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Repairs Manager
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Not provided by the employer
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Experience Required:
1-3years
Experience Required:
Posted:
22 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
3-month contract role with a local authority
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority aimed at leading and managing the Councils housing disrepair service. The purpose of this role is to ensure full compliance with housing legislation the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and Awaabs Law. The postholder will oversee housing disrepair cases damp and mould prevention and remediation programmes regulatory compliance activities and the delivery of high-quality repair services that safeguard residents health safety and wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end management of housing disrepair cases including pre-litigation and post-litigation processes.
- Act as the principal point of contact between legal teams surveyors contractors and other stakeholders.
- Ensure timely investigation and resolution of disrepair claims minimizing financial exposure and reputational risk.
- Attend court hearings and support Legal Services with case preparation and representation.
- Monitor service performance identify trends and implement preventative measures to reduce future claims.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory response times including those required under Awaabs Law.
Requirements:
- Significant experience managing housing disrepair cases and associated legal processes.
- Experience leading services within social housing local authority housing property maintenance or compliance environments.
- Degree HND HNC or equivalent professional qualification in Building Surveying Construction Housing Property Management or a related discipline.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 35 hours per week.
- Location: Lambeth Town Hall 2 Brixton Hill Brixton Lambeth SW2 1RW United Kingdom.
- Work pattern: 1-2 days in office with many staff working remotely 5 days a week.
- Bi-weekly schedule.
- The role closes on 29th July 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To lead and manage the Councils housing disrepair service ensuring full compliance with housing legislation the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and Awaabs Law.
Required Education:
To lead and manage the Councils housing disrepair service ensuring full compliance with housing legislation the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and Awaabs Law.
