Repairs Manager
17 hours ago
Enfield
Job Title: Housing Disrepair & Property Compliance Manager Location: Enfield DBS: DBS Check Required Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence Required Benefits: Van and fuel card provided Job Purpose To lead and manage the Council's Housing Disrepair, HHSRS compliance, and Damp & Mould service, ensuring statutory compliance, protecting tenant health and safety, and delivering high-quality repair and maintenance services. The postholder will ensure full compliance with Awaab's Law and drive continuous service improvement across the housing portfolio. Key Responsibilities • Lead the management of housing disrepair cases, including liaison with legal teams, surveyors, and external stakeholders., • Ensure compliance with HHSRS, Awaab's Law, and all relevant housing legislation., • Oversee the investigation, remediation, and prevention of damp and mould, promoting a proactive and customer-focused approach., • Manage inspection, repair, and compliance programmes, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards., • Lead and manage contractors, consultants, and operational teams, monitoring performance against agreed KPIs., • Manage complex customer cases and complaints, ensuring excellent resident engagement and support for vulnerable tenants., • Produce performance reports, maintain compliance records, and support audits and regulatory inspections., • Manage budgets and risks, identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and reduce disrepair claims. Essential • Proven experience managing housing disrepair, HHSRS compliance, and damp and mould services., • Strong knowledge of housing legislation, building pathology, and repairs., • Experience managing contractors and multidisciplinary teams., • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills., • Relevant qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Housing, or a related discipline., • Full UK Driving Licence., • Basic DBS clearance. Desirable • Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, or equivalent)., • Experience working within a local authority or social housing environment