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Disrepair Case Officer

£300 per day
Temporary, Full-time

We are currently seeking an experienced Disrepair Case Officer to join a busy Housing Repairs service within a South London Local Authority on an initial 5-month contract.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of housing disrepair matters, helping to minimise the Council's exposure to legal action and ensuring cases are resolved efficiently and effectively.

You will manage disrepair cases from initial complaint or threat of litigation through to resolution, working closely with surveyors, repairs teams, contractors and Legal Services. You will monitor case progress, costs, deadlines and potential liabilities, ensuring necessary repair works are ordered and completed within agreed timescales.

The role will also involve preparing information for Legal Services, supporting the settlement of claims, responding to Stage 2 and Ombudsman complaints, maintaining accurate case records and representing the Council in court proceedings where required.

The successful candidate will have:
·Experience managing housing disrepair cases within a local authority or social housing environment
·Knowledge of housing repairs, complaints and disrepair litigation
·Strong case management and organisational skills
·Experience liaising with legal teams, surveyors and contractors
·Excellent written communication and stakeholder management skills
·Ability to manage competing deadlines and high-risk cases

How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today.

If you do not hear from us within 2 working days of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.

Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on View phone number on carringtonwest.com.

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Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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