Job Description
Your new company
A forward-thinking London local authority is seeking an experienced Disrepair Manager to join its Housing Directorate. With a strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality homes and improving outcomes for residents, the organisation is undertaking an ambitious transformation programme across its housing services.
Your new role
As Disrepair Manager, you will lead on the effective management of housing disrepair across the borough, ensuring claims are handled efficiently, compliantly and with a strong customer focus. You will manage a small specialist team and work closely with internal teams, contractors and legal representatives to drive performance and deliver service improvements.Key responsibilities include:
Leading on the investigation and management of disrepair and Environmental Protection Act claims
Managing and developing a team of disrepair surveyors and support staff
Ensuring full compliance with disrepair protocol, legislation and health & safety requirements
Monitoring performance, identifying trends and insights to inform continuous service improvement
Managing contractor performance and ensuring value for money and quality delivery
Acting as a key liaison with solicitors, residents, contractors and internal stakeholders
Overseeing complaint resolution and enhancing customer satisfaction outcomes
Supporting wider repairs and maintenance service delivery, including inspections and quality assurance
You will play a key role in driving a proactive and data-led approach to disrepair, improving outcomes for residents while minimising risk.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Strong experience in housing repairs, maintenance or disrepair management
Proven track record of managing legal disrepair cases and claims
Sound knowledge of housing legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Act and disrepair protocol
Experience managing contractors, performance and service delivery
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving ability
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to service improvement
Relevant construction or building qualification (e.g. HNC or equivalent)
What you'll get in return
£55,323 to £57,402 per annumUp to 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
Opportunity to shape the future of housing asset management and repairs services in a major London borough
A key leadership role within a high-impact transformation programme
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Competitive local government benefits package, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme - a market-leading defined benefit scheme with circa 18%+ employer contribution
Flexible working opportunities
What you need to do now
This campaign is being managed exclusively by Hays. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions, please contact me directly using my Hays contact details.
