are usually advertised at certain points in the year and candidates have to wait until that point to apply. In contrast, SMEs typically hire graduates in entry finance positions that you can generally apply for all year round. Advantages of Finance & Accountancy graduate schemes Finance & Accountancy graduate schemes offer excellent training and development opportunities If you are looking to get varied experience with structured training then you may want to consider a graduate scheme. Some companies will offer opportunities to gain a professional qualification and will help contribute financially towards them. Finance & Accountancy Graduate jobs do not normally have such a formal training programme in place, therefore you may find that you are not learning as much academically. Training will also be carried out in other areas of the business in a graduate scheme which means you will get to learn about other aspects of a business. This can be really beneficial in your first finance role to gain a deeper understanding of how a business is commercially ran. Finance & Accountancy graduate schemes usually pay extremely well If you are looking for a higher base salary straight away then a graduate scheme may be the better option for you to consider. Graduate schemes generally offer a higher salary than Finance & Accountancy graduate jobs, however they are very competitive and can be very hard to secure. Highfliers have provided an annual review on graduate recruitment providing further insight into starting salaries for graduates. Disadvantages of graduate schemes within the Finance & Accountancy sector Finance & Accountancy graduate schemes have set application windows when you can apply If you are applying for a graduate scheme, you need to be prepared and know exactly when to apply as there is usually a set application timeframe and strict application guidelines. I always advise candidates looking to pursue this route to start applying in your final year of university in order to start the following August or September. If you miss the application window, you cannot apply for another 12 months so make sure your CV is up-to-date, and you follow the guidelines and timeframes exactly. Finance & Accountancy graduate schemes generally have longer working hours Graduate schemes are typically known for their long hours of work so would not be suitable for someone that needs or would like flexible working arrangements. Some companies may expect you to work longer hours to meet demands of the business. If you are a successful applicant for a Finance & Accountancy graduate scheme, you need to make the most out of the opportunity by actively learning and taking in as much information as possible. Also, remember to keep a positive attitude and approach the challenges head on as you may impress the right person leading to other open doors. Advantages of Finance & Accountancy graduate jobs You may be able to have a greater impact on a business in a Finance & Accountancy graduate job Working within an SME business can be really rewarding as you can see the impact that your suggestions have on the organisation you are working for. Key decisions can be made quicker due to a flatter structure, therefore there are not as many decision makers to get approval from. This means it is easier to be recognised and rewarded for your hard work. There will be better progression opportunities and less competition in a Finance & Accountancy graduate job Finance & Accountancy graduate schemes can be oversubscribed and most of them expect you to meet certain grade requirements to be considered. Graduate roles can still be competitive, however there are more jobs advertised than graduate schemes and they may consider additional factors other than your grade. They may also have a career development structure in place, so if you are looking to stay within a company for a number of years to progress, this could be a better option for you. Disadvantages of Finance & Accountancy graduate jobs You may have greater job instability with a Finance & Accountancy graduate job Many companies that offer graduate schemes have recognised names which may give you a sense of security. You may have reservations about some lesser known SME companies. If this is the case you can use a website called Glassdoor, which is a website where previous and current employees leave reviews on the business and provide a rating out of five stars. This way you can get an honest opinion on what it would be like to work for the company. You may potentially have less perks in a Finance & Accountancy graduate job Graduate schemes have been renowned for offering nice perks including laptops, mobiles, iPads and many more. If you are working for an SME, you may not get as many benefits, however they may offer other types of benefits like flexi-time. So what route will you take? Both have advantages and drawbacks. On one hand, if you want to work for a well-known blue chip business that has a formal training programme in place, then a graduate scheme may be for you. Or if you want to get some hands on experience, climb the career ladder and put your stamp on the business, a graduate job may be better suited. Are you still struggling to make up your mind? We would be happy to talk to you and offer our advice. Get in touch with myself or a member of our team today for a confidential chat! Alternatively you can visit our much loved candidate resources page to get further advice to assist you with your job search including CV tips and interview advice and preparation tips.
