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 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.
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 Awaab's 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.
Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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