Damp, Mould and Disrepair Manager

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Introduction

Help fix the issues that matter most to residents and make homes safe healthy and legally compliant.
Lewisham is looking for an experienced Damp Mould and Disrepair Manager to lead one of our most highimpact services protecting residents managing legal risk and driving sustainable improvements across our housing stock.

Whats the role

As Damp Mould and Disrepair Manager you will lead a highprofile service responsible for managing complex disrepair damp and mould cases across the housing stock. Youll provide strategic and operational leadership to multidisciplinary teams oversee contractors and legal partners manage significant budgets and ensure the Council meets its statutory regulatory and health and safety obligations. The role focuses on tackling root causes preventing recurrence reducing legal and reputational risk and delivering timely residentfocused outcomes. Working closely with Housing Legal Services and senior stakeholders you will drive service improvement assure performance and help ensure Lewisham residents live in safe dry and wellmaintained homes.

Whats in it for you

Excellent training and development opportunities plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What were looking for:

Were looking for a confident and credible leader who can take ownership of complex damp mould and disrepair cases in a highpressure environment. Youll bring strong judgement resilience and a clear focus on doing the right thing for residents while managing legal risk and service performance.

Youll be comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams challenging poor performance and working with senior stakeholders legal partners and contractors. Youll understand the impact these issues have on residents lives and focus on tackling root causes preventing recurrence and driving continuous improvement.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House Catford but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

• Relevant working knowledge of HHSRS and statutory housing standards
• Professional membership (e.g. CIH or equivalent) or working towards
• Weekend working is required for this job
• The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check

The recruitment process is anonymous and we dont accept CVs.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job please contact Shai Richardson

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

64938 - 69660 per annum (SMG1)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at Council has a dedicated employment support service Lewisham Works which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works please email an advisor will be in touch with you.

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