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by Claire Harrison | 20 March 2019 Five lessons I have learned whilst attracting young candidates into the Housing & Property Services sector
Have you noticed the lack of readily available young candidates entering into the Housing & Property Services sector? We have, and if more is not done to attract these candidates we believe there could be an even greater talent shortage in years to come. In this blog, Senior Manager Claire Harrison looks at what she has learned while recruiting young candidates into the Housing & Property Services sector and how organisations can attract and retain them long-term. As the Housing & Property services jobs market becomes even more competitive, the need to attract and retain the very best young candidates is becoming even more important. The problem is that there are less young candidates deciding to choose Housing & Property services as a viable career option. So what can housing organisations do to solve this problem? Here are my top tips on attracting the best young minds into the Housing & Property services sector, and what housing leaders need to do to retain the very best young talent. Housing leaders need to promote Housing & Property Services jobs using the right key words and targeted job adverts Getting your job adverts seen by the right candidates is hugely important as recruitment becomes more digitally focused. If you want your housing jobs to be seen you need to think about the words you are using and where you are placing your adverts. The main thing you need to consider here is how well you know your market and the candidates you are trying to attract. Think about what they are going to search for, and use similar language when writing the job description. You need to describe things as simply as you can. For example, your job description. It is important to make sure this is easy to read and tells the candidate what the role is about. Every day I look at job specifications and adverts with complicated job titles, and lots of confusing words and terminology throughout. Strip this back and make sure your candidates understand the job and know exactly who it is you are looking for. Finally, promote your housing jobs in the right places! There is no point putting all of your roles on a job site that none of your candidates visit. Think outside the box, utilise your own website and promote your job advert in as many specialist outlets as possible to ensure you get the right candidates applying. Housing leaders need to engage with prospective Housing & Property Services candidates at school and university If you want to attract young candidates into the Housing & Property services Sector, you need to engage them as early as possible. Think about getting in touch with local schools and universities and ask them how you can get in front of some of their students. This may involve you giving a presentation on the housing sector or on a specific topic the students may be working on. Universities will also hold careers fairs throughout the year. These are a great way to get in front of students that are searching for their next career opportunity. It is important however to keep in touch with any talent you might encounter. Get their details, meet with them and ensure they remember you when they come to applying for their next role. Housing & Property Services organisations need to speed up their hiring processes to attract young talent Your success depends on building teams of skilled and highly talented Housing & Property Services professionals, so you need to act fast if you want to attract the best candidates or you risk losing them to the competition. Manual and tedious tasks such as sifting through hundreds of CVs and a lengthy interview process slow down your hiring and increase your time to hire. This can result in candidates dropping out of your process if it takes too long and they are receiving offers elsewhere. I have two key tips here to streamline your hiring process and make it quicker: Look at your hiring process and ask yourself are all the hiring stages really required – this will allow you to streamline your recruitment process. Does a formal interview process across multiple days really showcase the talent of individuals? Some of our clients carry out individual interview days which allows a candidate to meet with multiple employees over the course of the day and really allows the client to spend more time getting to know the candidates. Because this is all carried out in one day the turnaround time of the hiring process is much quicker. If this is something you feel you struggle with at the moment, I would be more than happy to help. Set expectations if you know your hiring process needs to be over a longer period of time – sometimes you need to have a lengthy hiring process so shortening it is not an option. A multi stage process is usually for senior permanent hires but it could happen when recruiting at the junior end. If this is the case, be honest with your candidates and ensure they are aware of each stage in the process. This should make them more engaged, and may stop them dropping out altogether. Housing & Property Services candidates are looking for an organisation that embraces diversity Successfully hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce has never been more important for the Housing & Property Services sector, especially when recruiting from the younger generation who view this as