Repairs Manager

3-month contract role with a local authority

This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, aimed at leading and managing the Council's 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 Awaab's 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.

• 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. <...