James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)
We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in the South West, who are recruiting for a Responsive Repairs Manager on a temporary three-to-six-month contract. This is a home based role. The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to go full time. The daily rate on offer is circa £400 per day (Umbrella) We're looking for someone with a strong background in social housing repairs, property services, maintenance operations, or asset management , who is confident managing stakeholders, contractors, and customer-focused services. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Managing responsive repairs services across a housing portfolio Overseeing complex damp and mould cases Handling and resolving customer complaints and escalations Driving contractor performance and service delivery Chasing outstanding repairs and reducing backlogs Conducting site visits and supporting operational teams on the ground Experience required: Proven experience managing responsive repairs services within a social housing or local authority environment Strong knowledge of damp and mould management, including case resolution, contractor oversight, and resident engagement Experience handling customer complaints, escalated cases, and disrepair matters, ensuring effective and timely resolutions Demonstrable track record of managing in-house teams, contractors, and supply chain partners to achieve performance targets Experience monitoring and improving repair KPIs, reducing backlogs, and driving service improvements Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Strong experience managing responsive repairs and maintenance services within a social housing environment Proven track record of handling damp & mould cases, customer complaints, and service escalations Experience managing contractors, in-house repairs teams, and performance against KPIs Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to drive customer-focused service improvements and reduce repair backlogs Working hours: 35 hours per week Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.
We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in the South West, who are recruiting for a Responsive Repairs Manager on a temporary three-to-six-month contract. This is a home based role. The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to go full time. The daily rate on offer is circa £400 per day (Umbrella) We're looking for someone with a strong background in social housing repairs, property services, maintenance operations, or asset management , who is confident managing stakeholders, contractors, and customer-focused services. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Managing responsive repairs services across a housing portfolio Overseeing complex damp and mould cases Handling and resolving customer complaints and escalations Driving contractor performance and service delivery Chasing outstanding repairs and reducing backlogs Conducting site visits and supporting operational teams on the ground Experience required: Proven experience managing responsive repairs services within a social housing or local authority environment Strong knowledge of damp and mould management, including case resolution, contractor oversight, and resident engagement Experience handling customer complaints, escalated cases, and disrepair matters, ensuring effective and timely resolutions Demonstrable track record of managing in-house teams, contractors, and supply chain partners to achieve performance targets Experience monitoring and improving repair KPIs, reducing backlogs, and driving service improvements Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Strong experience managing responsive repairs and maintenance services within a social housing environment Proven track record of handling damp & mould cases, customer complaints, and service escalations Experience managing contractors, in-house repairs teams, and performance against KPIs Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to drive customer-focused service improvements and reduce repair backlogs Working hours: 35 hours per week Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.