a vital factor when choosing an employer. Not only is it profitable, but it also fosters innovation, trust and problem-solving, three things young candidates look for in a prospective employer. Diversity and inclusion should be a big focus for employers because it ensures that all employees, regardless of their background and experiences are treated equally, creating a healthier, more successful team. Sell your company if you want to attract the best candidates into Housing & Property Services Possibly the most important tip I could give is to sell yourself, your company and the benefits of working for you at every stage of the hiring process. Remember, candidates are judging you as much as you are judging them, so it is important to get this right. Never lie, or fabricate anything, but instead give prospective candidates a feel for what it will be like to work for you. If the advice in this blog was not enough, and you are still looking for more information on getting the right candidates into your business, check out our employer resources. Our housing clients love the information on our employer resources section. It is full of information from building an inclusive workforce to getting your job description right. Alternatively, you can get in touch with me or my team directly to discuss your needs. We would love to help you attract the brightest young minds to your business
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by Sara Robinson | 18 March 2019 A guide to being a legal locum in the public sector
Are you a legal candidate considering a locum job but unsure of what it entails or how to make the move? Do not worry, you are not alone! Legal candidates often tell us they might consider becoming a locum but are confused about pay rates, length of contracts and how they can move between roles easily. In this guide, Consultant Sara Robinson explains how to be a successful locum, gives examples of what locum job opportunities are available and answers questions we commonly get asked by legal candidates at all levels. For many legal candidates, the prospect of becoming a locum is a daunting one. This is because candidates often think it is a confusing and complicated path to take, however this could not be further from the truth. Many of my candidates regularly take my advice and never look back after securing a legal locum job quickly and without complication. I speak to legal candidates everyday about the pros and cons of locum work. This guide should hopefully relieve some of the concerns we regularly face and help more legal candidates that may be considering the move. What will I get paid as a legal locum and what are the benefits? Without a doubt, one of the biggest benefits of moving into the legal locum market is the pay. Legal locum candidates can enjoy healthy salaries that can often be higher than that of permanent employees, making locum assignments very attractive for candidates with the right skills. There are three main reasons why locums are paid so well. Firstly, roles come up at short notice and candidates are urgently needed meaning that legal locums can charge a premium for their services. Secondly, as a legal locum you are expected to be more flexible than a permanent member of staff, whether that is picking up project work or helping with ad-hoc tasks around business needs. A lot of our roles arise due to an increase in workload and as a locum you are expected to support the team in whatever way you can! Thirdly, you will sometimes have to work unsupervised, positions often arise to backfill a permanent member of staff that has moved on. The public sector is a busy environment and you will not always have supervised support. How will I be paid as a legal locum? There are a number of different ways that you can be paid when you are a legal locum within the public sector. The most popular form of payment is through an umbrella company. It is incredibly simple to sign up to and choose an umbrella company. At Sellick Partnership there are a number of umbrella companies we currently work with, if you give one of them a call they will be more than happy to run through the process with you and answer any questions. Once you have signed up to an umbrella provider the process is a simple one. You put a timesheet in each week for the hours you have worked, once this has been approved by your line manager we pay the umbrella company and they pay you directly. Whatever goes into your bank account each week is entirely yours, all of your taxes and national insurance deductions are sorted out by the umbrella company. Your second option is to be paid on a PAYE basis through our payroll, meaning you are technically an employee of Sellick Partnership. This means that you will be paid through Sellick Partnership rather than the company you work for or an umbrella company. With this option you can have your holiday pay accruing into a separate pot for when you want to take some time off, or you can have it rolled up into your basic hourly rate. Due to recent changes in legislation, many public sector roles now fall inside of IR35. This means you can no longer work through your own limited company anymore and one of the benefits of doing so would be to offset your expenses against your tax, meaning more money in your pocket. This is something you cannot do when working PAYE or through an umbrella company, however we have definitely seen an increase in the sort of rates on offer to account for this. Typical hourly rates and salaries of legal locums Locum solicitor rates vary depending on the type of role and organisation, where it is based and the flexibility they can offer. However, to give you an idea of the types of rates you can expect: A qualified and experienced Solicitor with previous local authority experience can expect to earn approximately £35-£45 per hour, which equates to around £68-£88k annual salary. A newly qualified Solicitor can expect to earn around £20-£25 per hour which is approximately £39-£49k annually. An experienced Paralegal with previous local authority experience should achieve approximately £15-20 per hour which equates roughly to an annual salary of £29-£39K. Graduates or Legal Assistants entering the locum market can expect to earn £10-£14 per hour, or an annual salary of £20-£29K. How much flexibility or freedom will I have as a legal locum? Legal candidates that want more flexibility should consider becoming a legal locum. One of the most common reasons my candidates want to move into the legal locum market is to try and obtain a better work/life balance. Locum candidates that have the desired skillsets will often be offered a degree of flexibility that is not routinely offered to permanent members of staff. Examples include part-time hours, home working, and flexible working hours. This is of considerable benefit to people with school age children or other caring responsibilities, and something my candidates love about locum work. We also find that candidates move into the locum market as they want to take more time to travel or spend with their family. For example, a number of my candidates work as a locum as it gives you the opportunity to work for a period of time and then take a few months off to travel, whilst not hugely impacting on your take home pay. Locum work allows you to earn more money in a shorter space of time! Will being a legal locum help me develop my legal skills? As a legal locum you will be able to constantly develop your skills and progress professionally. This can be anything from new IT or case management systems or supporting your colleagues in new areas of law. Each public sector organisation, such as local authorities, universities, housing associations and charities, are all run in very different ways, allowing you to build up a bank of experience often unparalleled to permanent legal professionals on the market. This is also a fantastic way of expanding on your skills, and trying out new areas of law that you may not have previously considered. What will my job opportunities be as a legal locum? The possibilities are endless as a legal locum, especially if you continuously develop your skills and experience within a niche sector or area. You could use locum work as a stop gap between permanent positions, or like many of my current candidates, decide locum work is the best career choice for you. We have some locums who want to stay in the market for a prolonged period and become what we call ‘career locums.’ However, some of our candidates also use it is an opportunity to work at the same time as they look for a permanent job, meaning that they can continue to earn and develop their skills. Being a legal locum can also give you the opportunity to try out a new organisation and location until you find a position that suits you for the long-term. We have an impressive record of candidates working for us moving into permanent employment from locum roles. It is also worth stressing that being a locum does not stop you from moving up the career ladder, in fact it can open up its own opportunities for the right candidate. There are chances to take on more responsibility and move into a more senior role or to start picking up matters in different areas of law to broaden your experience. Common misconceptions or apprehensions legal candidates have about becoming a legal locum One of the biggest worries I hear from legal candidates is about the length of assignments. Many of the candidates I speak to think that as a locum they will only work for a couple of weeks or a month at a time. That is not the case. Within the public sector we find that the roles tend to be for three months as a minimum, however we have candidates that have been in the same assignment for years! This means that you can still get job security as a legal locum whilst enjoying the benefits as well. Also, if you can be flexible with how far you will travel, there is nothing stopping you from working for most of the year. That is also not to say you have to work at the same organisation for a long period of time. It is important to regularly stay in touch with your recruitment consultant, and when you feel it is time to move on they will be more than happy to help you secure another legal locum assignment. It is also important for legal locums to remember that they still do have employment rights; we find that many candidates registering with us are surprised to hear that they are entitled to holiday pay, sick pay, or pension contributions. Our locum candidates regularly contact us to say how much they enjoy their assignments. If you are interested, or want to discuss what legal locum jobs we currently have available, feel free to contact me directly or visit our legal locum jobs page to view our current vacancies. Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all of our latest news and resources for legal locums on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or the Insights section of our website.
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by Sellick Partnership | 12 March 2019 Top Twitter accounts all Housing & Property Services professionals should follow in 2019
If you are a Housing & Property Services professional then it is important to keep yourself informed of all the latest developments and issues that could affect, and are affecting, your sector. This is particularly important if you are looking for your next career move, as more and more employers are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their knowledge of current affairs, trends and any upcoming legislation. Check out our list of the top Twitter accounts to follow, keep yourself up-do-date and ensure you are ready to impress and secure your next housing job. Twitter has fast become one of the most important social media platforms for followers to find up-to-date information, news, commentary and insights on pretty much any sector, and the Housing & Property Services sector is no different. By following the right Twitter accounts within the housing sector, you can gather valuable information, discover breaking news and read in-depth commentary and analysis on the issues of the day. Not only will this improve your knowledge of the sector, but it could help you impress at interview or even uncover an opportunity you think is perfect for you! However, with the number of Twitter accounts reaching over 270 million as of January 2019, it can be a challenge to unearth the right ones to follow. Fortunately, we have done the hard work for you! Read on to discover the top 18 Twitter accounts most useful for candidates in Housing & Property Services sector. @NHMFOfficial – The NHMF (National Housing Maintenance Forum) is the social housing sector's leading source of good practice in the fields of maintenance and asset management. @24housing – 24housing shares news and articles from the publication, which covers issues that relate to social housing and social housing tenants such as child poverty, prison reform, mental health and universal credit. @natfednews – The National Housing Federation is the voice of affordable housing in England. By following The National Housing Federation’s Twitter feed you’ll find out up-to-date information about issues that affect housing associations. @CIHhousing – The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is the professional body for people who work in housing, with members worldwide. The CIH regularly tweets about industry news and reports, training and events. @insidehousing – Inside Housing is a leading weekly magazine for the UK social housing sector and is a great resource for news, analysis, data and expert opinion. @jules_birch – Jules Birch is the editor of Welsh Housing Quarterly, blogger for Inside Housing and also a freelance writer who specialises in housing and social policy issues. His Twitter feed is a great resource for accessing reading his articles, and those of his peers, in one spot. @HenryPryor – regarded as “the BBC’s favourite property expert”, buying agent Henry Pryor shares news and information about property, as well as providing market commentary, trivia and housing data. @PropertyJourn – Graham Norwood is a property writer who shares news and information affecting the housing sector from the letting and estate agency world. @ifmnet – This is the official Twitter feed for i.FM, a news and market intelligence site, which shares daily news, features, comment, research and information resource for facilities management and property professionals in the UK and Europe. @LQHomesMatter – LQ Home is a leading charitable housing association and developer that tweets about upcoming events, in-house news and research. @HomesEngland – Homes England is the government’s housing accelerator, with the goal of ‘Making Homes Happen’ to help improve neighbourhoods and grow communities. Follow the account to find out about company news and upcoming property development projects. @TimesProperty – If you were in need of some inspiration, you can follow the Times newspaper's award-winning homes supplement for “facts, figures and fantasies from the world of property”. @HousingMagazine – Social Housing is the housing sector's business magazine, and their Twitter account is a great resource for company news, events, data analysis and commentary. @PropertyWeek – Property Commercial is a news magazine that provides news, commentary, analysis and insights about the commercial and residential property market. Property Week’s Twitter account is a great place to dig deeper into this sector. @Shelter – The housing and homelessness charity that is currently campaigning for more social housing. Shelter’s Twitter account posts information about upcoming events, how to get involved, plus news and updates from the charity. @mhclg – The official account of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Govt. You can follow its Twitter feed to find out what they are up to in their mission to create communities where people want to live and work together, and to empower local people to shape what happens in their area. @RLA_News – The RLA (Residential Landlords Association) is the leading landlord association, owned and trusted by over 35,000 members. RLA’s Twitter account shares news and information about issues affecting landlords. @SellickGroup – no list compiling the Housing & Property Services accounts to follow would be complete without our own Twitter page! Be sure to follow us for the latest housing news, housing events, press and housing jobs. DId you find this useful? Our candidates also love the tips we have on our candidate resources page. Check it out for more content on how to use social media in your job search or to develop your online brand. Alternatively, to kick-start your career view our latest housing and property service jobs here, or contact a member of the team directly for a confidential chat!
